Tag: history
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Celebrity Sightings: Star Notes of U.S. Currency

Stars have been among us as long as the universe has been around. Whether they speckle our galaxy or shine bright in storybooks, stars possess a mystical power that inspires us to dream. Most people can relate to having wished upon a lucky star at some point. Certainly in their childhood and some even as adults. The…
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Blogging about Banknotes, 1 Year In.. and How it’s Going

“Time flies.” Perhaps not in all circumstances but certainly in this case. It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since the first post of The Paper Money Guy was published. Looking back, much has happened in the world and more specifically in the numismatic world. It’s been a little over a year since the…
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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…