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The Tale of ‘Ina-moe-Aitu: 10 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1987)-Reference

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Jan 7
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The Tale of ‘Ina-moe-Aitu: 10 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1987)-Reference

This Cook Island banknote the 2nd denomination of the Cook Islands Dollar (Series 1987). The observe features ‘Ina-moe-Aitu, riding on...

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The Rice Farmers, Early Notes Of The CBM: 100 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference

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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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The Marketplace, Early Notes Of The CBM: 50 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference

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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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Madagascar, The Land Of Great Fertility: 25,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1998)-Reference

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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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Madagascar, The Colonized Land Of Natural Wonders: 5,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1995)-Reference

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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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The Raffia Weavers Of Madagascar: 2,500 Francs (Madagascar, 1998)-Reference

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

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

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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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Samoan Commemoration, The Chief's Jubilee: 2 Tala (Samoa, 2003)-Reference

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

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

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

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

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May 20, 2022
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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Rei Amador And The Papa Figo: 5,000 Dobras (São Tomé and Príncipe, 1996)-Reference

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May 20, 2022
1 min

Rei Amador And The Papa Figo: 5,000 Dobras (São Tomé and Príncipe, 1996)-Reference

This colorful São Toméan banknotes represents the 1st denomination of the First Dobra (Series 1996). The observe features a Papa Figo...

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

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May 19, 2022
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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Notes Of The Money Islands, The Harbor: 20 Rufiyaa (Maldives, 1430/2008)-Reference

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May 16, 2022
1 min

Notes Of The Money Islands, The Harbor: 20 Rufiyaa (Maldives, 1430/2008)-Reference

This Maldivian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Rufiyaa (2nd Variant, Series 1983). The observe features an illustration...

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Notes Of The Money Islands, A Fisherman Paradise: 5 Rufiyaa (Maldives, 1432/2011)-Reference

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May 16, 2022
1 min

Notes Of The Money Islands, A Fisherman Paradise: 5 Rufiyaa (Maldives, 1432/2011)-Reference

This Maldivian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Rufiyaa (3rd Variant, Series 1983). The observe features an illustration...

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Notes Of The Bahamas, The Nassau Market: 50 Cents (Bahamas, 2001)-Reference

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May 16, 2022
1 min

Notes Of The Bahamas, The Nassau Market: 50 Cents (Bahamas, 2001)-Reference

This colorful Bahaman banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Dollar (Series 2001). The observe features a portrait of Queen...

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

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May 13, 2022
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 13, 2022
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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