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When I saw the obverse of this note at the fall coin show, I knew I had to pick it up. It's a 2004 Madagascar 1000 Ariary (P-89c). The obverse has an adorable Black-and-White Ruffed Lemur, an Aye-Aye, and a Ploughshare Tortoise. The reverse has, as Numista puts it, "various succulents from Madagascar." The Bank Note Museum says they are susal and cactus.   |
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Nice note. I like the colors used.
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That 1000 Ariary (5000 Francs) from Madagascar is gorgeous. It really makes me want to see a lemur. I have only seen a few primates in the wild (in Costa Rica, Gibraltar & the Philippines). Seeing your note reminds me of this thread on primates started a while back. https://goccf.com/t/424684Quote:
I like that George Best note, it's very dynamic! The 2018 £5 banknote is lovely, though, especially that peaceful reverse design. -Thanks! I actually really like notes with super simple back designs. I know they have to have their serials, signatures, etc, but having a back design as just one image is really cool (IMO) & have not seen it very often. I just received another package with another note missing! Jeez, I guess I am going to have to stop buying so many banknotes! Here's a few from Bulgaria. The first is a trio of very inexpensive low denominations that feel more like advertising glossy paper than a typical cotton/rage banknote (lots of texture):  The 3 notes are diminutive but not as small as this 1950 20 Leva ( P-79):  which is 81 × 46 mm (about the size of a large postage stamp). |
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Like the reverse on the 20 Leva.
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I actually really like notes with super simple back designs. I know they have to have their serials, signatures, etc, but having a back design as just one image is really cool (IMO) & have not seen it very often.  Sometimes simpler is better, especially in this age of modern banknotes with a myriad of security features. Quote:
Here's a few from Bulgaria. The first is a trio of very inexpensive low denominations that feel more like advertising glossy paper than a typical cotton/rage banknote (lots of texture): Quote:
The 3 notes are diminutive but not as small as this 1950 20 Leva (P-79): Very nice additions!  I've been eyeing the newer 20 Leva for the reverse image of a church. I'll go ahead and post my last three pick-ups from the fall coin show, starting with this 2006 Trinidad and Tobago 1 Dollar (P-46). The obverse has a Scarlet Ibis, while the reverse shows the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago. I'd pick to add the rest of this series for their bird motifs.   |
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Next up is a 2004 Uganda 500 Shillings (P-35a). The obverse elephant sold me on this inexpensive note. The reverse features the Makerere University Ivory Tower.   |
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Lastly, a 2010 Zambia 100 Kwacha (P-38i). The obverse has a majestic African Fish Eagle, while the reverse shows an African buffalo head, Victoria Falls, and the Freedom Statue.   |
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Some very nice notes collegebarbers
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Nice additions! |
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very attractive banknotes @CollegeBarbers Quote:
Like the reverse on the 20 Leva. Quote:
Very nice additions! Thanks @scopru & @CollegeBarbers This 10 Zaires note was what I was after. Zaire was the Democratic Republic of Congo between 1971-1997 and the note features Mobutu the military dictator at the time. It is P-24b & is quite large & is sometimes difficult to find in UNC (lots of these 1970's notes have foxing):  |
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Very nice! |
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Very nice find and addition with the Zaire note
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excellent notes! |
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This 10 Zaires note was what I was after. Awesome find, I'm glad you finally got it! |
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A lot of beautiful recent world banknote additions, everyone!
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