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Notes Of The Bahamas, The Nassau Market: 50 Cents (Bahamas, 2001)-Reference

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May 16
1 min

Notes Of The Bahamas, The Nassau Market: 50 Cents (Bahamas, 2001)-Reference

This colorful Bahaman banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Dollar (Series 2001). The observe features a portrait of Queen...

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Fijian Commemoration, The Rugby 7s: 7 Dollars (Fiji, 2017)-Reference

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May 3
1 min

Fijian Commemoration, The Rugby 7s: 7 Dollars (Fiji, 2017)-Reference

This commemorative Fijian banknote celebrates the Fijian national rugby team winning gold in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The observe features...

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From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 250 Gulden (Suriname, 1988)-Reference

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Apr 28
1 min

From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 250 Gulden (Suriname, 1988)-Reference

This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 1986-88). The observe features a...

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Notes Of The Republika Srpska: 1 Million Dinara (Republic Of Srpska, 1993)-Article

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Apr 28
4 min

Notes Of The Republika Srpska: 1 Million Dinara (Republic Of Srpska, 1993)-Article

This Bosnian War-era (1992-1995) banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Second Srpska Dinar (Series 1993). At the time of this...

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Offerings To The Ancestors The Great Hall Of The People: 1 Billion Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

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Apr 26
3 min

Offerings To The Ancestors The Great Hall Of The People: 1 Billion Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

This colorful Chinese novelty note is 冥鈔 (míngchāo), more commonly known in Western nations as "Hell Money. These notes are produced by a...

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Offerings To The Ancestors, The Great Hall Of The People: 100k Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

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Apr 26
4 min

Offerings To The Ancestors, The Great Hall Of The People: 100k Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

This colorful Chinese novelty note is 冥鈔 (míngchāo), more commonly known in Western nations as "Hell Money. These notes are produced by a...

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Offerings To The Ancestors, The Potala Palace: 50 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

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Apr 26
3 min

Offerings To The Ancestors, The Potala Palace: 50 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

This colorful Chinese novelty note is 冥鈔 (míngchāo), more commonly known in Western nations as "Hell Money. These notes are produced by a...

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Offerings To The Ancestors, The Great Hall Of The People: 10 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

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Apr 26
3 min

Offerings To The Ancestors, The Great Hall Of The People: 10 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

This colorful Chinese novelty note is 冥鈔 (míngchāo), more commonly known in Western nations as "Hell Money. These notes are produced by a...

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Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 25 Kyat (Myanmar, 1972)-Reference

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Apr 25
1 min

Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 25 Kyat (Myanmar, 1972)-Reference

This large Burmese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1979). The observe features a portrait of General...

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Banknotes Of The Soviet Union: 3 Rubles (Soviet Union, 1991)-Reference

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Apr 22
1 min

Banknotes Of The Soviet Union: 3 Rubles (Soviet Union, 1991)-Reference

This Soviet banknote represents the 2nd denomination, of the Soviet Ruble (7th Series, 1991). The observe features an illustration of the...

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Banknotes Of The Soviet Union: 25 Rubles (Soviet Union, 1961)-Reference

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Apr 22
1 min

Banknotes Of The Soviet Union: 25 Rubles (Soviet Union, 1961)-Reference

This Soviet banknote represents the 4th denomination, of the Soviet Ruble (6th Series, 1961). The observe features bust of Vladimir Lenin...

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Birdwatching, White-Throated Toucan: 25 Gulden (Suriname, 2000)-Reference

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Apr 20
1 min

Birdwatching, White-Throated Toucan: 25 Gulden (Suriname, 2000)-Reference

This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 2000). The observe prominently...

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Independent Azerbaijan, Notes Of The Maiden Tower: 250 Manat (Azerbaijan, 1992)-Article

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Mar 29
2 min

Independent Azerbaijan, Notes Of The Maiden Tower: 250 Manat (Azerbaijan, 1992)-Article

This Azerbaijani banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Second Manat (3rd, Series 1992). After the dissolution of the Soviet...

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Independent Uzbekistan, Notes Of The First So'm: 25 Som (Uzbekistan, 1992)-Article

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Mar 21
2 min

Independent Uzbekistan, Notes Of The First So'm: 25 Som (Uzbekistan, 1992)-Article

This post-Soviet Uzbek banknote represents the 5th denomination of First So'm (Series 1992). After the 1993 collapse of the post-Soviet...

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Independent Uzbekistan, Notes Of The First So'm: 3 Som (Uzbekistan, 1992)-Article

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Mar 21
2 min

Independent Uzbekistan, Notes Of The First So'm: 3 Som (Uzbekistan, 1992)-Article

This post-Soviet Uzbek banknote represents the 2nd denomination of First So'm (Series 1992). After the 1993 collapse of the post-Soviet...

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Fiji Halfpenny, Coins From the Island Colony: 1/2 Penny (Fiji, 1952)-Article

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Feb 16
2 min

Fiji Halfpenny, Coins From the Island Colony: 1/2 Penny (Fiji, 1952)-Article

This coin is a 8th year Fijian Halfpenny (George VI), dated 1952. The Fijian Halfpenny represented the smallest denomination coin, of the...

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Notes Of The North Pole: 2 Dollars (Arctic, 2010)-Article

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Jan 6
2 min

Notes Of The North Pole: 2 Dollars (Arctic, 2010)-Article

This large polymer fantasy note represents the 2nd denomination of Polar Dollar (Series 2010). The notes were printed on the behalf of...

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Notes From The Land Of Penguins: 2 Dollars (Antarctica, 1999)-Article

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Jan 5
2 min

Notes From The Land Of Penguins: 2 Dollars (Antarctica, 1999)-Article

This large fantasy note represents the 2nd denomination of Antarctic Dollar (Series 1999). The notes were printed by the British American...

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Notes Of The Reformed Dinar, The Genius: 10 Billion Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1993)-Article

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Dec 31, 2021
4 min

Notes Of The Reformed Dinar, The Genius: 10 Billion Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1993)-Article

This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 16th denomination of the “Reformed Dinar” (10th of Series 1993). A product of dissolution of...

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The Makedonium, Monument To The Uprising: 25 Denari (Macedonia, 1992)-Article

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Dec 23, 2021
3 min

The Makedonium, Monument To The Uprising: 25 Denari (Macedonia, 1992)-Article

This Macedonian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Denar (Series 1992). Despite their brief circulation (1992-1993)...

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Notes Of The Bahamas, The Nassau Market: 50 Cents (Bahamas, 2001)-Reference

Fijian Commemoration, The Rugby 7s: 7 Dollars (Fiji, 2017)-Reference

From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 250 Gulden (Suriname, 1988)-Reference

Notes Of The Republika Srpska: 1 Million Dinara (Republic Of Srpska, 1993)-Article

Offerings To The Ancestors The Great Hall Of The People: 1 Billion Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

Offerings To The Ancestors, The Great Hall Of The People: 100k Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

Offerings To The Ancestors, The Potala Palace: 50 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

Offerings To The Ancestors, The Great Hall Of The People: 10 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 25 Kyat (Myanmar, 1972)-Reference

Banknotes Of The Soviet Union: 3 Rubles (Soviet Union, 1991)-Reference

Banknotes Of The Soviet Union: 25 Rubles (Soviet Union, 1961)-Reference

Birdwatching, White-Throated Toucan: 25 Gulden (Suriname, 2000)-Reference

Independent Azerbaijan, Notes Of The Maiden Tower: 250 Manat (Azerbaijan, 1992)-Article

Independent Uzbekistan, Notes Of The First So'm: 25 Som (Uzbekistan, 1992)-Article

Independent Uzbekistan, Notes Of The First So'm: 3 Som (Uzbekistan, 1992)-Article

Fiji Halfpenny, Coins From the Island Colony: 1/2 Penny (Fiji, 1952)-Article

Notes Of The North Pole: 2 Dollars (Arctic, 2010)-Article

Notes From The Land Of Penguins: 2 Dollars (Antarctica, 1999)-Article

Notes Of The Reformed Dinar, The Genius: 10 Billion Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1993)-Article

The Makedonium, Monument To The Uprising: 25 Denari (Macedonia, 1992)-Article