Travel with us to Montserrat. This island country is a British Overseas Territory found in the Caribbean. Montserrat is a mountainous island and is part of the Lesser Antilles chain. The small island has black sand beaches, coral reefs, and an active volcano known as Soufriere hills which has several lava domes forming its summit. Monserrat is also referred to as the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean due to its resemblance of coastal Ireland. Our banknote is Montserrat’s 5 Dollars p18m BNB202m 1986-1988. This is a paper banknote with English text. On the front are images of Queen Elizabeth II, win ..read more

Come with us as we look at a banknote from Indonesia. Officially known as the Republic of Indonesia. It is the worlds largest archipelagic state with 18,110 islands. Located in South East Asia and between two oceans, Indonesia has been given the nickname “The Emerald of the Equator” for its natural and cultural wealth. This week’s banknote is Indonesia’s 20,000 Rupiah p138f BNB594f 2004. This is a paper note with Indonesian text. On the front shows Indonesian coat of arms, Ki Hadjar Dewantara, and mythical statue. The back displays students studying in a classroom at Taman Siswa School of Yogy ..read more

This week we are looking at a banknote from Peru. Peru is a South American country that is home to many Incan ruins such as Machu Picchu and Cusco, and home to parts of the Amazon rainforest. The name Peru comes from the word “Biru” which was the name of an Inca chief who ruled around 1522. Spanish explorers gave Peru its name in the 16th century, and it has been used ever since. Peru gained its independence from Spain in 1821. Our banknote is Peru’s 1,000 Soles de Oro p122a BNB446a 1981. This is a paper note with Spanish text. On the front are images of Miguel Grau, and Peru’s coat of arms. T ..read more

This week we are looking at a banknote from Liberia. Liberia is a West African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The country is also referred to as the “Land of the Free” as a homage to the country’s freedom from slavery. It was founded by freed U.S. slaves on land acquired for them by the American Colonization society. Liberia was never subjected to colonial rule, and is the oldest republic in Africa. Our blog-ette is on Liberia’s 20 Dollars p33a BNB313a 2016 banknote. This is a paper note with English text. On the front is William Vacanarat Shadrach Tubman, and a 5-pointed star. The back ..read more

Travel with us to the Southeast Asian country of Thailand. Thailand’s official name is the Kingdom of Thailand. Located on the Indochinese Peninsula, it is often referred to as the Land of Smiles because of their welcoming locals. Thailand is known for its ancient ruins, Buddha statues, tropical beaches, and royal palaces. Our banknote this week is Thailand 20 Baht p118b BNB181b 2014. This is a paper note with Thai text. On the front shows Royal Garuda emblem, and Rama IX in the Royal House of Chakri gown. The back displays Royal Garuda emblem, Ramkhamhaeng stele, a grievance hearing with Bell ..read more

Travel with us to Tanzania a country found along the coast of East Africa. Tanzania was previously known as Tanganyika, a name coming from a British civil servant in the 1920’s. In April 1964, Tanganyika, and Zanzibar united forming the United Republic of Tanzania. Tanzania is best known for being home to the Serengeti, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar. This week’s banknote is Tanzania’s 1,000 Shillings p36b B135b 2003. It is a paper banknote with Swahili and English text. On the front are images of Julius Kambarage Nyerere, coat of arms, and Bismarck Rock. The back of the note shows the State ..read more

Travel with us to Nagorno- Karabakh a region in southwest Azerbaijan. It is also referred to as Nagorno-Karabach, Azerbaijani Dağlıq Qarabağ, and Armenia’s refer to it as Artsakh. Nagorno- Karabakh is a self-declared country whose independence is not internationally recognized. This nation proclaimed independence in 1992 and has since held elections, and approved a new constitution in 2006. Azerbaijan declared these actions as unlawful, but is working with Armenia to resolve the conflict over this region. Our banknote this week is Nagorno- Karabakh 10 Dram p2 BNB102 2004. This is a paper bankn ..read more

This week’s blog-ette is on a banknote from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnia and Herzegovina declared independence from Yugoslavia in 1992. This small country is found in Southeastern Europe in the Balkan Peninsula. This country is often called by its informal name Bosnia, or by its nickname BiH or B&H. This country is known for its medieval ruins, beautiful beaches, and stunning mountains. The note this week is Bosnia 5,000,000 Dinara p156 1993. The text on this banknote is Bosnian. On the front are guilloches and an image of Peter Kocic. The back shows guilloches and coat of arms. The wate ..read more