Currencies | June 2024

The Money Archive

The Smithsonian’s National Numismatic Collection is thought to be the world’s largest of its kind

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Inclusion and gender | March 2024

In Pursuit of Freedom

New commemorative coins celebrate abolitionist Harriet Tubman’s life and legacy

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Currencies | March 2022

The Art of Mexico’s Banknotes

Mexico’s 100-peso banknote features migratory butterflies and an influential poet

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COVID-19 | December 2021

Containing COVID-19 in the Land of the Thunder Dragon

Bhutan leverages Gross National Happiness—and vaccines— in response to the pandemic

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COVID-19 | December 2020

Uncertain Age

The pandemic is taking a toll on young people

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Women | September 2020

Making History

Tunisia honors the country’s first female physician on its 10 dinar banknote

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Currencies | June 2020

Star Turn

Aruba' s new banknotes spotlight the heroes among its flora and fauna

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Demographic change | March 2020

Currency Notes

Natural Treasures

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Money | December 2019

Ahead of His Time

Mathematician and computer science pioneer Alan Turing will appear on UK currency

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Economic forecasting | September 2019

A Money Makeover

Japan spruces up its currency with holograms, trailblazers, and iconic art

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