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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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Notes Of The German Occupation, The Serbian Goddess: 100 Dinara (Serbia, 1941)-Reference
This Serbian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Serbian Dinar (Series 1941-Overstamped), also known as the “WWII Dinar”. The observe features a goddess overlooking Belgrade, the Serbian capital. The reverse depicts a young man in traditional dress, carrying a wreath of various fruits. (Note Size: 148 x 92 mm or 5.83 x 3.62 in)
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Nov 21, 20251 min read


Notes Of The Great Mzee, The Coffee Harvest: 5 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference
This large Kenyan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Shilling (Series 1978). The observe features a portrait Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya's first native President. The reverse illustration depicts a woman harvesting coffee. Notably Mzee (elder) is a Swahili honorific which was given to Jomo Kenyatta. (Note Size: 145 x 70 mm or 5.28 x 2.75 in)
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Nov 16, 20251 min read


The Jungle Pigeon Of New Guinea Island: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1984)-Reference
This Indonesian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Series 5 New Rupiah. The observe features a Victoria Crown Pigeon, native to the island of New Guinea. The reverse depicts Sigura-gura Dam, on the Asahan River. (Note Size: 134 x 64 mm or 5.28 x 2.52 in)
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Nov 15, 20251 min read


Notes Of The Three Legs, Tynwald Hill: 1 Pound (Island of Man, 1991)-Reference
This Manx banknote represents the 1st denomination of Manx Pound (Series 1990). The observe feature a Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022).
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Sep 21, 20241 min read


Pins Of The DDR, MDI Officer School Badge (East Germany, 1970s-90)-Reference
This small East German (DDR) badge represents the Ministry of the Interior (Mdl). It was issued to officers for completion of their training
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Sep 15, 20241 min read


Pins Of The DDR, Volksmarine Hat Pin-Pin Back Version (East Germany, 80s)-Reference
This small East German pin was issued to members of the People's Navy (Volksmarine). It was worn on the hats of enlisted personal.
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Sep 15, 20241 min read


Badges Of The USSR, Police Patrol Badge (Soviet Union, 1980s)-Reference
This Soviet badge represents the Militsiya, the Police force of the Soviet Union. The text simply translates to "Patrol", representing it...
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Sep 15, 20241 min read


Medals Of The DDR, Outstanding Instructor Medal (East Germany, 1961-90)-Reference
This East German medal is the Outstanding Instructor Medal. It was issued to accomplished instructors of Society for Sport and Technology (G
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Sep 15, 20241 min read


Medals Of The DDR, Reservist Medal-3rd Class (East Germany, 1968-90)-Reference
This East German medal is the Reservist Medal (Reservistenabzeichen). Formally known as the "Medal For Faithful Service in the People's Army
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Sep 15, 20241 min read


Medals Of The USSR: VLKSM Medal For Environmental Protection (Soviet Union, 1970s)-Reference
This Soviet medal represents Komsomol, the All-Union Leninist Young Communist League. The youth division of the Communist Party of the...
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Sep 15, 20241 min read


Medals Of The USSR: Mine Clearing Medal (USSR, 1980s)-Reference
This Soviet medal is the Medal For Mine Clearing, issued in the mid to late 80s. This medal was issued to soldiers involved in mine mine and
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Sep 15, 20241 min read


Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Herdsman: 500 Francs (Central African Republic, 1999)-Reference
This large Central African banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Central African CFA Franc (Series 1994). The beautifully...
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Apr 1, 20241 min read


Saùng-Gauk, The Ancient Harp Of Asia: 50 Pyas (Myanmar, 1994)-Article
The Union of Myanmar also known as Burma, uses a currency named after an ancient Burmese measurement called kyattha. One kyattha was...
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May 20, 20232 min read


The Carpenter And The Volcano, Notes From The Land Of Vikings: 100 Kronur (Iceland, 1961)-Reference
This large Icelandic banknote represents the 3rd denomination of "Old" Króna (Series 1961). The observe features an illustration of...
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May 17, 20231 min read


The Manuscript Collector, Notes From The Land Of Vikings: 100 Kronur (Iceland, 1961)-Reference
This large Icelandic banknote represents the 3rd denomination of New Króna (Series 1981-86, Printed 1961). The observe features an...
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May 17, 20231 min read


The Biblical Translator, Notes From The Land Of Vikings: 50 Kronur (Iceland, 1961)-Reference
This large Icelandic banknote represents the 2nd denomination of New Króna (Series 1981-86, Printed 1961). The observe features an...
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May 16, 20231 min read


Rakoto Frah, A Malagasy Musical Icon: 1,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1983)-Reference
This colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 2nd denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1983). The observe features a portrait of...
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May 15, 20231 min read


The Salty Port Of Toamasina: 500 Ariary (Madagascar, 1983)-Reference
This colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 1st denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1983). The observe features a young...
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May 15, 20231 min read


El Libertador And The Act Of Independence: 100 Pesos Bolivanos (Bolivia, 1962)-Reference
This Bolivian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Peso Boliviano (Series 1962). The observe features a portrait of Marshall...
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May 15, 20231 min read


Marshall Sucre And The Gateway Of The Sun: 50 Pesos Bolivanos (Bolivia, 1962)-Reference
This Bolivian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Peso Boliviano (Series 1962). The observe features a portrait of Marshall...
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May 15, 20231 min read
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