Yun-de, The Lacquerware Of Bagan: 50 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-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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Sep 211 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 151 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 151 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 151 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 151 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 151 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 151 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 151 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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Apr 11 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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May 20, 20232 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 17, 20231 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 16, 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 15, 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 14, 20231 min read
Igauzu Falls, A Waterfall Of Two Nations: 10 Pesos (Argentina, 1973)-Reference
This Argentine banknote represent the 3rd denomination of the Peso Ley (Series 1973). The observe features a portrait of General Manuel...
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May 14, 20231 min read
The Fall And Rebirth Of The Hotel Llao Llao: 1 Peso (Argentina, 1970)-Reference
This Argentine banknote represent the 1st denomination of the Peso Ley (Series 1970). The observe features a portrait of General Manuel...
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