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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Zaire Money History 1985: 5 Zaires Dictator Mobutu Banknote: Congo money history has some of the most interesting African banknotes. The 1985 Zaire 5 Zaires banknote features the infamous dictator Joseph-Desire Mobutu. Mobutu was president from 1965-1997 and officially […]
Kenya Money History: 1978 Kenya 20 Shilingi Banknote “First Kenyan President front & Lion family back” The 1978 Kenya 20 Shilingi banknote features the first President Mzz Jomo Kenyatta on the front and a Lion family image on the back. […]
1998 Rwanda money 500 Francs Banknote “Gorilla Family Bill” The 1998 Rwanda 500 Francs banknote features a Gorilla family on the front. The back of the banknote features school children. As part of currency reform in 1998 the 500 Franc […]