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The Banknote’s of Fiji

Fiji gained its independence from Great Britain in 1970 and has been a member of the Commonwealth of Nations for most of the time since. As a result, Queen Elizabeth II was on Fiji’s banknotes until 2012, when Fiji decided… Read More

With 180 currencies around the world and over two thousand islands neighboring the seas, we’ve narrowed it down to five of the most captivating and compelling banknotes. 5. Maldives 5 Rufiyaa, 2017 One of the most beautiful island notes (in… Read More

The History of the Turkish Lira and New Turkish Lira

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Discover the rich history of the Turkish Lira that’s brimming with memoir and adventure. Like many banknotes around the world, the Turkish currency overflows with extensive history and antiquity. Old Turkish Lira The Ottoman Empire issued currency between 1844 and… Read More

What Does 100,000 Venezuelan Bolivars Look Like?

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The Venezuelan 100,000 bolivar banknote was introduced in 2017 as an attempt to control rampant inflation. This banknote features the same design as the 100 and 20,000 bolivar fuerte with only variations in color. Design Overview of the 100,000 bolivar… Read More

The History of Money: From Barter To Banknotes

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by guest blogger Elisa Abbott Money has played a pivotal role in human history and civilization for over 9,000 years, but how and when did we start to use it? In this guide, we’ll look at the history of money.… Read More