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    Canada paper

    That series of notes circulated from 1954 - 1973. You can see "Ottawa 1954" printed on the note. Canada does not include the specific date of...
    Post by: Bob White, Jun 16, 2015 in forum: Paper Money
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    Dictators and bad men on banknotes.

    Agreed, that was probably too broad a generalization. I was referring to the usual brand of tin-pot dictators. I would also exclude crown heads...
    Post by: Bob White, May 23, 2015 in forum: Paper Money
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    Dictators and bad men on banknotes.

    Great theme, I looked through my collection to see if I had a few to add. Here are my nominees: Kenya - Daniel Arap Moi 10,20,50,100 shillings...
    Post by: Bob White, May 22, 2015 in forum: Paper Money
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    My first Canadian $1 bill

    This is either an old wives tale, or neat trivia. I seem to recall driving across Saskatchewan in the 1970's, and coming upon a billboard by the...
    Post by: Bob White, Apr 12, 2015 in forum: Paper Money
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    Have you been getting CoinTalk.com emails?

    OK here.....
    Post by: Bob White, Mar 31, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Planes, Trains and Automobiles...post your Transportation Notes

    Hmmm... How about spacecraft on notes? Here's the current polymer $5 Canadian note, featuring the mobile servicing system (Canadarm, as it's...
    Post by: Bob White, Jun 4, 2014 in forum: Paper Money
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    Planes, Trains and Automobiles...post your Transportation Notes

    Great topic. Many nations feature transportation themes in order to highlight their modern infrastructure, including airplanes, airports,...
    Post by: Bob White, Jun 2, 2014 in forum: Paper Money
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    Poets, Authors, and Printing: Money is Speech

    Really appreciating this thread. A few contributions from my collection.... Canada $5, Author Roch Carrier; "The winters of my childhood were...
    Post by: Bob White, Dec 20, 2013 in forum: Paper Money
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    a history question from a Boston Globe reporter

    ... and some national heroes are almost above debate. NZ put Sir Edmund Hillary on a note long before his death. India (Ghandi) and South Africa...
    Post by: Bob White, Aug 5, 2013 in forum: Paper Money
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    a history question from a Boston Globe reporter

    This question could lead to some interesting and valuable opinions and facts. Hope mine are at least interesting. Of course many countries shy...
    Post by: Bob White, Aug 5, 2013 in forum: Paper Money
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    Love this note

    We happened to be in Zimbabwe in early 2005, just before the last round of inflation that effectively shut down both their currency and tourism....
    Post by: Bob White, Jul 18, 2013 in forum: Paper Money
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    Welcome to the New Coin Talk!

    Nice and fresh .. gotta do that every now and then. Looks good.
    Post by: Bob White, Jul 4, 2013 in forum: Announcements
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    Canada $100 smell? Funny.

    Yeah, it's true. We've been busted. Canadian money smells like maple syrup, but all Canadians know that it's strongest in the spring, when the sap...
    Post by: Bob White, May 29, 2013 in forum: Paper Money
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    One country - two currencies

    Many countries have one "currency" used in different ways by locals and tourists. When visiting Egypt in the late 80's, I recall getting 10...
    Post by: Bob White, Apr 13, 2013 in forum: Paper Money
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    Bohemia and Moravia Banknotes - German Occupation

    Thanks for this excellent combination of history and numismatics.
    Post by: Bob White, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: Paper Money