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Apr 4, 20211 min read
The Shattered Pearl Of The Indian Ocean: 50 Shillings (Somalia,1991)-Reference
This late Cold War Somali banknote represents the 2nd denomination of 1991 Currency Reform Series. The observe depicts a Somali artisan...
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Apr 4, 20215 min read
Notes Of The January Dinar, The Botanist: 10 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1994)-Article
This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the “January Dinar”. A product of the 1992 dissolution of Yugoslavia. The...
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Apr 4, 20214 min read
Notes Of The Convertible Dinar, The Bridge: 5000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1991)-Article Variant
This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the “Convertible Dinar” (Series 1991). A product of final years of the...
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Apr 4, 20211 min read
Notes Of The Patriarch: 10,000 Rubles (Belarus Orthodox Church, 1994)-Reference
This private-issue Belarusian bond, represents the 2nd denomination of Belarus Orthodox Church First Ruble (Series 1994). The observe...
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Apr 4, 20215 min read
Belarussian Wildlife #6, Wisent: 100 Rubles (Belarus, 1993)-Article
This early post-Soviet, Belarussian banknote is the 8th denomination of the First Ruble (1992). The First Ruble was introduced due to the...
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Apr 4, 20215 min read
Belarussian Wildlife #4, European Elk: 25 Rublei (Belarus, 1992)-Article
This early post-Soviet, Belarussian banknote is the 6th denomination of the First Ruble (1992). The First Ruble was introduced due to the...
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Apr 4, 20214 min read
Belarussian Wildlife #1, Eurasian Red Squirrel: 50 Kapeek (Belarus, 1992)-Article
This early post-Soviet, Belarussian banknote is the 1st denomination of the First Ruble (1992). The First Ruble was introduced due to the...
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Apr 4, 20211 min read
Life On The Cook Islands, Aitutaki: 3 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1992)-Reference
This Cook Island banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Cook Island Dollar (Series 1992). The observe features hula dancers and...
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Apr 4, 20215 min read
Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Lapwing: 1 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article
This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas" is the...
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Apr 3, 20211 min read
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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Apr 3, 20211 min read
The Clock Tower Of Baghdad, A Center Of Renewed Justice: 100 Dinar (Iraq, 1414/1994)-Reference
This Iraqi banknote represents the 7th denomination of the post-Gulf War Dinar (Series 1992, 2nd denomination of Emission 1994). The...
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Apr 3, 20211 min read
A Tribute To Iraq's Fallen, Monument To The Unknown Soldier: 5 Dinar (Iraq, 1412/1992)-Reference
This Iraqi banknote represents the 4th denomination of the post-Gulf War Dinar (Series 1992). The observe depicts ousted Iraqi President...
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Apr 3, 20211 min read
El Libertador, The Feats Of General Simón Bolívar: 2000 Peso Oro (Colombia, 1990)-Reference
This Colombian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Colombian Peso Oro (Series 1982). The observe features General Simón...
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Apr 3, 20211 min read
A Bridge Of Conflict, Mosul's Fifth Bridge: 50 Dinar (Iraq, 1414/1994)-Reference
This Iraqi banknote represents the 6th denomination of the post-Gulf War Dinar (Series 1992, 1st denomination of Emission 1994). The...
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Apr 3, 20213 min read
Alumina Mining, Suriname's Blessing And Curse: 100 Gulden (Suriname, 1998)-Article
This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 1991-99). Suriname is a former Dutch...
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Mar 22, 20216 min read
Grandmaster Paul Keres, A Near World Champion: 5 Krooni (Estonia, 1994)
This Estonian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the New Estonian Kroon (Series 1994). The New Kroon was introduced 20 June...
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Jan 30, 20211 min read
From The Ashes, The Post-Gulf War Iraqi Dinar: 1 Dinar (Iraq, 1412/1992)-Reference
This Iraqi banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the post-Gulf War Dinar (Series 1992). The observe depicts an ancient gold dinar...
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Jan 17, 20214 min read
Conquistador Notes, The Nicaraguan Centavo 4: 25 Centavo (Nicaragua, 1991)-Article
This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Third Cordoba (1991), printed by Harrison & Sons Limited. Also known as...
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Jan 17, 20213 min read
Conquistador Notes, The Nicaraguan Centavo 3: 10 Centavo (Nicaragua, 1991)-Article
This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Third Cordoba (1991), printed by Harrison & Sons Limited. Also known as...
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Jan 13, 20214 min read
Borjgali, Notes From The Flow Of Time 4: 20000 Kuponi (Georgia, 1994)-Article
This early post-Soviet Georgian coupon-banknote represents the 1st denomination of the 4th Issue Kuponi (1993). The Georgian Kuponi, also...
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