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Effigy of the Republic: 200 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1990)-Article

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Nov 6, 2020
2 min

Effigy of the Republic: 200 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1990)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Third Cruzeiro (Series 1990-93). The Third Cruzeiro was preceded by the...

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The River Dolphins of Médanos: 2 Bolívar Fuerte (Venezuela, 2013)-Article

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Nov 2, 2020
3 min

The River Dolphins of Médanos: 2 Bolívar Fuerte (Venezuela, 2013)-Article

This Venezuelan banknote represent the 1st denomination of the Bolívar Fuerte Series (2008). The 2 Bolívar Fuerte note (2 BsF) was...

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The Head of Poseidon: 50 Drachmae (Greece, 1978)-Founder's Article

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Oct 31, 2020
4 min

The Head of Poseidon: 50 Drachmae (Greece, 1978)-Founder's Article

This Greek banknote represents the 1st entry of the Third Modern Drachma, 1978-87 sub-series. The Third Drachma circulated for nearly 48...

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A Nun Before Her Time: 1000 Peso (Mexico, 1985)-Founder's Article

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Oct 31, 2020
2 min

A Nun Before Her Time: 1000 Peso (Mexico, 1985)-Founder's Article

This banknote represents the 7th and final denomination of the Series AA (sub-Series XH), printed by the Bank of Mexico. This note first...

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Olympian Rubles: 100 Rubles (Russia, 2014)-Founder's Article

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Oct 31, 2020
2 min

Olympian Rubles: 100 Rubles (Russia, 2014)-Founder's Article

This Russian banknote commemorates the 2014 Winter Olympics, in Sochi. Unusual for Russian Rubles, these notes were printed in a...

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The Spider Monkeys of Guatopo: 100 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

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Oct 31, 2020
3 min

The Spider Monkeys of Guatopo: 100 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

This Venezuelan banknote represent the 6th denomination of the Bolívar Soberano Series (2018). Bolívars are have been deemed essentially...

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The Tiger Cats of Paria: 50 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

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Oct 31, 2020
3 min

The Tiger Cats of Paria: 50 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

This Venezuelan banknote represent the 5th denomination of the Bolívar Soberano Series (2018). Bolívars are have been deemed essentially...

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The Macaws of El Ávila: 200 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

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Oct 31, 2020
3 min

The Macaws of El Ávila: 200 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

This Venezuelan banknote represent the 7th denomination of the Bolívar Soberano Series (2018). Bolívars are have been deemed essentially...

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The Bird of Bolívar: 500 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

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Oct 31, 2020
4 min

The Bird of Bolívar: 500 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

This Venezuelan banknote represent the 8th and final denomination of the Bolívar Soberano Series (2018). Bolívars are have been deemed...

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El Grito de Dolores: 10 Pesos (Mexico, 1977)-Founder's Article

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Oct 9, 2020
5 min

El Grito de Dolores: 10 Pesos (Mexico, 1977)-Founder's Article

This Mexican banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Series AA (sub-Series 1BV). These notes were printed by the Bank of Mexico...

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Swamp Jaguars, Los Lllanos Prowlers: 20 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

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Sep 5, 2020
3 min

Swamp Jaguars, Los Lllanos Prowlers: 20 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

This Venezuelan banknote represent the 4th denomination of the Bolívar Soberano Series (2018). Bolívars are have been deemed essentially...

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The Ant Bears of Canaima: 10 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

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Aug 18, 2020
3 min

The Ant Bears of Canaima: 10 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

This Venezuelan banknote represent the 3rd denomination of the Bolívar Soberano Series (2018). Bolívars are have been deemed essentially...

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The Mountain Frogs of Venezuela: 5 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

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Aug 18, 2020
3 min

The Mountain Frogs of Venezuela: 5 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

This Venezuelan banknote represent the 2nd denomination of the Bolívar Soberano Series (2018). Bolívars are have been deemed essentially...

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The Archangel of Kurbinovo: 50 Denari (Macedonia, 2018)-Founder's Article

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Aug 18, 2020
3 min

The Archangel of Kurbinovo: 50 Denari (Macedonia, 2018)-Founder's Article

This Macedonian banknote represents the 2nd denomination, of the 2018 "Polymer” Series. Issued on March 2018, by The National Bank of the...

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Desert Parrot: 2 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

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Aug 18, 2020
3 min

Desert Parrot: 2 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

This Venezuelan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Bolívar Soberano Series (2018). Bolívars are have been deemed essentially...

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Effigy of the Republic: 200 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1990)-Article

The River Dolphins of Médanos: 2 Bolívar Fuerte (Venezuela, 2013)-Article

The Head of Poseidon: 50 Drachmae (Greece, 1978)-Founder's Article

A Nun Before Her Time: 1000 Peso (Mexico, 1985)-Founder's Article

Olympian Rubles: 100 Rubles (Russia, 2014)-Founder's Article

The Spider Monkeys of Guatopo: 100 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

The Tiger Cats of Paria: 50 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

The Macaws of El Ávila: 200 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

The Bird of Bolívar: 500 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

El Grito de Dolores: 10 Pesos (Mexico, 1977)-Founder's Article

Swamp Jaguars, Los Lllanos Prowlers: 20 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

The Ant Bears of Canaima: 10 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

The Mountain Frogs of Venezuela: 5 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article

The Archangel of Kurbinovo: 50 Denari (Macedonia, 2018)-Founder's Article

Desert Parrot: 2 Bolívar Soberano (Venezuela, 2018)-Founder's Article