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With our extensive list of world coins and banknotes. Our articles showcase the story of each piece. Focusing on the unique people, artifacts, and wildlife they feature. As one can not fully appreciate a banknote without knowing its story.

This Serbian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Serbian Dinar (Series 1941-Overstamped), also known as the “WWII Dinar”. The observe features a goddess overlooking Belgrade, the Serbian capital. The reverse depicts a young man in traditional dress, carrying a wreath of various fruits. (Note Size: 148 x 92 mm or 5.83 x 3.62 in)

This Serbian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Serbian Dinar (Series 1941-Overstamped), also known as the “WWII Dinar”. The observe features a goddess overlooking Belgrade, the Serbian capital. The reverse depicts a young man in traditional dress, carrying a wreath of various fruits. (Note Size: 148 x 92 mm or 5.83 x 3.62 in)

Notes Of The German Occupation, The Serbian Goddess: 100 Dinara (Serbia, 1941)-Reference

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Nov 21, 20251 min read

This large Kenyan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Shilling (Series 1978). The observe features a portrait Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya's first native President. The reverse illustration depicts a woman harvesting coffee. Notably Mzee (elder) is a Swahili honorific which was given to Jomo Kenyatta. (Note Size: 145 x 70 mm or 5.28 x 2.75 in)

This large Kenyan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Shilling (Series 1978). The observe features a portrait Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya's first native President. The reverse illustration depicts a woman harvesting coffee. Notably Mzee (elder) is a Swahili honorific which was given to Jomo Kenyatta. (Note Size: 145 x 70 mm or 5.28 x 2.75 in)

Notes Of The Great Mzee, The Coffee Harvest: 5 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

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Nov 16, 20251 min read

This Indonesian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Series 5 New Rupiah. The observe features a Victoria Crown Pigeon, native to the island of New Guinea. The reverse depicts Sigura-gura Dam, on the Asahan River. (Note Size: 134 x 64 mm or 5.28 x 2.52 in)

This Indonesian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Series 5 New Rupiah. The observe features a Victoria Crown Pigeon, native to the island of New Guinea. The reverse depicts Sigura-gura Dam, on the Asahan River. (Note Size: 134 x 64 mm or 5.28 x 2.52 in)

The Jungle Pigeon Of New Guinea Island: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1984)-Reference

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Nov 15, 20251 min read

This small Belarusian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Ruble (Series 1998). The observe features Troitskoye predmestye (Trinity Hill), a historic district in Minsk.

This small Belarusian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Ruble (Series 1998). The observe features Troitskoye predmestye (Trinity Hill), a historic district in Minsk.

Landmarks Of Belarus, Trinity Hill: 5,000 Rublei (Belarus, 1998)-Reference

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Nov 1, 20251 min read

This small Belarusian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Ruble (Series 1998). The observe features the National Academy of Sciences, in Minsk.

This small Belarusian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Ruble (Series 1998). The observe features the National Academy of Sciences, in Minsk.

Landmarks Of Belarus, National Academy of Sciences: 1,000 Rublei (Belarus, 1998)-Reference

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Nov 1, 20251 min read

Building The Great Konbaung General: 500 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

Building The Great Konbaung General: 500 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

Building The Great Konbaung General: 500 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

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Dec 19, 20243 min read

Monumental Buddhism, The Preserver Of Burmese Architecture: 100 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

Monumental Buddhism, The Preserver Of Burmese Architecture: 100 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

Monumental Buddhism, The Preserver Of Burmese Architecture: 100 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

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Dec 19, 20243 min read

Yun-de, The Lacquerware Of Bagan: 50 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article

Yun-de, The Lacquerware Of Bagan: 50 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article

Yun-de, The Lacquerware Of Bagan: 50 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article

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Nov 2, 20243 min read

Elephants, The Bulldozers Of Myanmar: 200 Kyats (Myanmar, 2004)-Article

Elephants, The Bulldozers Of Myanmar: 200 Kyats (Myanmar, 2004)-Article

Elephants, The Bulldozers Of Myanmar: 200 Kyats (Myanmar, 2004)-Article

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Sep 21, 20245 min read

White Elephants At the Peoples' Park: 20 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

White Elephants At the Peoples' Park: 20 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

White Elephants At the Peoples' Park: 20 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

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Sep 21, 20243 min read

The Floating Palace, On The Royal Lake: 10 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article

The Floating Palace, On The Royal Lake: 10 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article

The Floating Palace, On The Royal Lake: 10 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article

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Sep 21, 20243 min read

Chinlone, The Ancient Sport Of Burma: 5 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

Chinlone, The Ancient Sport Of Burma: 5 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

Chinlone, The Ancient Sport Of Burma: 5 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

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Sep 21, 20244 min read

Notes Of The Three Legs, Tynwald Hill: 1 Pound (Island of Man, 1991)-Reference

Notes Of The Three Legs, Tynwald Hill: 1 Pound (Island of Man, 1991)-Reference

Notes Of The Three Legs, Tynwald Hill: 1 Pound (Island of Man, 1991)-Reference

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Sep 21, 20241 min read

Pins Of The DDR, MDI Officer School Badge (East Germany, 1970s-90)-Reference

Pins Of The DDR, MDI Officer School Badge (East Germany, 1970s-90)-Reference

Pins Of The DDR, MDI Officer School Badge (East Germany, 1970s-90)-Reference

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Sep 15, 20241 min read

Pins Of The DDR, Volksmarine Hat Pin-Pin Back Version (East Germany, 80s)-Reference

Pins Of The DDR, Volksmarine Hat Pin-Pin Back Version (East Germany, 80s)-Reference

Pins Of The DDR, Volksmarine Hat Pin-Pin Back Version (East Germany, 80s)-Reference

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Sep 15, 20241 min read

Pins Of The DDR, Volksmarine Hat Pin-Screw Back (East Germany, 70s/80s)-Reference

Pins Of The DDR, Volksmarine Hat Pin-Screw Back (East Germany, 70s/80s)-Reference

Pins Of The DDR, Volksmarine Hat Pin-Screw Back (East Germany, 70s/80s)-Reference

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Sep 15, 20241 min read

Badges Of The USSR, Police Patrol Badge (Soviet Union, 1980s)-Reference

Badges Of The USSR, Police Patrol Badge (Soviet Union, 1980s)-Reference

Badges Of The USSR, Police Patrol Badge (Soviet Union, 1980s)-Reference

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Sep 15, 20241 min read

Medals Of The DDR, Outstanding Instructor Medal (East Germany, 1961-90)-Reference

Medals Of The DDR, Outstanding Instructor Medal (East Germany, 1961-90)-Reference

Medals Of The DDR, Outstanding Instructor Medal (East Germany, 1961-90)-Reference

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Sep 15, 20241 min read

Medals Of The DDR, Reservist Medal-3rd Class (East Germany, 1968-90)-Reference

Medals Of The DDR, Reservist Medal-3rd Class (East Germany, 1968-90)-Reference

Medals Of The DDR, Reservist Medal-3rd Class (East Germany, 1968-90)-Reference

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Sep 15, 20241 min read

Medals Of The USSR: VLKSM Medal For Environmental Protection (Soviet Union, 1970s)-Reference

Medals Of The USSR: VLKSM Medal For Environmental Protection (Soviet Union, 1970s)-Reference

Medals Of The USSR: VLKSM Medal For Environmental Protection (Soviet Union, 1970s)-Reference

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Sep 15, 20241 min read

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