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Ireland’s Rare £100: The Pirate Queen’s Unissued Banknote Never See

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Aug 29, 2025 3 min read

Ireland’s Rare £100: The Pirate Queen’s Unissued Banknote Never See

Ireland’s unissued Series B £100: Grace O’Malley front, genealogical map reverse—cancelled in the late 1980s; proofs resurfaced in 2025 auctions. Full story.

Falkland Islands New Banknotes 2025: Polymer £5, £10 & £20

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Aug 28, 2025 4 min read

Falkland Islands New Banknotes 2025: Polymer £5, £10 & £20

Falkland Islands, a small archipelago just taught the big issuers how to do a full-family refresh: bold theme, modern substrate, and wildlife swagger you...

Zambia Banknotes: Security Features And Updates

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Aug 27, 2025 3 min read

Zambia Banknotes: Security Features And Updates

Discover Zambia banknotes, their security features, and the latest updates on the Central Bank's efforts to combat forgeries.

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Aug 27, 2025 3 min read

Breaking News: Mexico 100th Anniversary Banknotes 2025 Exposed

Mexico 100th Anniversary Banknotes: Mexico turns 100—well, its central bank does—and it’s celebrating with a silver heavyweight and a neat flex printed right on...

Mauritius New Polymer Banknotes 2025: Rs100 & Rs200 — Heritage Meets Innovation

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Aug 26, 2025 3 min read

Mauritius New Polymer Banknotes 2025: Rs100 & Rs200 — Heritage Meets Innovation

Mauritius just swapped paper for polymer on the everyday notes and did it with style: a dodo that shimmers, markets that bustle, and portraits...

Swiss Banknotes: A New Era Of Currency Design

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Aug 26, 2025 4 min read

Swiss Banknotes: A New Era Of Currency Design

Discover the innovative designs of Swiss banknotes that celebrate the country's unique landscapes and cultural heritage.

Swiss 1000 Francs – The Armored Tank of Banknotes

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Aug 19, 2025 7 min read

Swiss 1000 Francs – The Armored Tank of Banknotes

Slide a Swiss 1000 Francs note across the counter and time stops. The barista freezes mid-foam, a spoon hits the floor, and someone checks...

Venezuela 100000 Bolivares Fuerte: Money’s Epic Fail

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Aug 17, 2025 11 min read

Venezuela 100000 Bolivares Fuerte: Money’s Epic Fail

Picture this: you’re holding a Venezuela 100000 Bolivares banknote, the highest denomination at the time. You feel rich, almost invincible—until you try to buy...

Nigeria 200 Naira Note: Who Is on It, History & Value

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Aug 17, 2025 7 min read

Nigeria 200 Naira Note: Who Is on It, History & Value

Sir Ahmadu Bello appears on Nigeria’s 200 Naira note. Discover who he was, the reverse design, issue history, security features, variants and collector value.

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World Banknotes News & Numismatic Insights

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