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The 100 Krona: Taking Note of a Cultural Icon

The Krona (SEK), is the official currency of Sweden and was first introduced in 1873 by the central bank, Riksbank. The following year, the Scandinavian Monetary Union was formed between Sweden and Denmark and a year later, Norway. The Union facilitated the introduction of a common currency (the krona/krone), for its members and was based…
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Specimen Banknotes : To Be or Not to Be (Real).. That is the Question

The world of banknotes is rich in its offerings for collectors and poses a plethora of choices when it comes to building a collection. Legal tender notes are most commonly sought after however other types can also factor in, such as play or funny money, movie set notes, replica notes and specimen notes, to name…
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A Revolutionary Bill and Figure: Cuba’s 3 Peso Note

The Peso (CUP), is Cuba’s national currency and has been circulating within the island nation since 1857 in various forms. Cuba, like many other Caribbean islands and nearby Central American nations have indelible links to Spain manifested in culture, language and monetary policy. As a result, the Peso is quite ubiquitous within the Latin world…
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Malaysia Knows How to Bring it! The 1 Ringgit Note in Paper & Plastic

The Ringgit (MYR), is the official currency of Malaysia. Its name translates to “serrated edge” and was used to refer to Spanish coins with characteristic jagged edges that circulated in the Philippines some 200+ years ago. The term “ringgit” has been around for centuries. It became the national currency in 1967 as it replaced the…
