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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 Of Guyana, The Wooden Cathedral: 100 Dollars (Guyana, 2009)-Reference

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2 days ago
1 min

Notes Of Guyana, The Wooden Cathedral: 100 Dollars (Guyana, 2009)-Reference

This Guyanese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Guyanese Dollar (1st of Emission 2006). The observe features the Guyanese...

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

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4 days ago
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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Modern Notes Of Paraguay, The Speratti Sisters: 2,000 Guaranies (Paraguay, 2011)-Reference

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May 14
1 min

Modern Notes Of Paraguay, The Speratti Sisters: 2,000 Guaranies (Paraguay, 2011)-Reference

This polymer Paraguayan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Guaraní (Series 2007-13). The observe features portraits of Adela...

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El Libertador, Crosses The Andes Redux: 1 Austral (Argentina, 1985)-Reference

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May 10
1 min

El Libertador, Crosses The Andes Redux: 1 Austral (Argentina, 1985)-Reference

This Argentinean banknote represent the 1st denomination of the Austral (1985). The observe features a portrait of General Jose de San...

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Fantasy Notes Of The Galápagos Islands: 500 Nuevos Sucres (Galapagos Islands, 2012)-Reference

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May 7
1 min

Fantasy Notes Of The Galápagos Islands: 500 Nuevos Sucres (Galapagos Islands, 2012)-Reference

This large polymer fantasy note represents the 1st denomination of the Nuevo Sucre (Series 2012). The observe features an illustration of...

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Modern Notes Of Bolivia, The Three Revolutionaries: 10 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 2018)-Reference

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May 5
1 min

Modern Notes Of Bolivia, The Three Revolutionaries: 10 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 2018)-Reference

This colorful Bolivian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Boliviano (Series A, 2018). The observe features an illustration...

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Modren Notes Of Colombia, The Activist Artist: 2,000 Pesos (Colombia, 2015)-Reference

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May 5
1 min

Modren Notes Of Colombia, The Activist Artist: 2,000 Pesos (Colombia, 2015)-Reference

This colorful Colombian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Peso (Series 2014). The observe features a portrait of artist...

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Francisco De Caldas, The Learned: 20 Peso Oro (Columbia, 1983)-Reference

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May 5
1 min

Francisco De Caldas, The Learned: 20 Peso Oro (Columbia, 1983)-Reference

This Columbian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Peso de Oro (Series 1966-83). The observe features a portrait of military...

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From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 250 Gulden (Suriname, 1988)-Reference

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Apr 28
1 min

From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 250 Gulden (Suriname, 1988)-Reference

This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 1986-88). The observe features a...

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The Enchanted Night, The Tragedy Of José Asunción Silva: 5000 Pesos (Columbia, 2012)-Reference

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Apr 25
1 min

The Enchanted Night, The Tragedy Of José Asunción Silva: 5000 Pesos (Columbia, 2012)-Reference

This Colombian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Colombian Peso (Series 2001). The observe features poet José Asunción...

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José Antonio Páez, The Hero Of Carabobo: 20 Bolivars (Venezuela, 1992)-Reference

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Apr 24
1 min

José Antonio Páez, The Hero Of Carabobo: 20 Bolivars (Venezuela, 1992)-Reference

This Venezuelan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Bolivar (Series 1981-98). The observe features a portrait of President...

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Lisboa, The Marquis of Tamandaré: 1 Cruzeiro (Brazil, 1944)-Reference

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Apr 22
1 min

Lisboa, The Marquis of Tamandaré: 1 Cruzeiro (Brazil, 1944)-Reference

This autographed Brazilian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Cruzeiro (Series 1944, 1st Print "Valor Recebido"). The...

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El Libertador And The Orchid: 500 Bolivares (Venezuela, 1998)-Reference

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Apr 21
1 min

El Libertador And The Orchid: 500 Bolivares (Venezuela, 1998)-Reference

This Venezuelan banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Bolivar (Series 1981-98). The observe features a portrait of Marshall...

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The Marshall, Jaguar, And Condor: 5,000 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1984)-Reference

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Apr 21
1 min

The Marshall, Jaguar, And Condor: 5,000 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1984)-Reference

This Bolivian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Peso Boliviano (Series 1981-84). The observe features a portrait of...

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Hero Of The Gran Chaco War: 1,000 Guaranies (Paraguay, 1963)-Reference

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Apr 20
1 min

Hero Of The Gran Chaco War: 1,000 Guaranies (Paraguay, 1963)-Reference

This Paraguayan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Guaraní (Series 1963). The observe features a portrait of General Eugenio...

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Gabriel García Moreno, The Nobleman President: 20,000 Sucres (Ecuador, 1999)-Reference

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Apr 20
1 min

Gabriel García Moreno, The Nobleman President: 20,000 Sucres (Ecuador, 1999)-Reference

This colorful Ecuadorian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Sucre (Series 1991). The observe features a portrait of...

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Sebastián De Belalcázar, The Conquistador Founder: 10 Sucres (Ecuador, 1988)-Reference

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Apr 20
1 min

Sebastián De Belalcázar, The Conquistador Founder: 10 Sucres (Ecuador, 1988)-Reference

This Ecuadorian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Sucre (Series 1984-95). The observe features a portrait of Sebastián de...

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Birdwatching, Long-Tailed Hermit: 100 Gulden (Suriname, 2000)-Reference

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Apr 20
1 min

Birdwatching, Long-Tailed Hermit: 100 Gulden (Suriname, 2000)-Reference

This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 2000). The observe prominently...

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Birdwatching, White-Throated Toucan: 25 Gulden (Suriname, 2000)-Reference

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Apr 20
1 min

Birdwatching, White-Throated Toucan: 25 Gulden (Suriname, 2000)-Reference

This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 2000). The observe prominently...

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Vicente Rocafuerte, The Reformist President: 10,000 Sucres (Ecuador, 1999)-Reference

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Apr 20
1 min

Vicente Rocafuerte, The Reformist President: 10,000 Sucres (Ecuador, 1999)-Reference

This Ecuadorian banknote represents the 8th denomination of the Sucre (1988-99). The observe features a portrait of President Vicente...

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Notes Of Guyana, The Wooden Cathedral: 100 Dollars (Guyana, 2009)-Reference

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

Modern Notes Of Paraguay, The Speratti Sisters: 2,000 Guaranies (Paraguay, 2011)-Reference

El Libertador, Crosses The Andes Redux: 1 Austral (Argentina, 1985)-Reference

Fantasy Notes Of The Galápagos Islands: 500 Nuevos Sucres (Galapagos Islands, 2012)-Reference

Modern Notes Of Bolivia, The Three Revolutionaries: 10 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 2018)-Reference

Modren Notes Of Colombia, The Activist Artist: 2,000 Pesos (Colombia, 2015)-Reference

Francisco De Caldas, The Learned: 20 Peso Oro (Columbia, 1983)-Reference

From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 250 Gulden (Suriname, 1988)-Reference

The Enchanted Night, The Tragedy Of José Asunción Silva: 5000 Pesos (Columbia, 2012)-Reference

José Antonio Páez, The Hero Of Carabobo: 20 Bolivars (Venezuela, 1992)-Reference

Lisboa, The Marquis of Tamandaré: 1 Cruzeiro (Brazil, 1944)-Reference

El Libertador And The Orchid: 500 Bolivares (Venezuela, 1998)-Reference

The Marshall, Jaguar, And Condor: 5,000 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1984)-Reference

Hero Of The Gran Chaco War: 1,000 Guaranies (Paraguay, 1963)-Reference

Gabriel García Moreno, The Nobleman President: 20,000 Sucres (Ecuador, 1999)-Reference

Sebastián De Belalcázar, The Conquistador Founder: 10 Sucres (Ecuador, 1988)-Reference

Birdwatching, Long-Tailed Hermit: 100 Gulden (Suriname, 2000)-Reference

Birdwatching, White-Throated Toucan: 25 Gulden (Suriname, 2000)-Reference

Vicente Rocafuerte, The Reformist President: 10,000 Sucres (Ecuador, 1999)-Reference