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Illustration - Iranian Rial vs US Dollar A Currency in Crisis

A collection of Iranian banknotes of different denominations is displayed in Neyshabur, Iran on December 30, 2025. The Iranian rial has continued to weaken against the US dollar amid high inflation, currency volatility and ongoing economic pressures linked to sanctions and domestic challenges. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dignity and Freedom Day in KyivDignity and Freedom Day in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 21, 2024 - A woman holds a blue and yellow bouquet during a prayer service for Ukraine and freedom fighters carried out by priests of different denominations outside the Ecumenical Church of Saint Michael the Archangel and Ukrainian Martyrs in the Alley of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes on the Day of Dignity and Freedom, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Dignity and Freedom Day in KyivDignity and Freedom Day in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 21, 2024 - A man holds vigil lantern during a prayer service for Ukraine and freedom fighters carried out by priests of different denominations outside the Ecumenical Church of Saint Michael the Archangel and Ukrainian Martyrs in the Alley of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes on the Day of Dignity and Freedom, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Dignity and Freedom Day in KyivDignity and Freedom Day in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 21, 2024 - Priests of different denominations hold a prayer service for Ukraine and freedom fighters outside the Ecumenical Church of Saint Michael the Archangel and Ukrainian Martyrs in the Alley of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes on the Day of Dignity and Freedom, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Dignity and Freedom Day in KyivDignity and Freedom Day in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 21, 2024 - Priests of different denominations hold a prayer service for Ukraine and freedom fighters outside the Ecumenical Church of Saint Michael the Archangel and Ukrainian Martyrs in the Alley of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes on the Day of Dignity and Freedom, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Dignity and Freedom Day in KyivDignity and Freedom Day in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 21, 2024 - Soldiers hold a basket with blue and yellow flowers during a prayer service for Ukraine and freedom fighters carried out by priests of different denominations outside the Ecumenical Church of Saint Michael the Archangel and Ukrainian Martyrs in the Alley of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes on the Day of Dignity and Freedom, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Dignity and Freedom Day in KyivDignity and Freedom Day in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 21, 2024 - Priests of different denominations hold a prayer service for Ukraine and freedom fighters outside the Ecumenical Church of Saint Michael the Archangel and Ukrainian Martyrs in the Alley of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes on the Day of Dignity and Freedom, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Dignity and Freedom Day in KyivDignity and Freedom Day in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 21, 2024 - Priests of different denominations hold a prayer service for Ukraine and freedom fighters outside the Ecumenical Church of Saint Michael the Archangel and Ukrainian Martyrs in the Alley of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes on the Day of Dignity and Freedom, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Dignity and Freedom Day in KyivDignity and Freedom Day in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 21, 2024 - Priests of different denominations hold a prayer service for Ukraine and freedom fighters outside the Ecumenical Church of Saint Michael the Archangel and Ukrainian Martyrs in the Alley of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes on the Day of Dignity and Freedom, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Indians begin exchanging currency notes of 2,000 denomination

STORY: Indians begin exchanging currency notes of 2,000 denomination DATELINE: May 24, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:38 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of banks and street views in India STORYLINE: The process of exchanging the currency notes of 2,000 (Indian Rupees) denomination began on Tuesday across India after the country's central bank announced the withdrawal of the highest-value currency notes from circulation. Last week, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said that the currency notes of the 2,000 denomination shall be withdrawn after Sept. 30, and thereafter they will not be legal tender. Not much rush was seen in front of the banks on Tuesday, as RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced on Monday that there were enough currency notes available in the country's banking system for exchange. Individuals have been given the option of exchanging a maximum of 10 notes of 2,000 denominations every day with currency notes of other denominations at any bank.

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12-animal zodiac shows ancient cultural exchanges between China and Iran: historian

STORY: 12-animal zodiac shows ancient cultural exchanges between China and Iran: historian DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Persian): KOUROSH SALEHI, Historian, International University of Islamic Denominations STORYLINE: An Iranian historian said that the ancient Silk Road led to cultural exchanges between China and Iran, leaving visible marks on today's Iranian cultural tradition, one of which being the 12-animal Zodiac. China will welcome the Year of the Rabbit on Jan. 22 according to its lunar calendar. SOUNDBITE (Persian): KOUROSH SALEHI, Historian, International University of Islamic Denominations "In the Chinese calendar and zodiac, the rabbit is the fourth in the 12-year cycle of animals. The interesting thing that has happened with regard to the Chinese calendar is that throughout the evolution process and history, we see that the concept has entered Iran's culture from China and East Asia. In the present era, we, in Iran, in add

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IRAN-TEHRAN-COIN-RABBIT SYMBOL

(230119) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kourosh Salehi, a historian and international affairs expert at the International University of Islamic Denominations, observes a coin with the rabbit symbol in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 17, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: 12-animal Zodiac, three-rabbit symbol show Chinese cultural impact in Iranian history via Silk Road: historian" (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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Fake Chinese bills flood Hong Kong

HONG KONG, China - Money changer signs light up the streets of downtown Hong Kong as monetary authorities seek to cope a sharp increase of fake Chinese bills. According to Hong Kong government officials and other sources, 485 fake Chinese bills were confiscated in 2001. By 2006, the number jumped to 5,930 -- most of them in 100 yuan (1,500 yen) denominations.

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Dance integrated with Buddhism performed at Koyasan University

A dance integrated with a Buddhist service is performed at Koyasan University in Koya Town, Wakayama Prefecture, on May 9, 2015. Koyasan or Mt. Koya is the center of the Koyasan Shingon Sect, one of the Buddhist denominations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fake Chinese bills flood Hong Kong

HONG KONG, China - Money changer signs light up the streets of downtown Hong Kong as monetary authorities seek to cope a sharp increase of fake Chinese bills. According to Hong Kong government officials and other sources, 485 fake Chinese bills were confiscated in 2001. By 2006, the number jumped to 5,930 -- most of them in 100 yuan (1,500 yen) denominations. (Kyodo)