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The Tomb Of The Most Learned: 1 Rupee (Pakistan, 1983)-Reference

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The Tomb Of The Most Learned: 1 Rupee (Pakistan, 1983)-Reference

This small Pakistani Banknote represents the 3rd version of the 1 Rupee (Series 1975-83). The observe an ornate Mughal style lotus and...

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Modern Notes Of Pakistan, Gateway To The Khyber: 10 Rupees (Pakistan, 2017)-Reference

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1 day ago
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Modern Notes Of Pakistan, Gateway To The Khyber: 10 Rupees (Pakistan, 2017)-Reference

This small Pakistani banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Rupee (Series 2008-21). The observe features a portrait of Prime...

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Modern Notes Of Sri Lanka, The Dull-Blue Flycatcher: 20 Rupees (Sri Lanka, 2010)-Reference

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Modern Notes Of Sri Lanka, The Dull-Blue Flycatcher: 20 Rupees (Sri Lanka, 2010)-Reference

This Sri Lankan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Rupee (Series 2010). The features an illustrations of the Manampitiya...

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Modern Notes Of Sri Lanka, Serendib Scops Owl: 20 Rupees (Sri Lanka, 2010)-Reference

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1 day ago
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Modern Notes Of Sri Lanka, Serendib Scops Owl: 20 Rupees (Sri Lanka, 2010)-Reference

This Sri Lankan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Rupee (Series 2010). The features an illustrations of the Port of...

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Modern Notes Of Bangladesh, The Black Gem: 5 Taka (Bangladesh, 2011)-Reference

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2 days ago
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Modern Notes Of Bangladesh, The Black Gem: 5 Taka (Bangladesh, 2011)-Reference

This small Bengali banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Taka (Series 2011). The observe features a portrait of President...

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Modern Notes Of Bangladesh, The Monument To Language: 2 Taka (Bangladesh, 2011)-Reference

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2 days ago
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Modern Notes Of Bangladesh, The Monument To Language: 2 Taka (Bangladesh, 2011)-Reference

This small Bengali banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Taka (Series 2011). The observe features a portrait of President...

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Notes Of Bangladesh, The Spotted Deer: 1 Taka (Bangladesh, 1982)-Reference

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2 days ago
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Notes Of Bangladesh, The Spotted Deer: 1 Taka (Bangladesh, 1982)-Reference

This small Bengali banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Taka (2nd Variant, Series 1972-89). The observe features the National...

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

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5 days ago
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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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5 days ago
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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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Modern Notes Of India, The Sagar Samrat: 1 Rupee (India, 2017)-Reference

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May 12
1 min

Modern Notes Of India, The Sagar Samrat: 1 Rupee (India, 2017)-Reference

This small Indian banknote represents the sole denomination of the Rupee (Emission 2015). The observe features the note's value and the...

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Notes Of The Asoka Lion, The Thousand-Eyed Bird: 10 Rupees (India, 1970)-Reference

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May 12
1 min

Notes Of The Asoka Lion, The Thousand-Eyed Bird: 10 Rupees (India, 1970)-Reference

This beautifully illustrated Indian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Indian Rupee (Series 1970-98). The observe features...

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Notes Of The Himalayan Kingdom, The Indian Antelope: 10 Rupee (Nepal, 1985)-Reference

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May 12
1 min

Notes Of The Himalayan Kingdom, The Indian Antelope: 10 Rupee (Nepal, 1985)-Reference

This Nepalese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Rupee (Series 1981-2001). The observe features a portrait of King Birendra,...

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Modern Notes Of Nepal, The Wild Yak: 5 Rupees (Nepal, 2017)-Reference

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May 12
1 min

Modern Notes Of Nepal, The Wild Yak: 5 Rupees (Nepal, 2017)-Reference

This small Nepalese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Rupee (Series 2008-10). The observe features an illustration of Mt....

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Notes Of The Himalayan Kingdom, The Indian Leopard: 2 Rupees (Nepal, 1981)-Reference

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May 12
1 min

Notes Of The Himalayan Kingdom, The Indian Leopard: 2 Rupees (Nepal, 1981)-Reference

This small Nepalese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Rupee (Series 1981-2001). The observe features a portrait of King...

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Notes Of India, Beast Of India: 10 Rupee (India, 2016)-Reference

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May 11
1 min

Notes Of India, Beast Of India: 10 Rupee (India, 2016)-Reference

This Indian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Rupee (Mahatma Gandhi Series, Emission 2011-16). The observe features a...

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Modern Notes Of The Maldives, The Fisherman: 20 Rufiyaa (Maldives, 1436/2015)-Reference

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May 6
1 min

Modern Notes Of The Maldives, The Fisherman: 20 Rufiyaa (Maldives, 1436/2015)-Reference

This polymer Maldivian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Rufiyaa (Series 2015). The observe features an illustration of a...

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Modern Notes Of The Maldives, The Palm Tapper: 10 Rufiyaa (Maldives, 1436/2015)-Reference

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May 6
1 min

Modern Notes Of The Maldives, The Palm Tapper: 10 Rufiyaa (Maldives, 1436/2015)-Reference

This polymer Maldivian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Rufiyaa (Series 2015). The observe features a palm tree climber,...

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Notes Of The Ashoka Lion, The Dhow: 10 Rupees (India, 1985)-Reference

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Nov 27, 2021
1 min

Notes Of The Ashoka Lion, The Dhow: 10 Rupees (India, 1985)-Reference

This beautifully illustrated Indian banknote represents the 3rd denomination (3rd variant) of the Indian Rupee (Series 1970). The observe...

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Coins Of The Ashoka Lion: 10 Paisa (India, 1968)-Article

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Apr 21, 2021
2 min

Coins Of The Ashoka Lion: 10 Paisa (India, 1968)-Article

This unusual-shaped Indian coin represents the 4th denomination coin of the Indian Rupee (Series 1965). The coin is minted in an unusual...

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Ascension To The Himalayan Throne, The Life Of King Birendra: 1 Rupee (Nepal, 1974)-Reference

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Apr 14, 2021
1 min

Ascension To The Himalayan Throne, The Life Of King Birendra: 1 Rupee (Nepal, 1974)-Reference

This ornate Nepalese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Nepalese Rupee (Series 1974). The observe features an early portrait...

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The Tomb Of The Most Learned: 1 Rupee (Pakistan, 1983)-Reference

Modern Notes Of Pakistan, Gateway To The Khyber: 10 Rupees (Pakistan, 2017)-Reference

Modern Notes Of Sri Lanka, The Dull-Blue Flycatcher: 20 Rupees (Sri Lanka, 2010)-Reference

Modern Notes Of Sri Lanka, Serendib Scops Owl: 20 Rupees (Sri Lanka, 2010)-Reference

Modern Notes Of Bangladesh, The Black Gem: 5 Taka (Bangladesh, 2011)-Reference

Modern Notes Of Bangladesh, The Monument To Language: 2 Taka (Bangladesh, 2011)-Reference

Notes Of Bangladesh, The Spotted Deer: 1 Taka (Bangladesh, 1982)-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

Modern Notes Of India, The Sagar Samrat: 1 Rupee (India, 2017)-Reference

Notes Of The Asoka Lion, The Thousand-Eyed Bird: 10 Rupees (India, 1970)-Reference

Notes Of The Himalayan Kingdom, The Indian Antelope: 10 Rupee (Nepal, 1985)-Reference

Modern Notes Of Nepal, The Wild Yak: 5 Rupees (Nepal, 2017)-Reference

Notes Of The Himalayan Kingdom, The Indian Leopard: 2 Rupees (Nepal, 1981)-Reference

Notes Of India, Beast Of India: 10 Rupee (India, 2016)-Reference

Modern Notes Of The Maldives, The Fisherman: 20 Rufiyaa (Maldives, 1436/2015)-Reference

Modern Notes Of The Maldives, The Palm Tapper: 10 Rufiyaa (Maldives, 1436/2015)-Reference

Notes Of The Ashoka Lion, The Dhow: 10 Rupees (India, 1985)-Reference

Coins Of The Ashoka Lion: 10 Paisa (India, 1968)-Article

Ascension To The Himalayan Throne, The Life Of King Birendra: 1 Rupee (Nepal, 1974)-Reference