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Notes Of The German Occupation, The Serbian Goddess: 100 Dinara (Serbia, 1941)-Reference
This Serbian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Serbian Dinar (Series 1941-Overstamped), also known as the “WWII Dinar”. The observe features a goddess overlooking Belgrade, the Serbian capital. The reverse depicts a young man in traditional dress, carrying a wreath of various fruits. (Note Size: 148 x 92 mm or 5.83 x 3.62 in)
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Nov 21, 20251 min read


Landmarks Of Belarus, National Academy of Sciences: 1,000 Rublei (Belarus, 1998)-Reference
This small Belarusian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Ruble (Series 1998). The observe features the National Academy of Sciences, in Minsk. The reverse features the notes "1000" ruble value on a guilloche background. Notably the Series 1992-93 version of this banknote previously featured Pahonia, the Belarussian Coat of Arms from 1992-1995. This banknote was demonetized, on 31 December 2003. (Note Size: 110 x 60 mm or 4.33 x 2.36 in)
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Nov 1, 20251 min read


Badges Of The USSR, Police Patrol Badge (Soviet Union, 1980s)-Reference
This Soviet badge represents the Militsiya, the Police force of the Soviet Union. The text simply translates to "Patrol", representing it...
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Sep 15, 20241 min read


Medals Of The USSR: VLKSM Medal For Environmental Protection (Soviet Union, 1970s)-Reference
This Soviet medal represents Komsomol, the All-Union Leninist Young Communist League. The youth division of the Communist Party of the...
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Sep 15, 20241 min read


Medals Of The USSR: Mine Clearing Medal (USSR, 1980s)-Reference
This Soviet medal is the Medal For Mine Clearing, issued in the mid to late 80s. This medal was issued to soldiers involved in mine mine and
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Sep 15, 20241 min read


Landmarks Of Belarus #9, The National Museum of Arts: 1000 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference
This large Belarusian banknote represents the 8th denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 2000). The observe features the National...
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Jan 12, 20231 min read


Notes Of The Hard Dinar, The Girl: 100,000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1989)-Article
This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 11th denomination of the “Hard Dinar" (4th, Series 1985).The Hard Dinar represented the first...
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Jan 7, 20233 min read


Notes Of The Hard Dinar, The Maiden: 1 Million Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1989)-Article
This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 13th denomination of the “Hard Dinar" (6th, Series 1985).The Hard Dinar represented the first...
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Jan 7, 20233 min read


Landmarks Of Belarus #8, The Sports Palace: 5,000 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference
This large Belarusian banknote represents the 9th denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 2000). The observe features the Minsk Sports...
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May 19, 20221 min read


Modern Notes Of Uzbekistan, The Tamerlane Museum: 1,000 Som (Uzbekistan, 2001)-Reference
This large colorful Uzbek banknote represents the 10th denomination of the Second Som (Series 1994-2019). The observe depicts the National Emblem of Uzbekistan, on an ornate background. The reverse features the Amir Timur Museum, in Tashkent. (Note Size: 145 x 77 mm or 5.70 x 3.03 in)
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May 19, 20221 min read


The Peacock Mosaic Of Stobi: 10 Denari (Macedonia, 1996)-Reference
This colorful Macedonian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Denar (Series 1996). The observe features a stature torso...
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May 16, 20221 min read


Modern Notes Of Kazakhstan, A Nation In An Instant: 200 Tenge (Kazakhstan, 2006)-Reference
This colorful Kazakh banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Tenge (Series 2006-16). The observe features a collage including the...
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May 12, 20221 min read


Modern Notes Of Serbia, The Prince-Bishop: 20 Dinara (Serbia, 2013)-Reference
This Serbian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Third Modern Dinar (Series 2011). The observe features a portrait of the...
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May 11, 20221 min read


Russian Commemoration, Crimea Annexed: 100 Rubles (Russia, 2015)-Reference
This commemorative Russian banknote celebrates the 2014 annexation of Crimea, from Ukraine. The observe features an illustration of the...
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May 4, 20221 min read


Modern Notes Of Ukraine, The Holy Roman Prince: 10 Hryvna (Ukraine, 2015)-Reference
This colorful Ukrainian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Hryvnia (Third Series, 2003). The observe features Ivan Mazepa,...
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May 3, 20221 min read


Modern Notes Of Ukraine, The Cossack Commander: 5 Hryvna (Ukraine, 2015)-Reference
This colorful Ukrainian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Hryvnia (Third Series, 2003). The observe features Bohdan...
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May 3, 20221 min read


Modern Notes Of Ukraine, TheWise Prince: 2 Hryvna (Ukraine, 2011)-Reference
This colorful Ukrainian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Hryvnia (Third Series, 2003). The observe features Yaroslav the...
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May 3, 20221 min read


Modern Notes Of Ukraine, The Great Prince: 1 Hryvna (Ukraine, 2014)-Reference
This colorful Ukrainian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Hryvnia (Third Series, 2003). The observe features Volodymyr the...
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May 3, 20221 min read


Modern Notes Of Azerbaijan, Music: 1 Manat (Azerbaijan, 2017)-Reference
This Azerbaijani banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Manat (Series 2009-18). The observe features various traditional...
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May 3, 20221 min read


Return To Stability, Notes Of The Convertible Mark: 50 Pfenniga (Bosnia- Herzegovina,1998)-Reference
This Bosnian-Herzegovinan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Convertible Mark (Series 1998). The observe features a portrait...
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May 2, 20221 min read
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