Banknote World

A Deeper Look into the 100,000 Indonesian Rupiah

The Bank of Indonesia has released different kinds of currency notes and currencies throughout the country’s history. Most of these have unique and exciting features that would spark the interest of any avid collector. The largest denomination in this series… Read More

Tipping Etiquette When Traveling

Before setting out when traveling to a new country, you should do research to find out the tipping etiquette. Here is tipping information for a few of the many countries around the world. What are the when, how and where… Read More

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5 Banknotes That Received A Makeover in 2016

Governments the world over through their central or reserve banks occasionally change or makeover the designs of their currencies for different reasons. This may be due to political changes or economic conditions that necessitate such alterations. Regardless of what the… Read More

How to Easily Distinguish Real vs Fake Currency

The widespread availability of fake currencies online is one of the most significant concerns of both collectors and traders. It can be incredibly frustrating and financially catastrophic if you purchase such fake banknotes or coins. It is necessary to be… Read More

500,000 Vietnamese Dong: The Story of a Historic Banknote

The first Vietnamese đồng was first issued in 1978, being churned out on aluminum coins. They were first introduced in denominations of 1, 2, and 5 hào and, of course, 1 đồng. It was not until later that the need… Read More

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