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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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MacArthur's Return And Independence: 1 Centavo (U.S. Philippines, 1944)-Reference
The WWII-era Philippine coin represents the 2nd denomination coin of the Peso (US Administration). The observe features a man, with an...
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Apr 25, 20221 min read
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The Gomburza, The Fathers Of The Revolution: 10 Pesos (Philippines, 1949)-Reference
This Philippine banknote represents the 9th denomination of the “English Series” (1949). The observe features a portrait of Fathers...
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Apr 25, 20221 min read
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Mabini, The Brain Of The Revolution: 1 Peso (Philippines, 1949)-Reference
This Philippine banknote represents the 6th denomination of the “English Series” (1949). The observe features a portrait revolutionary...
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Apr 20, 20221 min read
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Notes Of Post-War Japan, The Diet: 10 Yen (Japan, 1946)-Reference
This post-WWII Japanese banknote represents the 5th denomination of the “Series A” Yen (1946). The observe features the National Diet...
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Apr 20, 20221 min read
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Notes Of Post-War Japan, The Civil Right Leader: 50 Sen (Japan, 1948)-Reference
This post-WWII Japanese banknote represents the only denomination of the Yen (Emission, 1948). The observe features Count Itagaki Taisuke...
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Apr 20, 20221 min read
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Notes Of Post-War Japan, The Doves Of Peace: 10 Sen (Japan, 1948)-Reference
This post-WWII Japanese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the “Series A” Yen (1946). The observe features pair of doves,...
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Apr 20, 20221 min read
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Notes Of Post-War Japan, Plum Blossoms: 5 Sen (Japan, 1948)-Reference
This post-WWII Japanese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the “Series A” Yen (1946). The observe features "Kigo" (spring plum...
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Apr 20, 20221 min read
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Notes Of The Conflicted Colony: 20 Escudos (Portuguese Timor, 1967)-Reference
This Portuguese Timor banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Timorese Escudo (Series 1967). The observe features a portrait of...
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Apr 18, 20221 min read
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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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Mar 9, 20223 min read
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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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Feb 23, 20223 min read
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Fiji Halfpenny, Coins From the Island Colony: 1/2 Penny (Fiji, 1952)-Article
This coin is an 8th year Fijian Halfpenny (George VI), dated 1952. The Fijian Halfpenny represented the smallest denomination coin, of...
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Feb 16, 20222 min read
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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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Jan 26, 20222 min read
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The Javan Rhinoceros, The Rarest Of The Rhinos: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1977)-Reference
This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Series 3 New Rupiah (1977). The observe features an illustration...
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Dec 24, 20211 min read
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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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Dec 22, 20213 min read
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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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Dec 22, 20214 min read
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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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Dec 8, 20213 min read
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Fiji Three Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 3 Pence (Fiji 1961)-Article
This British colonial coin represents a 6th year Fijian 3 Pence (Elizabeth II), dated 1961. The Fijian 3 Pence represented the 3rd...
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Dec 8, 20212 min read
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Notes Of The Dutch Caribbean: 1 Gulden (Netherlands Antilles, 1970)-Reference
This small Dutch Antillean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Antillean Gulden (Series 1970). The observe depicts a sky view...
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Dec 4, 20211 min read
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Penguin Nation, Len Hill And His Bird Sanctuary: 1 Pound (Jason Islands, 1979)-Article
This large private banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Jason Islands Pound. In March 1970, wealthy naturalist Len W. Hill...
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Dec 3, 20212 min read
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Fiji Florin, Coins From The Island Colony : 1 Florin (Fiji, 1934)-Article
This coin is a 1st year Fijian Florin (George V), dated 1934. The Fijian Florin represented the largest denomination coin, of the Fijian...
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Dec 1, 20214 min read
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