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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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Mobilization, The Mozambican Civil War: 50 Meticais (Mozambique, 1980)-Reference
This post-colonial Mozambique banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Metical. The observe depicts FPLM soldiers in drill,...
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Jan 10, 20211 min read


Tradition, Modernity, And The Albanian Proletariat: 10 Lek (Albania, 1976)-Reference
This Albanian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Second Lek (Series 1976). The observe depicts a woman working at a textile...
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Jan 10, 20211 min read


Indonesia, Archipelago Cornucopia: 1 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1961)-Article
This Indonesian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the "Government Note" Sixth Series (1961). Similar to the Third (1954) and...
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Jan 10, 20212 min read


Kahawa! The Cash Crop Of Uganda: 5 Shillings (Uganda, 1982)-Reference
This Ugandan banknote represent the 1st denomination of the First Ugandan Shilling (Series 1982). The observe depicts the Ugandan Coat of...
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Jan 10, 20211 min read


From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 25 Gulden (Suriname, 1988)-Reference
This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 1986-88). The observe features a...
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Jan 9, 20211 min read


Birdwatching, Beauties Of The Amazon: 2 1/2 Gulden (Suriname, 1985)-Reference
This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 2nd printing of the Surinamese 2 ½ Guilder. The observe features a detailed illustration...
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Jan 9, 20211 min read


Aguinaldo, Father Of The Philippine Nation: 5 Piso (Philippines, 1985)-Reference
This Philippine banknote represents the 1st denomination of the "New Design Series" Peso (1985). The observe depicts Emilio Aguinaldo...
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Jan 9, 20211 min read


Tonlé Sap, The Great Lake Of Indochina: 50 Riels (Cambodia, 1974)-Article
This Cambodian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Riel (Second Issue, 1956). The First Rial was the currency of...
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Jan 9, 20214 min read


Nation In Conflict, Notes Of The Nigerian Civil War: 1 Pound (Nigeria,1967)-Reference
This Nigerian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Nigerian Pound (Series 1967). The observe features the Central Bank of...
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Jan 9, 20211 min read


Conquistador Notes, The Nicaraguan Centavo 2: 5 Centavo (Nicaragua, 1991)-Article
This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Third Cordoba (1991), printed by Harrison & Sons Limited. Also known as...
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Jan 7, 20213 min read


Conquistador Notes, The Nicaraguan Centavo 1: 1 Centavo (Nicaragua, 1991)-Article
This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Cordoba (1991), printed by Harrison & Sons Limited. Also known as...
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Jan 7, 20213 min read


Ethnicities Of The People's Republic 3: 5 Jiao (China, 1980)-Reference
This Chinese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the 4th Series Renminbi (People's Currency). The observe depicts a Miao and...
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Jan 7, 20212 min read


Ethnicities Of The People's Republic 1: 1 Jiao (China, 1980)-Article
This small Chinese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the 4th Series Renminbi (People's Currency). First issued 30 September...
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Jan 7, 20215 min read


Indonesian Populism, Small Notes Of The Sukarno Era 5: 50 Sen (Indonesia, 1964)-Article
This Indonesian banknote is the 5th denomination of “Sukarno” New Rupiah (1965). Formally known as the “First Series of Banknotes of the...
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Jan 6, 20213 min read


Indonesian Populism, Small Notes Of The Sukarno Era 4: 25 Sen (Indonesia, 1964)-Article
This Indonesian banknote is the 4th denomination of “Sukarno” New Rupiah (1965). Formally known as the “First Series of Banknotes of the...
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Jan 6, 20213 min read


Indonesian Populism, Small Notes Of The Sukarno Era 3: 10 Sen (Indonesia, 1964)-Article
This Indonesian banknote is the 3rd denomination of “Sukarno” New Rupiah (1965). Formally known as the “First Series of Banknotes of the...
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Jan 6, 20213 min read


Indonesian Populism, Small Notes Of The Sukarno Era 2: 5 Sen (Indonesia, 1964)-Article
This Indonesian banknote is the 2nd denomination of “Sukarno” New Rupiah (1965). Formally known as the “First Series of Banknotes of the...
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Jan 6, 20213 min read


Indonesian Populism, Small Notes Of The Sukarno Era 1: 1 Sen (Indonesia, 1964)-Article
This Indonesian banknote represents the 1st denomination of “Sukarno” New Rupiah (1965). Formally known as the “First Series of...
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Jan 6, 20213 min read


Notes Of Forgiveness: 1 Austral Bond (Argentina, 1991)-Reference
The observe declares note as a 1 Austral Debt Cancellation Bond, issued on the 30 November 1991. By “Jardin De La Republic” (Garden of...
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Jan 6, 20211 min read


Notes Of The Fish Eagle, Freedom, Breaker Of Chains: 50 Kwacha (Zambia, 1988)-Reference
This Zambian banknote represents the 6th denomination of Kwacha (4th Series, 1980). The observe features a young portrait of Kenneth...
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Jan 6, 20211 min read
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