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100 Countries Reached! A Major Milestone in My Banknote Collection
02/12/2026
It happened faster than I expected — my banknote collection has officially reached 100 countries!
The milestone note that completed the journey to 100 countries is from Argentina: the 5 Pesos (5 ARS) banknote, which was officially demonetized on March 1, 2020.
Reaching 100 countries feels like an incredible achievement and an exciting step forward in expanding my world banknote collection.
The Argentina 5 Pesos That Made It 100
The note that tipped the scale is the Argentine 5 Pesos bill, a denomination that is no longer in circulation.
Although demonetized in 2020, this small but historic note now plays a big role in my collection. It represents not only Argentina but also a symbolic milestone — country number 100.
There is something special about demonetized notes. They represent a piece of monetary history that can no longer be used in daily life, making them even more interesting for collectors.
he 5 Pesos (5 ARS) banknote, making 100 countries
How I Discovered I Already Had 100 Countries
Surprisingly, I did not reach 100 countries through new trades or incoming mail.
To my shame — I already had them!
Creating this website forced me to slow down, organize, and properly document my collection. I began:
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Photographing every banknote
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Archiving and categorizing them
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Registering each country carefully
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Reviewing my country maps
During this process, I discovered that some notes had been incorrectly categorized. After correcting my records, I realized I already had more countries represented than I initially thought.
This milestone was hidden in plain sight.
Sometimes organization reveals achievements you didn't even know you had.
A Special Discovery: Northern Ireland £10 Commemorative Note
While reviewing my collection, I also rediscovered a very special note from Northern Ireland.
It is the £10 commemorative banknote celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Old Bushmills Distillery (2008 edition).
This limited-edition polymer note is particularly interesting because:
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It celebrates a historic Irish distillery founded in 1608
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It was issued as a commemorative release
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It stands out from regular circulating notes
Special editions like this add personality and historical context to a collection beyond just the country count.
commemorative banknote
The Power of Organization in Collecting
This experience reminded me that collecting is not only about acquiring new items — it is also about:
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Reviewing what you already own
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Correctly identifying and registering items
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Understanding the historical context of each note
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Maintaining accurate records
By creating structure around my collection, I gained a clearer overview and uncovered hidden milestones.
Next Goal: 200 Countries!
Now that 100 countries are officially reached, the next goal is clear:
200 countries.
I would love to continue trading and receiving banknotes from around the world. Every note tells a story — of culture, history, economy, and design.
If you have banknotes to trade or share, keep sending them! Let's grow this world collection together.
The journey continues
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