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.
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.
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$)
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.

The reverse of the note depicts the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy as the main feature. The panel below depict pictorial themes in sequence beginning with the early history of the Island from the arrival of Prince Vijaya to Sri Lanka in the 6th Century BC and the arrival of Arahant Mahinda and introduction of Buddhism during the reign of King Devanampiyatissa.
 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.

2 Kwacha Banknote


10 Kwacha Banknote


20 Kwacha Banknote 

 50 Kwacha Banknote

100 Kwacha Banknote

500 Kwacha Banknote (Polymer Note)

1000 Kwacha Banknote (Polymer Note)


Friday, 1 June 2012

Polymer Banknotes of Chile


Banknote of 1000 Pesos

Banknote of 2000 Pesos

Banknote of 5000 Pesos