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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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Notes Of The German Occupation, The Serbian Goddess: 100 Dinara (Serbia, 1941)-Reference
This Serbian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Serbian Dinar (Series 1941-Overstamped), also known as the “WWII Dinar”. The observe features a goddess overlooking Belgrade, the Serbian capital. The reverse depicts a young man in traditional dress, carrying a wreath of various fruits. (Note Size: 148 x 92 mm or 5.83 x 3.62 in)
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Nov 211 min read


The Jungle Pigeon Of New Guinea Island: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1984)-Reference
This Indonesian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Series 5 New Rupiah. The observe features a Victoria Crown Pigeon, native to the island of New Guinea. The reverse depicts Sigura-gura Dam, on the Asahan River. (Note Size: 134 x 64 mm or 5.28 x 2.52 in)
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Nov 151 min read


Landmarks Of Belarus, Trinity Hill: 5,000 Rublei (Belarus, 1998)-Reference
This small Belarusian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Ruble (Series 1998). The observe features Troitskoye predmestye (Trinity Hill), a historic district in Minsk. The reverse features the notes "5000" ruble value on a guilloche background. Notably the Series 1992-93 version of this banknote previously featured Pahonia, the Belarussian Coat of Arms from 1992-1995. This banknote was demonetized, on 31 December 2003. (Note Size: 110 x 60 mm or 4.33 x 2.36
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Nov 11 min read


Landmarks Of Belarus, National Academy of Sciences: 1,000 Rublei (Belarus, 1998)-Reference
This small Belarusian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Ruble (Series 1998). The observe features the National Academy of Sciences, in Minsk. The reverse features the notes "1000" ruble value on a guilloche background. Notably the Series 1992-93 version of this banknote previously featured Pahonia, the Belarussian Coat of Arms from 1992-1995. This banknote was demonetized, on 31 December 2003. (Note Size: 110 x 60 mm or 4.33 x 2.36 in)
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Nov 11 min read


Building The Great Konbaung General: 500 Kyats (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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Dec 19, 20243 min read


Monumental Buddhism, The Preserver Of Burmese Architecture: 100 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-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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Dec 19, 20243 min read


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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Nov 2, 20243 min read


Elephants, The Bulldozers Of Myanmar: 200 Kyats (Myanmar, 2004)-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 21, 20245 min read


White Elephants At the Peoples' Park: 20 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article
The reverse features an illustration depicting the popular elephant fountain in Yangon People's Park. It features tiers of white elephants.
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Sep 21, 20243 min read


The Floating Palace, On The Royal Lake: 10 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article
The reverse features an illustration depicting Karaweik. A replicate the Pyigyimon royal barge/floating palace.
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Sep 21, 20243 min read


Chinlone, The Ancient Sport Of Burma: 5 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article
The Union of Myanmar also known as Burma, uses a currency named after an ancient Burmese measurement called kyattha.
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Sep 21, 20244 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 21, 20241 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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Apr 1, 20241 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 20, 20232 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 17, 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 16, 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


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
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