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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- 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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smithwicknumismati
- 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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smithwicknumismati
- Nov 22, 2022
- 1 min
The Rice Farmers, Early Notes Of The CBM: 100 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference
This colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 2nd denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1974). The observe features a elder...
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smithwicknumismati
- Nov 22, 2022
- 1 min
The Marketplace, Early Notes Of The CBM: 50 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference
This colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 1st denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1974). The observe features a Malagasy...
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smithwicknumismati
- Nov 22, 2022
- 1 min
Madagascar, The Land Of Great Fertility: 25,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1998)-Reference
This large colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 6th denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1994). The observe features a...
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smithwicknumismati
- Nov 22, 2022
- 1 min
Madagascar, The Colonized Land Of Natural Wonders: 5,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1995)-Reference
This large colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 4th denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1994). The observe features a...
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smithwicknumismati
- Nov 22, 2022
- 1 min
The Raffia Weavers Of Madagascar: 2,500 Francs (Madagascar, 1998)-Reference
This large colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 3rd denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1994). The observe features an...
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smithwicknumismati
- 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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smithwicknumismati
- May 24, 2022
- 1 min
Founder Of The National Awakening: 1,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1980)-Reference
This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Series 4 Rupiah (1980). The observe features a portrait of Dr....
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smithwicknumismati
- May 21, 2022
- 1 min
Notes Of The Great Mzee, The Lion Pride: 20 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference
This large Kenyan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Shilling (Series 1978). The observe features a portrait Jomo Kenyatta,...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 21, 2022
- 1 min
Note From The Isle Of Smiles, Family Life: 200 Vatu (Vanuatu, 1995)-Reference
This colorful Vanuatuan banknote represents the sole denomination of the Vatu (Series 1995). The observe features the Vanuatuan Coat of...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 21, 2022
- 1 min
Notes Of Fiji, The Nation's Youth: 2 Dollars (Fiji, 2011)-Reference
This colorful Fijian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Dollar (Series 2007-11). The observe features a portrait of Queen...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 21, 2022
- 1 min
Samoan Commemoration, The Chief's Jubilee: 2 Tala (Samoa, 2003)-Reference
This commemorative Samoan polymer banknote celebrates the Golden Jubilee of Tanumafili II. The observe features a portrait of Tanumafili...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 21, 2022
- 1 min
Notes Of The Second Franc, Mining Site: 500 Francs (Guinea, 2006)-Reference
This banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Franc (Series 2006). The observe features a Mandinka woman and a the Guinean...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 21, 2022
- 1 min
Romanian Commemoration, A New Millennium: 2,000 Lei (Romania, 1999)-Reference
This commemorative Romanian polymer banknote celebrates the 11 August 1999 solar eclipse and the year 2000. The features a simplified...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 21, 2022
- 1 min
Modern Notes Of Malaysia, Moon-Kites: 1 Ringgit (Malaysia, 2012)-Reference
This polymer Malaysian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Ringgit (Series 2011-21). The observe features a portrait of Abdul...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 21, 2022
- 1 min
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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smithwicknumismati
- May 20, 2022
- 1 min
Notes Of New Guinea, Trade Goods: 10 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1985)-Reference
This large New Guinean banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Kina (Series 1981). The beautifully illustrated observe features...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 20, 2022
- 1 min
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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