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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.

Brâncuși, Patriarch Of Modern Sculpture: 500 Lei (Romania, 1991)-Reference

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May 25
1 min

Brâncuși, Patriarch Of Modern Sculpture: 500 Lei (Romania, 1991)-Reference

This beautifully illustrated banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Leu (Series 1991). The observe features a portrait of...

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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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Notes Of The Great Mzee, The Lion Pride: 20 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

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May 22
1 min

Notes Of The Great Mzee, The Lion Pride: 20 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

This large Kenyan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Shilling (Series 1978). The observe features a portrait Jomo Kenyatta,...

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Notes Of The Great Mzee, Nomadic Herding: 10 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

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May 22
1 min

Notes Of The Great Mzee, Nomadic Herding: 10 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

This large Kenyan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Shilling (Series 1978). The observe features a portrait Jomo Kenyatta,...

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Samoan Commemoration, The Chief's Jubilee: 2 Tala (Samoa, 2003)-Reference

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May 21
1 min

Samoan Commemoration, The Chief's Jubilee: 2 Tala (Samoa, 2003)-Reference

This commemorative Samoan polymer banknote celebrates the Golden Jubilee of Tanumafili II. The observe features a portrait of Tanumafili...

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Modern Notes Of New Guinea, Native Crafts: 2 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2013)-Reference

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May 21
1 min

Modern Notes Of New Guinea, Native Crafts: 2 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2013)-Reference

This New Guinean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Kina (Series 2007). 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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New Guinean Commemoration, The 15th Pacific Games: 10 Kina (New Guinea, 2015)-Reference

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May 21
1 min

New Guinean Commemoration, The 15th Pacific Games: 10 Kina (New Guinea, 2015)-Reference

This commemorative New Guinean polymer banknote celebrates the 15th Pacific Games, in Port Moresby. The observe features the National...

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New Guinean Commemoration, Monetary Independence: 20 Kina (New Guinea, 2008)-Reference

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May 21
1 min

New Guinean Commemoration, Monetary Independence: 20 Kina (New Guinea, 2008)-Reference

This large commemorative New Guinean banknote celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Bank of New Guinea. The observe features the...

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Rei Amador And The Papa Figo: 5,000 Dobras (São Tomé and Príncipe, 1996)-Reference

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May 20
1 min

Rei Amador And The Papa Figo: 5,000 Dobras (São Tomé and Príncipe, 1996)-Reference

This colorful São Toméan banknotes represents the 1st denomination of the First Dobra (Series 1996). The observe features a Papa Figo...

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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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Modern Notes Of Egypt, Ramesses II: 1 Pound (Egypt, 2018)-Reference

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May 20
1 min

Modern Notes Of Egypt, Ramesses II: 1 Pound (Egypt, 2018)-Reference

This Egyptian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Egyptian Pound. The observe features the Sultan Qaitbay Mosque complex, in...

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Landmarks Of Belarus #8, The Sports Palace: 5,000 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

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May 19
1 min

Landmarks Of Belarus #8, The Sports Palace: 5,000 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

This large Belarusian banknote represents the 9th denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 2000). The observe features the Minsk Sports...

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Modern Notes Of Uzbekistan, The Tamerlane Museum: 1,000 Som (Uzbekistan, 2001)-Reference

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May 19
1 min

Modern Notes Of Uzbekistan, The Tamerlane Museum: 1,000 Som (Uzbekistan, 2001)-Reference

This large colorful Uzbek banknote represents the 10th denomination of the Second Som (Series 1994-2019). The observe depicts the...

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Modern Notes Of Egypt, Ramesses II: 50 Piastres (Egypt, 2017)-Reference

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May 19
1 min

Modern Notes Of Egypt, Ramesses II: 50 Piastres (Egypt, 2017)-Reference

This Egyptian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Egyptian Pound. The observe features the Al Azhar Mosque, the oldest mosque...

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Notes Of Kenya, The Kenyatta Memorial: 100 Shillings (Kenya, 2010)-Reference

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May 19
1 min

Notes Of Kenya, The Kenyatta Memorial: 100 Shillings (Kenya, 2010)-Reference

This colorful Kenyan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Shilling (Series 2003-10). The observe features a portrait of...

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Andrés Bello, The Humanist Diplomat: 2,000 Bolívares (Venezuela, 1998)-Reference

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May 18
1 min

Andrés Bello, The Humanist Diplomat: 2,000 Bolívares (Venezuela, 1998)-Reference

This Venezuelan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Bolivar (Series 1998). The observe features a portrait of...

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Herzl, The Zionist Founder: 10 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Reference

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May 18
1 min

Herzl, The Zionist Founder: 10 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Reference

This Israeli banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the "Old" Shekel (Series 1978). The observe features a portrait of Theodor Herzl...

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Notes Of The Money Islands, The Harbor: 20 Rufiyaa (Maldives, 1430/2008)-Reference

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May 16
1 min

Notes Of The Money Islands, The Harbor: 20 Rufiyaa (Maldives, 1430/2008)-Reference

This Maldivian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Rufiyaa (2nd Variant, Series 1983). The observe features an illustration...

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Notes Of The Money Islands, A Fisherman Paradise: 5 Rufiyaa (Maldives, 1432/2011)-Reference

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May 16
1 min

Notes Of The Money Islands, A Fisherman Paradise: 5 Rufiyaa (Maldives, 1432/2011)-Reference

This Maldivian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Rufiyaa (3rd Variant, Series 1983). The observe features an illustration...

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Brâncuși, Patriarch Of Modern Sculpture: 500 Lei (Romania, 1991)-Reference

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

Notes Of The Great Mzee, The Lion Pride: 20 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

Notes Of The Great Mzee, Nomadic Herding: 10 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

Samoan Commemoration, The Chief's Jubilee: 2 Tala (Samoa, 2003)-Reference

Modern Notes Of New Guinea, Native Crafts: 2 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2013)-Reference

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

New Guinean Commemoration, The 15th Pacific Games: 10 Kina (New Guinea, 2015)-Reference

New Guinean Commemoration, Monetary Independence: 20 Kina (New Guinea, 2008)-Reference

Rei Amador And The Papa Figo: 5,000 Dobras (São Tomé and Príncipe, 1996)-Reference

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

Modern Notes Of Egypt, Ramesses II: 1 Pound (Egypt, 2018)-Reference

Landmarks Of Belarus #8, The Sports Palace: 5,000 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

Modern Notes Of Uzbekistan, The Tamerlane Museum: 1,000 Som (Uzbekistan, 2001)-Reference

Modern Notes Of Egypt, Ramesses II: 50 Piastres (Egypt, 2017)-Reference

Notes Of Kenya, The Kenyatta Memorial: 100 Shillings (Kenya, 2010)-Reference

Andrés Bello, The Humanist Diplomat: 2,000 Bolívares (Venezuela, 1998)-Reference

Herzl, The Zionist Founder: 10 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Reference

Notes Of The Money Islands, The Harbor: 20 Rufiyaa (Maldives, 1430/2008)-Reference

Notes Of The Money Islands, A Fisherman Paradise: 5 Rufiyaa (Maldives, 1432/2011)-Reference