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Madagascar, banknote of 2500 Francs / 500 Ariary issued in 1993 shows prosimian, probably Indri (Indri indri). In addition, Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) and Radiated Tortoise (Geochelone radiata):
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Comoros Islands, banknote of 500 Francs issued in 2006 shows prosimian: Mongoose Lemur (Eulemur mongoz):
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In my last post I posted the last banknote I have with Prosimians (Pre-monkeys). From now I will show the Monkeys group, the old and new world monkeys like Baboons, Macaques and Gibbons.

Uganda, banknote of 20 Shillings / Shilingi issued in 1966 shows Wildlife of Uganda:
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The monkey is probably a Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus):
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From now I will show the Monkeys group, the old and new world monkeys like Baboons, Macaques and Gibbons.
Off to a good start.
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Thanks, jbuck

Indonesia, banknote of 5 Rupiah issued in 1957. The monkey is probably Silvery Gibbon (Hylobates moloch):
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Ceylon (Sri Lanka), banknote of 20 Rupees issued in 1976.
The monkey on the right: Montane Purple-faced Langur or Bear Monkey (Semnopithecus vetulus monticola). In addition, Ceylon Wood Pigeon (Columba torringtoni):
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Bird: Ceylon Magpie (Kitta ornata)
Lizard: Mountain Horned Agama (Ceratophora stoddarti)
Snake: Common Rough-sided Snake (Aspidura trachyprocta)
Plant: Fern Tree (Cyathea sinuata)
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Ceylon (Sri Lanka), banknote of 20 Rupees issued in 1976.
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Gibraltar, banknote of 5 Pounds Sterling issued in year 2000 as a Millennium commemorative issue. The monkey in the left upper corner is Barbary Macaque (Macaca sylvanus), native to Gibraltar. The main design depicting the rock of Gibraltar:
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Rwanda, banknote of 1000 Francs / Amafaranga issued in 2004 shows Golden Monkey (Cercopithecus kandti) and on the back, National Museum of Rwanda, Butare:
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Nice depiction of wildlife.

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 Posted 07/21/2022  12:02 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add LaoPhil to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Thank you, jbuck and Kopper Ken!

Brazil, banknote of 20 Reais issued in 2002 shows Golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia). On the back, Allegory of "republica":
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Replaced in 2010 with new design:
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BTW, I received as a gift the entire set of 6 banknotes shows different animals. The banknotes are not real but gold embossed and issued for collectors. I can't scan them since they are turned black so I took photos with my cellphone:
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