The Lakeside Sanctuary Of Ali: 20 Afghan (Democratic Republic Of Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference
This Afghan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Afghani (Series 1979). The observe features the (then) Seal of the...
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smithwicknumismati
- Jan 19
- 1 min
The Wise Spanish King: 5 Pesetas (Spain, 1954)-Reference
This small Spanish banknote represents the 2nd denomination of Peseta (Series 1953-57). The observe features a portrait of King Alfonso...
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- Jan 11
- 1 min
The Thang Long Bridge, The Joiner Of Hanoi: 2 Dong (Vietnam, 1980)-Reference
This Vietnamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Dồng (Series 1980). The observe depicts the National Emblem of...
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smithwicknumismati
- Jan 11
- 1 min
The Kingdom Of The Coconuts: 5 Hao (Vietnam, 1976)-Reference
This Vietnamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Dồng (Series 1976). The observe depicts the National Emblem of...
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smithwicknumismati
- Jan 10
- 1 min
On The Perfume River, Along The Purple Forbidden City: 5 Dồng (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference
This Vietnamese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Second Dồng (Series 1985). The observe depicts the Flag Tower of Hanoi,...
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smithwicknumismati
- Jan 10
- 1 min
Notes Of The Second Vietnamese Republic, Mechanization: 1 Dong (South Vietnam, 1964)-Reference
This South Vietnamese banknote represent the 1st denomination of the Southern Đồng (Series 1964). The observe features the note's value...
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- Jan 8
- 1 min
In The Hall Of The Khmer King: 1 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference
This Cambodian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Riel (Second Issue, Series 1956-72). The observe features boats...
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- Jan 7
- 1 min
De Bazán, The Undefeated Admiral: 1 Peseta (Spain, 1953)-Reference
This small Spanish banknote represents the 1st denomination of Peseta (Series 1953-57). The observe features a portrait of admiral...
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smithwicknumismati
- Nov 24, 2022
- 2 min
Notes Of The Restored Latvian Republic: 20 Rubļi (Latvia, 1992)-Reference
This early post-Soviet Latvian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Second Rublis (Series 1992). The Second Rublis banknotes...
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smithwicknumismati
- Nov 24, 2022
- 2 min
Notes Of The Restored Latvian Republic: 5 Rubļi (Latvia, 1992)-Reference
This early post-Soviet Latvian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Second Rublis (Series 1992). The Second Rublis banknotes...
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smithwicknumismati
- Nov 23, 2022
- 3 min
Lithuanian Wildlife, Mistle Thrush: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Reference
This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas" is the...
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smithwicknumismati
- Nov 23, 2022
- 4 min
Lithuanian Wildlife, Roe Deer: 200 Talonas (Lithuania, 1993)-Reference
This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 5th denomination (2nd variant) of the Second Talonas (1993). The term "talonas"...
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smithwicknumismati
- Nov 23, 2022
- 4 min
Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Black Grouse: 50 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Reference
This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas" is the...
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smithwicknumismati
- Nov 22, 2022
- 1 min
The Rice Farmers, Early Notes Of The CBM: 100 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference
This colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 2nd denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1974). The observe features a elder...
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smithwicknumismati
- Nov 22, 2022
- 1 min
The Marketplace, Early Notes Of The CBM: 50 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference
This colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 1st denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1974). The observe features a Malagasy...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 22, 2022
- 1 min
The Travels of Marco Polo: 1,000 Lires (Italy, 1982)-Reference
This ornate Italian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Lira (Emission 1982-83). The observe features a portrait of Venetian...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 21, 2022
- 1 min
Notes Of The Second Franc, Mining Site: 500 Francs (Guinea, 2006)-Reference
This banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Franc (Series 2006). The observe features a Mandinka woman and a the Guinean...
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- May 21, 2022
- 1 min
The Tomb Of The Most Learned: 1 Rupee (Pakistan, 1983)-Reference
This small Pakistani Banknote represents the 3rd version of the 1 Rupee (Series 1975-83). The observe an ornate Mughal style lotus and...
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- May 21, 2022
- 1 min
Romanian Commemoration, A New Millennium: 2,000 Lei (Romania, 1999)-Reference
This commemorative Romanian polymer banknote celebrates the 11 August 1999 solar eclipse and the year 2000. The features a simplified...
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- May 21, 2022
- 1 min
Modern Notes Of Malaysia, Moon-Kites: 1 Ringgit (Malaysia, 2012)-Reference
This polymer Malaysian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Ringgit (Series 2011-21). The observe features a portrait of Abdul...
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