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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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Landmarks Of Belarus, Trinity Hill: 5,000 Rublei (Belarus, 1998)-Reference
This small Belarusian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Ruble (Series 1998). The observe features Troitskoye predmestye (Trinity Hill), a historic district in Minsk. The reverse features the notes "5000" ruble value on a guilloche background. Notably the Series 1992-93 version of this banknote previously featured Pahonia, the Belarussian Coat of Arms from 1992-1995. This banknote was demonetized, on 31 December 2003. (Note Size: 110 x 60 mm or 4.33 x 2.36
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Nov 11 min read


Landmarks Of Belarus, National Academy of Sciences: 1,000 Rublei (Belarus, 1998)-Reference
This small Belarusian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Ruble (Series 1998). The observe features the National Academy of Sciences, in Minsk. The reverse features the notes "1000" ruble value on a guilloche background. Notably the Series 1992-93 version of this banknote previously featured Pahonia, the Belarussian Coat of Arms from 1992-1995. This banknote was demonetized, on 31 December 2003. (Note Size: 110 x 60 mm or 4.33 x 2.36 in)
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Nov 11 min read


The Floating Palace, On The Royal Lake: 10 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article
The reverse features an illustration depicting Karaweik. A replicate the Pyigyimon royal barge/floating palace.
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Sep 21, 20243 min read


Chinlone, The Ancient Sport Of Burma: 5 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article
The Union of Myanmar also known as Burma, uses a currency named after an ancient Burmese measurement called kyattha.
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Sep 21, 20244 min read


Saùng-Gauk, The Ancient Harp Of Asia: 50 Pyas (Myanmar, 1994)-Article
The Union of Myanmar also known as Burma, uses a currency named after an ancient Burmese measurement called kyattha. One kyattha was...
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May 20, 20232 min read


The Lakeside Sanctuary Of Ali: 20 Afghan (Democratic Republic Of Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference
This Afghan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Afghani (Series 1979). The observe features the (then) Seal of the...
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Jan 30, 20231 min read


The Wise Spanish King: 5 Pesetas (Spain, 1954)-Reference
This small Spanish banknote represents the 2nd denomination of Peseta (Series 1953-57). The observe features a portrait of King Alfonso X...
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Jan 19, 20231 min read


The Thang Long Bridge, The Joiner Of Hanoi: 2 Dong (Vietnam, 1980)-Reference
This Vietnamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Dồng (Series 1980). The observe depicts the National Emblem of...
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Jan 11, 20231 min read


The Kingdom Of The Coconuts: 5 Hao (Vietnam, 1976)-Reference
This Vietnamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Dồng (Series 1976). The observe depicts the National Emblem of...
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Jan 10, 20231 min read


On The Perfume River, Along The Purple Forbidden City: 5 Dồng (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference
This Vietnamese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Second Dồng (Series 1985). The observe depicts the Flag Tower of Hanoi,...
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Jan 10, 20231 min read


Notes Of The Second Vietnamese Republic, Mechanization: 1 Dong (South Vietnam, 1964)-Reference
This South Vietnamese banknote represent the 1st denomination of the Southern Đồng (Series 1964). The observe features the note's value...
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Jan 10, 20231 min read


In The Hall Of The Khmer King: 1 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference
This Cambodian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Riel (Second Issue, Series 1956-72). The observe features boats...
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Jan 8, 20231 min read


De Bazán, The Undefeated Admiral: 1 Peseta (Spain, 1953)-Reference
This small Spanish banknote represents the 1st denomination of Peseta (Series 1953-57). The observe features a portrait of admiral Álvaro...
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Jan 7, 20231 min read


Notes Of The Restored Latvian Republic: 20 Rubļi (Latvia, 1992)-Reference
This early post-Soviet Latvian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Second Rublis (Series 1992). The Second Rublis banknotes...
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Nov 23, 20222 min read


Notes Of The Restored Latvian Republic: 5 Rubļi (Latvia, 1992)-Reference
This early post-Soviet Latvian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Second Rublis (Series 1992). The Second Rublis banknotes...
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Nov 23, 20222 min read


Lithuanian Wildlife, Mistle Thrush: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article
This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas" is the...
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Nov 23, 20224 min read


Lithuanian Wildlife, Roe Deer: 200 Talonas (Lithuania, 1993)-Reference
This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 5th denomination (2nd variant) of the Second Talonas (1993). The term "talonas"...
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Nov 23, 20224 min read


Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Black Grouse: 50 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article
This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas" is the...
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Nov 23, 20224 min read


The Rice Farmers, Early Notes Of The CBM: 100 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference
This colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 2nd denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1974). The observe features a elder...
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Nov 22, 20221 min read


The Marketplace, Early Notes Of The CBM: 50 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference
This colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 1st denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1974). The observe features a Malagasy...
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Nov 22, 20221 min read
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