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

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

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4 days ago
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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Modern Notes Of Iraq, The Winged Bull Of Assyria: 500 Dinars (Iraq, 2018)-Reference

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May 11
1 min

Modern Notes Of Iraq, The Winged Bull Of Assyria: 500 Dinars (Iraq, 2018)-Reference

This large Iraqi banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Dinar (Series 2015-18). The observe features an illustration of the...

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Modern Notes Of The Kingdom, SAMA: 1 Riyal (Saudi Arabia, 2016)-Reference

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May 10
1 min

Modern Notes Of The Kingdom, SAMA: 1 Riyal (Saudi Arabia, 2016)-Reference

This small Saudi banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Riyal (5th Series, 2007-2016). The observe features a portrait of King...

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Kuwaiti Commemoration, The Liberation: 1 Dinar (Kuwait, 1993)-Reference

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May 7
1 min

Kuwaiti Commemoration, The Liberation: 1 Dinar (Kuwait, 1993)-Reference

This commemorative polymer Kuwaiti note celebrates the 2nd anniversary of Kuwait liberation, from Iraqi occupation. The observe depicts a...

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Modern Notes Of Yemen, Old Zabid: 200 Rials (Yemen, 1439/2018)-Reference

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May 6
1 min

Modern Notes Of Yemen, Old Zabid: 200 Rials (Yemen, 1439/2018)-Reference

The Yemeni banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Rial (Series 2018). The observe features an illustration of the Old Zabid's...

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Modern Notes Of Yemen, The Dragon Trees: 100 Rials (Yemen, 1439/2018)-Reference

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May 6
1 min

Modern Notes Of Yemen, The Dragon Trees: 100 Rials (Yemen, 1439/2018)-Reference

The Yemeni banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Rial (Series 2018). The observe features illustration of Dragon's Blood trees...

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Modern Notes Of Lebanon, Geo-Art: 5,000 Livres (Lebanon, 2014)-Reference

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May 6
1 min

Modern Notes Of Lebanon, Geo-Art: 5,000 Livres (Lebanon, 2014)-Reference

This Lebanese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Livre (Series 2012-14). The obverse features the notes value, over panels...

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Dionysus In South Arabia, The Capital: 20 Riels (Yemen, 1985)-Reference

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May 5
1 min

Dionysus In South Arabia, The Capital: 20 Riels (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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From The Ashes, The Post-Gulf War Iraqi Dinar: 1/4 Dinar (Iraq, 1412/1993)-Reference

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Mar 13
1 min

From The Ashes, The Post-Gulf War Iraqi Dinar: 1/4 Dinar (Iraq, 1412/1993)-Reference

This Iraqi banknote represents the 1st denomination of the post-Gulf War Dinar (Series 1992). The observe depicts a grove of palm dates....

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Weizmann, The Biochemist Statesman: 5 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Article

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Dec 4, 2021
3 min

Weizmann, The Biochemist Statesman: 5 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Article

This Israeli banknote represents the 4th denomination of the "Old" Israeli Shekel (Series 1980). Strangely despite being printed in...

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The City Of Shibam Hadramawt: 50 Riel (Yemen, 1993)-Reference

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Nov 27, 2021
1 min

The City Of Shibam Hadramawt: 50 Riel (Yemen, 1993)-Reference

This post-reunification Yemeni banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the "Reunification Rial" (Series 1990). The observe features...

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Dionysus In South Arabia, The Harbor: 20 Rial (Yemen, 1412/1991)-Reference

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Nov 25, 2021
1 min

Dionysus In South Arabia, The Harbor: 20 Rial (Yemen, 1412/1991)-Reference

This post-reunification Yemeni banknote represents the 2nd denomination (1st variant) of the "Reunification Rial" (Series 1990). The...

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Notes Of The Syrian Arab Republic: 10 Pound (Syria, 1412/1991)-Reference

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Nov 22, 2021
1 min

Notes Of The Syrian Arab Republic: 10 Pound (Syria, 1412/1991)-Reference

This Syrian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Syrian Pound (Series 1977). The observe features 18th century Azm Palace (in...

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Notes Of The Syrian Arab Republic: 5 Pounds (Syria, 1412/1991)-Reference

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Nov 22, 2021
1 min

Notes Of The Syrian Arab Republic: 5 Pounds (Syria, 1412/1991)-Reference

This Syrian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Syrian Pound (Series 1977). The observe features the ancient Roman Theatre at...

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Sir Moses Montefiore, The Jewish Baron: 10 Shekels (Israel, 1973)-Article

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Nov 17, 2021
3 min

Sir Moses Montefiore, The Jewish Baron: 10 Shekels (Israel, 1973)-Article

This Israeli banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Israeli Lira/Pound (4th Series, 1975). The 4th Series set the standard for...

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Ben-Gurion, Founder of Zion: 50 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Article

smithwicknumismati

Nov 14, 2021
4 min

Ben-Gurion, Founder of Zion: 50 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Article

This Israeli banknote represents the 4th denomination of the "Old" Israeli Shekel (Series 1980). Strangely despite being printed in 1978,...

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Walks Of Israeli Life, The Fisherman: 1 Lira (Israel, 1958)-Article

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Nov 14, 2021
3 min

Walks Of Israeli Life, The Fisherman: 1 Lira (Israel, 1958)-Article

This Israeli banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Israeli Lira (2nd Series, Walks of Life). The 1958 "Walks of Life" series...

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Iraq And The Sun Of Hammurabi: 1 Fils (Iraq, 1959)-Article

smithwicknumismati

Sep 8, 2021
2 min

Iraq And The Sun Of Hammurabi: 1 Fils (Iraq, 1959)-Article

This strange Iraqi coin represents the 1st denomination coin of the Iraqi Dinar (1958). The coin was issued by the Republic of Iraq,...

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Malwiyyah, The Sail Shell Tower Of Samara: 50 Dinar (Iraq, 1411/1991)-Reference

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Apr 3, 2021
1 min

Malwiyyah, The Sail Shell Tower Of Samara: 50 Dinar (Iraq, 1411/1991)-Reference

This Iraqi banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Gulf War issued “Emergency Dinar” (Series 1990). The observe depicts ousted...

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

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

Modern Notes Of Iraq, The Winged Bull Of Assyria: 500 Dinars (Iraq, 2018)-Reference

Modern Notes Of The Kingdom, SAMA: 1 Riyal (Saudi Arabia, 2016)-Reference

Kuwaiti Commemoration, The Liberation: 1 Dinar (Kuwait, 1993)-Reference

Modern Notes Of Yemen, Old Zabid: 200 Rials (Yemen, 1439/2018)-Reference

Modern Notes Of Yemen, The Dragon Trees: 100 Rials (Yemen, 1439/2018)-Reference

Modern Notes Of Lebanon, Geo-Art: 5,000 Livres (Lebanon, 2014)-Reference

Dionysus In South Arabia, The Capital: 20 Riels (Yemen, 1985)-Reference

From The Ashes, The Post-Gulf War Iraqi Dinar: 1/4 Dinar (Iraq, 1412/1993)-Reference

Weizmann, The Biochemist Statesman: 5 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Article

The City Of Shibam Hadramawt: 50 Riel (Yemen, 1993)-Reference

Dionysus In South Arabia, The Harbor: 20 Rial (Yemen, 1412/1991)-Reference

Notes Of The Syrian Arab Republic: 10 Pound (Syria, 1412/1991)-Reference

Notes Of The Syrian Arab Republic: 5 Pounds (Syria, 1412/1991)-Reference

Sir Moses Montefiore, The Jewish Baron: 10 Shekels (Israel, 1973)-Article

Ben-Gurion, Founder of Zion: 50 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Article

Walks Of Israeli Life, The Fisherman: 1 Lira (Israel, 1958)-Article

Iraq And The Sun Of Hammurabi: 1 Fils (Iraq, 1959)-Article

Malwiyyah, The Sail Shell Tower Of Samara: 50 Dinar (Iraq, 1411/1991)-Reference