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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.
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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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May 11, 20221 min read
Dionysus In South Arabia, The Capital: 20 Riels (North 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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May 4, 20221 min read
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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May 4, 20221 min read
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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Apr 28, 20221 min read
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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Apr 27, 20221 min read
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 Soviet youth group.
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Apr 25, 20221 min read
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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Apr 21, 20221 min read
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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Apr 21, 20221 min read
The Marshall, Jaguar, And Condor: 5,000 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1984)-Reference
This Bolivian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Peso Boliviano (Series 1981-84). The observe features a portrait of...
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Apr 20, 20221 min read
Sebastián De Belalcázar, The Conquistador Founder: 10 Sucres (Ecuador, 1988)-Reference
This Ecuadorian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Sucre (Series 1984-95). The observe features a portrait of Sebastián de...
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Apr 20, 20221 min read
Eugenio Espejo, The Satirist Doctor: 500 Sucres (Ecuador, 1988)-Reference
This colorful Ecuadorian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Sucre (Series 1984-95). The observe features a portrait of Dr...
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Apr 19, 20221 min read
From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 500 Gulden (Suriname, 1988)-Reference
This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 1986-88). The observe features a...
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Apr 18, 20221 min read
From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 100 Gulden (Suriname, 1986)-Reference
This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 1986-88). The observe features a...
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Apr 18, 20221 min read
Notes Of Marshall Mobutu, The Fishermen: 50 Zaires (Zaire, 1988)-Article
This colorful Zairian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Zaire (Series 1988-92). The Zaire was the currency of the nation of...
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Mar 31, 20223 min read
Notes Of The Leopard Of Zaire, The Ingra Dam: 5 Zaires (Zaire, 1985)-Article
This colorful Zairean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Zaire (Series 1982-1985). The Zaire was the currency of the nation...
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Mar 31, 20223 min read
Notes Of The Leopard Of Zaire, The Flame Of Zaire: 10 Zaires (Zaire, 1985)-Article
This colorful Zairean banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Zaire (Series 1982-1985). The Zaire was the currency of the nation...
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Mar 31, 20223 min read
Bicentennial Notes, World Expo 88: 5 Expo Dollars (Australia, 1988)-Article
This colorful novelty Australian note represents the 2nd denomination of World Expo Dollar (Brisbane, 1988). This notes served...
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Mar 24, 20222 min read
De Assis, Pioneer Of Brazilian Literature: 1,000 Cruzados (Brazil, 1987)-Article
This large Brazilian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Cruzado (1st, Series 1987). The Cruzado was a short-lived currency,...
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Mar 20, 20222 min read
Carlos Chagas, The Determined Researcher: 10 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article Variant
This Brazilian banknote represent the 3rd denomination of the Cruzado Novo (Series 1989). The Cruzado Novo was a short-lived currency,...
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Jan 16, 20222 min read
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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Jan 13, 20222 min read
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