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30 Apr 2022

1951 Indonesia 1 "Satu Rupiah" Banknote

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The currency derives its name from the Hindu Sanskrit "rupiakam" or silver. First introduced in 1946 by nationalists, its confirmed use and circulation started in 1950. The Bank of Indonesia certifies all the currency of the republic.The Rupiah is divided into 100 "sen", however, notes and coinage in sen denominations have been rendered obsolete due to inflation.The symbol for this currency is "Rp" and banknotes of high denomination starting in 100 Rp and 200 Rp are common up to 5000 Rp. 50's and 10000's are not often used.My note still has a crisp well preserved texture and coloring. Beautiful landscapes are briefly shown on each of the bill's sides.

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30 Apr 2022

1975 Spain 1 Peseta Coin

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This beautiful coin was minted and launched in 1975. Two days after Francisco Franco's death Juan Carlos I de Borbón became king of Spain, the exact date was November 22, 1975 and his reign lasted until 2014 when he abdicated in favor of his son Felipe VI now king. The image of Juan Carlos I is on the obverse of this peseta coin facing left, and the beautiful Coat of Arms of the Nation bearing elements of royalty is on the reverse.The currency of Spain has been called the peseta since 1868 when it substituted the peso which was used since early 15th century. The peseta remained the national currency until 2002 when Spain adopted the Euro for all transactions.Nice and attractive, my coin is eagerly sought because its minted in the year the Spaniards had a new king again since 1931.

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29 Apr 2022

1955 Colombia 2 Pesos Oro Banknote

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The Colombian Peso has been known since the nineteenth century. It was attached to contemporary gold standards from France and other strong economies in the World. It received the peso "oro" designation until 1931. However such name was pegged until an internal Colombian lawsuit made the government remove the "oro" word in 1993.The Worldwide Banking designation for the Colombian Peso is COP with an equivalency of 100 centavos to 1 peso unit.The glorious passage of time has gone thru and about my note exposed here after surviving weather, frontiers, hand to hand, cruise ships, airplanes, trains, banks, and who knows what other destinations until it reached my collection, and even so it gives my bill a great aspect for its value, such is the worth of passion in numismatics. So tonight is dark, then tomorrow will shine like never. Perhaps Colombia will be proud thru this bill exposition once again.

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29 Apr 2022

1996 Philippines 1 "Piso" Coin

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This shiny coin was minted in 1996, however it bears another year: "1993" on its reverse underneath the Seal of the Central Bank of Philippines, this was the year that "Bangko ng Pilipinas" or Bank of Philippines was certified and structured as a financial institution.

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28 Apr 2022

1942 India 1/4 Anna Coin

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Issued orivinally in 1940, this 1/4 Anna coin is 1/64 of a Rupee, the currency of British controlled India. My coin was minted in 1942. This years of world war were rather harsh of currency producing materials at hand. Several alternatives were developed as copper was substituted for military efforts. So, finding pure struck coinage in this metal for this year should be considered an attractive option.My coin was struck in Calcutta and the image of King George VI was retouched twice, specifically the "fleu de lis" detail in his crown, before its production.The India British Rupee ran as currency from 1862 until 1947, year in which the UK dominion was retired from the country.

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28 Apr 2022

1971 Mexico 10 Pesos Banknote

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Around the 1950's thru early 1980's Banxico and its money printing bureau worked the art, texture, size and colorings of all if not most of the banknotes previously launched for circulation. The purpose was to modernize all historical versions and denominations adding security and stronger counterfeit measures to printed notes. Retiring the older banknotes was not an easy task and it has proven to become a lifelong process for the printing division at Distrito Federal, Capital of Mexico and its supporting Casa de la Moneda and the Bank of Mexico.This note I include here is an example of the above task. My Mexican 10 Pesos note from 1971 shows a variety of features that separates the bill from other eras. Coloring, size and lettering are among the noticeable aspects.

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27 Apr 2022

1953 Sweden 1 Krona Silver Coin

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Launched under King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden, this beautiful Silver coin brings a stylized depiction of the King's face on its obverse and the National Coat of Arms on its reverse.The Krona or Crown used to be the circulating currency of Sweden until its entrance into the European Union in 1995, however Sweden has not adopted the Euro as currency still until internal Union aspects are fulfilled.The Krona has been in circulation since 1873 and is divided as 1 kr = 100 öre. The öre, plural ören has been duscontinued since 2018 but pricing in the country is still held in that denomination.

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27 Apr 2022

1960 Chile 50 Pesos Banknote

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The name of the currency of the Republic of Chile is the Chilean Peso. Its banking code worldwide is CLP. Common rate of equivalency towards the US dollar is S830CLP to $1US according to stock markets in Europe and the US, however, this is a constantly fluctuating rate.Earlier version of the "Pesos" started circulating since 1817 until 1960.Most of the Chilean printed currency depict National founders, military heroes and reknown politicians, as well as relevant republic emblems. My note is quite preserved so all of its features can be appreciated.

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26 Apr 2022

1894 Greece 5 Lepta Coin

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Beautifully minted in Paris, my 1894 Greek 5 lepta coin bears on its obverse the surrounding words of "Basiléion ton Elladós" which means Kingdom of Greece, while this coin was produced when Greece had Giorgios I as King of the hellenes peoples and lands."Lepta" is the plural version of "leptón" which is a part of the official Greek drachma currency. The Greek word leptón means small piece. A particular name to describe a monetary exchange quantity.Launched in an era when the Greeks were beginning to switch their political views away from the monarchy, my coin features simplicity yet a standing antique detail as to its historical position.

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26 Apr 2022

1867 US Shield Nickel

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The drapped US shield nickel was produced since 1866 until 1883 when it was substituted by the Liberty Head nickel. This beautiful coin was designed by James Barton Longacre who became the Nation's Chief Engraver at that time.The coin was minted in two nice varieties: with rays around the stars pointing towards the #5 denomination and, without rays.This coin was an effort to call up for a unified Nation after the terrible years of the Civil War and its kind was launched under President Andrew Johnson's after the assassination of President Lincoln.

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