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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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Offerings To The Ancestors, The Wuyi Mountains: 20 Yuan (China, 2006)-Article
This colorful Chinese novelty note is 冥鈔 (míngchāo), more commonly known in Western nations as "Hell Money. These notes are produced by a...
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Sep 10, 20215 min read
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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Sep 8, 20212 min read
The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Nkobnkob (Southern Nigeria, 1560-1700)-Article
This horseshoe-shaped bracelet is a Nkobnkob. A type special trade currency once used in West Africa. The Nkobnkob dates to the early...
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Sep 3, 20214 min read
Fiji Penny, Coins From The Island Colony #3: 1 Penny (Fiji, 1942)-Article
This British Colonial coin is a 1st year US produced WWII-era Fijian Penny (George VI), dated 1942. The Fijian penny represented the 2nd...
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Sep 1, 20212 min read
The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Onoudu (Cameroon, 1701-1800)-Article
This horseshoe-shaped bracelet is a Onoudu. A type special trade currency once used in West Africa. The Onoudu dates to the mid to late...
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Aug 27, 20212 min read
Conquering Hunger In Africa: 5 Shilling (Uganda 1968)-Article
This massive coin is a commemorative Ugandan 5 Shilling, dated 1968. It celebrates the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization...
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Aug 25, 20212 min read
The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Okpoho (Southern Nigeria, 1801-1948)-Article
This horseshoe-shaped bracelet is a Okpoho (Efik for Money). A type special trade currency once used in West Africa. The Okpoho dates to...
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Aug 20, 20213 min read
Fiji Dollar, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Dollar (Fiji 1969)-Article
This massive coin is a 1st year Fijian Florin (Elizabeth II), dated 1969. The Fijian Florin represented the largest denomination coin, of...
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Aug 18, 20212 min read
Belarussian Wildlife, Eurasian Beaver: 3 Rubles (Belarus, 1992)-Article
This early post-Soviet, Belarussian banknote is the 3rd denomination of the First Ruble (1992). The First Ruble was introduced due to the...
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Aug 16, 20214 min read
State-Funded Banana Welfare: 10 Gulden (Suriname, 1996)-Article
This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 1991-99). Suriname is a former Dutch...
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Aug 14, 20213 min read
The Hound Of Éire: 6 Pence (Ireland, 1942)-Article
This Irish coin is a pre-decimal Six Pence, dated 1942. The Irish Six Pence represented the 5th denomination denomination, of the...
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Aug 11, 20212 min read
Belarussian Wildlife, European Hare: 1 Rubles (Belarus, 1992)-Article
This early post-Soviet, Belarussian banknote is the 2nd denomination of the First Ruble (1992). The First Ruble was introduced due to the...
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Aug 9, 20215 min read
The Hare Of Éire: 3 Pence (Ireland, 1942)-Article
This small Irish coin is a pre-decimal Three Pence, dated 1942. The Irish Three Pence represented the 4th denomination denomination, of...
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Aug 4, 20212 min read
The Mad Bird Of Éire: 1/2 Penny (Ireland, 1982)-Article
This small coin is a decimal Irish Halfpenny, dated 1982. The Irish Halfpenny represented the smallest denomination, of the decimal Irish...
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Jul 28, 20211 min read
The Sow Of Éire: Half Pence (Ireland, 1965)-Article
This coin is a pre-decimal Irish Halfpenny, dated 1965. The Irish Halfpenny represented the second smallest denomination, of the...
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Jul 21, 20212 min read
The Bull Of Éire: 1 Shilling (Ireland, 1959)-Article
This coin is a pre-decimal Irish Penny, dated 1959. The Irish Shilling represented the third largest denomination of the pre-decimal...
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Jul 14, 20212 min read
Coins Of Emperor Wang Mang: 1 Cash Huò Quán (Xin Dynasty, 14-23 CE)-Article
This small single-sided has been identified as a Huò Quán (Wealth Coin). The coin is estimated to been of 1 cash value. Coins of this...
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Jul 7, 20212 min read
Borjgali, Notes From The Flow Of Time 8: 150000 Kuponi (Georgia, 1994)-Article
This early post-Soviet Georgian coupon-banknote represents the 5th denomination of the 4th Issue Kuponi (1993). The Georgian Kuponi, also...
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Jul 1, 20214 min read
Coins Of The Tokugawa Shogunate: Tenpō Tsūhō (Edo Japan, 1835-1870)-Article
This large bronze coin has been identified as a Tenpō Tsūhō. The Tenpō Tsūhō was introduced during the 6th Year of Tenpō (1835), under...
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Jun 30, 20212 min read
Medb, The Warrior Queen Of Connacht: 1 Pound (Ireland, 1989)-Article
This illustrative Irish banknote represents the 1st denomination of Irish Pound (Series B/1976). Which was the first complete Irish...
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Jun 28, 20216 min read
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