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Falkland Islands or the Malvinas? The controversial 50 peso Argentine banknote

/ ARTICLE, Banknotes, Numismatics

The 2015 Argentine 50-peso banknote is one of the more interesting modern world banknotes, not only because of its interesting artistic and security features, but also because of the strong political message it carries. At first glance, it is a commemorative circulation banknote dedicated to the islands that Argentina

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Bulgarian Euro drama: it hasn't even started, and it's already stuck

/ ARTICLE, Coins, Numismatics, NEWS

Bulgaria has not even begun its full life in the eurozone yet, and it has already found itself in its first serious numismatic and political debate. At the center of the story is Bulgaria's first commemorative 2-euro coin, planned for 2026, dedicated to the Bulgarian alphabet (azbuka). The topic is seemingly cultural, educational, and

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