Banknotes

banknotes

[Underground banknote with Lech Wałęsa], Niezależny Bank Polski., 1983

1983

[Underground banknote with Lech Wałęsa], Niezależny Bank Polski., 1983 is held by Open Society Archives at Central European University, dated 1983. Museum description: col. print ; The museum record gives place associated: Poland; maker recorded: Niezależny Bank Polski.. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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1 000 000 Lira, Central Bank of Turkey, Turkey, 1995–1996 (Pick 209)

1995-1996

This 1 000 000 Lira note was issued in Turkey by the Central Bank of Turkey, with dates recorded from 1995–1996. It belongs to the Old lira (1923-2005) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1923-date). It measures 160 × 76 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 209. Obverse: A portrait of President Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Its lettering reads “TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYET / MERKEZ BANKASI / 1000000 / BİR MİLYON / TÜRK LİRASI / 14 OCAK 1970 TARİH VE 1211 SAYILI / KANUNA GÖRE ÇIKARILMIŞTIR”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, One Million Turkish Lira, Issued according to the law number 1211 of 14 January 1970”. Reverse: A panoramic view of Atatürk Dam in Şanlıurfa-Adıyaman. Its lettering reads “TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYET MERKEZ BANKASI / BİR MİLYON 1000000”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, One Million Turkish Lira”. The note was printed by Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası Banknot Matbaası, Ankara, Turkey (1955-date). Design is credited to Hüseyin Şaşmaz. Engraving is credited to Şükrü Ertürk, Mustafa Çakırcalı. Watermark: Kemal Atatürk. Signatures recorded for the type: Şakir Yaman Törüner (ŞYT) (Governor); Osman Cavit Ertan (OCE) (Vice-Governor); Süleyman Gazi Erçel (SGE) (Governor); Selçuk Abaç (SA) (Vice-Governor). Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 16 January 1995. Demonetized: 31 December 2015. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Baht (1 บาท), Bank of Thailand, Thailand, 1954–1969 (Pick 74)

1954-1969

This 1 Baht note was issued in Thailand by the Bank of Thailand, with dates recorded from 1954–1969. It belongs to the Baht (1897-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1946-2016). It measures 126 × 66 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 74. Obverse: King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the uniform of the Supreme Commander on left side of the note. Wat Pho as seen from the Chao Praya River. Its lettering reads “รัฐบาลไทย / ธนบัตรเป็นเงินที่ชำระหนี้ได้ตามกฎหมาย / หนังบาท”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Thai Government Banknotes are legal tender, One Baht”. Reverse: Anandasamakom Throne Hall. Its lettering reads “โทษฐานปลอมหรือแปลงธนบัตร คือจำคุกตลอดเวท หรือ าคุกอย่างสูงยี่สิบปีและปรับอย่างสูงสี่หมื่นบาท / THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LIMITED LONDON.”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Penalty for counterfeiting or altering banknotes is imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a maximum of twenty years and a fine of up to forty thousand baht THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LIMITED LONDON.”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: 74a, b - Constitution 74c, d - Side profile of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Signatures recorded for the type: Pao Pienlert Boripanyuthakit (PPB) (Minister of Finance); Serm Vinicchayakul (SV₁) (Governor); Kasem Sriphayaka (KS) (Governor); Boonkert Sutantanon (BS) (Minister of Finance); Serm Vinicchayakul (SV₂) (Minister of Finance); Jote Guna-Kasem (JGK₁) (Governor); Jote Guna-Kasem (JGK₂) (Minister of Finance); Sunthorn Hongladarom (SH) (Minister of Finance) and further combinations. Demonetized: 1975. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Balboa, Central Bank of Issue of the Republic of Panama, Panama, 1941 (Pick 22)

1941

This 1 Balboa note was issued in Panama by the Central Bank of Issue of the Republic of Panama, dated 1941. It belongs to the Balboa (1904-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1903-date). It measures 158 × 67 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 22. Obverse: Portrait of Vasco Nuñez de Balboa. Vasco Nuñez de Balboa (c. 1475 – around January 12–21, 1519) was a Spanish explorer, governor, and conquistador. He is best known for having crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean in 1513, becoming the first European to lead an expedition to have seen or reached the Pacific from the New World. Its lettering reads “UN UN / MONEDA FIDUCIARIA DE CURSO LEGAL / CONSTE POR ESTE BILETTE QUE HAY DEPOSITADO EN / EL BANCO CENTRAL DE EMISIÓN DE LA / REPÚBLICA DE PANAMÁ / UN BALBOA / PAGADERO AL PORTADOR A SOLICITUD”. Reverse: In the center we see the coat of arms of Panama. Its lettering reads “REPUBLICA DE PANAMA / UN BALBOA”. The note was printed by Hamilton Bank Note Company (HBNC), New York City, United States. Demonetized: 9 October 1941. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Boliviano, Bank of the Bolivian Nation, Bolivia, 1911 (Pick 103)

1911

This 1 Boliviano note was issued in Bolivia by the Bank of the Bolivian Nation, dated 1911. It belongs to the First boliviano (1864-1963) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1825-2009). It measures 140 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 103. Obverse: Black with brown, green and purple quilloches at sides. Mercury at center. Its lettering reads “El Banco de la Nacion Boliviana / La Paz, 11 de Mayo de 1911 / Pagará al portador á la vista / Un Boliviano / En moneda corriente”. Translation given in the catalogue: “The Bolivian National Bank La Paz, May 11, 1911 Will pay the bearer on demand One Boliviano In legal tender”. Reverse: Green print. Bolivian national emblem at center with value on the sides. Its lettering reads “Banco de la Nacion Boliviana”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bolivian National Bank”. The note was printed by American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date). Signatures recorded for the type: Juan F. Granier (JFG) (Accountant); V. Sánchez Peña (VSP) (Government Delegate); Ernesto García Pacheco (EGP) (Director-Manager); Enevold Otto Detlefsen (EOD) (Government Delegate); Juan Perou Cusicanqui (JPC) (Director-Manager). Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 1928. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Boliviano, Bank of the Bolivian Nation, Bolivia, 1911 (Pick 104)

1911

This 1 Boliviano note was issued in Bolivia by the Bank of the Bolivian Nation, dated 1911. It belongs to the First boliviano (1864-1963) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1825-2009). It measures 140 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 104. Obverse: Black, gray and green print. Watermark at center with guilloches at sides. Issuer name on top, face value in numbers on all four corners, and sides of watermark area, in letters below watermark.Black series, 1 letter and 1 number on lower sides, red serial #s on upper sides. Three black signatures with titles below on lower zone.issuing place on top left, issuing date on upper right. Printer name on bottom. Its lettering reads “1 EL BANCO DE LA NACION BOLIVIANA / La Paz, 11 de Mayo de 1911 / PAGARÁ AL PORTADOR Á LA VISTA / UN BOLIVIANO / EN MONEDA CORRIENTE / CONTADOR DELEGADO DEL GOBIERNO DIRECTOR GENERAL / CARTIERE PIETRO MILANI - FABRIANO (ITALIA)”. Translation given in the catalogue: “The Bolivian National Bank Will pay the bearer at sight La Paz, May 11th., 1911 One Boliviano In legal tender Accountant, Government Delegate, General Director”. Reverse: Green print. Watermak area at center; issuer name on top and below, divided by watermark. face value in numbers on sides of watermark, in letters on side edges. Printer name on bottom. Its lettering reads “BANCO DE LA / 1 / NACION BOLIVIANA / OFFICINA CARTE VALORI TURATI LOMBARDI - MILANO”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of the Bolivian Nation”. The note was printed by Calcografía e Cartevalori (Carte Valori Coen & C.; Coen & C. Banconote), Milan, Italy, Cartiere Miliani, Fabriano, Italy. Watermark: Large head of Mercury. Signatures recorded for the type: Mariano Aguirre (MA) (Accountant); J. A. Whitaker (JAW) (Government Delegate); Juan Perou Cusicanqui (JPC) (Director-Manager). Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 1920. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Colón, Banco Internacional de Costa Rica, Costa Rica, 1918–1935 (Pick 158)

1918-1935

This 1 Colón note was issued in Costa Rica by Banco Internacional de Costa Rica, with dates recorded from 1918–1935. It belongs to the Colón (1896-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: First Republic (1848-1948). It measures 147 × 64 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 158. Obverse: Allegorical female seated in central vignette, flanked by denomination in guilloches on both sides. Its lettering reads “BANCO INTERNACIONAL DE COSTA RICA / EL BANCO INTERNACIONAL DE COSTA RICA PAGARÁ AL PORTADOR LA CANTIDAD DE / UNO 1 / SÉRIE A / SAN JOSÉ, 21 de junio de 1935 / SÉRIE A / UN COLON / EN MONEDA ACUÑADA DE ORO / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY.”. Reverse: Blue tint. Hellenic allegorical figure, facing right. Its lettering reads “UN COLON 1 / BANCO / INTERNACIONAL DE COSTA RICA / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY.”. The note was printed by American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Dinar (دينار), Iraq, 1931–1932 (Pick 3)

1931-1932

This 1 Dinar note was issued in Iraq, with dates recorded from 1931–1932. It belongs to the Dinar (1931-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Faisal I (1921-1933). It measures 161 × 91 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 3. Obverse: Blue on multicolor underprint. King Faisal I at right. Its lettering reads “حكومة العراق / دينار واحد”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Government of Iraq One Dinar”. Reverse: Value at left. Its lettering reads “GOVERNMENT OF IRAQ / ONE DINAR / CURRENCY NOTE ISSUED AND / CONVERTIBLE INTO STERLING, / IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS / OF LAW NO 44 OF 1931 / BAGHDAD, 1st. July, 1931. / FOR THE IRAQ CURRENCY BOARD”. The note was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990). Watermark: King Faisal I. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 dinar banknote

1 dinar banknote is held by Pavel Golia Library Trebnje. Museum description: Yugoslavia, 1944. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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1 Dīnar, Central Bank of Jordan, Jordan, 1423–1442 (2002–2021) (Pick 34)

1423-1442 (2002-2021)

This 1 Dīnar note was issued in Jordan by the Central Bank of Jordan, with dates recorded from 1423–1442 (2002–2021). It belongs to the Dinar (1949-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein (1999-date). It measures 133 × 74 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 34. Obverse: Sherif Hussain ibn Ali at right. Two silver coins at center right. Denomination in upper left and right corners. Reverse: Great Arab Revolt scene. Denomination in both upper and bottom right corners. Its lettering reads “THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN / CENTRAL BANK OF JORDAN / ONE DINAR”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date), De La Rue, Żejtun, Malta (1975-date). Watermark: Sherif Hussain ibn Ali Some notes in this series also have cornerstone watermarks. Signatures recorded for the type: Michael Marto "2nd sign" (MM") (Minister of Finance); Umayya Salah Toukan (UST₁) (Governor of The Central Bank); Bassem Awadallah (BA) (Minister of Finance); Ziad Fariz (ZF₁) (Minister of Finance); Hamad Al-Kasasbeh (HAK) (Minister of Finance); Basem Al-Salem (BAS) (Minister of Finance); Mohammad Abu Hammour (MAH) (Minister of Finance); Faris Abdel Hamid Sharaf (FAHS) (Governor of The Central Bank) and further combinations. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Dinar, Central Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait, 1968 (1968–1980) (Pick 13)

1968 (1968-1980)

This 1 Dinar note was issued in Kuwait by the Central Bank of Kuwait, dated 1968 (1968–1980). It belongs to the Dinar (1960-1990 and 1991-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Jaber III al-Ahmad al-Sabah (1977-2006). It measures 138 × 68 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 13. Obverse: State Emblem, with the Telecommunications center in Kuwait City to the left. Signed: Hamza Abbas, Abdul Rahman al-Atiquel. Reverse: Kuwait Fort. Its lettering reads “Central bank of Kuwait / one dinar”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Dhow (Arab sailing vessel). Signatures recorded for the type: Hamza Abbas (HA) (Governor); Abdul Rahman al-Atiquel (ARA) (Finance Minister); Abdul Latif al-Hamad (ALH) (Finance Minister); Abdul Wahab al-Tammar (AWT) (Governor); Ali al-Khalifa al-Sabah "1st type" (AKS") (Finance Minister); Salem Abdul Aziz Sa'ud al-Sabah (SAASS) (Governor); Jassam Mohammad al-Kharafi (JMK) (Finance Minister). Demonetized: 30 September 1991. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Dīnar, Jordan, 1952 (Pick 6)

1952

This 1 Dīnar note was issued in Jordan, dated 1952. It belongs to the Dinar (1949-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Hussein bin Talal (1952-1999). and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 6. Obverse: King Hussein at right. Reverse: Jerash forum. Its lettering reads “THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN / ONE DINAR / THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY LIMITED”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Young King Hussein. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Dollar, Bank of Canada, Canada, 1954 (Pick 74)

1954

This 1 Dollar note was issued in Canada by the Bank of Canada, dated 1954. It belongs to the Dollar (1858-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Elizabeth II (1952-2022). It measures 152 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 74. Obverse: Primary colour and background colour of the banknote is green. English texts on the left and French texts on the right. A black and white frame decorated with abstract forms in which the values are presented in both English and French. On the right is a portrait of Elizabeth II, the new Queen of England and the Commonwealth. As a background is the Coat of arms of Canada. Its lettering reads “1 / ONE / UN / CANADA / ONE DOLLAR / UN DOLLAR / BANK OF CANADA - BANQUE DU CANADA / WILL PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND / PAIERA AU PORTEUR SUR DEMANDE / OTTAWA 1954 / DEPUTY GOVERNOR SOUS-GOUVERNEUR / GOVERNOR GOUVERNEUR / CANADIAN BANK NOTE COMPANY LIMITED.”. Reverse: Primary colour and background colour of the banknote is green. In the middle, view of a cloud-laden prairie near Fleming, Saskatchewan with the legendary "Trans-Canada" road. Its lettering reads “1 / ONE DOLLAR / UN DOLLAR / BANK OF CANADA - BANQUE DU CANADA”. The note was printed by BA International Inc. (British American Bank Note; British American Banknote Company Limited), Canada (1866-2012), Canadian Bank Note Company, Canada (1897-date). Design is credited to Charles Fraser Comfort. Engraving is credited to Carl Louis Irmscher, George Arthur Gundersen and Yves Baril. Signatures recorded for the type: Ruston William Lawson (RWL) (Deputy Governor); Gerald Keith Bouey (GKB₁) (Governor); John Robert Beattie (JRB) (Deputy Governor); James Elliott Coyne (JEC) (Governor); Louis Rasminsky (LR) (Governor); Gerald Keith Bouey (GKB₂) (Deputy Governor). Demonetized: 1 January 2021. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Dollar, Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, Singapore, 1967–1972 (Pick 1)

1967-1972

This 1 Dollar note was issued in Singapore by Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore, with dates recorded from 1967–1972. It belongs to the Dollar (1967-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1965-date). It measures 121 × 64 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 1. Obverse: Dark grey print on multicoloured underprint; black serial number; pink flowers at centre; coat of arms at upper-right Scripts: Chinese, Chinese (traditional, seal script), Latin and Tamil. Its lettering reads “$1 SINGAPORE $1 / சிங்கப்பூர் SINGAPURA 新加坡 / SINGAPORE / MAJULAH SINGAPURA / ONE DOLLAR / MINISTER FOR FINANCE / $1 THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR ONE DOLLAR”. Reverse: Dark grey print; a view of the HDB Housing Estate at centre. Its lettering reads “$1 SINGAPORE / $1 / BRADBURY, WILKINSON & Co. LD. NEW MALDEN, SURREY, ENGLAND.”. The note was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990). Watermark: Lion head. Signatures recorded for the type: Lim Kim San (LKS) (Minister of Finance); Dr. Goh Keng Swee (DGKS) (Minister of Finance); Hon Sui Sen (HSS) (Minister of Finance). Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Dollar, Brunei, 1967 (Pick 1)

1967

This 1 Dollar note was issued in Brunei, dated 1967. It belongs to the Ringgit / Dollar (1967-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Omar Ali Saifuddien III (1950-1967). It measures 120 × 62 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 1. Obverse: Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin III with military cap at left. Its lettering reads “KERAJAAN BRUNEI / GOVERNMENT OF BRUNEI / SATU RINGGIT / ONE DOLLAR / SULTAN”. Reverse: Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan Scripts: Arabic and Latin. The note was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990). Watermark: Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin III. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Dollar, Dominion of Canada, Canada, 1911 (Pick 27)

1911

This 1 Dollar note was issued in Canada by Dominion of Canada, dated 1911. It belongs to the Dollar (1858-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: George V (1910-1936). It measures 185 × 85 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 27. Obverse: Black with green tint. Portrait Earl (Governor General) and Countess of Grey at center with the face value "One" and "1" on the left and right. Its lettering reads “OTTAWA, JAN. 3rd 1911. / ONE / THE / Dominion of Canada / WILL PAY TO THE BEARER / ONE DOLLAR / COUNTERSIGNED / FOR MINISTER OF FINANCE / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY OTTAWA.”. Reverse: Original Centre Block of Parliament in central vignette, surrounded by the face value "ONE" and "1". Its lettering reads “1 / ONE / DOMINION OF CANADA / ONE DOLLAR / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY, OTTAWA.”. The note was printed by American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Dollar, Fiji, 1872–1873 (Pick 14)

1872-1873

This 1 Dollar note was issued in Fiji, with dates recorded from 1872–1873. It belongs to the Fijian Dollar (1871-1873) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Seru Epenisa Cakobau (1871-1874). It measures 200 × 120 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 14. Obverse: Black on off-white paper. C.R. monogram at top center; Coat of Arms below. Engraved; various handwritten dates and serial #; hand signed (Treasurer); hand stamped "Cancelled". Its lettering reads “N.B. THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER AND PAYABLE AT THE TREASURY / CR / TREASURY NOTE / LEKUVA / The Bearer of this is entitled to receive / from The Treasury, Lekuva ONE DOLLAR / ONE / S. T. Leigh & co Sydney”. Reverse: Blank. The note was printed by S. T. Leigh & co, Sydney, Australia. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Dollar, Fiji, 1980 (Pick 76)

1980

This 1 Dollar note was issued in Fiji, dated 1980. It belongs to the Dollar (1969-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Elizabeth II (1952-1987). It measures 156 × 67 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 76. Obverse: Brown on multicolor underprint. Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at right centre, arms at center, artifact at right. Similar to P#81, but different color. Its lettering reads “$1 / FIJI / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR / ONE DOLLAR / CENTRAL MONETARY AUTHORITY OF FIJI / CHAIRMAN GENERAL MANAGER”. Reverse: Brown on multicolor underprint. Open air Suva market. Its lettering reads “$1 FIJI / ONE DOLLAR”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Profile Fijian Head. Signatures recorded for the type: David John Barnes (DJB) (Chairman of the Board); H. J. Tomkins (HJT) (General Manager). Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 24 June 1980. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Dollar, Malaya, 1940 (Pick 4)

1940

This 1 Dollar note was issued in Malaya, dated 1940. It belongs to the Dollar (1939-1953) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: George VI (1936-1952). It measures 124 × 64 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 4. Obverse: Green on multicolor underprint. Facing portrait of King George VI at right. Its lettering reads “BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY / MALAYA / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR / ONE DOLLAR / IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AND MALAYA STATES / 1 / 1 January 1940 / Signature and serial number / CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSIONERS / WATERLOW & SONS LIMITED, LONDON”. Reverse: Green print. Names and shields of the Malayan States with denomination below on left and right. Its lettering reads “STRAITS SETTLEMENTS / PERAK KEDAH PERLIS / PAHANG SELANGOR JOHORE / KELANTAN TRENGGANU / NEGRI SEMBILAN BRUNEI / 1 / WATERLOW & SONS LIMITED, LONDON. / 1”. The note was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom (1810-1961). Watermark: Tiger's head. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Dollar, North Borneo, 1889–1936 (Pick 3)

1889-1936

This 1 Dollar note was issued in North Borneo, with dates recorded from 1889–1936. It belongs to the Dollar (1882-1941) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: British North Borneo Company (1881-1941). It measures 132 × 69 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 3. Obverse: Black and red under-print. Bank name and Mount Kinabalu at upper centre, promissory text beneath, coat of arms at bottom. Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Jawi, Latin, Latin (cursive) and Latin (Fraktur blackletter). Its lettering reads “The Treasury Sandakan / The British North Borneo Company / Promise to pay the Bearer the sum of ONE DOLLAR on demand”. Reverse: Denomination at centre. Its lettering reads “ONE DOLLAR ONE 1”. The note was printed by Blades, East & Blades (Blades & East, Robson & Blades, Robson, Blades & Co, Robson, Brooks & Co), London, United Kingdom (1840-1887). Signatures recorded for the type: Unknown Treasurer 1 (UT1) (Treasurer); J.W. Wilson (JW) (Treasurer); Unknown Currency Commissioner (UCC) (Currency Commissioner); Unknown Financial Commissioner 2 (UFC2) (Financial Commissioner); Charles Dunn (CD) (Financial Commissioner); T.W. Rose (TR₁) (Currency Commissioner); Unknown Financial Commissioner 1 (UFC1) (Financial Commissioner); Herbert James Rust Beckett (HJRB₁) (Currency Commissioner) and further combinations. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Dollar, North Borneo, 1927 (Pick 19)

1927

This 1 Dollar note was issued in North Borneo, dated 1927. It belongs to the Dollar (1882-1941) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: British North Borneo Company (1881-1941). and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 19. Obverse: Black and red print. Bank name and Mount Kinabalu at upper centre, promissory text beneath, coat of arms at bottom. Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Jawi, Latin, Latin (cursive) and Latin (Fraktur blackletter). Its lettering reads “The Treasury Sandakan / The British North Borneo Company / Promise to pay the Bearer the sum of ONE DOLLAR on demand”. Reverse: Blacl print. Denomination at centre. Its lettering reads “ONE DOLLAR ONE 1”. The note was printed by Blades, East & Blades (Blades & East, Robson & Blades, Robson, Blades & Co, Robson, Brooks & Co), London, United Kingdom (1840-1887). Signatures recorded for the type: T.W. Rose (TR) (Currency Commissioner); Unknown Financial Commissioner 1 (UFC1) (Financial Commissioner). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Dollar, North Borneo, 1940 (Pick 29)

1940

This 1 Dollar note was issued in North Borneo, dated 1940. It belongs to the Dollar (1882-1941) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: British North Borneo Company (1881-1941). and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 29. Obverse: Black and red print. Company name and coat of arms at upper centre, promissory text beneath, coat of arms at bottom. Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Jawi, Latin, Latin (cursive) and Latin (Fraktur blackletter). Its lettering reads “The British North Borneo Company / This note is legal tender for / ONE DOLLAR / in the State of North Borneo”. Reverse: Blacl print. Denomination at centre. Its lettering reads “ONE 1 DOLLAR ONE”. The note was printed by Blades, East & Blades (Blades & East, Robson & Blades, Robson, Blades & Co, Robson, Brooks & Co), London, United Kingdom (1840-1887). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Ðồng, State Bank of Vietnam, Vietnam, 1985 (Pick 90)

1985

This 1 Ðồng note was issued in Vietnam by the State Bank of Vietnam, dated 1985. It belongs to the Second new đồng (1985-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Socialist Republic (1976-date). It measures 114 × 57 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 90. Obverse: Flag tower in Hanoi. Its lettering reads “Cộng Hòa Xã Hội Chủ Nghĩa Việt Nam / Một Ðồng”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Socialist Republic of Vietnam One Ðồng”. Reverse: Fai Tsi Long Archipelago. Its lettering reads “Ngân Hàng Nhà Nu'ớc Việt Nam / Một Ðồng”. Translation given in the catalogue: “State Bank of Vietnam One Ðồng”. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Franc, Bank of the Belgian Congo, Belgian Congo, 1914–1920 (Pick 3)

1914-1920

This 1 Franc note was issued in Belgian Congo by the Bank of the Belgian Congo, with dates recorded from 1914–1920. It belongs to the Franc (1908-1960) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Albert I (1909-1934). It measures 105 × 57 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 3. Obverse: Polychrome printing, predominantly black and red. Texts in French. Frame of guilloche patterns with the value “1” repeated obliquely in the corners. In the center, the issuing institute “BANQUE DU CONGO BELGE” and below the value “UN FRANC” and the words “PAYABLE A VUE”. On the left, a seated young woman holds a sheaf of wheat and her other hand is placed on a locomotive wheel. On the right, a coat of arms with the Congolese star shining. The ticket number is printed in black. Signatures are printed in black. At the bottom, the article of the penal code is printed on a line at the edge of the frame. Its lettering reads “BANQUE DU CONGO BELGE / UN FRANC / PAYABLE A VUE A ELISABETHVILLE / LA LOI PUNIT LE CONTRAFACTEUR / DES TRAVAUX FORCES”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Belgian Congo One Franc Payable at sight in Elisabethville The law punishes the counterfeiter forced labor.”. Reverse: Printing in orange monochrome. Guilloche frame with the value “1” on the sides. In the center, texts in Dutch. Its lettering reads “BANK VAN BELGISCH CONGO / EEN FRANK / BETAALBAAR OP ZICHT TE / ELISABETHVILLE”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Belgian Congo One Franc Affordable at sight Elisabethville”. The note was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom (1810-1961). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Franc, Tunisia, 1918–1919 (Pick 33)

1918-1919

This 1 Franc note was issued in Tunisia, with dates recorded from 1918–1919. It belongs to the Franc (1891-1957) currency system. and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 33. Obverse: Red color. Scripts: Arabic and Latin. Its lettering reads “REGENCE DE TUNIS / UN FRANC / DÉCRET DE 27 AVRIL 1918 / 16 REDJEB 1336 / VALEUR ÉCHANGEABLE CONTRE DES / BILLETES DE LA BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE / LE CONTREFACTEUR EST PUNI DES TRAVAUX FORCES A PERPÉTUITÉ / PROTECTORAT FRANÇAIS / LITHO & GRAVURE F. WEBER IMP. YVORRA BARLIER & CLAVÉ - TUNIS”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Regency of Tunis One Franc Decree of April 27, 1918 16 Redjeb 1336 The Counterfeiter is punished for work forces for perpetuity Value exchangeable against Bank of Algeria notes French Protectorate”. Reverse: Arms stamped at centre. Its lettering reads “RÉGENCE DE TUNIS / DIRECTION GÉNÉRALE DE FINANCES / PROTECTORAT FRANÇAIS”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Regency of Tunis General Directorate of Finance French Protectorate”. The note was printed by Yvorra, Barlier et Clavé, Tunis, Tunisia. Design is credited to Frédéric Weber. Engraving is credited to Frédéric Weber. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Gulden, Netherlands Antilles, 1970 (Pick 20)

1970

This 1 Gulden note was issued in Netherlands Antilles, dated 1970. It belongs to the Gulden (1828-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Juliana (1948-1980). It measures 155 × 66 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 20. Obverse: Aerial view of numerous ships at the Curacao dry dock harbour. Its lettering reads “NEDERLANDSE ANTILLEN / MUNTBILJET WETTIG BETAALMIDDEL / 1 / De minister van financies F. J. Tromp / Uitgegeven krachtens landsverordening van 8 september 1970 (P. B. 1970 No 105) / EEN GULDEN / JOH. ENSCHEDÉ EN ZONEN”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Netherlands Antilles Banknote lawfully tender 1 Finance Minister F. J. Tromp Issued pursuant to national ordinance of September 8, 1970 (P. B. 1970 No 105) One Gulden Joh. Enschede and Sons”. Reverse: National coat of arms and guilloche patterns. Its lettering reads “NEDERLANDSE ANTILLEN / 1 / EEN GULDEN / LIBERTATE VNANIMVS”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Netherlands Antilles 1 One Gulden United in Freedom”. The note was printed by Royal Joh. Enschedé (Koninklijke Joh. Enschedé, Johan Enschede en Zonen), Haarlem, Netherlands (1703-date). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Hrvatski Dinar, National Bank of Croatia, Croatia, 1991 (Pick 16)

1991

This 1 Hrvatski Dinar note was issued in Croatia by the National Bank of Croatia, dated 1991. It belongs to the Dinar (1991-1994) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1991-date). It measures 105 × 55 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 16. Obverse: Ruđer Bošković - Croatian Mathematician, Astronomer & Physicist; geometric calculations at upper right. Its lettering reads “REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA / 1 / RUĐER BOŠKOVIĆ 1711 - 1787 / MINISTAR FINANCIJA / JEDAN HRVATSKI DINAR”. Translation given in the catalogue: “REPUBLIC OF CROATIA 1 RUĐER BOŠKOVIĆ 1711 - 1787 MINISTER OF FINANCE ONE CROATIAN DINAR”. Reverse: Zagreb Cathedral. Its lettering reads “1 / REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA / ZAGREB, 8. LISTOPADA 1991. / 1 / JEDAN HRVATSKI DINAR”. Translation given in the catalogue: “REPUBLIC OF CROATIA ZAGREB, 8. OCTOBER 1991. 1 ONE CROATIAN DINAR”. The note was printed by Zrinski Printing House (Tiskara Zrinski), Čakovec, Croatia. Design is credited to Zlatko Jakuš. Engraving is credited to Zlatko Jakuš. Watermark: Lozenges. Demonetized: 30 May 1994. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Karbovanets (1 карбованець), National Bank of Ukraine, Ukraine, 1991 (Pick 81)

1991

This 1 Karbovanets note was issued in Ukraine by the National Bank of Ukraine, dated 1991. It belongs to the Karbovanets (1992-1996) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1991-date). It measures 105 × 53 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 81. Obverse: Sculptural image of Lybid from the Memorial in honor of the founding of Kyiv. Its lettering reads “УКРАЇНА / КУПОН / 1 / КАРБОВАНЕЦЬ / НАЦІОНАЛЬНИЙ БАНК УКРАЇНИ / 1991”. Translation given in the catalogue: “UKRAINE COUPON 1 KARBOVANETS NATIONAL BANK OF UKRAINE 1991”. Reverse: The Cathedral of St. Sophia in Kyiv is a historical, architectural and wall painting monument of the first half of the XI century, which is famous worldwide. Its lettering reads “1 / 1 / 1 / 1”. Watermark: Lines pattern. Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 10 January 1992. Demonetized: 1 October 1994. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Kip, Laos, 1962–1975 (Pick 8)

1962-1975

This 1 Kip note was issued in Laos, with dates recorded from 1962–1975. It belongs to the Royal Kip (1955-1976) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Kingdom of Laos › Savang Vatthana (1959-1975). It measures 100 × 60 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 8. Obverse: Stylized mythological angel. Text in Laotian. Reverse: Coat of arms of Laos. Decorations. Text in French. Its lettering reads “BANQUE NATIONALE DU LAOS / LE CONTREFACTEUR SERA PUNI CONFORMÉMENT A LA LOI / UN KIP”. The note was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990). Demonetized: 1975. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Kyat, Union of Burma Bank, Myanmar, 1972 (Pick 56)

1972

This 1 Kyat note was issued in Myanmar by the Union of Burma Bank, dated 1972. It belongs to the Third kyat (1952-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Union of Burma (1948-1974). It measures 125 × 60 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 56. Obverse: General Aung San wearing a Japanese army uniform with a cap. Its lettering reads “ပြည်ထောင်စု မြန်မာ နိုင်ငံ ဘဏ် / တစ်ကျပ်”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Union of Myanmar National Bank One Kyat”. Reverse: English numeral 1 shown inside an ornate circle at the center left. Textile spinning wheel at the center right. Its lettering reads “Union Bank of Burma / One Kyat / တစ်ကျပ်”. Translation given in the catalogue: “One Kyat”. Watermark: General Aung San. Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 30 December 1972. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Lempira, Central Bank of Honduras, Honduras, 1951 (Pick 45)

1951

This 1 Lempira note was issued in Honduras by the Central Bank of Honduras, dated 1951. It belongs to the Lempira (1931-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1862-date). It measures 156 × 67 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 45. Obverse: Red on light tan underprint. Portrait of Lempira at left; Coat of arms at right. Red serial number at upper left and upper right. Its lettering reads “REPÚBLICA DE HONDURAS / EL BANCO CENTRAL DE HONDURAS / PAGARÁ AL PORTADOR A SU PRESENTACIÓN / 1 / UN LEMPIRA / 28 DE DECIEMBRE DE 1951”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Republic of Honduras The Central Bank of Honduras Will pay the Bearer on presentation One Lempira December 28th., 1951”. Reverse: Red print. Maya monolith, Copán. Its lettering reads “BENCO CENTRAL DE HONDURAS / 1 / UN LEMPIRA”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Bank of Honduras One Lempira”. The note was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom (1810-1961). Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Lempira, Central Bank of Honduras, Honduras, 2012–2024 (Pick 96)

2012-2024

This 1 Lempira note was issued in Honduras by the Central Bank of Honduras, with dates recorded from 2012–2024. It belongs to the Lempira (1931-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1862-date). It measures 156 × 67 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 96. Obverse: Effigy of Indio Lempira, national arms of Honduras. Braille denomination at right of effigy. Scripts: Braille and Latin. Its lettering reads “1 REPUBLICA DE HONDURAS. C.A. 1 / BANCO CENTRAL DE HONDURAS / REPUBLICA DE HONDURAS, LIBRE, SOBERANA E INDEPENDIENTE / 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE / 1821 / LEMPIRA / UN LEMPIRA”. Translation given in the catalogue: “1 REPUBLIC OF HONDURAS. AC 1 CENTRAL BANK OF HONDURAS REPUBLIC OF HONDURAS, FREE, SOVEREIGN AND INDEPENDENT SEPTEMBER 15 1821 LEMPIRA A LEMPIRA”. Reverse: Ruins of Copan. Its lettering reads “1 BANCO CENTRAL DE HONDURAS 1 / 1 RUINAS DE COPAN / JUEGO DE PELOTA Y ESCALINATA / UN LEMPIRA 1 / OBERTHUR FIDUCIAIRE”. Translation given in the catalogue: “1 Central Bank of Honduras 1 1 Copan Ruins Game of Ball and Staircase One Lempira I Oberthur Fiduciaire”. The note was printed by Oberthur Fiduciaire (Francois-Charles Oberthur Fiduciaire; FCO; Oberthur Technologies), France (1984-date), Polish Security Printing Works (Polska Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych S.A.), Warsaw, Poland (1919-date). Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 13 November 2013. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Leu, National Bank of Romania, Romania, 1920 (Pick 26)

1920

This 1 Leu note was issued in Romania by the National Bank of Romania, dated 1920. It belongs to the First leu (1867-1947) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Ferdinand I (1914-1927). It measures 80 × 55 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 26. Obverse: Value in the centre, with a large medallion in the background, with the monogram of the National Bank of Romania. In the left field: a sheaf of wheat, a sickle, grapevines and oil wells in the background. In the right field: bust of a woman sewing, facing left. Its lettering reads “BANCA NATIONALA A ROMANIEI / UN LEU / GUVERNATOR DIRECTOR / CASIER / COSTIN P.”. Reverse: Ornamental border with two round medallions bearing the heads of Roman Emperor Trajan on the left and Dacian king Decebal on the right, both facing inwards. Value with the "BNR" monogram above each medallion. In the centre of the border, at the top, on an architectural architrave in Wallachian Renaissance (Brâncovenesc) style, the crowned coat of arms of Romania, supported by two rampant lions, with the motto on a banner below. In the central field: Capitoline wolf facing left with Romulus and Remus, on a pedestal with the legal inscription. Its lettering reads “1 LEU 1 LEU / NIHIL SINE DEO / 17 IULIE 1920 / FALSIFICATORII ACESTOR BILETE, ACEI CARI LE VOR FI INTRE- / BUINTAT SAU CARI LE VOR FI INTRODUS IN TARA SAU LE VOR / FI PUS IN CIRCULATIUNE, SE VOR PEDEPSI CU INCHISOARE DE / LA 5 PANA LA 10 ANI, CU INTERDICTIUNE SI AMENDA CONF. / ART. 117 C. P. / COSTIN-P.”. Design is credited to Costin Petrescu. Signatures recorded for the type: Ioan Bibicescu (IB) (Governor); Th. Capitanovici (TC) (Director); I. D. Clinceanu (IDC) (Director of Cash Operations). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 lipa banknote

1 lipa banknote is held by Pavel Golia Library Trebnje. Museum description: Slovenia, 1989. The banknote depicts the Prince's Stone, the Slovenian Parliament, Dr France Prešeren, and a linden tree. It is the beginning of Slovenia's own currency. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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1 Litas, Bank of Lithuania, Lithuania, 1922 (Pick 13)

1922

This 1 Litas note was issued in Lithuania by the Bank of Lithuania, dated 1922. It belongs to the Old litas (1922-1941) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1918-1940). and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 13. Obverse: Red-brown on gray underprint. Coat of Arms at center. Its lettering reads “LIETUVOS BANKAS / VIENAS LITAS / 1 / VIENAS LITAS TURI 0,150462 GRAMŲ GRYNO AUKSO. / KAUNAS, 1922 m. LAPKR. 16 d / LIETUVOS BANKAS”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Lithuanian Bank One Litas One Litas contains 0.150462 grams of pure gold. Kaunas, November 16, 1922”. Reverse: Red and purple on tan underprint. Its lettering reads “LIETUVOS BANKO / BANKNOTAS / VIENAS LITAS / BANKNOTŲ PADIRBIMAS / ISTATYMU BAUDZIAMAS”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Lithuanian Bank Banknote One Litas Forgery of Banknotes Punished by Law”. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Livre, Bank of Lebanon, Lebanon, 1964–1980 (Pick 61)

1964-1980

This 1 Livre note was issued in Lebanon by the Bank of Lebanon, with dates recorded from 1964–1980. It belongs to the Lebanese pound (1939-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1943-date). It measures 135 × 65 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 61. Obverse: Brown on light-blue underprint. Columns of Baalbek. Its lettering reads “بنك لبنان / ليرة واحدة”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Lebanon One Pound”. Reverse: Brown print. Jeita Cavern. Its lettering reads “Banque du Liban / Une livre”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Lebanon One Pound”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Two eagles. Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 1 July 1964. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Livre, Bank of Syria and Great Lebanon, Lebanon, 1925–1935 (Pick 3)

1925-1935

This 1 Livre note was issued in Lebanon by the Bank of Syria and Great Lebanon, with dates recorded from 1925–1935. It belongs to the Syrian pound (1920-1939) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: State of Greater Lebanon (1920-1926). It measures 162 × 100 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 3. Its lettering reads “CL. SERVEAU FEC. RITA SC.”. Reverse: Harbor view with mountains in background. Its lettering reads “GRAND-LIBAN / BANQUE DE SYRIE ET DU GRAND-LIBAN / UNE LIVRE / REMBOURSABLE AU PORTEUR EN CHÈQUE SUR PARIS OU MARSEILLE À RAISON DE VINGT FRANCS PAR LIVRE / CL. SERVEAU FEC. RITA SC.”. The note was printed by Banque de France, Paris, France. Design is credited to Clément Serveau. Engraving is credited to Marguerite Dreyfus (Rita). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Markka, Bank of Finland, Finland, 1915 (Pick 16)

1915

This 1 Markka note was issued in Finland by the Bank of Finland, dated 1915. It belongs to the Markka (1860-1963) currency system. It measures 100 × 60 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 16. Obverse: Artwork in the middle. Finnish text on the left. Swedish text on the right. Russian text on the bottom. Its lettering reads “SUOMEN PANKKI / MAKSAA TÄSTÄ SETELISTÄ / YHDEN MARKAN / KULLASSA”. Translation given in the catalogue: “FINLANDS BANK PAYS FROM THIS BANKNOTE ONE MARK IN GOLD”. Reverse: Blank. Signatures recorded for the type: Clas von Collan (CC) (Governor); V. E. Thesleff (VET) (Ludvig Hisinger-Jägerskiöld (LHJ)); Fritz Müller (FM) (Jalo Järnefelt (JJ)); Member of the Board (Karl Basilier (KB)); Member of the Board. Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 9 September 1915. Demonetized: 1 July 1945. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 New Peso (1 Nuevo Peso), Central Bank of Uruguay, Uruguay, 1975 (Pick 55)

1975

This 1 New Peso note was issued in Uruguay by the Central Bank of Uruguay, dated 1975. It belongs to the Nuevo peso (1975-1993) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1825-date). It measures 155 × 69 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 55. Obverse: Overprinted on 1000 Pesos ND (1967) P# 49. Host characteristics: Main Color: Violet on clear background. Motif: Head of Artigas facing, placed at center, with olive and laurel branches (as seen on Uruguayan coat of arms). Serial Letter: Black, placed on top center-left and right-lower; Numbers: Red, 8 digit, placed at lower left and top right. Other Security features: Foil insert vertical, usually near center; relief printing on corners (face value in numbers) and top center (issuer name) Face value: On all 4 corners in numbers, on right in letters. Signatures: General Manager, General Secretary, President. Blindmarks: No. Its lettering reads “1000 BANCO CENTRAL DEL URUGUAY 1000 / SERIE / A (serial numbers) / N$ 1 / LEY Nº 14.316 / PAGARÁ AL PORTADOR Y A LA VISTA / MIL PESOS / MONEDA NACIONAL / (serial numbers) / SERIE / A / Gerente General Secretario General Presidente / 1000 1000”. Translation given in the catalogue: “1000 Central Bank of Uruguay 1000 Serial A N$ 1 Law # 14,316 Will pay to the bearer and at sight one thousand Pesos national currency Serial A General manager General secretary President 1000 1000”. Reverse: Host characteristics: Main Color: Violet on clear background. Motif: Palacio Legislativo = Laws Palace (Congress headquarters) Face value: On all 4 corners in numbers, on bottom in letters. Printer's name on bottom. Its lettering reads “BANCO CENTRAL DEL URUGUAY / 1000 1000 / 1000 MIL PESOS 1000 / THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Bank of Uruguay 1000 1000 1000 one thousand Pesos 1000 Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited.”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Watermark: Uruguayan coat of arms, on left (overprinted with value "N$ 1 / LEY Nº 14.316" in a circle); number "1000" repeated on center top an bottom edges. Signatures recorded for the type: José Gil Dí­az (JGD) (President); William W. Rosso (WWR) (General Co-Manager); Juan César Pacchiotti (JCP) (General Secretary). Technique: Overprinted. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Ngultrum, Bhutan, 1981–1985 (Pick 5)

1981-1985

This 1 Ngultrum note was issued in Bhutan, with dates recorded from 1981–1985. It belongs to the Ngultrum (1974-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Jigme Singye (1972-2006). It measures 155 × 67 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 5. Obverse: Royal emblem between facing dragons at center, serial number at upper left and right. Scripts: Latin and Tibetan. Its lettering reads “དཔལ་ལྔན་འབྲུག་གཞུང་། / BANK OF BHUTAN / ༡　འཆང་མཁན་ལ་ངོས་ཀྱིས་དངུལ་ཀྲམ་གཅིག་སྤྲོད་རྒྱུའི་ཁས་བླངས་ཡོད།　1”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Royal Government of Bhutan, I promise to pay the bearer on demand the sum of total one ngultrum”. Reverse: Simtokha Dzong palace. Scripts: Latin and Tibetan. Its lettering reads “ROYAL / GOVERNMENT OF BHUTAN / ༡　ONE NGULTRUM　དངུལ་ཀྲམ་གཅིག།　1”. Translation given in the catalogue: “One Ngultrum”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Palestine Pound, Anglo-Palestine Bank, Israel, 1948–1951 (Pick 15)

1948-1951

This 1 Palestine Pound note was issued in Israel by the Anglo-Palestine Bank, with dates recorded from 1948–1951. It belongs to the Palestine Pound (1948-1949) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: State of Israel (1948-date). It measures 150 × 75 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 15. Obverse: Guilloches; the denomination and "The Anglo-Palestine Bank Limited" in Hebrew and English. Scripts: Hebrew and Latin. Its lettering reads “1 / בנק אנגלו-פלשתינה בע"מ / תל-אביב / ישלם למוכ"ז / לירה א"י אחת / הבנק יקבל השטר הזה לשלם תשלום בכל חשבון שהוא / THE ANGLO-PALESTINE BANK LIMITED / WILL PAY TO THE BEARER / ONE PALESTINE POUND / TEL-AVIV / LEGAL TENDER FOR PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT / מטבע חוקית לתשלום כל סכום שהוא / THE BANK WILL ACCEPT THIS NOTE FOR PAYMENT IN ANY ACCOUNT”. Reverse: Guilloches; the denomination and "The Anglo-Palestine Bank Limited" in Arabic and English. Scripts: Arabic and Latin. Its lettering reads “١ / البنك الانجلو فلسطينى المحدود / THE ANGLO-PALESTINE BANK LIMITED / LEGAL TENDER FOR PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT / THE ANGLO-PALESTINE BANK LIMITED / WILL PAY TO THE BEARER / ONE PALESTINE POUND / TEL-AVIV / THE BANK WILL ACCEPT THIS NOTE FOR PAYMENT IN ANY ACCOUNT”. The note was printed by American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date). Signatures recorded for the type: Aharon Barth (AB) (General Manager); Eliezer Siegfried Hoofien (ESH) (Chairman of the Board). Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 18 August 1948. Demonetized: 23 June 1952. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Pataca, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, Macau, 1945 (Pick 28)

1945

This 1 Pataca note was issued in Macau by Banco Nacional Ultramarino, dated 1945. It belongs to the Pataca (1894-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Colony (1887-1951). It measures 141 × 65 mm. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 28. Obverse: Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script) and Latin. Its lettering reads “BANCO NACIONAL ULTRAMARINO / 行銀理滙外海國洋西大 / LISBOA, 16 de Novembro de 1945. / 圓壹 / DECRETO № 17154 / UMA PATACA / O ADMINISTRADOR | O PRESIDENTE DE CONSELHO ADMINISTRATIVO / 門澳　MACAU　門澳”. Reverse: Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script) and Latin. Its lettering reads “BANCO NACIONAL ULTRAMARINO / PAGÁVEL NA COLÓNIA DE / MACAU / UMA PATACA”. The note was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom (1810-1961). Demonetized: 1957. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Peso, Argentina, 1900 (Pick 232)

1900

This 1 Peso note was issued in Argentina, dated 1900. It belongs to the Peso moneda nacional (1881-1969) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Federal Republic (1861-date). It measures 150 × 77 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 232. Obverse: Gray-blue. Woman seated with torch (Progreso motif) at left, 7 digit red serial #, with specially coded prefix and suffix letters. Its lettering reads “República Argentina / La Nación / pagará al portador y a la vista / Un peso / moneda nacional / LEY DE 20 DE SEPTIEMBRE 1897 / CAJA DE CONVERSION”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Republic of Argentina The Nation will pay the bearer and at sight One Peso National currency Law of September 20, 1897 Conversion Fund”. Reverse: Blue. Design showing the Argentine coat of arms, texts and a representation of laurels as the predominant theme. Its lettering reads “REPUBLICA ARGENTINA / UN PESO”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Republic of Argentina One Peso”. Design is credited to Louis-Eugène Mouchon. Watermark: Monogram "RA" Type 1A and "1 PESO". Signatures recorded for the type: Alberto Aubone (AA) (Secretary); Rafael Peró (RP) (President). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Peso, Bank of Mexico, Mexico, 1948–1950 (Pick 46)

1948-1950

This 1 Peso note was issued in Mexico by the Bank of Mexico, with dates recorded from 1948–1950. It belongs to the Peso (1863-1992) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date). It measures 152 × 68 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 46. Obverse: Black print; multi-color underprint; red serial numbers At center, Piedra del Sol (Aztec Sun Stone). Its lettering reads “Banco De Mexico / Pagara Un Peso A La vista al portador en efectivo”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Mexico Pay One Peso on sight to the bearer in cash”. Reverse: Red print; black seals At center, Monumento a la Independencia (Monument to Independence) designed by architect Antonio Rivas Mercado and sculptor Enrique Alciati. Its lettering reads “Banco De Mexico / Un Peso”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Mexico One Peso”. The note was printed by American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date). Demonetized: 1 January 1996. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Peso, Bank of the Republic of Colombia, Colombia, 1953 (Pick 398)

1953

This 1 Peso note was issued in Colombia by the Bank of the Republic of Colombia, dated 1953. It belongs to the Peso decimalized (1847-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1886-date). It measures 140 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 398. Obverse: Statue of Simón Bolívar at left, bridge of Boyaca in center, portrait of General Francisco de Paula Santander at right. Its lettering reads “El Banco de la República / Pagara Al Portador / Un Peso / Oro / Bogota / Colombia”. Translation given in the catalogue: “The Bank of the Republic Will Pay the Bearer One Peso Gold”. Reverse: Liberty at center, large denominations to left & right. Its lettering reads “Banco De La Republica / Bogota, Colombia / Un Peso Oro”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of the Republic Bogota, Colombia One Gold Peso”. The note was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom (1810-1961). Signatures recorded for the type: Luis Angel Arango (LAA) (Manager); Eduardo Arias Robledo (EAR) (Secretary). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Peso, Central Bank of the Philippines, Philippines, 1949 (Pick 117)

1949

This 1 Peso note was issued in Philippines by the Central Bank of the Philippines, dated 1949. It belongs to the Peso (1857-1967) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1946-date). It measures 161.9 × 67.4 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 117. Obverse: Bust of Apolinario Mabini facing right, at left, blue seal at right. Its lettering reads “BY AUTHORITY OF AN ACT OF THE PHILIPPINE LEGISTATURE APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES JUNE 13, 1922 / ONE / THIS CERTIFIES THAT THERE HAVE BEEN DEPOSITED IN THE TREASURY OF THE / PHILIPPINES / ONE PESO / PAYABLE TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND / IN SILVER PESOS OR IN LEGAL TENDER CURRENCY OF THE UNITED STATES OF EQUIVALENT VALUE / VICTORY SERIES NO. 66 / TREASURY CERTIFICATE”. Reverse: Orange design with red and black overprint. Its lettering reads “ONE PESO / CENTRAL BANK / VICTORY / OF THE PHILIPPINES / ONE PHILIPPINES PESO / ONE PESO”. Demonetized: 30 July 1964. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Peso, National Treasury, Nicaragua, 1906 (Pick 35)

1906

This 1 Peso note was issued in Nicaragua by National Treasury, dated 1906. It belongs to the Peso (1878-1912) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1854-date). and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 35. Obverse: Black on red and orange underprint. Two woman and child gathering fruit at upper left; portrait of woman at right. Its lettering reads “REPÚBLICA DE NICARAGUA / VALE POR / UN PESO / que el Tesoro Nacional recibirá en calidad de moneda de curso legal. / 1º DE ENERO DE 1906. / Waterlow Bro. & Layton Limited, Londres, Inglaterra”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Republic of Nicaragua Value of One Peso Which The Nacional Treasury will receive as legal currency. January 1st., 1906. Waterlow Bro. & Layton Limited, London, England”. Reverse: Brown. Coat of Arms at center. Its lettering reads “TESORO NACIONAL - REPÚBLICA DE NICARAGUA / 1 / UN PESO / Waterlow Bro. & Layton Limited - Londres, Inglaterra”. Translation given in the catalogue: “National Treasury - Republic of Nicaragua One Peso Waterlow Bro. & Layton Limited - London, England”. The note was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom (1810-1961). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

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1 Peso, Paraguay, 1894 (Pick 88)

1894

This 1 Peso note was issued in Paraguay, dated 1894. It belongs to the Peso (1856-1944) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1811-date). It measures 120 × 60 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 88. Obverse: Black on red and blue underprint. Coat of Arms at left; larger number of face value at center; serial number in red. Six signatures varieties. Its lettering reads “UN PESO FUERTE / REPÚBLICA DEL PARAGUAY / LA NACION / RECONOCE ESTE BILLETE POR / UN PESO FUERTE / QUE PAGARÁ CONFORME Á LA LEY / DE 24 DE SETIEMBRE DE 1894, / POR AUTORIZACION.”. Translation given in the catalogue: “One Peso Fuerte Republic of Paraguay The Nation recognizes this note for One Peso Fuerte That will pay according to the Law of September 24th., 1894 by authorization.”. Reverse: Red. Large number at center. Its lettering reads “REPÚBLICA DEL / PARAGUAY / 1”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Republic of Paraguay”. The note was printed by Giesecke+Devrient (Giesecke & Devrient), Leipzig, Germany (1852-date). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.