Tag: currency
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Year of the Snake: 2025 Take Note
With the Lunar or Chinese New Year now in full effect, I am dedicating this post to the auspices of the snake. The snake is the 6th animal (of 12), in the Chinese zodiac and symbolizes wisdom, transformation and growth. According to the Lunar Calendar, we are in the year 4723. This new year officially…
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Going All In for the Aruba 5 Florin
The Aruba Florin (AWG) was instituted in 1986 when the island became an autonomous nation within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Historically, Aruba’s status as part of the Netherlands Antilles was that of a colony. The origins of the term florin may date to gold coins circulating in Florence as of 1252, bearing that name.…
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The Most Famous Benjamin of All: The US $100 Note
The US $100 banknote, commonly known as a “C-Note,” is a global icon. It stands out not only in the world of currency but culturally as well. The US dollar serves as the world’s reserve currency. Due to this status, the $100 is a symbol of power, success, and financial stability. Arguably it can also…
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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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The Pride of Banknotes: Lions Featured on Money
There are many cool themes, icons and depictions on banknotes that can grab a collector’s attention. Some of these subjects feature various persons, such as presidents or heads of state. Subjects also include flora and fauna, geographic locations, landscapes, and many others. Among the more prominent categories are flora and fauna, particularly in countries where…
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