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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.

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

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May 25
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 23
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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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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Notes Of New Guinea, Native Crafts: 2 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1981)-Reference

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May 21
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 21
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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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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Notes Of Bangladesh, The Spotted Deer: 1 Taka (Bangladesh, 1982)-Reference

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May 20
1 min

Notes Of Bangladesh, The Spotted Deer: 1 Taka (Bangladesh, 1982)-Reference

This small Bengali banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Taka (2nd Variant, Series 1972-89). The observe features the National...

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The Poet And The Mountain: 10 Korun (Czechoslovakia, 1986)-Reference

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May 17
1 min

The Poet And The Mountain: 10 Korun (Czechoslovakia, 1986)-Reference

This well illustrated Czechoslovak banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Koruna (Series 1985). The observe features a...

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Notes Of The Himalayan Kingdom, The Indian Antelope: 10 Rupee (Nepal, 1985)-Reference

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May 12
1 min

Notes Of The Himalayan Kingdom, The Indian Antelope: 10 Rupee (Nepal, 1985)-Reference

This Nepalese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Rupee (Series 1981-2001). The observe features a portrait of King Birendra,...

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Notes Of The Himalayan Kingdom, The Indian Leopard: 2 Rupees (Nepal, 1981)-Reference

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May 12
1 min

Notes Of The Himalayan Kingdom, The Indian Leopard: 2 Rupees (Nepal, 1981)-Reference

This small Nepalese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Rupee (Series 1981-2001). The observe features a portrait of King...

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Notes Of The New Shilling, The Watering Hole: 10 Shillings (Uganda, 1987)-Reference

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May 11
1 min

Notes Of The New Shilling, The Watering Hole: 10 Shillings (Uganda, 1987)-Reference

This Ugandan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the New Shilling (Series 1987). The observe features the Ugandan Coat of Arms....

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Notes Of The New Shilling, The Bountiful River: 10 Shillings (Uganda, 1987)-Reference

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May 11
1 min

Notes Of The New Shilling, The Bountiful River: 10 Shillings (Uganda, 1987)-Reference

This Ugandan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the New Shilling (Series 1987). The observe features the Ugandan Coat of Arms....

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El Libertador, Crosses The Andes Redux: 1 Austral (Argentina, 1985)-Reference

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May 10
1 min

El Libertador, Crosses The Andes Redux: 1 Austral (Argentina, 1985)-Reference

This Argentinean banknote represent the 1st denomination of the Austral (1985). The observe features a portrait of General Jose de San...

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Dionysus In South Arabia, The Capital: 20 Riels (Yemen, 1985)-Reference

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May 5
1 min

Dionysus In South Arabia, The Capital: 20 Riels (Yemen, 1985)-Reference

This post-reunification Yemeni banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Rial (Series 1979-85). The observe features a sculpture of...

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Francisco De Caldas, The Learned: 20 Peso Oro (Columbia, 1983)-Reference

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May 5
1 min

Francisco De Caldas, The Learned: 20 Peso Oro (Columbia, 1983)-Reference

This Columbian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Peso de Oro (Series 1966-83). The observe features a portrait of military...

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From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 250 Gulden (Suriname, 1988)-Reference

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Apr 28
1 min

From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 250 Gulden (Suriname, 1988)-Reference

This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 1986-88). The observe features a...

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Notes Of The First Sudanese Pound: 50 Piastres (Sudan, 1407/1987)-Reference

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Apr 28
1 min

Notes Of The First Sudanese Pound: 50 Piastres (Sudan, 1407/1987)-Reference

This Sudanese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Sudanese Pound (Series 1987-1990). The observe features an...

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Pins Of The USSR: Komsomol Membership Pin (Soviet Union, 1970s-80s)-Reference

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Apr 25
1 min

Pins Of The USSR: Komsomol Membership Pin (Soviet Union, 1970s-80s)-Reference

This small Soviet pin represents membership to the VLKSM, more commonly known as Komsomol. Komsomol was a mass youth group from the...

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Notes Of The First Sudanese Pound: 1 Pound (Sudan, 1407/1987)-Reference

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Apr 22
1 min

Notes Of The First Sudanese Pound: 1 Pound (Sudan, 1407/1987)-Reference

This Sudanese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Sudanese Pound (Series 1987-1990). The observe features illustrations...

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Notes Of The First Sudanese Pound: 25 Piastres (Sudan, 1407/1987)-Reference

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Apr 22
1 min

Notes Of The First Sudanese Pound: 25 Piastres (Sudan, 1407/1987)-Reference

This Sudanese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Sudanese Pound (Series 1987-1990). The observe features an...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notes Of Bangladesh, The Spotted Deer: 1 Taka (Bangladesh, 1982)-Reference

The Poet And The Mountain: 10 Korun (Czechoslovakia, 1986)-Reference

Notes Of The Himalayan Kingdom, The Indian Antelope: 10 Rupee (Nepal, 1985)-Reference

Notes Of The Himalayan Kingdom, The Indian Leopard: 2 Rupees (Nepal, 1981)-Reference

Notes Of The New Shilling, The Watering Hole: 10 Shillings (Uganda, 1987)-Reference

Notes Of The New Shilling, The Bountiful River: 10 Shillings (Uganda, 1987)-Reference

El Libertador, Crosses The Andes Redux: 1 Austral (Argentina, 1985)-Reference

Dionysus In South Arabia, The Capital: 20 Riels (Yemen, 1985)-Reference

Francisco De Caldas, The Learned: 20 Peso Oro (Columbia, 1983)-Reference

From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 250 Gulden (Suriname, 1988)-Reference

Notes Of The First Sudanese Pound: 50 Piastres (Sudan, 1407/1987)-Reference

Pins Of The USSR: Komsomol Membership Pin (Soviet Union, 1970s-80s)-Reference

Notes Of The First Sudanese Pound: 1 Pound (Sudan, 1407/1987)-Reference

Notes Of The First Sudanese Pound: 25 Piastres (Sudan, 1407/1987)-Reference