Tag: polymer
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Heroine Banknotes: Women who Changed the World
Earlier this month the world celebrated International Women’s Day (on March 8). The day recognized the achievements of women across social, political, economic, and cultural spectra. It also commemorated their fight for equality and liberation, which in many places continues today. As Women’s history month marches on, this post is dedicated to several women who…
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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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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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$5 New Zealand: This Kiwi Doesn’t Fly Either But It’s Got Much Swagger
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD), was introduced by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in 1967 as the nation’s new currency taking over for the Pound. The $5 is one of five current denominations (the others are: 10, 20, 50 and 100), and since 1999 all of have been issued as polymer notes. The sizes…
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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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