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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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The Shattered Pearl Of The Indian Ocean: 50 Shillings (Somalia,1991)-Reference
This late Cold War Somali banknote represents the 2nd denomination of 1991 Currency Reform Series. The observe depicts a Somali artisan...
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Apr 4, 20211 min read


Tradition, Modernity, And The Albanian Proletariat: 10 Lek (Albania, 1976)-Reference
This Albanian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Second Lek (Series 1976). The observe depicts a woman working at a textile...
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Jan 10, 20211 min read


Ethnicities Of The People's Republic 4: 1 Yuan (China, 1996)-Reference
This Chinese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the 4th Series Renminbi (People's Currency). The observe depicts a Dong and Yao...
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Jan 7, 20212 min read


Ethnicities Of The People's Republic 3: 5 Jiao (China, 1980)-Reference
This Chinese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the 4th Series Renminbi (People's Currency). The observe depicts a Miao and...
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Jan 7, 20212 min read


Ethnicities Of The People's Republic 1: 1 Jiao (China, 1980)-Article
This small Chinese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the 4th Series Renminbi (People's Currency). First issued 30 September...
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Jan 7, 20215 min read


The Makedonium, Monument To The Uprising: 10 Denari (Macedonia, 1992)-Article
This Macedonian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Denar (Series 1992). Despite their brief circulation (1992-1993)...
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Jan 2, 20213 min read


Warriors Of The Great Lakes: 1,000 Francs (Rwanda, 1988)-Reference
This Rwandan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Rwandan Franc (Series 1981-89). Observe The observe features two running...
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Jan 2, 20211 min read


Zebras Of The Virunga: 100 Francs (Rwanda, 1989)-Reference
This Rwandan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the 4th Rwandan Franc Series (1981). The observe depicts a herd of Plains...
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Jan 2, 20211 min read


Notes Of The German Occupation, The Serbian People: 500 Dinara (Serbia, 1941)-Reference
This Serbian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Second Serbian Dinar (Series 1941-Unstamped), also known as the “WWII Dinar”. The observe features a woman wearing a head scarf, holding a dinar coin necklace. The reverse depicts a young man, carrying a stack of bricks. (Note Size: 168 x 95 mm or 6.61 x 3.74 in)
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Jan 2, 20211 min read


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


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


The Life Blood of Querétaro: 5 Pesos (Mexico, 1971)-Reference
This Mexican banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Series AA (sub-series 1U). These notes were printed by the Bank of Mexico...
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Dec 16, 20201 min read
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