October 18, 2026 · Notofilia
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A private collection of historical banknotes and coins
Detailed images, catalog references, and monetary histories from the Philippines, China, Colombian banknotes , the Netherlands, the United States, Puerto Rico, and beyond.
Notofilia is a private collection and bilingual catalogue of historical banknotes and coins, founded by Yezid Acosta.
Monthly Milestones — Virtual Collection
Recent pieces and catalogs added to the Virtual Collection.
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1,000 pesos · 2009
Jorge Eliécer Gaitán 1,000 pesos, Pick 456l: 18 August 2009 and radar serial 78400487, twice on the face, unslabbed.
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2,000 pesos · 2009
A two-thousand-peso note of the reduced Pick 457k family: date 19 August 2009 and radar serial 70200207, printed twice on the back. This record gathers the face and back of the same unslabbed note.
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1,000 pesos · 2010
Jorge Eliécer Gaitán 1,000 pesos, Pick 456m: 23 November 2010 and radar serial 42222224, twice on the face, unslabbed.
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5 pesos oro · replacement · 1977
Replacement five-peso oro, 20 July 1977: Pick 406e / Hernández 150. Serial 00120856. Circled asterisk left of GERENTE. Face and back, unslabbed.
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2 pesos oro · Banco de la República · 1976
A circulating two-peso oro, Pick 413b: eight-digit serial 00194674, 20 July 1976. This record gathers the face and back of the same unslabbed note. It is not that date’s replacement, nor the 1977 2 pesos oro.
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5 pesos oro · replacement · 1980
A replacement five-peso oro dated 1 January 1980: Pick 406f / Hernández 158. Serial 00011943. The asterisk on the face, between GERENTE and SECRETARIO, identifies the variety. This record gathers the face and back of the same unslabbed note.
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Original articles
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Cacique Calarcá: a numismatic afterlife
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How Colombian banknotes are valued
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Ranking the Best Coin and Banknote Grading Companies
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Mylar Yes, Plastic No: Storing Banknotes
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Three Printers? Colombian Imprints
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Curated news
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November 6, 2026
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The 2026 Morgan and Peace dollars debut a diamond field
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November 4, 2026
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The Cayman Islands prepare the E series with the king
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November 4, 2026
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The 1945-S Micro S Mercury dime and the US$25,875
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November 3, 2026
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In León, Ogando cannot keep up with the shop
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November 3, 2026
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The 1932-S Washington quarter: from 25 cents to US$76,250
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November 3, 2026
Source: La Voz de la Frontera (opens in a new tab)
Mexicali announces its second numismatic convention
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Definitions
Numismatics
A discipline dedicated to the study and collection of coins, medals, and, in its broadest sense, any object used as a means of payment throughout history. It covers the historical, artistic, and technical analysis of minted pieces.
Notaphily
A specialized branch of numismatics focused specifically on the study and collection of banknotes and paper money, including their history, design, engraving, and issues from both public and private entities.
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