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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.

Belarussian Wildlife, European Hare: 1 Rubles (Belarus, 1992)-Article

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Aug 9, 2021
5 min

Belarussian Wildlife, European Hare: 1 Rubles (Belarus, 1992)-Article

This early post-Soviet, Belarussian banknote is the 2nd denomination of the First Ruble (1992). The First Ruble was introduced due to the...

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Borjgali, Notes From The Flow Of Time 8: 150000 Kuponi (Georgia, 1994)-Article

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Jul 1, 2021
4 min

Borjgali, Notes From The Flow Of Time 8: 150000 Kuponi (Georgia, 1994)-Article

This early post-Soviet Georgian coupon-banknote represents the 5th denomination of the 4th Issue Kuponi (1993). The Georgian Kuponi, also...

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Vital Brazil, Founder Of Anti-Venom: 10,000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1993)-Article

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Jun 13, 2021
3 min

Vital Brazil, Founder Of Anti-Venom: 10,000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1993)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Third Cruzeiro (Series 1990-93). The Third Cruzeiro was preceded by the...

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Pak Mun Dam, Harnessing The Strength Of The Gods: 200 Riel (Cambodia, 1998)-Article

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May 27, 2021
2 min

Pak Mun Dam, Harnessing The Strength Of The Gods: 200 Riel (Cambodia, 1998)-Article

This Cambodian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Riel (Twelfth Issue, Series 1995-1999). The Twelfth Issue of the...

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Landmarks Of Belarus #5, Brest-Litoŭsk Fortress: 50 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

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May 27, 2021
1 min

Landmarks Of Belarus #5, Brest-Litoŭsk Fortress: 50 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

This Belarusian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 2000). The observe features the Chołmsk Gate, of the...

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Landmarks Of Belarus #4, The Bank of Belarus: 20 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

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May 27, 2021
1 min

Landmarks Of Belarus #4, The Bank of Belarus: 20 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

This Belarusian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 2000). The observe features an illustration of the...

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Landmarks Of Belarus #3, National Library of Belarus: 10 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

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May 27, 2021
1 min

Landmarks Of Belarus #3, National Library of Belarus: 10 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

This small Belarusian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 2000). The observe features an illustration of...

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Landmarks Of Belarus #2, Trajeckaje Pradmiescie: 5 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

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May 27, 2021
1 min

Landmarks Of Belarus #2, Trajeckaje Pradmiescie: 5 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

This small Belarusian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 2000). The observe features an illustration of...

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Landmarks Of Belarus #1, National Academy Of Science: 1 Ruble (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

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May 27, 2021
1 min

Landmarks Of Belarus #1, National Academy Of Science: 1 Ruble (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

This small Belarusian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 2000). The observe features an illustration of...

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Armenia Restored, Early Dram Notes: 25 Dram (Armenia, 1993)-Article

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May 27, 2021
2 min

Armenia Restored, Early Dram Notes: 25 Dram (Armenia, 1993)-Article

This post-Soviet Armenian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Dram (Series 1993). The Armenian Dram was introduced on 22...

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Armenia Restored, Early Dram Notes: 10 Dram (Armenia, 1993)-Article

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May 27, 2021
2 min

Armenia Restored, Early Dram Notes: 10 Dram (Armenia, 1993)-Article

This post-Soviet Armenian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Dram (First Series, 1993). The Armenian Dram was introduced on...

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Tomb Of The Afghan Emperor: 5,000 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1993)-Reference

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May 26, 2021
1 min

Tomb Of The Afghan Emperor: 5,000 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1993)-Reference

This Afghan banknote represents the 7th denomination of the First Afghani (Series 1979-93). The observe depicts Pul-e Khishti Mosque, in...

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Niko Pirosmanashvili, The Peasant Painter: 1 Lari (Georgia, 1995)-Article

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May 26, 2021
3 min

Niko Pirosmanashvili, The Peasant Painter: 1 Lari (Georgia, 1995)-Article

This Georgian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Georgian Lari (Series 1995). The Lari (ლარი) was preceded by the...

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Qal'a-i-Bost, The Great Fortress Of Lashkar Gah: 10,000 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1372/1993)-Reference

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May 20, 2021
1 min

Qal'a-i-Bost, The Great Fortress Of Lashkar Gah: 10,000 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1372/1993)-Reference

This Afghan banknote represents the 8th denomination of the First Afghani (Series 1979). The observe depicts the Great Mosque of Herat....

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Belarussian Wildlife, The Eurasian Wolf: 5 Rubles (Belarus, 1993)-Article

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May 18, 2021
3 min

Belarussian Wildlife, The Eurasian Wolf: 5 Rubles (Belarus, 1993)-Article

This early post-Soviet, Belarussian banknote is the 4th denomination of the First Ruble (1992). The First Ruble was introduced due to the...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, The Eurasian Wolf: 500 Talonas (Lithuania, 1993)-Article

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May 18, 2021
5 min

Lithuanian Wildlife, The Eurasian Wolf: 500 Talonas (Lithuania, 1993)-Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 6th denomination (2nd variant) of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas"...

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Note Of The Convertible Dinara, Tesla The Genius: 1000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1991)-Article Variant

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May 6, 2021
4 min

Note Of The Convertible Dinara, Tesla The Genius: 1000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1991)-Article Variant

This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the “Convertible Dinar” (Series 1991). A product of final years of the...

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Notes Of The Convertible Dinara, The Youth: 500 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1991)-Article Variant

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May 6, 2021
4 min

Notes Of The Convertible Dinara, The Youth: 500 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1991)-Article Variant

This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the “Convertible Dinar” (Series 1991). A product of final years of the...

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Rigas Feraios, Writer Of The Hellenic Enlightenment: 200 Drachmae (Greece, 1996)-Reference

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Apr 13, 2021
1 min

Rigas Feraios, Writer Of The Hellenic Enlightenment: 200 Drachmae (Greece, 1996)-Reference

This Greek banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Modern Drachma (Series 1995). The observe features a portrait of Greek...

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Ancient Capital, The Ruins Of Prasat Bayon: 1000 Riels (Cambodia, 1992)-Article

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Apr 13, 2021
3 min

Ancient Capital, The Ruins Of Prasat Bayon: 1000 Riels (Cambodia, 1992)-Article

This Cambodian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Riel (Tenth Issue, Series 1992-1993). The Tenth Issue of the Second...

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