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Russia’s New 100 Ruble Note: Why the Map Change Matters

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Jul 18, 2026 8 min read

Russia’s New 100 Ruble Note: Why the Map Change Matters

Maps printed on banknotes are rarely just background decoration. On 10 July 2026, the Bank of Russia placed a modified 100-ruble banknote into circulation....

Abkhazia 200 Apsars 2026: Nestor Lakoba Collector Banknote and the Kiaraz Horseman

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Jun 14, 2026 5 min read

Abkhazia 200 Apsars 2026: Nestor Lakoba Collector Banknote and the Kiaraz Horseman

Abkhazia’s 2026 200 apsars collector note honours Nestor Lakoba and includes the Kiaraz horseman, homestead and reported mintage discrepancy.

Belarus 200 Rubles 2026: Updated Security Features and Collector Guide

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Jun 10, 2026 6 min read

Belarus 200 Rubles 2026: Updated Security Features and Collector Guide

Belarus is refreshing the 200 rubles banknote in 2026, keeping the design family familiar while adding stronger security and durability features.

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Sep 2, 2025 3 min read

Cuba puts new 500 & 1000 peso notes into tills: same design, new signatures & printers

Design stays classic; serials and printers do the juggling. The 500s are dated 2024, the 1,000s 2025—both aimed squarely at everyday cash use. In...

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