Paper Money History – Libya: 2009 banknote 1 Dinar: “Muammar Gadaffi note” Libyan paper money history includes one of the most controversial leaders in modern history. The 2009 Libya 1 Dinar banknote features the infamous dictator Muammar Gadaffi on the front. On […]
Greece money history: Greece has used the Drachma currency as money dating back to ancient Greece. Few currencies have as long of a history as the Greek drachma. The 1944 Greece 500,000 Drachma was printed near the end of World […]
Kingdom of Tonga money 2015 Banknote 2 Pa’anga: Humpback Whale note: The 2015 Kingdom of Tonga 2 Pa’anga banknote features a Humpback Whale on the back. Whales aren’t very common on banknotes making this a special note among collectors. The […]
South African Money History: 10 Rand banknote 2009 “Rhino front” South African money history changed in 1961 when the South African Pound was replaced by the Rand currency. Initially the Rand was worth more than the USD but has dropped […]
Canadian money 1967: One Dollar Bill 100th anniversary Queen Elizabeth note: Canadian money is one of the most sought after among banknote collectors. One of the unusual things about Canadian money is that it has never been revalued. A dollar […]
South Korean Money: 1983 banknote 1000 Won Confucian scholar note The 1983 South Korean 1000 Won banknote features Yi Hwang ( 1501-1570) one of the two most famous Confucian scholars. On the back of the note is the Confucian academy […]
Tanzania money history 1997 500 Shillings banknote: Giraffe on money: Tanzanian money is known for having wild animals on the front. The 1997 Tanzania 500 Shillings banknote features a Giraffe on the front. The Tanzanian Shilling (Shillingi) currency replaced the […]
Vietnam war money 1972 Vietnam 500 Dong Banknote: “Endangered Indochinese Tiger note” The 172 Vietnam 500 Dong banknote features the endangered Indochinese Tiger on the back and the Palace of Independence on the front. The South Vietnam 500 Dong banknote […]
Tanzania Money History 2003: Tanzania 2000 Shilling Banknote: “Lion & Mount Kilimanjaro note” The 2003 Tanzania 2000 Shillings banknote features an African Lion in front of Mount Kilimanjaro. Once the second most populated animals behind humans, Lions are now an […]
Peru money 1987: 500 Intis Banknote: “Tupac Amaru note” The 1987 Peru 500 Intis banknote features the famous Peruvian revolutionary leader Tupac Amaru II. Tupac was the leader of the indigenous Peruvians against the Spanish in Peru in 1780. […]
Saudi Arabi Money History 1984 Saudi Arabia 1 Riyal Banknote “King Faud exception note “ The 1984 Saudi Arabian money 1 Riyal features King Faud (1923-2005) on the front. This banknote was part of the 4th series printed of the […]
Brazilian Money History 1992: 100,000 Cruzeiros Banknote “Inflation Hummingbird bill” The Cruzeiro was Brazilian money from 1942-86 and again from 1990-93. The name Cruzeiro refers to the constellation of the Southern Cross, a cultural iconic symbol in Brazilian history. During […]