Africa

These 20 rand notes from South Africa were issued in 2015 (P139b) They follow the design first introduced in 2012 but with added security features of omcron rings in the watermark area. The portrait of Nelson Mandela dominates the front while on the back an impressive head of an elephant is featured. The text is in English, Tswana and Southern Notebele. Uncirculated.

Issued between 1988 and 1994 featuring the portrait of Jan van Rievbeeck.

South Sudan 2015-2016 P15b Blue. de Mabior at l/ Lion and waterfall. Unc

South Sudan gained its independence in July 2011 when it was recognised as a country in its own right. We can now offer a trio of higher value notes from this troubled African nation. Included are the 100, 500 and 1000 South Sudanese Pound notes dated between 2019 and 2021 (P15-PW17). The fronts feature a portrait of Dr Johan Garanga de Mabior. He was instrumental in the foundation of South Sudan and led the Sudan People’s Liberation Army during the 2nd Sudanese Civil War. He was tragically killed in a helicopter crash in 2005, robbed of the chance to see his country finally achieve independence. The back of 100 pounds features a lion and a huge waterfall, the 500 pounds a view of the Juba Nila Bridge over the White Nile River while a pair of ostriches is featured on the 1000. Uncirculated.

South Sudan came into being in 2011 when it split from what is now referred to as North Sudan. This fledgling nation has had a turbulent history with a civil war breaking out in 2013. These troubles have affected the economy and resulted in a sharp deterioration in its currency. This is why we can offer a great value set of 4 Crisp uncirculated South Sudan notes ranging from the 10 to the 50 South Sudanese Pounds Dating between 2015 and 2017 this set is now available for just £9.25 (While stocks last).

South Sudan 20 S Sudanese Pounds 2015 P13 Grey and orange brown de Mabior at l/ Antelope Unc

Sudan 100 Sudanese Pounds 1989 P44 Brown, green and pink Building at l and book at r/ Bank building Unc

Crisp Uncirculated examples of the 1000 Sudanese Pounds issued in May 2022. (P-New).The front Sudan features grain silos, and a sorghum plants while on the back we find depicted a waterfall, a farmer ploughing and a sorghum plants. Uncirculated and very limited.

We offer a great value set of notes from Sudan at a fraction of the price we used to have to pay. Inflation in that country has meant they are fantastic value and if you haven’t got them, now is the time to include them in your collection! Our set comprises 5 values – the 2,5,10,20 and 50 dinars dated between 2017 and 2018 (P71-4 P76) Illustrations across the set include pottery, musical instruments, a satellite, hydroelectric dam, trees a camel caravan, the Presidential Palace in Khartoum,. Nubia Pyramids, oil drilling, irrigation wheel, fishing, gold bars and a view of the Central Bank . Fantastic value Sudan set at just £8.50!

Although Swaziland changed its name to Eswatini in 2018, only two banknotes have been issued in the new country’s name. This pair of 10 and 20 emalangeni notes are dated 2015 & 2017 (P37 & 41) and still bear the heading of Swaziland. A portrait of King Mswati in traditional dress appears on the fronts The back of the 10 emalangeni shows group of maidens dancing while on the back of the 20 emalangeni maize, pineapple, cattle and an industrial plant are illustrated. Swazi 10 & 20 emalangeni pair in Uncirculated.

Tunisia 5 dinars 2013 P95 Green Hannibal and ancient amphitheatre/ Ancient ships Unc

These 5 shilling notes dating from 1966 were amongst the first to be issued by Uganda after independence in 1962 and replaced notes from the collapsed East Africa Currency Board. The arms of the new country are on the front with an impressive waterfall depicted on the back. (P1) Crisp Uncirculated examples.

Uganda 50 shilingi (1985) P20 Brown Milton Obote at l/ Dam complex Unc

Idi Amin was a notorious President of Uganda in the 1970s. His dictatorial and bloody rule eventually ended and he went into exile. Notes with his portrait have always been popular with collectors and as the years have passed, have become increasingly elusive, especially in top condition. We recently came by a small number of the complete denomination set featuring Idi Aminwith examples of the 5,10,20,50 and 100 shillings (P5-9) All our notes are Uncirculated. A tough set to find these days. Very limited availability.

This handsome 1000 ouguiya note dated 1981 from Mauritania has a catalogue reference but until very recently it was only known as a Specimen (P3D).That all changed after a dealer friend unearthed these on a visit to the country. They are a wonderful find and we were delighted to be able to purchase Uncirculated examples to offer to our collectors. It was printed in Germany but for some reason was never issued for circulation. The front has a portrait of an old man while on the back there are vignettes of a camel and palm tree, a mine head and men in a field. A stunning addition for your collection!

Samoa (Western) 100 tala P36 Pink and green Man at r and domed structure at centre/Processing cacao harvest Unc

Acomplete set of the notes issued over 20 years ago by Zambia between 1980 and 1988. The colourful set comprises the 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 kwacha (P23-8) All our notes feature a portrait of Kenneth Kaunda. Zambia achieved independence in 1964 and Kenneth Kaunda served as its first President from 1964 until 1991. His portrait on the fronts appears alongside a view of the fish eagle, the national bird of Zambia. Illustrations on the backs include a dam, buildings, the cotton harvest and fields of maize. Crisp Uncirculated Complete Zambia.

Zambia 500 kwacha 2008 P47 Printed on polymer plastic Brown, yellow and grey Fish eagle at r/Elephant and cotton harvest. Unc

Zambia 500 kwacha (1992) P39 Turquoise, yellow and brown Fish eagle on branch/ Head of elephant and cotton harvest. Unc

Zimbabwe 10 dollars 2007 P67 Green Matapos Rocks/ Tractor in fields and grain silos Uncirculated

Zimbabwe 10 trillion dollars 2008 P88 Green Matapos Rocks at r/Building and Zimbabwe ruins Unc

Zimbabwe 100 dollars 2009 P97. The last issue and the note that replaced the crazy 100 trillion Matapos Rocks/Torch and view of town. Unc

Zimbabwe 1000 dollars 2006 P44 Brown on cream Simple design/ Rocky landscape Unc

Zimbabwe began issuing notes again in 2019. So far just 4 denominations have been issued. It was almost impossible to source these notes but a dealer friend came up trumps a few weeks ago and we can offer this complete set at the very special price of just £11.50. Included are the 2,5 ,10 and 20 dollars. (P-New)The Matapos Rocks are featured on the fronts. The backs have illustrations of a flame, giraffe, wildebeest and an elephant with Victoria Falls as a backdrop. Crisp Uncirculated.

Zimbabwe’s economy was in free fall at the start of the 21st century and denominations climbed through the hundreds, to the millions, billions and finally trillions. These 200 million dollars were issued in 2008 but didn’t last long because denominations quickly climbed into the trillions before revaluation took place in 2009 and the currency was finally suspended.(P81) Be a millionaire 200 times over. Uncirculated.