The thrill of collecting World currency can be experienced only when you take up the hobby more seriously. It is not possible to keep adding rare world banknotes to your collection. However, you can always look for different currencies of the world that have a rich history behind it. Let’s take a look at two such examples of world paper money and study their designs.
50 HELLER Banknote of Liechtenstein
These unique world banknotes were issued for the House of Liechtenstein in the year 1920. They bore the denomination 50 HELLER and featured a vertical design. The obverse side of this amazing world paper money featured a checkered background with coat of arms at the centre. The name of issuing authority was printed at the top centre. Other texts include the value in words, promise text below followed by signatures. All the legends on these banknotes of the world were in German. The reverse side of these rare banknotes of the world were very unique as it featured an image of the Castle in Vaduz in blue colour.
Krone was the official currency of Liechtenstein from 1898 to 1921. One krone was made of 100 Heller. After the Austro-Hungarian Empire was dissolved in the year 1918, Austro-Hungarian krone and Austrian krone was used. As Krone started becoming more and more unstable, Swiss franc was chosen as the national currency in 1921. Smaller denominations such as 10, 20, and 50 Heller were issued in 1920 as there was a shortage of coins. When you collect such wonderful banknotes from around the world, you must also make an effort to understand their history.
100 Afghanis note from Afghanistan
Here is another stunning example of world currency that’s easily available. This red-coloured 100 Afghanis note was issued in the year 1961. The obverse side featured the Arabic legend 'Bank of Afghanistan' on top right with promise text. The numerical year of issue and value in words was shown below it. Signatories were also printed with names below on the face. The National emblem of Afghanistan is positioned at the bottom centre while the Name of printer in Latin can be seen below it. The prefix with serial number is printed at the bottom right and left corners. Denomination 100 Afghanis in Arabic is shown at centre right, while denomination in Latin is featured at centre left. A portrait of the last King of Afghanistan, Mohammed Zahir Shah in military uniform is depicted on the left side of these amazing banknotes of the world.
The reverse side featured the Arabic Legend 'Bank of Afghanistan' on top right, while denomination 100 Afghanis in Latin is shown at top left and in Arabic at bottom right corner. Vignette of Friday mosque in Heart is shown at centre. The interesting aspect of these world banknotes is that, they were printed at Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd. in London, England, with a multicolour underprint. The watermark features an effigy of King Muhammad Zahir Shah.
So don’t get disheartened if you don’t find rare world paper money because there are several other unique and interesting varieties to explore.
50 HELLER Banknote of Liechtenstein
These unique world banknotes were issued for the House of Liechtenstein in the year 1920. They bore the denomination 50 HELLER and featured a vertical design. The obverse side of this amazing world paper money featured a checkered background with coat of arms at the centre. The name of issuing authority was printed at the top centre. Other texts include the value in words, promise text below followed by signatures. All the legends on these banknotes of the world were in German. The reverse side of these rare banknotes of the world were very unique as it featured an image of the Castle in Vaduz in blue colour.
Krone was the official currency of Liechtenstein from 1898 to 1921. One krone was made of 100 Heller. After the Austro-Hungarian Empire was dissolved in the year 1918, Austro-Hungarian krone and Austrian krone was used. As Krone started becoming more and more unstable, Swiss franc was chosen as the national currency in 1921. Smaller denominations such as 10, 20, and 50 Heller were issued in 1920 as there was a shortage of coins. When you collect such wonderful banknotes from around the world, you must also make an effort to understand their history.
100 Afghanis note from Afghanistan
Here is another stunning example of world currency that’s easily available. This red-coloured 100 Afghanis note was issued in the year 1961. The obverse side featured the Arabic legend 'Bank of Afghanistan' on top right with promise text. The numerical year of issue and value in words was shown below it. Signatories were also printed with names below on the face. The National emblem of Afghanistan is positioned at the bottom centre while the Name of printer in Latin can be seen below it. The prefix with serial number is printed at the bottom right and left corners. Denomination 100 Afghanis in Arabic is shown at centre right, while denomination in Latin is featured at centre left. A portrait of the last King of Afghanistan, Mohammed Zahir Shah in military uniform is depicted on the left side of these amazing banknotes of the world.
The reverse side featured the Arabic Legend 'Bank of Afghanistan' on top right, while denomination 100 Afghanis in Latin is shown at top left and in Arabic at bottom right corner. Vignette of Friday mosque in Heart is shown at centre. The interesting aspect of these world banknotes is that, they were printed at Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd. in London, England, with a multicolour underprint. The watermark features an effigy of King Muhammad Zahir Shah.
So don’t get disheartened if you don’t find rare world paper money because there are several other unique and interesting varieties to explore.
