Tag: numismatics
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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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2000 Koruna Note Czechia: The Soprano of Czech Currency
The 2000 Koruna (CZK) note is released by the Czech National Bank and is the 5th largest denomination among current notes. The other denominations are 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 5000. The Koruna (translates to Crown in English), has been serving as the national currency since 1993 and is one of the European Union’s eight…
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50 Dollar Note Trinidad & Tobago: Missing in Action for Over 30 Years!
The $50 (TTD) note issued by the Central Bank of Trinidad & Tobago first came into existence in 1977 alongside the $100 note. Prior to 1977, the bank’s inaugural dollar series was introduced in 1964 and comprised the following denominations: $1, $5, $10 and $20. This marked the beginning of Trinidad & Tobago’s very own…
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5 Dollar Fiji Note: A Call of the Wild
The $5 (FJD) Fiji note is part of the current Flora and Fauna series that was introduced by the Reserve Bank of Fiji in 2013. The series showcases endemic plants and animals found throughout the Fijian archipelago which comprises more than 330 islands. The release of the series also marked the first time Queen Elizabeth…
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200,000 Dong Vietnam: Down by the Bay
The 200,000 (VND) Dong note was first introduced as part of the 2006 Series as a polymer note (made from plastic film). Polymer notes have become more popular in the past couple of decades due to their durability and propensity to support enhanced security features. Vietnam was one of the first Asian nations to introduce…
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