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Nov 23
2 min

Notes Of The Restored Latvian Republic: 20 Rubļi (Latvia, 1992)-Reference

This early post-Soviet Latvian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Second Rublis (Series 1992). The Second Rublis banknotes...

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Notes Of The Restored Latvian Republic: 5 Rubļi (Latvia, 1992)-Reference

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Nov 23
2 min

Notes Of The Restored Latvian Republic: 5 Rubļi (Latvia, 1992)-Reference

This early post-Soviet Latvian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Second Rublis (Series 1992). The Second Rublis banknotes...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, Mistle Thrush: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Reference

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Nov 23
3 min

Lithuanian Wildlife, Mistle Thrush: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Reference

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas" is the...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, Roe Deer: 200 Talonas (Lithuania, 1993)-Reference

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Nov 23
4 min

Lithuanian Wildlife, Roe Deer: 200 Talonas (Lithuania, 1993)-Reference

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 5th denomination (2nd variant) of the Second Talonas (1993). The term "talonas"...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Black Grouse: 50 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Reference

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Nov 23
4 min

Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Black Grouse: 50 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Reference

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas" is the...

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The Rice Farmers, Early Notes Of The CBM: 100 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference

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Nov 22
1 min

The Rice Farmers, Early Notes Of The CBM: 100 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference

This colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 2nd denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1974). The observe features a elder...

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The Marketplace, Early Notes Of The CBM: 50 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference

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Nov 22
1 min

The Marketplace, Early Notes Of The CBM: 50 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference

This colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 1st denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1974). The observe features a Malagasy...

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Madagascar, The Land Of Great Fertility: 25,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1998)-Reference

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Nov 22
1 min

Madagascar, The Land Of Great Fertility: 25,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1998)-Reference

This large colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 6th denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1994). The observe features a...

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Madagascar, The Colonized Land Of Natural Wonders: 5,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1995)-Reference

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Nov 22
1 min

Madagascar, The Colonized Land Of Natural Wonders: 5,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1995)-Reference

This large colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 4th denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1994). The observe features a...

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The Raffia Weavers Of Madagascar: 2,500 Francs (Madagascar, 1998)-Reference

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Nov 22
1 min

The Raffia Weavers Of Madagascar: 2,500 Francs (Madagascar, 1998)-Reference

This large colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 3rd denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1994). The observe features an...

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Brâncuși, Patriarch Of Modern Sculpture: 500 Lei (Romania, 1991)-Reference

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May 24
1 min

Brâncuși, Patriarch Of Modern Sculpture: 500 Lei (Romania, 1991)-Reference

This beautifully illustrated banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Leu (Series 1991). The observe features a portrait of...

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Founder Of The National Awakening: 1,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1980)-Reference

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May 24
1 min

Founder Of The National Awakening: 1,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1980)-Reference

This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Series 4 Rupiah (1980). The observe features a portrait of Dr....

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The Travels of Marco Polo: 1,000 Lires (Italy, 1982)-Reference

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May 22
1 min

The Travels of Marco Polo: 1,000 Lires (Italy, 1982)-Reference

This ornate Italian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Lira (Emission 1982-83). The observe features a portrait of Venetian...

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Notes Of The Great Mzee, The Lion Pride: 20 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

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May 21
1 min

Notes Of The Great Mzee, The Lion Pride: 20 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

This large Kenyan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Shilling (Series 1978). The observe features a portrait Jomo Kenyatta,...

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Malawian Tobacco, A Colonial History: 1 Kwacha (Malawi, 1992)-Reference

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May 21
1 min

Malawian Tobacco, A Colonial History: 1 Kwacha (Malawi, 1992)-Reference

This Malawian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Kwacha (Series 1990-92). The observe features a portrait of Dr. Hastings...

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Notes Of The Great Mzee, Nomadic Herding: 10 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

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May 21
1 min

Notes Of The Great Mzee, Nomadic Herding: 10 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

This large Kenyan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Shilling (Series 1978). The observe features a portrait Jomo Kenyatta,...

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Note From The Isle Of Smiles, Family Life: 200 Vatu (Vanuatu, 1995)-Reference

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May 21
1 min

Note From The Isle Of Smiles, Family Life: 200 Vatu (Vanuatu, 1995)-Reference

This colorful Vanuatuan banknote represents the sole denomination of the Vatu (Series 1995). The observe features the Vanuatuan Coat of...

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Notes Of Fiji, The Nation's Youth: 2 Dollars (Fiji, 2011)-Reference

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May 21
1 min

Notes Of Fiji, The Nation's Youth: 2 Dollars (Fiji, 2011)-Reference

This colorful Fijian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Dollar (Series 2007-11). The observe features a portrait of Queen...

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Samoan Commemoration, The Chief's Jubilee: 2 Tala (Samoa, 2003)-Reference

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May 21
1 min

Samoan Commemoration, The Chief's Jubilee: 2 Tala (Samoa, 2003)-Reference

This commemorative Samoan polymer banknote celebrates the Golden Jubilee of Tanumafili II. The observe features a portrait of Tanumafili...

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Notes Of The Second Franc, Mining Site: 500 Francs (Guinea, 2006)-Reference

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May 21
1 min

Notes Of The Second Franc, Mining Site: 500 Francs (Guinea, 2006)-Reference

This banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Franc (Series 2006). The observe features a Mandinka woman and a the Guinean...

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The Tomb Of The Most Learned: 1 Rupee (Pakistan, 1983)-Reference

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May 21
1 min

The Tomb Of The Most Learned: 1 Rupee (Pakistan, 1983)-Reference

This small Pakistani Banknote represents the 3rd version of the 1 Rupee (Series 1975-83). The observe an ornate Mughal style lotus and...

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Romanian Commemoration, A New Millennium: 2,000 Lei (Romania, 1999)-Reference

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May 21
1 min

Romanian Commemoration, A New Millennium: 2,000 Lei (Romania, 1999)-Reference

This commemorative Romanian polymer banknote celebrates the 11 August 1999 solar eclipse and the year 2000. The features a simplified...

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Modern Notes Of Malaysia, Moon-Kites: 1 Ringgit (Malaysia, 2012)-Reference

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May 21
1 min

Modern Notes Of Malaysia, Moon-Kites: 1 Ringgit (Malaysia, 2012)-Reference

This polymer Malaysian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Ringgit (Series 2011-21). The observe features a portrait of Abdul...

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Modern Notes Of New Guinea, Native Crafts: 2 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2013)-Reference

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May 21
1 min

Modern Notes Of New Guinea, Native Crafts: 2 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2013)-Reference

This New Guinean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Kina (Series 2007). The beautifully illustrated observe features the...

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Notes Of New Guinea, Native Crafts: 2 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1981)-Reference

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May 20
1 min

Notes Of New Guinea, Native Crafts: 2 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1981)-Reference

This New Guinean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Kina (Series 1981). The beautifully illustrated observe features the...

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Notes Of New Guinea, Trade Goods: 10 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1985)-Reference

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May 20
1 min

Notes Of New Guinea, Trade Goods: 10 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1985)-Reference

This large New Guinean banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Kina (Series 1981). The beautifully illustrated observe features...

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New Guinean Commemoration, The 15th Pacific Games: 10 Kina (New Guinea, 2015)-Reference

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May 20
1 min

New Guinean Commemoration, The 15th Pacific Games: 10 Kina (New Guinea, 2015)-Reference

This commemorative New Guinean polymer banknote celebrates the 15th Pacific Games, in Port Moresby. The observe features the National...

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New Guinean Commemoration, Monetary Independence: 20 Kina (New Guinea, 2008)-Reference

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May 20
1 min

New Guinean Commemoration, Monetary Independence: 20 Kina (New Guinea, 2008)-Reference

This large commemorative New Guinean banknote celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Bank of New Guinea. The observe features the...

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Rei Amador And The Papa Figo: 5,000 Dobras (São Tomé and Príncipe, 1996)-Reference

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May 20
1 min

Rei Amador And The Papa Figo: 5,000 Dobras (São Tomé and Príncipe, 1996)-Reference

This colorful São Toméan banknotes represents the 1st denomination of the First Dobra (Series 1996). The observe features a Papa Figo...

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Thula, The Mountainside Village: 10 Riels (Yemen, 1983)-Reference

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May 20
1 min

Thula, The Mountainside Village: 10 Riels (Yemen, 1983)-Reference

This Yemeni banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Rial (Series 1979-85). The observe features the mountainside village of...

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