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Détente And Secret Wars

Explore the 1970s, a decade dominated by changes in Cold War diplomacy and secret wars. The beginning of the 70s saw the US exit from Vietnam. Followed by a policy of détente (relaxation), leading to a certain degree of Soviet-American relations. Despite this, secret wars were prevalent in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The decade 70s with the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan.

Pins Of The DDR, MDI Officer School Badge (East Germany, 1970s-90)-Reference

Pins Of The DDR, MDI Officer School Badge (East Germany, 1970s-90)-Reference

Pins Of The DDR, MDI Officer School Badge (East Germany, 1970s-90)-Reference

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Sep 15, 20241 min read

Pins Of The DDR, Volksmarine Hat Pin-Screw Back (East Germany, 70s/80s)-Reference

Pins Of The DDR, Volksmarine Hat Pin-Screw Back (East Germany, 70s/80s)-Reference

Pins Of The DDR, Volksmarine Hat Pin-Screw Back (East Germany, 70s/80s)-Reference

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Sep 15, 20241 min read

Medals Of The DDR, Outstanding Instructor Medal (East Germany, 1961-90)-Reference

Medals Of The DDR, Outstanding Instructor Medal (East Germany, 1961-90)-Reference

Medals Of The DDR, Outstanding Instructor Medal (East Germany, 1961-90)-Reference

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Sep 15, 20241 min read

Medals Of The DDR, Reservist Medal-3rd Class (East Germany, 1968-90)-Reference

Medals Of The DDR, Reservist Medal-3rd Class (East Germany, 1968-90)-Reference

Medals Of The DDR, Reservist Medal-3rd Class (East Germany, 1968-90)-Reference

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Sep 15, 20241 min read

Medals Of The USSR: VLKSM Medal For Environmental Protection (Soviet Union, 1970s)-Reference

Medals Of The USSR: VLKSM Medal For Environmental Protection (Soviet Union, 1970s)-Reference

Medals Of The USSR: VLKSM Medal For Environmental Protection (Soviet Union, 1970s)-Reference

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Sep 15, 20241 min read

Igauzu Falls, A Waterfall Of Two Nations: 10 Pesos (Argentina, 1973)-Reference

Igauzu Falls, A Waterfall Of Two Nations: 10 Pesos (Argentina, 1973)-Reference

Igauzu Falls, A Waterfall Of Two Nations: 10 Pesos (Argentina, 1973)-Reference

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May 15, 20231 min read

The Fall And Rebirth Of The Hotel Llao Llao: 1 Peso (Argentina, 1970)-Reference

The Fall And Rebirth Of The Hotel Llao Llao: 1 Peso (Argentina, 1970)-Reference

The Fall And Rebirth Of The Hotel Llao Llao: 1 Peso (Argentina, 1970)-Reference

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May 15, 20231 min read

Termas De Reyes, The Mountain Hotel: 50 Pesos (Argentina, 1976)-Reference

Termas De Reyes, The Mountain Hotel: 50 Pesos (Argentina, 1976)-Reference

Termas De Reyes, The Mountain Hotel: 50 Pesos (Argentina, 1976)-Reference

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May 14, 20231 min read

On The Edge, Of The Americas: 100 Pesos (Argentina, 1976)-Reference

On The Edge, Of The Americas: 100 Pesos (Argentina, 1976)-Reference

On The Edge, Of The Americas: 100 Pesos (Argentina, 1976)-Reference

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May 14, 20231 min read

The Lakeside Sanctuary Of Ali: 20 Afghan (Democratic Republic Of Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference

The Lakeside Sanctuary Of Ali: 20 Afghan (Democratic Republic Of Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference

The Lakeside Sanctuary Of Ali: 20 Afghan (Democratic Republic Of Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference

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Jan 30, 20231 min read

Beasts Of Burden And Temples: 500 Riels (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

Beasts Of Burden And Temples: 500 Riels (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

Beasts Of Burden And Temples: 500 Riels (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

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Jan 11, 20231 min read

The Kingdom Of The Coconuts: 5 Hao (Vietnam, 1976)-Reference

The Kingdom Of The Coconuts: 5 Hao (Vietnam, 1976)-Reference

The Kingdom Of The Coconuts: 5 Hao (Vietnam, 1976)-Reference

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Jan 11, 20231 min read

Mor Lam, The Traditional Music Of Laos: 5,000 Kip (Laos, 1975)-Reference

Mor Lam, The Traditional Music Of Laos: 5,000 Kip (Laos, 1975)-Reference

Mor Lam, The Traditional Music Of Laos: 5,000 Kip (Laos, 1975)-Reference

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Jan 9, 20231 min read

The Asian Elephant, The Gentle Giants Of Indochina: 1,000 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

The Asian Elephant, The Gentle Giants Of Indochina: 1,000 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

The Asian Elephant, The Gentle Giants Of Indochina: 1,000 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

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Jan 9, 20233 min read

Wat Ong Teu, Temple Of The Heavy Buddha: 500 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

Wat Ong Teu, Temple Of The Heavy Buddha: 500 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

Wat Ong Teu, Temple Of The Heavy Buddha: 500 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

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Jan 9, 20231 min read

Haw Phra Kaew, House of The Emerald Buddha: 100 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

Haw Phra Kaew, House of The Emerald Buddha: 100 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

Haw Phra Kaew, House of The Emerald Buddha: 100 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

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Jan 9, 20231 min read

Sisavang Vatthana, The Last King Of Laos: 10 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

Sisavang Vatthana, The Last King Of Laos: 10 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

Sisavang Vatthana, The Last King Of Laos: 10 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

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Jan 9, 20231 min read

In The Hall Of The Khmer King: 1 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

In The Hall Of The Khmer King: 1 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

In The Hall Of The Khmer King: 1 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

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Jan 8, 20231 min read

The Barking Deer Of Vietnam: 200 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

The Barking Deer Of Vietnam: 200 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

The Barking Deer Of Vietnam: 200 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

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Jan 7, 20235 min read

Henrietta Szold, The Founder Of Hadassah: 5 Lirot (Israel, 1973)-Reference

Henrietta Szold, The Founder Of Hadassah: 5 Lirot (Israel, 1973)-Reference

Henrietta Szold, The Founder Of Hadassah: 5 Lirot (Israel, 1973)-Reference

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Jan 7, 20231 min read

Sir Moses Montefiore, The Jewish Baron: 1 Shekel (Israel, 1978)-Article

Sir Moses Montefiore, The Jewish Baron: 1 Shekel (Israel, 1978)-Article

Sir Moses Montefiore, The Jewish Baron: 1 Shekel (Israel, 1978)-Article

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Jan 7, 20233 min read

The Al-Dora Refinery, Baghdad's Fuel Station: 1 Dinar (Iraq, 1973)-Reference

The Al-Dora Refinery, Baghdad's Fuel Station: 1 Dinar (Iraq, 1973)-Reference

The Al-Dora Refinery, Baghdad's Fuel Station: 1 Dinar (Iraq, 1973)-Reference

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Jan 6, 20231 min read

Bala Hissar, The High Fort Of Kabul: 500 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference Variant

Bala Hissar, The High Fort Of Kabul: 500 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference Variant

Bala Hissar, The High Fort Of Kabul: 500 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference Variant

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Jan 3, 20231 min read

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 50 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 50 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 50 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

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Dec 7, 20221 min read

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 1,000 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 1,000 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 1,000 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

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Dec 7, 20221 min read

The Rice Farmers, Early Notes Of The CBM: 100 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference

The Rice Farmers, Early Notes Of The CBM: 100 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference

The Rice Farmers, Early Notes Of The CBM: 100 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference

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Nov 22, 20221 min read

The Marketplace, Early Notes Of The CBM: 50 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference

The Marketplace, Early Notes Of The CBM: 50 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference

The Marketplace, Early Notes Of The CBM: 50 Francs (Madagascar, 1974)-Reference

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Nov 22, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Great Mzee, The Lion Pride: 20 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

Notes Of The Great Mzee, The Lion Pride: 20 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

Notes Of The Great Mzee, The Lion Pride: 20 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

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May 21, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Great Mzee, Nomadic Herding: 10 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

Notes Of The Great Mzee, Nomadic Herding: 10 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

Notes Of The Great Mzee, Nomadic Herding: 10 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

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May 21, 20221 min read

Garcia De Orta, The Gaon Herbalist: 20 Escudos (Portugal, 1971)-Reference

Garcia De Orta, The Gaon Herbalist: 20 Escudos (Portugal, 1971)-Reference

Garcia De Orta, The Gaon Herbalist: 20 Escudos (Portugal, 1971)-Reference

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May 17, 20221 min read

Herzl, The Zionist Founder: 10 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Reference

Herzl, The Zionist Founder: 10 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Reference

Herzl, The Zionist Founder: 10 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Reference

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May 17, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Asoka Lion, The Thousand-Eyed Bird: 10 Rupees (India, 1970)-Reference

Notes Of The Asoka Lion, The Thousand-Eyed Bird: 10 Rupees (India, 1970)-Reference

Notes Of The Asoka Lion, The Thousand-Eyed Bird: 10 Rupees (India, 1970)-Reference

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May 11, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Maple Leaf Nation: 1 Dollar (Canada, 1973)-Reference

Notes Of The Maple Leaf Nation: 1 Dollar (Canada, 1973)-Reference

Notes Of The Maple Leaf Nation: 1 Dollar (Canada, 1973)-Reference

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May 2, 20221 min read

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

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

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

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 10 Kyats (Myanmar, 1973)-Reference

Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 10 Kyats (Myanmar, 1973)-Reference

Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 10 Kyats (Myanmar, 1973)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 1 Kyat (Myanmar, 1972)-Reference

Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 1 Kyat (Myanmar, 1972)-Reference

Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 1 Kyat (Myanmar, 1972)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 5 Kyats (Myanmar, 1973)-Reference

Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 5 Kyats (Myanmar, 1973)-Reference

Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 5 Kyats (Myanmar, 1973)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Pins Of The USSR: Komsomol Membership Pin (Soviet Union, 1970s-80s)-Reference

Pins Of The USSR: Komsomol Membership Pin (Soviet Union, 1970s-80s)-Reference

Pins Of The USSR: Komsomol Membership Pin (Soviet Union, 1970s-80s)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Preah Vihear, The Disputed Cliff Temple: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

Preah Vihear, The Disputed Cliff Temple: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

Preah Vihear, The Disputed Cliff Temple: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Modernization Of An Ancient Land: 20 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

Modernization Of An Ancient Land: 20 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

Modernization Of An Ancient Land: 20 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

The Weaver And The Temple Of Faces: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1973)-Reference

The Weaver And The Temple Of Faces: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1973)-Reference

The Weaver And The Temple Of Faces: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1973)-Reference

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Apr 24, 20221 min read

The Face Of Lokeśvara: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1975)-Reference

The Face Of Lokeśvara: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1975)-Reference

The Face Of Lokeśvara: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1975)-Reference

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Apr 24, 20221 min read

Angkor Wat, The Temple City: 50 Riels (Cambodia, 1979)-Reference

Angkor Wat, The Temple City: 50 Riels (Cambodia, 1979)-Reference

Angkor Wat, The Temple City: 50 Riels (Cambodia, 1979)-Reference

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Apr 22, 20221 min read

Small Notes Of Egypt, The Egyptian Proletariat: 10 Piastres (Egypt, 1971)-Reference

Small Notes Of Egypt, The Egyptian Proletariat: 10 Piastres (Egypt, 1971)-Reference

Small Notes Of Egypt, The Egyptian Proletariat: 10 Piastres (Egypt, 1971)-Reference

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Apr 19, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Somoza Regime: 20 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1972)-Reference

Notes Of The Somoza Regime: 20 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1972)-Reference

Notes Of The Somoza Regime: 20 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1972)-Reference

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Apr 18, 20221 min read

"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares: 20 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1979)-Article

"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares: 20 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1979)-Article

"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares: 20 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1979)-Article

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Apr 18, 20222 min read

The Flamenco Composer And The Palace Garden: 100 Pesetas (Spain, 1970)-Reference

The Flamenco Composer And The Palace Garden: 100 Pesetas (Spain, 1970)-Reference

The Flamenco Composer And The Palace Garden: 100 Pesetas (Spain, 1970)-Reference

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Apr 18, 20221 min read

Notes Of Colonel Mobutu, The Fishermen: 50 Makuta (Zaire, 1979)-Article

Notes Of Colonel Mobutu, The Fishermen: 50 Makuta (Zaire, 1979)-Article

Notes Of Colonel Mobutu, The Fishermen: 50 Makuta (Zaire, 1979)-Article

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Apr 2, 20223 min read

The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1975)-Article

The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1975)-Article

The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1975)-Article

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Feb 23, 20223 min read

Notes Of The Lao PDR, Opening New Markets: 100 Kip (Laos, 1979)-Article

Notes Of The Lao PDR, Opening New Markets: 100 Kip (Laos, 1979)-Article

Notes Of The Lao PDR, Opening New Markets: 100 Kip (Laos, 1979)-Article

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Jan 27, 20223 min read

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