In 1967 Singapore and Brunei came to an agreement whereby each currency would be valid in the other’s territory. The 40th Anniversary of this Currency Interchageability Agreement was celebrated in 2007 with the issue of a special 20 ringgit note in polymer plastic. We are delighted to offer Crisp Uncirculated examples of the Brunei 20 ringgit issued as part of the celebrations (P34a) Printed on polymer plastic a portrait of the Sultan is to the right with flowers at the centre and a see-through panel at the far left. On the back, we find vignettes of landmark buildings in Singapore and Brunei. A wonderful opportunity to add these special polymer 20 ringgit notes to your collection.
In the countries Japan occupied during the Second World War, a special currency was issued denominated in the currency of the country before the occupation. In the case of Burma these Japanese Government headed notes were denominated in rupees. We offer examples of the 10 rupees issued for Burma (P16) The design was simple with a vignette of temples on the front and a panel of engraving on the back. Available here in F-VF.
This 30,000 riels note was issued in 2021 to mark the 30th Anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreement of October 1991. This treaty marked the official ending of the Cambodia - Vietnamese War also referred to as the Third Indo China War (P-New) This is a larger than usual note with a portrait of King Norodom Sihanouk on the front with flowers. The back shows Techo Hun Seh holding up the right hand of Preah Borom Ratanak Kaudh. Other illustrations include the Royal Palace, the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh and the Eiffel Tower in Paris where the Peace Agreement was signed. The agreement led to the first ever occasion in which the UN took over as the government of a state. The agreement was signed by nineteen countries. Uncirculated.
Mao Tse Tung has been a feature of modern Chinese notes for some time. This 100 yuan note, the highest denomination currently issued is dated 2005 (P907a. His portrait dominates the front while the back features a view of the façade of his Mausoleum, which is to be found in Tiananmen Square. Crisp Uncirculated.
The Winter Olympics being held in Beijing China are now over. To mark this important event, China has issued two commemorative 20 yuan notes, one printed on polymer and one printed on paper, depicted here. The paper Winter Olympics 20 yuan features a freestyle skier on the front and a view on the back of the National Ski Jumping Centre in Zhangjakou, also known as the Snow Ruyi. The Great Wall of China is also featured below.(P-New) Uncirculated.
The Winter Olympics being held in Beijing China are now over. To mark this important event, China has issued two commemorative 20 yuan notes, one printed on polymer, depicted here, and one printed on paper. The polymer 20 yuan has a pair of figure skaters on the front with a view of the structure known as the Ice Cube on the back. This building has been repurposed from its role in the 2008 Summer Olympics where it housed aquatic events and was known then as the Water Cube! (P-New) Uncirculated.
These 1 yuan notes,printed by the American Banknote Company and dated 1928, were issued by the Central Bank of China.(P195c) They are in Choice Uncirculated condition. The front has an ornate design while the back has a portrait of revered revolutionary Sun Yat Sen. Usual seen in scruffy condition, these are in wonderful condition.
When Georgia broke away from the Soviet Union, the fi rst banknotes for the newly independent country were quite small. We are delighted to offer a bumper 8 note set from Georgia dated 1993-4 and in Crisp Uncirculated condition. Values range from the 250 laris all the way up to the 500,000 laris (P43-48A & P50/1) The design is the same for all values with a pair of griffins on the front and a grape design on the back.
Crisp Uncirculated examples of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation 10 dollars. (P191) All dated between 1989 and 1992 the arms of the bank are on the front. On the back a view of the new Head Quarters together with the famous lion statues and boats in the harbour. Uncirculated.
There are three issuing banks in Hong Kong, and while their notes are different, they all follow a common theme. The theme of the 100 dollars, first issued in 2018, is Chinese Opera. Coloured a vivid red, these are wonderful notes. On offer now are Crisp Uncirculated examples of the Bank of China 100 dollars with its Headquarters on the front and a woman in a traditional costume with a paper fan on the back. Also available is the 100 dollars from the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. A lion statue is on the front and a man and woman in traditional costumes in a garden from Cantonese Opera on the back. Uncirculated!
These 50 dollars, dated January 2016, were issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. (P213e) The front has illustrations of the famous lion statue and a view of the modern bank headquarters in the background. The back is charming with illustrations form the Spring Lantern Festival. Crisp Uncirculated at £12.50.