This note is not yet listed in Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
Bhutan – Speed Skater – Olympic Games – 1992 – 300 Ngultrum – Proof Silver Crown
All five notes are in crisp uncirculated condition and come in an archival quality plastic envelope.AG97
Burma – Banknotes of Unusual Denominations – 15,35, 45, 75, 90 Kyat – 1985 /1987 – CU – Folder & COA – Our money is like our math. Most world coins are in the same denominations: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100. Banknotes run to larger numbers, but almost always in multiples of 5 and 100. Money of other denominations looks odd to our eye; there is a reason $2 bills never caught on in the United States. That is what makes the denominations on these banknotes, all of them issued by the Union of Burma Bank from 1985 to 1987, so unusual: 15, 35, 45, 75 and strangest of all, 90 kyats. Odd though the numbers may appear, these were all actual legal tender issued in Burma. Why did the Burmese government eschew 20s and 50s for these bizarre issues? In 1985 when the first of these banknotes, the 75 kyat, was introduced, Burma was ruled by a megalomaniac dictator, Ne Win, who put more faith in astrology and numerology than he did in economics and finance. The 75 kyat note was intended to honor his 75th birthday. In 1986, the 15 and 35 kyat notes were issued. Extremely unpopular, all three were demonetized in 1988, along with larger issues, rendering 75 percent of the national currency worthless, crippling an already crippled economy, wiping out life savings of thousands of people and triggering at least one insurgency. Instead of solving the problem, Win made it worse: 45 and 90 kyat notes were issued—these were multiples of 9, which Wins numerologist assured him was a lucky number. At the age of lucky number 90, Ne Win was arrested. He died in prison in 2002. This set includes the following notes:15 kyats – Pick 62, 35 kyats – Pick 63, 45 kyats – Pick 64, 75 kyats – Pick 65 and 90 kyats – Pick 66. The notes come as shown in a descriptive folder with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Prior to 1847, no dates are found on coins of Cambodia. It is estimated that this 2 PE coin was minted sometime between 1650 and 1850. Beginning in the 16th century, Cambodian coins began to appear that were all small, round, one-sided coins with images of plants and animals. They were crudely hand struck in silver, copper, or billion (low grade silver). This 2 PE coin would make unique and wonderful addition to the collection of world coins.
Indonesia – Type Set – Uncirculated Coins In Packaging – Please Note Coins May Consist of Various Dates
Laos – Sisavang Vong – 50 Cents – 1952 – Brilliant Uncirculated Aluminum – KM6
Malaysia – Endangered Species – Bottlenose Dolphin – 25 Sen – 2006 – Brilliant Uncirculated – Display Card – Total mintage on this coin was limited to 40,000 pieces.
Malaysia – Endangered Species – Dugong – 25 Sen – 2006 – Brilliant Uncirculated – Display Card – Total mintage on this coin was limited to 40,000 pieces.
Malaysia – Endangered Species – Green Turtle – 25 Sen – 2006 – Brilliant Uncirculated – Display Card – Total mintage on this coin was limited to 40,000 pieces.
Malaysia – Endangered Species – Hawksbill Turtle – 25 Sen – 2006 – Brilliant Uncirculated – Display Card – Total mintage on this coin was limited to 40,000 pieces.
Total mintage on this coin was limited to 40,000 pieces.
Malaysia – Endangered Species – Irrawady Dolphin – 25 Sen – 2006 – Brilliant Uncirculated – Display Card – Total mintage on this coin was limited to 40,000 pieces.
Malaysia – Endangered Species – Leatherback Turtle – 25 Sen – 2006 – Brilliant Uncirculated – Display Card – Total mintage on this coin was limited to 40,000 pieces.
Malaysia – Endangered Species – Malayan Gharial – 25 Sen – 2006 – Brilliant Uncirculated – Display Card – Total mintage on this coin was limited to 40,000 pieces.
Total mintage on this coin was limited to 40,000 pieces.
Malaysia – Endangered Species – Painted Terrapin – 25 Sen – 2006 – Brilliant Uncirculated – Display Card – Total mintage on this coin was limited to 40,000 pieces.
Malaysia – Endangered Species – Siamese Crocodile – 25 Sen – 2006 – Brilliant Uncirculated – Display Card – Total mintage on this coin was limited to 40,000 pieces.
Malaysia – Endangered Species – Whale Shark – 25 Sen – 2006 – Brilliant Uncirculated – Display Card – Total mintage on this coin was limited to 40,000 pieces.
North Vietnam – Wildlife Preservation – Orangutan – 10 Dong – 1987 – Br. Uncirculated – KM-28 – This 10 Dong business strike is listed in the Krause Standard Catalog of World Coins as KM-28 with a miniscule mintage of 22,000 coins and a market value of $30 in Brilliant Uncirculated. The coin also bears the privy mark of the World Wildlife Fund.
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