This note—entitled “We will note forget! We will not forgive!”—commemorates “Ukraine’s struggle against the Russian invaders and celebrates the fortitude, resilience, indomitability, and heroism of Ukrainians.” It was issued on the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It is considered legal tender, but is sold at a premium toRead More…
Like B858c, but with 300th anniversary logo in OVI at left center front. Packaged in album (BNP811a) and envelope (BNP811b). Courtesy of Mikhail Plakhov.Read More…
BNP827 (PNL): 20 złotych (US$5) Green, blue, red, and brown. Front: Polish text; coat of arms with crowned eagle; stylized quadrant and fragment of heliocentric system; Nicolaus Copernicus. Back: Polish text; obverse and reverse of Gdańsk szóstak (six grosz); obverse of Elbląg szóstak (six grosz); obverse of Prussian (Toruń) schilling;Read More…
These 50-taka notes commemorate the inauguration of the country’s first Metrorail. B364 (PNL): 50 taka (US$0.60) Green, pink, blue, and brown. Front: Bengali text; Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina; Metrorail. Back: Bengali and English text; Metrorail elevated railroad tracks; bank logo. 2-mm wide windowed security thread with demetalized Bengali text. Watermark:Read More…
These 50-taka notes commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s constitution and supreme court. B363 (PNL): 50 taka (US$0.60) Pink, purple, and brown. Front: Bengali text; Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (National Parliament building) in Dhaka; 50th anniversary logo. Back: Bengali and English text; Supreme Court building in Dhaka; bankRead More…
On 9 November 2022, the Central Bank of Qatar unveiled a 22-riyal polymer note commemorating the 2022 FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) World Cup taking place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022. The strange denomination is an homage to the 22nd World Cup, which coincidentally occursRead More…
This 88-cent legal tender note was sold at a premium for 28 Fijian dollars. BNP513 (PNL): 88 cents (US$0.40) Yellow, red, brown, and green. Front: English text; denomination as registration device; hibicus flower in gold-to-green OVI; hibicus flower; coat of arms. Back: English text; piles of coins; god of wealthRead More…
On 19 July 2022, the National Bank of Poland introduced 80,000 20-złoty banknotes commemorating the “Defense of the Polish Eastern Border.” BNP826 (PNL): 20 złotych (US$5)Brown and gray. Front: Polish text; Border Guard officer holding binoculars and Polish Army soldier holding assault rifle, both wearing camouflage uniforms; coat of armsRead More…
BNP307 (PNL): 100 taka (US$1.25) Orange and red. Front: Bengali text; Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina; Padma Bridge. Back: Bengali and English text; boats on river; Padma Bridge; bank logo. Kinetic StarChrome windowed security thread. Watermark: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on pixelated background and electrotype bank logo and 100.Read More…
This 100-taka numismatic product commemorates the Padma Bridge, a symbol of national pride. 10 million notes were printed and sold for 150 taka per individual note, or 200 taka with folder. Courtesy of Dr. Raihan.Read More…