Collecting coins and currency has been my hobby since my school days which I have continued even now.I have tried to put on display some of my collection here.I invite and will be glad to interact with people having common interests for gaining better knowledge on this hobby and in the course mutually build our collection. Presently looking for banknotes from African continent and Island nations from Oceania region.
Thursday, 28 June 2012
Thursday, 21 June 2012
Banknotes of Tonga
Tonga officially the is a sovereign state
comprising 176 islands scattered over 700,000 square kilometers
(270,000 sq mi) of ocean in the South Pacific. Fifty-two of the islands
are inhabited.The Kingdom stretches over a distance of about 800 kilometers
(500 mi).
The pa'anga is the currency of the Tonga.The paʻanga is subdivided into 100 seniti.
The pa'anga is the currency of the Tonga.The paʻanga is subdivided into 100 seniti.
1 pa'anga Banknote
Banknotes of Solomon Islands
Solomon Island is a sovereign state in Oceania,consisting of nearly one thousand islands. It covers a land mass of 28,400 square kilometers (11,000 sq mi). The capital, Honiara is located on the island of Guadalcanal.
The dollar is the currency of Solomon Islands. It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign "$" or, alternatively "SI$" to distinguish it from other dollar. It is subdivided into 100 cents.
The dollar is the currency of Solomon Islands. It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign "$" or, alternatively "SI$" to distinguish it from other dollar. It is subdivided into 100 cents.
2 Dollars Banknote
5 Dollars Banknote
10 Dollars Banknote
Sunday, 17 June 2012
Banknotes of Guyana
Guyana (previously known as the colony of British Guiana) is a sovereign state on the northern coast of South America.Guyana achieved independence from the United Kingdom on 26 May 1966, and became a republic on 23 February 1970.Guyana is the third-smallest independent state on the mainland of South America.
Currency of Guyana is Dollar (Sign $ and G$)
Currency of Guyana is Dollar (Sign $ and G$)
10 Dollar Banknote
20 Dollar Banknote
100 Dollar Banknote
1000 Dollar Banknote
Saturday, 9 June 2012
Commemorative Banknotes of Sri Lanka
Rs. 200 Commemorative Note
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued for circulation on 5th February 1998, a
commemorative polymer bank note in the denomination of Rs. 200 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of
Sri Lanka gaining independence. The note measures 146.5 x 73.0 mm. and is predominantly blue in colour. The
series is identified by a serial prefix consisting of the letter N and a
number.
The obverse of the note depicts the Independence Memorial Hall at the
Independence Square, Colombo as the main feature. A panel below depicts
pictorial themes on the economic progress of Sri Lanka since regaining of
Independence. The panel begins with a picture of a doctor and a nurse and the
University buildings at Peradeniya in the background, depicting free health and
education services.
Rs. 1000 Commemorative Banknote
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued the second commemorative note on 17.11.2009.The size of the note is 157 mm x 78.5 mm and the predominant colour is
blue. The notes are identified by a serial prefix of Q and the numbers
of the notes are starting from Q/1 000001 onwards and appear on the
obverse in Arabic numerals, horizontally on the left and vertically on
the right of the note.
The obverse of the note is one country and one nation in
harmony, progressing towards prosperity under the leadership of His
Excellency President, Mahinda Rajapaksa. It also depicts the image
of His Excellency President, Mahinda Rajapaksa, which is to the right of
the note. A map of Sri Lanka with the rising sun in the background and a
“Punkalasa” with ears of paddy at center left depicts territorial
integrity and prosperity respectively, that are results of national
harmony and peace.
Reverse of the notes denotes the valiant contribution made by the nation’s victorious sons and
daughters of the security forces and the police. The design at the center depicts the hoisting of
the national flag by members of the security forces. Images of the
Mavil Aru annicut and Thoppigala rock (Baron’s Cap) that were turning
points of humanitarian operations of the security forces appear in the
background.
Banknotes of Zambia
Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa.The capital city is Lusaka, located in the south-central part of the country.On 24 October 1964, the country declared independence from the United Kingdom.Currency of Zambia is Kwacha which is further subdivided into 100 ngwee.
50 Kwacha Banknote
100 Kwacha Banknote
Friday, 1 June 2012
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