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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.

Notes From The Land Of Penguins: 1 Dollar (Antarctica, 2007)-Article

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Jan 5
2 min

Notes From The Land Of Penguins: 1 Dollar (Antarctica, 2007)-Article

This large polymer fantasy note represents the 1st denomination of Antarctic Dollar (Series 2007). The notes were printed by the British...

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Notes Of The West African Franc: 500 Francs (Senegal, 2002)-Reference

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Nov 28, 2021
1 min

Notes Of The West African Franc: 500 Francs (Senegal, 2002)-Reference

This large West African banknote represents the 1st denomination of the West African CFA Franc (Series 1991). The beautifully illustrated...

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Gaddafi And The Great Libyan Arab Jamahiriya: 1 Dinar (Libya, 2004)-Reference

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Nov 26, 2021
1 min

Gaddafi And The Great Libyan Arab Jamahiriya: 1 Dinar (Libya, 2004)-Reference

This colorful Libyan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the 6th Series Libyan Dinar (2004). The observe features ousted dictator...

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Searching For Recognition, Notes Of A Disputed Land: 10 Dram (Nagoro-Karabakh, 2004)-Reference

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Nov 7, 2021
1 min

Searching For Recognition, Notes Of A Disputed Land: 10 Dram (Nagoro-Karabakh, 2004)-Reference

This large Artsakhi banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Artsakh Dram (Series 2004). The observe depicts a mural of Jesus...

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Searching For Recognition, Notes Of A Disputed Land: 2 Dram (Nagorno-Karabakh, 2004)-Reference

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Nov 7, 2021
1 min

Searching For Recognition, Notes Of A Disputed Land: 2 Dram (Nagorno-Karabakh, 2004)-Reference

This large Artsakhi banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Artsakh Dram (Series 2004). The observe depicts St Gregory the...

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Jakob Hurt, The King of Estonian Folklore: 10 Kroon (Estonia, 2007)-Reference

smithwicknumismati

Oct 5, 2021
1 min

Jakob Hurt, The King of Estonian Folklore: 10 Kroon (Estonia, 2007)-Reference

This Estonian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the New Kroon (Series 2007). The observe features a portrait...

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Jakopič, Pioneer Of Slovene Impressionism: 100 Tolarjev (Slovenia, 2003)-Reference

smithwicknumismati

Sep 12, 2021
1 min

Jakopič, Pioneer Of Slovene Impressionism: 100 Tolarjev (Slovenia, 2003)-Reference

This early post-Cold War Slovenian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Tolar (Series 2003). The observe features a portrait...

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Offerings To The Ancestors #1: 20 Yuan (China, 2006)-Article

smithwicknumismati

Sep 10, 2021
5 min

Offerings To The Ancestors #1: 20 Yuan (China, 2006)-Article

This colorful Chinese novelty note is 冥鈔 (míngchāo), more commonly known in Western nations as "Hell Money. These notes are produced by a...

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Small Notes Of The Great Rift Republic #2: 20 Francs (Burundi, 2007)-Article

smithwicknumismati

May 27, 2021
2 min

Small Notes Of The Great Rift Republic #2: 20 Francs (Burundi, 2007)-Article

This Burundi banknote represent the 2st denomination of the Burundian Franc (1975). Notes of this small value were produced enmasse and...

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Small Notes Of The Great Rift Republic #1: 10 Francs (Burundi, 2007)-Article

smithwicknumismati

May 27, 2021
2 min

Small Notes Of The Great Rift Republic #1: 10 Francs (Burundi, 2007)-Article

This Burundi banknote represent the 1st denomination of the Burundian Franc (1975). Notes of this small value were produced enmasse and...

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Landmarks Of Belarus #5, Brest-Litoŭsk Fortress: 50 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

smithwicknumismati

May 27, 2021
1 min

Landmarks Of Belarus #5, Brest-Litoŭsk Fortress: 50 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

This Belarusian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 2000). The observe features the Chołmsk Gate, of the...

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Landmarks Of Belarus #4, The Bank of Belarus: 20 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

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May 27, 2021
1 min

Landmarks Of Belarus #4, The Bank of Belarus: 20 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

This Belarusian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 2000). The observe features an illustration of the...

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Landmarks Of Belarus #3, National Library of Belarus: 10 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

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May 27, 2021
1 min

Landmarks Of Belarus #3, National Library of Belarus: 10 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

This small Belarusian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 2000). The observe features an illustration of...

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Landmarks Of Belarus #2, Trajeckaje Pradmiescie: 5 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

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May 27, 2021
1 min

Landmarks Of Belarus #2, Trajeckaje Pradmiescie: 5 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

This small Belarusian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 2000). The observe features an illustration of...

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Landmarks Of Belarus #1, National Academy Of Science: 1 Ruble (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

smithwicknumismati

May 27, 2021
1 min

Landmarks Of Belarus #1, National Academy Of Science: 1 Ruble (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

This small Belarusian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 2000). The observe features an illustration of...

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Sailing On The Waves Of Krakatoa, Pinisi Boats: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 2000)-Reference

smithwicknumismati

Apr 8, 2021
1 min

Sailing On The Waves Of Krakatoa, Pinisi Boats: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 2000)-Reference

This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Series 6 New Rupiah. The observe features a Pinisi, the...

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The Beginning Of A New Collapse: 1 Dollar (Zimbabwe, 2007)-Reference

smithwicknumismati

Apr 4, 2021
1 min

The Beginning Of A New Collapse: 1 Dollar (Zimbabwe, 2007)-Reference

This Zimbabwean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Zimbabwean Dollar (Series 2007). The observe features the Chiremba...

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The Beginning Of The End, Saddam and The Ishtar Gate: 25 Dinar (Iraq, 2001)-Reference

smithwicknumismati

Apr 3, 2021
1 min

The Beginning Of The End, Saddam and The Ishtar Gate: 25 Dinar (Iraq, 2001)-Reference

This Iraqi banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Iraqi Dinar (Series 2001). The observe depicts Saddam Hussein, who was...

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Fall Of The Great Libyan Arab Jamahiriya: 1 Dinar (Libya, 2009)-Reference

smithwicknumismati

Apr 3, 2021
1 min

Fall Of The Great Libyan Arab Jamahiriya: 1 Dinar (Libya, 2009)-Reference

This Libyan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the 7th Series Libyan Dinar. The observe features ousted dictator Muammar...

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Guardian Of The Oasis, Murzuq Fortress: ¼ Dinar (Libya,2002)-Reference

smithwicknumismati

Apr 3, 2021
1 min

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Notes From The Land Of Penguins: 1 Dollar (Antarctica, 2007)-Article

Notes Of The West African Franc: 500 Francs (Senegal, 2002)-Reference

Gaddafi And The Great Libyan Arab Jamahiriya: 1 Dinar (Libya, 2004)-Reference

Searching For Recognition, Notes Of A Disputed Land: 10 Dram (Nagoro-Karabakh, 2004)-Reference

Searching For Recognition, Notes Of A Disputed Land: 2 Dram (Nagorno-Karabakh, 2004)-Reference

Jakob Hurt, The King of Estonian Folklore: 10 Kroon (Estonia, 2007)-Reference

Jakopič, Pioneer Of Slovene Impressionism: 100 Tolarjev (Slovenia, 2003)-Reference

Offerings To The Ancestors #1: 20 Yuan (China, 2006)-Article

Small Notes Of The Great Rift Republic #2: 20 Francs (Burundi, 2007)-Article

Small Notes Of The Great Rift Republic #1: 10 Francs (Burundi, 2007)-Article

Landmarks Of Belarus #5, Brest-Litoŭsk Fortress: 50 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

Landmarks Of Belarus #4, The Bank of Belarus: 20 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

Landmarks Of Belarus #3, National Library of Belarus: 10 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

Landmarks Of Belarus #2, Trajeckaje Pradmiescie: 5 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

Landmarks Of Belarus #1, National Academy Of Science: 1 Ruble (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

Sailing On The Waves Of Krakatoa, Pinisi Boats: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 2000)-Reference

The Beginning Of A New Collapse: 1 Dollar (Zimbabwe, 2007)-Reference

The Beginning Of The End, Saddam and The Ishtar Gate: 25 Dinar (Iraq, 2001)-Reference

Fall Of The Great Libyan Arab Jamahiriya: 1 Dinar (Libya, 2009)-Reference