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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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Fantasy Notes Of Canada, Newfoundland: 1 Dollar (Newfoundland, 2017)-Reference
The Canadian fantasy note represents the province of Newfoundland. The observe features a portrait of Shanawdithit, last of the Beothuk...
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May 7, 20221 min read


Dionysus In South Arabia, The Capital: 20 Riels (North Yemen, 1985)-Reference
This post-reunification Yemeni banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Rial (Series 1979-85). The observe features a sculpture of...
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May 4, 20221 min read


Francisco De Caldas, The Learned: 20 Peso Oro (Columbia, 1983)-Reference
This Columbian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Peso de Oro (Series 1966-83). The observe features a portrait of military...
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May 4, 20221 min read


Notes From The Roof Of Africa, Blue Nile Falls: 1 Birr (Ethiopia, 1998/2006)-Reference
This Ethiopian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Birr (Series 1997). The observe features an illustration of young...
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May 3, 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, 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


Notes Of Armenia, Father Of Armenian Opera: 50 Dram (Armenia, 1998)-Reference
This Armenian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Dram (Second Series, 1998). The observe features a portrait of composer...
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May 3, 20221 min read


Notes Of The Post-Gaddafi Era: 1 Dinar (Libya, 2013)-Reference
This Libyan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the post-revolution Dinar (1st Series, 2013). The observe features an...
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May 2, 20221 min read


Notes Of The Maple Leaf Nation: 1 Dollar (Canada, 1973)-Reference
This Canadian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Dollar (Series 1969-75). The observe features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth...
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May 2, 20221 min read


Overprinted Notes Of The Bosnian War, The Bridge: 50,000 Dinara (Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1993)-Article
This provisional Bosnia and Herzegovina banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Bosnian-Herzegovina Dinar (Overprint,...
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Apr 28, 20224 min read


Overprinted Notes Of The Bosnian War, The Symbol: 25,000 Dinara (Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1993)-Article
This provisional Bosnia and Herzegovina banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Bosnian-Herzegovina Dinar (Overprint,...
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Apr 28, 20224 min read


Notes Of The Republika Srpska: 500 Dinara (Republic Of Srpska, 1992)-Article
This Bosnian War-era (1992-1995) banknote represents the 4th denomination of the First Srpska Dinar (Series 1992). At the time of this...
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Apr 28, 20223 min read


Notes Of The Republika Srpska: 100 Dinara (Republic Of Srpska, 1992)-Article
This Bosnian War-era (1992-1995) banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Srpska Dinar (Series 1992). At the time of this...
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Apr 28, 20223 min read


Notes Of The Republika Srpska: 1 Million Dinara (Republic Of Srpska, 1993)-Article
This Bosnian War-era (1992-1995) banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Second Srpska Dinar (Series 1993). At the time of this...
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Apr 28, 20224 min read


Notes Of The Republika Srpska: 100,000 Dinara (Republic Of Srpska, 1993)-Article
This Bosnian War-era (1992-1995) banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Second Srpska Dinar (Series 1993). At the time of this...
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Apr 28, 20224 min read


Notes Of The Krajina Republic: 500,000 Dinara (Republic of Serbian Krajina, 1993)-Article
This Croatian War-era banknote represents the 4th denomination Serbian Krajina Second Dinar (1993). The Republic of Krajina (1992-1995)...
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Apr 28, 20223 min read


Notes Of The Krajina Republic: 100,000 Dinara (Republic of Serbian Krajina, 1993)-Article
This Croatian War-era banknote represents the 3rd denomination Serbian Krajina Second Dinar (1993). The Republic of Krajina (1992-1995)...
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Apr 27, 20223 min read


Notes Of The First Sudanese Pound: 50 Piastres (Sudan, 1407/1987)-Reference
This Sudanese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Sudanese Pound (Series 1987-1990). The observe features an...
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Apr 27, 20221 min read


Offerings To The Ancestors The Great Hall Of The People: 1 Billion Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference
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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Apr 25, 20223 min read


Offerings To The Ancestors, The Great Hall Of The People: 100k Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference
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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Apr 25, 20224 min read
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