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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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Peruvian Traditions, The Story Of Ricardo Palma: 10 Intis (Peru, 1987)-Reference
This Peruvian banknote represents the 1st denomination (2nd variant) of the Inti (Series 1985). The observe depicts...
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Dec 20, 20201 min read
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Ancient Wonders, The San Agustín Monoliths: 10 Peso Oro (Columbia, 1980)-Reference
This Colombian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Peso Oro (Series 1961-81). The observe features a portrait of General...
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Dec 19, 20201 min read
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The Altar of the Homeland: 2,000 Nuevos Pesos (Uruguay, 1989)-Reference
This Uruguay banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Nuevos Peso (Series 1989). The observe depicts famous painter Juan Manuel...
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Dec 19, 20201 min read
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The Sultan's Master Architect: 10,000 Lira (Turkey, 1989)-Reference
This Cold War-era Turkish banknote observe depicts Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey. The reverse features Chief...
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Dec 19, 20201 min read
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Airborne Disaster, Possible New Beginning: 5,000 Lira (Turkey, 1990)-Reference
This Cold War-era Turkish banknote observe depicts Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey. The reverse features the...
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Dec 19, 20201 min read
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The Cannon Gate Palace: 50 Lira (Turkey, 1983)-Reference
This Cold War-era Turkish banknote observe depicts Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey. The reverse features the...
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Dec 19, 20201 min read
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Atatürk's Tomb, Monument To A Founder: 20 Lira (Turkey, 1979)-Reference
This Cold War-era Turkish banknote observe depicts Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey. The reverse features 2 of 3...
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Dec 19, 20201 min read
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Stone Lions, Guardians of the Temple: 1 Tögrög (Mongolia, 2008)-Reference
This Mongolian banknote represents the 2nd printing of the 4th denomination of the Tögrög (Series 1993). The observe features a Shíshī...
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Dec 19, 20201 min read
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The Short-Ruled President, The Pariah Leader: 100 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1945)-Reference
This Bolivian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Boliviano (Series 1928). The observe depicts President Gualberto...
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Dec 19, 20201 min read
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The Paraguayan Beauty And The Hotel: 5 Guaraníes (Paraguay, 1963)-Article
This Paraguayan banknote represents the 2nd denomination (2nd Variant) of the Guaraní (Series 1963). The Guaraní currency is unique to...
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Dec 19, 20203 min read
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Note Of The Sacred Lake: 1 Silver Momme (Daikaku-ji Temple, 1861)-Article
This note is a Japanese hansatsu, issued by Daikaku-ji Temple. Hansatsu were the privately issued currency of Edo-era Japan. They were...
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Dec 19, 20202 min read
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Bay Of The Descending Dragon: 1 Dồng (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference
This Vietnamese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Dồng (Series 1985). The observe depicts the Flag Tower of Hanoi,...
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Dec 17, 20201 min read
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Lake Segara Anak, the Child of the Sea: 10000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 2003)-Reference
This large Indonesian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the High Denomination update. To the the Series 6 New Rupiah (Series...
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Dec 17, 20201 min read
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The Tri-Color Lake Of Flores Island: 5,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1998)-Reference
This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Series 6 New Rupiah. The observe beautifully depicts an...
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Dec 17, 20201 min read
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The Great Volcanic Lake And Stone Jumping: 1,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1998)-Reference
This Indonesian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Series 6 New Rupiah. The observe depicts Lake Toba, in North Sumatra....
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Dec 17, 20201 min read
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The Ruins Of Al Mina: 250 Livre (Lebanon, 1988)-Reference
This Lebanese banknote depicts the ruins of the ancient city of Tyre. (Note Size: 165 x 95 mm or 6.50 x 3.74 in) Observe Reverse Lebanese...
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Dec 17, 20201 min read
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Palace Of The Mountain Emirate: 100 Livre (Lebanon, 1988)-Reference
This Lebanese banknote depicts the Beiteddine Palace and Lebanon Cedars at Horsh Ehden. (Note Size: 160 x 90 mm or 6.30 x 3.54 in)...
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Dec 17, 20201 min read
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Crusader Sea Castle: 25 Livre (Lebanon, 1983)-Reference
This Lebanese banknote depicts ruins of the Sidon Sea Castle and Mseilha Fort. (Note Size: 150 x 80 mm or 5.90 x 3.15 in) Observe Reverse...
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Dec 17, 20201 min read
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Remnants Of The Palace City: 10 Livre (Lebanon, 1986)-Reference
This Lebanese banknote depicts the ruins of the ancient city of Anjar and the Raouché Rocks. (Note Size: 145 x 75 mm or 5.70 x 2.95 in)...
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Dec 17, 20201 min read
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Repository Of Levantine Treasure: 5 Livre (Lebanon, 1986)-Reference
This Lebanese banknote depicts the National Museum of Beirut and the Nahr al-Kalb bridge. (Note Size: 140 x 70 mm or 5.51 x 2.75 in)...
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Dec 17, 20201 min read
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