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

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Dec 4, 2021
1 min

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

This Israeli banknote represents the 4th denomination of the "Old" Israeli Shekel (Series 1980). The observe feature a portrait of 1st...

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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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The Last King Of Egypt: 5 Mallīm (Egypt, 1362/1943)-Reference

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Nov 26, 2021
1 min

The Last King Of Egypt: 5 Mallīm (Egypt, 1362/1943)-Reference

This WWII-era Egyptian coin represents the 4th denomination coin of the Egyptian Pound (Series 1938). The observe features King Farouk I...

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The Great Pyramids Of Giza: 5 Piastres (Egypt, 1404/1984)-Reference

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Nov 26, 2021
1 min

The Great Pyramids Of Giza: 5 Piastres (Egypt, 1404/1984)-Reference

This Cold War-era Egyptian coin represents the 3rd denomination of the Egyptian Pound (1984). The observe features an ornate tughra...

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Gaddafi And The Great Libyan Arab Jamahiriya: 1 Dinar (Libya, 2004)-Reference

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Nov 26, 2021
1 min

Gaddafi And The Great Libyan Arab Jamahiriya: 1 Dinar (Libya, 2004)-Reference

This colorful Libyan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the 6th Series Libyan Dinar (2004). The observe features ousted dictator...

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The Fortress Of Murzuq: 1/4 Dinar (Libya, 1991)-Reference

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Nov 26, 2021
1 min

The Fortress Of Murzuq: 1/4 Dinar (Libya, 1991)-Reference

This Libyan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Revised 4th Series Libyan Dinar (1991). The observe depicts the ancient Arch...

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

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Nov 25, 2021
1 min

Dionysus In South Arabia: 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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Ben-Gurion, Founder of Zion: 50 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Article

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Nov 14, 2021
3 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)-Reference

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Nov 14, 2021
1 min

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

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

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Independent Nigeria, Notes Of The Naira #1: 50 Kobo (Nigeria, 1973)-Reference

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Oct 1, 2021
1 min

Independent Nigeria, Notes Of The Naira #1: 50 Kobo (Nigeria, 1973)-Reference

This Nigerian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Naira (Series 1973). The Naira replaced the previous Nigerian Pound, in 1...

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

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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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Ethnicities Of The People's Republic 5: 2 Yuan (Peoples' Republic of China, 1990)-Reference

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May 18, 2021
2 min

Ethnicities Of The People's Republic 5: 2 Yuan (Peoples' Republic of China, 1990)-Reference

This Chinese banknote represents the 5th denomination of the 4th Series Renminbi (People's Currency). The observe depicts a young Yi and...

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Mogadishu, An Ancient Port Under Siege: 1,000 Shillings (Somalia, 1990)-Reference

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Apr 4, 2021
1 min

Mogadishu, An Ancient Port Under Siege: 1,000 Shillings (Somalia, 1990)-Reference

This late Cold War Somali banknote represents the 7th denomination of the Somali Shilling (Series 1983). The observe features traditional...

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The Shattered Pearl Of The Indian Ocean: 50 Shillings (Somalia,1991)-Reference

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Apr 4, 2021
1 min

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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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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The Clock Tower Of Baghdad, A Center Of Renewed Justice: 100 Dinar (Iraq, 1414/1994)-Reference

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Apr 3, 2021
1 min

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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The Beginning Of The End, Saddam and The Ishtar Gate: 25 Dinar (Iraq, 2001)-Reference

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Apr 3, 2021
1 min

The Beginning Of The End, Saddam and The Ishtar Gate: 25 Dinar (Iraq, 2001)-Reference

This Iraqi banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Iraqi Dinar (Series 2001). The observe depicts Saddam Hussein, who was...

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A Tribute To Iraq's Fallen, Monument To The Unknown Soldier: 5 Dinar (Iraq, 1412/1992)-Reference

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Apr 3, 2021
1 min

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

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

The Last King Of Egypt: 5 Mallīm (Egypt, 1362/1943)-Reference

The Great Pyramids Of Giza: 5 Piastres (Egypt, 1404/1984)-Reference

Gaddafi And The Great Libyan Arab Jamahiriya: 1 Dinar (Libya, 2004)-Reference

The Fortress Of Murzuq: 1/4 Dinar (Libya, 1991)-Reference

Dionysus In South Arabia: 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

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

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

Independent Nigeria, Notes Of The Naira #1: 50 Kobo (Nigeria, 1973)-Reference

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

Ethnicities Of The People's Republic 5: 2 Yuan (Peoples' Republic of China, 1990)-Reference

Mogadishu, An Ancient Port Under Siege: 1,000 Shillings (Somalia, 1990)-Reference

The Shattered Pearl Of The Indian Ocean: 50 Shillings (Somalia,1991)-Reference

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

The Clock Tower Of Baghdad, A Center Of Renewed Justice: 100 Dinar (Iraq, 1414/1994)-Reference

The Beginning Of The End, Saddam and The Ishtar Gate: 25 Dinar (Iraq, 2001)-Reference

A Tribute To Iraq's Fallen, Monument To The Unknown Soldier: 5 Dinar (Iraq, 1412/1992)-Reference