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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.

Carlos Chagas, The Determined Researcher: 10 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Reference Variant

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6 days ago
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Carlos Chagas, The Determined Researcher: 10 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Reference Variant

This Brazilian banknote represent the 3rd denomination of the Overprinted Cruzado (Series 1989). The observe features a portrait of...

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Notes Of The Caracazo's Wake: 5 Bolivar (Venezuela, 1989)-Article

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Jan 14
2 min

Notes Of The Caracazo's Wake: 5 Bolivar (Venezuela, 1989)-Article

This Venezuelan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Bolivar (Series 1989). This short 3-denomination series featured...

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Badges Of The USSR: Guard's Badge (Soviet Union, 1970-1980s)-Reference

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Jan 7
1 min

Badges Of The USSR: Guard's Badge (Soviet Union, 1970-1980s)-Reference

This Soviet badge represents the elite Soviet Guards detachments. Which have their origin in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945), the...

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Medals Of The USSR: Chernobyl Liquidator Medal (Soviet Union, Post-1986)-Reference

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Jan 7
1 min

Medals Of The USSR: Chernobyl Liquidator Medal (Soviet Union, Post-1986)-Reference

This Soviet medal was issued to civil and military personal, involved in 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster. Know as liquidators, they most...

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Yi Hwang, Korea's Existential Philosopher: 1,000 Won (South Korea, 1983)-Reference

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Dec 26, 2021
1 min

Yi Hwang, Korea's Existential Philosopher: 1,000 Won (South Korea, 1983)-Reference

This South Korean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Korean Republic Won (Series 1983). The pastel-colored observe...

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Hanoi's One Pillared Pagoda: 20 Dong (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference

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Dec 25, 2021
1 min

Hanoi's One Pillared Pagoda: 20 Dong (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference

This Vietnamese banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Second Dồng (Series 1985). The observe features a portrait of Ho Chi...

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The Disk Thrower Of Myron: 1,000 Drachmai (Greece, 1987)-Reference

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Dec 5, 2021
1 min

The Disk Thrower Of Myron: 1,000 Drachmai (Greece, 1987)-Reference

This large Greek banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Third Modern Drachma (Series 1978). The observe depict the Bust of...

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Coin Of The Aztec Emperor: 50 Centavos(Mexico, 1981)-Reference

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Nov 28, 2021
1 min

Coin Of The Aztec Emperor: 50 Centavos(Mexico, 1981)-Reference

This Mexican coin represents the 4th denomination coin of the Mexican Peso (Series A). The detailed observe depicts Aztec Emperor...

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Notes Of The Ashoka Lion: 10 Rupees (India, 1985)-Reference

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Nov 27, 2021
1 min

Notes Of The Ashoka Lion: 10 Rupees (India, 1985)-Reference

This beautifully illustrated Indian banknote represents the 3rd denomination (3rd variant) of the Indian Rupee (Series 1970). The observe...

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Notes Of The Caracazo's Wake: 2 Bolivars (Venezuela, 1989)-Article

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Nov 27, 2021
2 min

Notes Of The Caracazo's Wake: 2 Bolivars (Venezuela, 1989)-Article

This small Venezuelan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Bolivar (Series 1989). This short 3-denomination series featured...

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Notes Of The Caracazo's Wake: 1 Bolivar (Venezuela, 1989)-Article

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Nov 27, 2021
2 min

Notes Of The Caracazo's Wake: 1 Bolivar (Venezuela, 1989)-Article

This small Venezuelan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Bolivar (Series 1989). This short 3-denomination series featured...

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The Great Pyramids Of Giza: 5 Piastres (Egypt, 1404/1984)-Reference

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Nov 26, 2021
1 min

The Great Pyramids Of Giza: 5 Piastres (Egypt, 1404/1984)-Reference

This Cold War-era Egyptian coin represents the 3rd denomination of the Egyptian Pound (1984). The observe features an ornate tughra...

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Juana de Padilla, A Once Forgotten Revolutionary: 1000 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1982)-Reference

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Nov 26, 2021
1 min

Juana de Padilla, A Once Forgotten Revolutionary: 1000 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1982)-Reference

This Bolivian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Peso Boliviano (Series 1981). The observe features a portrait of...

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"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares Redux: 20,000 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1987)-Reference Variant

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Nov 25, 2021
1 min

"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares Redux: 20,000 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1987)-Reference Variant

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Overprinted First Cordoba (Series F, 1987). The observe features a...

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Rubén Darío, Father Of Modernismo Redux: 100,000 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1987)-Reference Variant

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Nov 25, 2021
1 min

Rubén Darío, Father Of Modernismo Redux: 100,000 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1987)-Reference Variant

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Overprinted First Cordoba (Series G, 1987). The observe features a...

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Benjamin Zeledon, Hero Of Nicaragua: 5,000 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Reference

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Nov 25, 2021
1 min

Benjamin Zeledon, Hero Of Nicaragua: 5,000 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Reference

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 7th denomination of the First Cordoba (Series G, 1985). The observe features a portrait of...

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Rubén Darío, Father Of The Modernismo Movement: 500 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Reference

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Nov 25, 2021
1 min

Rubén Darío, Father Of The Modernismo Movement: 500 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Reference

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 5th denomination of the First Cordoba (Series 1985). The observe features a portrait of poet...

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General Sandino And The Liberation Day: 1000 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Reference

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Nov 25, 2021
1 min

General Sandino And The Liberation Day: 1000 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Reference

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 6th denomination of the First Cordoba (Series 1985). The observe features a portrait of...

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General Estrada And The Sacuanjoche: 100 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Reference

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Nov 25, 2021
1 min

General Estrada And The Sacuanjoche: 100 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Reference

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 4th denomination of the First Córdoba (Series 1985). The observe features a portrait of General...

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José Estrada, Hero Of The Filibuster War: 50 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Reference

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Nov 25, 2021
1 min

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Carlos Chagas, The Determined Researcher: 10 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Reference Variant

Notes Of The Caracazo's Wake: 5 Bolivar (Venezuela, 1989)-Article

Badges Of The USSR: Guard's Badge (Soviet Union, 1970-1980s)-Reference

Medals Of The USSR: Chernobyl Liquidator Medal (Soviet Union, Post-1986)-Reference

Yi Hwang, Korea's Existential Philosopher: 1,000 Won (South Korea, 1983)-Reference

Hanoi's One Pillared Pagoda: 20 Dong (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference

The Disk Thrower Of Myron: 1,000 Drachmai (Greece, 1987)-Reference

Coin Of The Aztec Emperor: 50 Centavos(Mexico, 1981)-Reference

Notes Of The Ashoka Lion: 10 Rupees (India, 1985)-Reference

Notes Of The Caracazo's Wake: 2 Bolivars (Venezuela, 1989)-Article

Notes Of The Caracazo's Wake: 1 Bolivar (Venezuela, 1989)-Article

The Great Pyramids Of Giza: 5 Piastres (Egypt, 1404/1984)-Reference

Juana de Padilla, A Once Forgotten Revolutionary: 1000 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1982)-Reference

"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares Redux: 20,000 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1987)-Reference Variant

Rubén Darío, Father Of Modernismo Redux: 100,000 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1987)-Reference Variant

Benjamin Zeledon, Hero Of Nicaragua: 5,000 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Reference

Rubén Darío, Father Of The Modernismo Movement: 500 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Reference

General Sandino And The Liberation Day: 1000 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Reference

General Estrada And The Sacuanjoche: 100 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Reference