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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.

Saùng-Gauk, The Ancient Harp Of Asia: 50 Pyas (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

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May 20, 20232 min read

Saùng-Gauk, The Ancient Harp Of Asia: 50 Pyas (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

The Union of Myanmar also known as Burma, uses a currency named after an ancient Burmese measurement called kyattha. One kyattha was...

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Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 50 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

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Dec 7, 20221 min read

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 50 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

This colonial-era Angolan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Angolan Escudo (Series 1973). The observe feature a portrait of...

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Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 1,000 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

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Dec 7, 20221 min read

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 1,000 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

This colonial-era Angolan banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Angolan Escudo (Series 1973). The observe feature a portrait of...

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Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Craftsman: 500 Francs (Republic of Congo, 1990)-Reference

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Dec 6, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Craftsman: 500 Francs (Republic of Congo, 1990)-Reference

This large Central African Republic banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Central African CFA Franc (Series 1985). The...

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Modern Notes Of New Guinea, Native Crafts: 2 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2013)-Reference

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May 21, 20221 min read

Modern Notes Of New Guinea, Native Crafts: 2 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2013)-Reference

This New Guinean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Kina (Series 2007). The beautifully illustrated observe features the...

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New Guinean Commemoration, The 15th Pacific Games: 10 Kina (New Guinea, 2015)-Reference

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May 20, 20221 min read

New Guinean Commemoration, The 15th Pacific Games: 10 Kina (New Guinea, 2015)-Reference

This commemorative New Guinean polymer banknote celebrates the 15th Pacific Games, in Port Moresby. The observe features the National...

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

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May 11, 20221 min read

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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The Al-Bakiriyya Mosque: 10 Riels (Yemen, 1990)-Reference

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Apr 20, 20221 min read

The Al-Bakiriyya Mosque: 10 Riels (Yemen, 1990)-Reference

This post-reunification Yemeni banknote represents the 1st denomination of the "Reunification Rial" (Series 1990). The observe features...

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Carlos Gomes, The New World Composer: 5,000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1993)-Article

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Mar 17, 20223 min read

Carlos Gomes, The New World Composer: 5,000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1993)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents 5th denomination of the Third Cruzeiro (Series 1990-93). The Third Cruzeiro was preceded by the...

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Notes From The Forgotten Heart Of Africa, The Bank Of Yesterday: 1 New Zaire (Zaire, 1993)-Article

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Mar 17, 20223 min read

Notes From The Forgotten Heart Of Africa, The Bank Of Yesterday: 1 New Zaire (Zaire, 1993)-Article

This Zairean banknote represents the 5th denomination of the New Zaire (Series 1993-94). Due to rampant inflation the New Zaire replaced...

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Notes Of The Chiremba Rocks, Hwange Power Station: 500 Dollars (Zimbabwe, 1994)-Article

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Dec 13, 20213 min read

Notes Of The Chiremba Rocks, Hwange Power Station: 500 Dollars (Zimbabwe, 1994)-Article

This colorful Zimbabwean banknote represents the 6th denomination of the First Dollar (Chiremba Rocks Series). The "Chiremba Rocks"...

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Notes Of The Chiremba Rocks, Kariba Dam: 100 Dollars (Zimbabwe, 1994)-Article

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Dec 13, 20213 min read

Notes Of The Chiremba Rocks, Kariba Dam: 100 Dollars (Zimbabwe, 1994)-Article

This colorful Zimbabwean banknote represents the 5th denomination of the First Dollar (Chiremba Rocks Series). The "Chiremba Rocks"...

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Notes Of The Chiremba Rocks, Victoria Falls: 20 Dollars (Zimbabwe, 1997)-Article

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Dec 13, 20213 min read

Notes Of The Chiremba Rocks, Victoria Falls: 20 Dollars (Zimbabwe, 1997)-Article

This colorful Zimbabwean banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Dollar (Chiremba Rocks Series). The "Chiremba Rocks"...

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Notes Of The Chiremba Rocks, The Chilojo Cliffs: 10 Dollars (Zimbabwe, 1997)-Article

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Dec 13, 20213 min read

Notes Of The Chiremba Rocks, The Chilojo Cliffs: 10 Dollars (Zimbabwe, 1997)-Article

This colorful Zimbabwean banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Dollar (Chiremba Rocks Series). The "Chiremba Rocks"...

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Notes Of The Chiremba Rocks, The Nyanga Mountains: 5 Dollars (Zimbabwe, 1997)-Article

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Dec 13, 20213 min read

Notes Of The Chiremba Rocks, The Nyanga Mountains: 5 Dollars (Zimbabwe, 1997)-Article

This colorful Zimbabwean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Dollar (Chiremba Rocks Series). The "Chiremba Rocks"...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Otter: 100 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

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Dec 4, 20215 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Otter: 100 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas" is the...

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On the Financial Brink, Germany: 5000 Marks (Weimar Republic, 1922)-Article

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Dec 4, 20212 min read

On the Financial Brink, Germany: 5000 Marks (Weimar Republic, 1922)-Article

This Weimar-era banknote represents the 1st denomination of the 4th Issue Papiermark (Paper Mark). or Paper Mark. Formally known as...

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Benjamin Zeledon, Hero Of Nicaragua: 5,000 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

Benjamin Zeledon, Hero Of Nicaragua: 5,000 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Cordoba (Series G, 1985). The Series G was preceded by Series F....

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The Blue Chested Hummingbird Redux: 100 Cruzeiros Reais (Brazil, 1993)-Article

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Oct 5, 20213 min read

The Blue Chested Hummingbird Redux: 100 Cruzeiros Reais (Brazil, 1993)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Cruzeiro Real Overprint (Series 1993). This series was introduced as a...

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Belarussian Wildlife, European Hare: 1 Rubles (Belarus, 1992)-Article

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Aug 9, 20215 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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