Singapore recently announced they were taking the $1,000 Singapore dollar out of circulation. This decision continues a trend by banks to eliminate large denomination banknotes. Why are the banks doing this?  Singapore 1,000 Dollars | 2015 | P-51g | Large… Read More

The small Central American country of Belize is considered to have of the most diverse ecosystems and for many world travelers a bucket list country to visit. Its coins and banknotes are not very diverse but for “Queen” collectors, the… Read More

Most people know only a few facts about Belgium. It is famous for steamed mussels, overcast skies, strong fruity beer, and the best sports car track in the world Spa Francorchamps. Belgium is also known as a land that has… Read More

Pressure on the availability of metals and the reduced value of the German Mark during World War I led local communities to create their own currency. It was not backed by anything more than the trust that local merchants and people… Read More

The country of Belarus was established after the Russian revolution. Like many countries in the Soviet Union, the people in this area tried to establish an independent country in 1917 during the Russian Revolution. It didn’t work and it was… Read More