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The Monument, Notes Of The Third Lev: 1 Leva (People's Republic of Bulgaria, 1974)-Reference

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Dec 31, 2021
1 min

The Monument, Notes Of The Third Lev: 1 Leva (People's Republic of Bulgaria, 1974)-Reference

This small Bulgarian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Lev (Series 1974). The observe features the 1971 Emblem of the...

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The Makedonium, Monument To The Uprising: 25 Denari (Macedonia, 1992)-Article

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Dec 23, 2021
3 min

The Makedonium, Monument To The Uprising: 25 Denari (Macedonia, 1992)-Article

This Macedonian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Denar (Series 1992). Despite their brief circulation (1992-1993)...

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Notes Of Independent Ukraine, St. Vladimir: 10,000 Karbovanetsiv (Ukraine, 1996)-Article

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Dec 12, 2021
3 min

Notes Of Independent Ukraine, St. Vladimir: 10,000 Karbovanetsiv (Ukraine, 1996)-Article

This small post-Soviet Ukrainian banknote represents the 7th denomination of the Third Karbovanets (Second Series, 1993). Due to the...

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Notes Of Independent Ukraine, Kyiv's Founders: 5,000 Karbovanetsiv (Ukraine, 1995)-Article

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Dec 12, 2021
3 min

Notes Of Independent Ukraine, Kyiv's Founders: 5,000 Karbovanetsiv (Ukraine, 1995)-Article

This small post-Soviet Ukrainian banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Third Karbovanets (Second Series, 1993). Due to the...

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The Khmer Proletariat, Reissued Notes Of The Second Riel: 5 Riel (Cambodia, 1987)-Article Variant

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Nov 13, 2021
2 min

The Khmer Proletariat, Reissued Notes Of The Second Riel: 5 Riel (Cambodia, 1987)-Article Variant

This Cambodian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Riel (Eighth Issue, Series 1987). The Eighth Issue was a brief two...

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La Gitana, The Gypsy Maidan: 5 Pesos (Mexico, 1961)-Reference

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Sep 28, 2021
1 min

La Gitana, The Gypsy Maidan: 5 Pesos (Mexico, 1961)-Reference

This Mexican banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Peso Series AA (sub-series LI), printed by the American Bank Note...

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The Khmer Proletariat, Notes Of The Second Riel: 5 Riel (Cambodia, 1979)-Article

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Sep 27, 2021
2 min

The Khmer Proletariat, Notes Of The Second Riel: 5 Riel (Cambodia, 1979)-Article

This Cambodian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Second Riel (Seventh Issue, Series 1979). The Second Riel was introduced 1...

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Cerro De La Gloria, Monument To The Andean Army: 500 Pesos (Argentina, 1977)-Reference

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May 27, 2021
1 min

Cerro De La Gloria, Monument To The Andean Army: 500 Pesos (Argentina, 1977)-Reference

This Argentinean banknote represent the 4th denomination of the Peso Ley (Series 1977). The observe features a portrait of General Jose...

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The Plaza De Mayo, Center Of Buenos Aires: 1000 (Argentina, 1973)-Reference

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May 27, 2021
1 min

The Plaza De Mayo, Center Of Buenos Aires: 1000 (Argentina, 1973)-Reference

This Argentinean banknote represent the 4th denomination of Peso Argentino (1983). The observe features a portrait of General Jose de San...

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Japanese Invasion Notes, Philippines: 100 Pesos (Imperial Japan, 1944)-Reference

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Apr 12, 2021
1 min

Japanese Invasion Notes, Philippines: 100 Pesos (Imperial Japan, 1944)-Reference

This Japanese occupation note (Philippines) represents the 4th denomination of Japanese government-issued Peso (Series 1943). The observe...

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A Tribute To Iraq's Fallen, Monument To The Unknown Soldier: 5 Dinar (Iraq, 1412/1992)-Reference

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Apr 3, 2021
1 min

A Tribute To Iraq's Fallen, Monument To The Unknown Soldier: 5 Dinar (Iraq, 1412/1992)-Reference

This Iraqi banknote represents the 4th denomination of the post-Gulf War Dinar (Series 1992). The observe depicts ousted Iraqi President...

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A Bridge Of Conflict, Mosul's Fifth Bridge: 50 Dinar (Iraq, 1414/1994)-Reference

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Apr 3, 2021
1 min

A Bridge Of Conflict, Mosul's Fifth Bridge: 50 Dinar (Iraq, 1414/1994)-Reference

This Iraqi banknote represents the 6th denomination of the post-Gulf War Dinar (Series 1992, 1st denomination of Emission 1994). The...

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Remembrance, Post-Colonial Mozambique: 100 Meticais (Mozambique, 1989)-Reference

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Jan 11, 2021
1 min

Remembrance, Post-Colonial Mozambique: 100 Meticais (Mozambique, 1989)-Reference

This post-colonial Mozambique banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Metical. The observe depicts Eduardo Mondlane...

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Notes From The Forgotten Heart Of Africa 2: 5 New Makuta (Zaire, 1993)-Reference

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Jan 10, 2021
1 min

Notes From The Forgotten Heart Of Africa 2: 5 New Makuta (Zaire, 1993)-Reference

This Zairean banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the New Zaire (Series 1993). The observe depicts Marshall Mobutu (1930-1997) and...

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Notes From The Forgotten Heart Of Africa 1: 1 New Likuta (Zaire, 1993)-Reference

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Jan 10, 2021
1 min

Notes From The Forgotten Heart Of Africa 1: 1 New Likuta (Zaire, 1993)-Reference

This Zairean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the New Zaire (Series 1993). The observe depicts Marshall Mobutu (1930-1997) and...

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A Monument To The Mystic Poet: 5 So'm (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

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Jan 9, 2021
3 min

A Monument To The Mystic Poet: 5 So'm (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

This colorful Uzbek banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Second Som (Series 1994). The Second Som was introduced on 1 July...

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The Makedonium, Monument To The Uprising: 10 Denari (Macedonia, 1992)-Article

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Jan 2, 2021
3 min

The Makedonium, Monument To The Uprising: 10 Denari (Macedonia, 1992)-Article

This Macedonian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Denar (Series 1992). Despite their brief circulation (1992-1993)...

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Notes Of The Bosnian War, The Bridge: 50 Dinara (Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1992)-Article

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Jan 2, 2021
3 min

Notes Of The Bosnian War, The Bridge: 50 Dinara (Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1992)-Article

This Bosnia and Herzegovina banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Bosnian-Herzegovina Dinar (Series 1992). While simple...

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Sculpted In Sacrifice: 500,000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1989)-Reference

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Dec 17, 2020
1 min

Sculpted In Sacrifice: 500,000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1989)-Reference

This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 12th denomination of the “Hard Dinar” Series (1966). The observe features the "Monument to the...

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Hard Dinar #6, The Lord Of The Current: 500 Dinar (Yugoslavia, 1970)-Reference

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Dec 17, 2020
1 min

Hard Dinar #6, The Lord Of The Current: 500 Dinar (Yugoslavia, 1970)-Reference

This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 6th denomination of the “Hard Dinar" (Series 1965). The observe features the Statue of Nikola...

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The Monument, Notes Of The Third Lev: 1 Leva (People's Republic of Bulgaria, 1974)-Reference

The Makedonium, Monument To The Uprising: 25 Denari (Macedonia, 1992)-Article

Notes Of Independent Ukraine, St. Vladimir: 10,000 Karbovanetsiv (Ukraine, 1996)-Article

Notes Of Independent Ukraine, Kyiv's Founders: 5,000 Karbovanetsiv (Ukraine, 1995)-Article

The Khmer Proletariat, Reissued Notes Of The Second Riel: 5 Riel (Cambodia, 1987)-Article Variant

La Gitana, The Gypsy Maidan: 5 Pesos (Mexico, 1961)-Reference

The Khmer Proletariat, Notes Of The Second Riel: 5 Riel (Cambodia, 1979)-Article

Cerro De La Gloria, Monument To The Andean Army: 500 Pesos (Argentina, 1977)-Reference

The Plaza De Mayo, Center Of Buenos Aires: 1000 (Argentina, 1973)-Reference

Japanese Invasion Notes, Philippines: 100 Pesos (Imperial Japan, 1944)-Reference

A Tribute To Iraq's Fallen, Monument To The Unknown Soldier: 5 Dinar (Iraq, 1412/1992)-Reference

A Bridge Of Conflict, Mosul's Fifth Bridge: 50 Dinar (Iraq, 1414/1994)-Reference

Remembrance, Post-Colonial Mozambique: 100 Meticais (Mozambique, 1989)-Reference

Notes From The Forgotten Heart Of Africa 2: 5 New Makuta (Zaire, 1993)-Reference

Notes From The Forgotten Heart Of Africa 1: 1 New Likuta (Zaire, 1993)-Reference

A Monument To The Mystic Poet: 5 So'm (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

The Makedonium, Monument To The Uprising: 10 Denari (Macedonia, 1992)-Article

Notes Of The Bosnian War, The Bridge: 50 Dinara (Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1992)-Article

Sculpted In Sacrifice: 500,000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1989)-Reference

Hard Dinar #6, The Lord Of The Current: 500 Dinar (Yugoslavia, 1970)-Reference