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The Asian Elephant, The Gentle Giants Of Indochina: 1,000 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

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Jan 9
3 min

The Asian Elephant, The Gentle Giants Of Indochina: 1,000 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

This large Laotian banknote represents the 4th denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1974). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...

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Haw Phra Kaew, House of The Emerald Buddha: 100 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

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Jan 9
1 min

Haw Phra Kaew, House of The Emerald Buddha: 100 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

This large Laotian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1974). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...

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The Barking Deer Of Vietnam: 200 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

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Jan 7
5 min

The Barking Deer Of Vietnam: 200 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

This South Vietnamese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the final “Southern Dồng” Series (1972). The 1972 Series Dồng served as...

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Notes Of The West African Franc, The Village On Stilts: 1,000 Francs (Ivory Coast, 1997)-Reference

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Dec 9, 2022
1 min

Notes Of The West African Franc, The Village On Stilts: 1,000 Francs (Ivory Coast, 1997)-Reference

This large West African banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the West African CFA Franc (Series 1991). The beautifully illustrated...

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Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Market: 2,000 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

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Dec 8, 2022
1 min

Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Market: 2,000 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

This large Central African banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Central African CFA Franc (Series 1994). The beautifully...

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Notes Of The Central African Franc,The Coffee Farm: 1,000 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

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Dec 8, 2022
1 min

Notes Of The Central African Franc,The Coffee Farm: 1,000 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

This large Central African banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Central African CFA Franc (Series 1994). The beautifully...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, The Wisent: 100 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

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Dec 5, 2022
5 min

Lithuanian Wildlife, The Wisent: 100 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 10th denomination of the First Talonas (1991). The term "talonas" is the...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, The European Elk: 50 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

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Dec 5, 2022
5 min

Lithuanian Wildlife, The European Elk: 50 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 9th denomination of the First Talonas (1991). The term "talonas" is the...

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LIthianian Wildlife, The Beech Marten: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Reference

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Dec 5, 2022
2 min

LIthianian Wildlife, The Beech Marten: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Reference

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 7th denomination of the First Talonas (1991). The term "talonas" is the...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, The Western Osprey: 5 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Reference

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Dec 5, 2022
2 min

Lithuanian Wildlife, The Western Osprey: 5 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Reference

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 6th denomination of the First Talonas (1991). The term "talonas" is the...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, Mistle Thrush: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Reference

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Nov 23, 2022
3 min

Lithuanian Wildlife, Mistle Thrush: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Reference

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas" is the...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, Roe Deer: 200 Talonas (Lithuania, 1993)-Reference

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Nov 23, 2022
4 min

Lithuanian Wildlife, Roe Deer: 200 Talonas (Lithuania, 1993)-Reference

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 5th denomination (2nd variant) of the Second Talonas (1993). The term "talonas"...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Black Grouse: 50 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Reference

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Nov 23, 2022
4 min

Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Black Grouse: 50 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Reference

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas" is the...

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Brâncuși, Patriarch Of Modern Sculpture: 500 Lei (Romania, 1991)-Reference

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May 24, 2022
1 min

Brâncuși, Patriarch Of Modern Sculpture: 500 Lei (Romania, 1991)-Reference

This beautifully illustrated banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Leu (Series 1991). The observe features a portrait of...

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Notes Of The Great Mzee, Nomadic Herding: 10 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

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May 21, 2022
1 min

Notes Of The Great Mzee, Nomadic Herding: 10 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

This large Kenyan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Shilling (Series 1978). The observe features a portrait Jomo Kenyatta,...

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

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May 17, 2022
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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Garcia De Orta, The Gaon Herbalist: 20 Escudos (Portugal, 1971)-Reference

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May 17, 2022
1 min

Garcia De Orta, The Gaon Herbalist: 20 Escudos (Portugal, 1971)-Reference

This Portuguese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Escudo (Series 1968-71). The observe features a statue of herbalist...

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The Poet And The Mountain: 10 Korun (Czechoslovakia, 1986)-Reference

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May 17, 2022
1 min

The Poet And The Mountain: 10 Korun (Czechoslovakia, 1986)-Reference

This well illustrated Czechoslovak banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Koruna (Series 1985). The observe features a...

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Modern Notes Of Guatemala, The Reformist President: 5 Quezales (Guatemala, 2013)-Reference

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May 13, 2022
1 min

Modern Notes Of Guatemala, The Reformist President: 5 Quezales (Guatemala, 2013)-Reference

The colorful polymer Guatemalan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Quetzal (Series 2010-20). The observe features a portrait...

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

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May 11, 2022
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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