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Note From The Isle Of Smiles, Family Life: 200 Vatu (Vanuatu, 1995)-Reference

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May 22
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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Notes Of Fiji, The Nation's Youth: 2 Dollars (Fiji, 2011)-Reference

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May 21
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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Modern Notes Of New Guinea, Native Crafts: 2 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2013)-Reference

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May 21
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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Notes Of New Guinea, Trade Goods: 10 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1985)-Reference

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May 21
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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New Guinean Commemoration, Monetary Independence: 20 Kina (New Guinea, 2008)-Reference

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May 21
1 min

New Guinean Commemoration, Monetary Independence: 20 Kina (New Guinea, 2008)-Reference

This large commemorative New Guinean banknote celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Bank of New Guinea. The observe features the...

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Notes Of Trinidad, The Blue Crowned Motmot: 5 Dollars (Trinidad And Tobago, 2006)-Reference

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May 20
1 min

Notes Of Trinidad, The Blue Crowned Motmot: 5 Dollars (Trinidad And Tobago, 2006)-Reference

This Trinidad and Tobago banknote represents the 2nd denomination of Dollar (Series 2006). The observe features the Trinidad and Tobago,...

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Modern Notes Of Madagascar, Madagascar Poison Frog: 100 Ariary (Madagascar, 2017)-Reference

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May 14
1 min

Modern Notes Of Madagascar, Madagascar Poison Frog: 100 Ariary (Madagascar, 2017)-Reference

This small colorful Madagascan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Ariary (Series 2017). The observe features the Holy Name...

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Modern Notes Of Madagascar, The Bontaka: 200 Ariary (Madagascar, 2017)-Reference

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May 14
1 min

Modern Notes Of Madagascar, The Bontaka: 200 Ariary (Madagascar, 2017)-Reference

This small colorful Madagascan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Ariary (Series 2017). The observe features the Sacred...

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The Last Polynesian Kingdom, The Whales: 1 Dollar (Tonga, 2009)-Reference

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May 12
1 min

The Last Polynesian Kingdom, The Whales: 1 Dollar (Tonga, 2009)-Reference

This Tongan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Pa'anga (Series 2009). The observe features a portrait of King Tupou V...

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Notes Of The UK, The Guernsey Pound: 1 Pound (Guernsey, 1991)-Reference

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May 10
1 min

Notes Of The UK, The Guernsey Pound: 1 Pound (Guernsey, 1991)-Reference

This privately issued banknote was printed by the Treasury of Guernsey. The observe features an illustration of "The Market", in Saint...

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Fantasy Notes Of Easter Island: 500 Rongo (Easter Island, 2011)-Reference

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May 4
1 min

Fantasy Notes Of Easter Island: 500 Rongo (Easter Island, 2011)-Reference

This large polymer fantasy note represents the 1st denomination of the Rongo (Series 2011). The observe features an illustration of Rapa...

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Fijian Commemoration, The Rugby 7s: 7 Dollars (Fiji, 2017)-Reference

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May 3
1 min

Fijian Commemoration, The Rugby 7s: 7 Dollars (Fiji, 2017)-Reference

This commemorative Fijian banknote celebrates the Fijian national rugby team winning gold in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The observe features...

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Fiji Shilling, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Shilling (Fiji, 1962)-Reference

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Apr 26
1 min

Fiji Shilling, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Shilling (Fiji, 1962)-Reference

This coin is a 6th year Fijian Shilling (Elizabeth II), dated 1962. The Fijian Florin represented the second largest denomination coin,...

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The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2004)-Article

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Mar 9
3 min

The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2004)-Article

This large New Guinean coin represents the 5th denominated coin of the Kina (Series 1975). The kina was introduced on 19 May 1975, as a...

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The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1975)-Article

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Feb 24
3 min

The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1975)-Article

This massive New Guinean coin represents the 5th denominated coin of the Kina (Series 1975). The kina was introduced on 19 May 1975, as a...

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Fiji Halfpenny, Coins From the Island Colony: 1/2 Penny (Fiji, 1952)-Article

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Feb 16
2 min

Fiji Halfpenny, Coins From the Island Colony: 1/2 Penny (Fiji, 1952)-Article

This coin is a 8th year Fijian Halfpenny (George VI), dated 1952. The Fijian Halfpenny represented the smallest denomination coin, of the...

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New Coins On The Channel Island: 2 New Pence (Guernsey, 1971)-Article

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Jan 26
2 min

New Coins On The Channel Island: 2 New Pence (Guernsey, 1971)-Article

This large coin represents the 3rd denomination coin of the decimalized Guernsey Pound (Series 1971). The Bailiwick of Guernsey is...

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Fiji Shilling, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Shilling (Fiji, 1943)-Article

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Dec 22, 2021
3 min

Fiji Shilling, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Shilling (Fiji, 1943)-Article

This coin is a 2nd year US produced WWII-era Fijian Shilling (George VI), dated 1943. The Fijian Florin represented the 2nd largest...

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Fiji Florin, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Florin (Fiji, 1942)-Article

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Dec 22, 2021
3 min

Fiji Florin, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Florin (Fiji, 1942)-Article

This coin is a 1st year US produced WWII-era Fijian Florin (George VI), dated 1942. The Fijian Florin represented the largest...

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Fiji Six Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 6 Pence (Fiji 1953)-Article

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Dec 9, 2021
3 min

Fiji Six Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 6 Pence (Fiji 1953)-Article

This coin is a 1st year Fijian 6 Pence (Elizabeth II), dated 1953. The Fijian Six Pence represented the 3rd largest denomination coin, of...

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Note From The Isle Of Smiles, Family Life: 200 Vatu (Vanuatu, 1995)-Reference

Notes Of Fiji, The Nation's Youth: 2 Dollars (Fiji, 2011)-Reference

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

Notes Of New Guinea, Trade Goods: 10 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1985)-Reference

New Guinean Commemoration, Monetary Independence: 20 Kina (New Guinea, 2008)-Reference

Notes Of Trinidad, The Blue Crowned Motmot: 5 Dollars (Trinidad And Tobago, 2006)-Reference

Modern Notes Of Madagascar, Madagascar Poison Frog: 100 Ariary (Madagascar, 2017)-Reference

Modern Notes Of Madagascar, The Bontaka: 200 Ariary (Madagascar, 2017)-Reference

The Last Polynesian Kingdom, The Whales: 1 Dollar (Tonga, 2009)-Reference

Notes Of The UK, The Guernsey Pound: 1 Pound (Guernsey, 1991)-Reference

Fantasy Notes Of Easter Island: 500 Rongo (Easter Island, 2011)-Reference

Fijian Commemoration, The Rugby 7s: 7 Dollars (Fiji, 2017)-Reference

Fiji Shilling, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Shilling (Fiji, 1962)-Reference

The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2004)-Article

The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1975)-Article

Fiji Halfpenny, Coins From the Island Colony: 1/2 Penny (Fiji, 1952)-Article

New Coins On The Channel Island: 2 New Pence (Guernsey, 1971)-Article

Fiji Shilling, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Shilling (Fiji, 1943)-Article

Fiji Florin, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Florin (Fiji, 1942)-Article

Fiji Six Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 6 Pence (Fiji 1953)-Article