Asia

Israel 20 shekels P64 Green Printed vertically on polymer plastic / Man and text/Camp watchtower and citizens. Unc

Japan 10 sen P84 Black & purple Tower monument at l/ Purple simple design GEF/Unc

Japan 100 yen nd (1953) P90c) Brown on cream. Man with beard in frame at r/ View of Parliament building Unc

This 2000 yen note was first issued by Japan in the year 2000 to mark the G8 Summit which was held in Okinawa the same year (P103) It was an unusual denomination and it did not prove very popular with the public. Production ceased in 2003. The front shows the Main Gate of Shuri Castle in Naha Okinawa while on the back we find scrolls and calligraphy found in the world’s first novel – the 11th century The Diary of Lady Murisaki Crisp Uncirculated and limited availability.

This 5 sen note was the smallest note issued in Japan during the period 1942 to 1945 (P52.) Like its value, it is quite small. The illustration on the front is an equestrian statue of 14th-century Samurai Kusunoki Mashigi in front of the Imperial Palace. The back has a rosette and paulownia flowers. Uncirculated.

Hansatsu were issued in 19th century Japan and have always been popular with collectors. Shaped like bookmarks we are delighted to offer what we are calling Man and Fish Hansatsu which we snapped up on our last visit to the Netherlands. These are in particularly nice condition on cream card like paper. A warrior is depicted on one side and a man and fish on the other. A lovely addition to any collection.

Hansatsu were issued in 19th century Japan and have always been popular with collectors. Shaped like bookmarks we are delighted to offer what we are calling ‘slender’ Hansatsu because the dimensions are a little slimmer than many offered before. Measuring 32mm x 155mm, they are printed on cream card like paper the illustrations comprising red seals and script. Another great addition to your collection – the ‘slender’ Hansatsu.

Japan 10 yen and (1946) Black, green and red on cream. Parliament building in frame Unc

Kyrgystan 1 tyin nd (1993) P1 Tiny Pink and grey. Square note Eagle in flight Unc

Kyrgystan 50 som 2009 P25 Orange on white Man with turban at l/ Ancient mosque Unc

Laos 1 kip (1962) P8 Small Pink and brown Simple design Unc

These 5 kip notes were issued by Laos in the early 1960’s and bear the portrait of King Sisaveng Vong is on the front. On the back we find a view of the Wat That Luang Stupa in Vientiane and a royal soldier riding an elephant. Because of its association with the monarchy it was withdrawn in 1976 when Pathet Lao took control of the country. Uncirculated.

Laos 5000 kip 2003 P34 Grey and mauve Man at l and temple in background/ Industrial plant Unc

It is the tradition amongst Chinese people to give gifts of money on Chinese New Year. The Chinese Zodiac is represented by 12 different animals and each New Year relates to the twelve year cycle of zodiac animals. The two banks issuing notes in Macau also have a tradition of producing special Zodiac notes each New Year printed in red, considered the luckiest colour. 2020 was the Year of the Rat but because of the pandemic, notes were prepared but only issued in 2021. Is the the Rat your Chinese Zodiac sign? It could be the year of one of your loved ones...

It is the tradition amongst Chinese people to give gifts of money on Chinese New Year. The Chinese Zodiac is represented by 12 different animals and each New Year relates to the twelve year cycle of zodiac animals. The two banks issuing notes in Macau also have a tradition of producing special Zodiac notes each New Year printed in red, considered the luckiest colour. 2021 was the Year of the Ox and because of the pandemic, these notes were prepared and issued at the same time as the 2020 notes, in 2021. Is the the OX your Chinese Zodiac sign? It could be the year of one of your loved ones...

In 2019, Macau celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Handover of Macau to Mainland China which occurred in 1999 after over 400 years of Portuguese rule. There are two issuing banks in Macau- the Bank of China and the Banco Nacional Ultramarino and each issued a special 20 patacas note for the occasion. (P-New) The designs are very similar, the only difference being the image of the respective bank headquarters which is on the front alongside a view of the sweep of the seashore and the 6 metre high Golden Lotus Sculpture found in Lotus Square. Crisp Uncirculated Anniversary 20 patacas.

Malaysia 1 ringgit 2012 P51 Blue Printed on polymer plastic Sheik at r and flower at centre/ Kites Unc

Malaysia 20 ringgit P54 Bright orange Shield at r and flower at centre/Turtles Unc

Malaysia 5 ringgit P52 Green printed on polymer plastic Sheik at r and flower at centre/ Toucan birds near river Unc

Mongolia 1 tugrik 1955 P28 Brown on peach Suhe-Bator at r/ Design Unc

Mongolia 10 tugrik 1966 P38 Orange Suhe- Bator at r/ Design Unc

We are delighted to offer a complete set of notes issued by Mongolia in 1955 (P28-34) This is one helluva set and one which we haven’t been able to offer our collectors for a very,verylong time. The set comprises 7 different values the 1,3,5,10,25,50,and 100 tugrik values all in Crisp Uncirculated. The design is quite simple with the Mongolian Coat of Arms to the left on the front and a portrait of Suhe-Bator to the right. He was a national hero and founder of the modern Mongolian People’s Republic.

We offer a wonderful set of 7 different notes issued in the 1990s in Myanmar, a country we used to know as Burma. The denominations range from the humble 50 pyas all the way up to the 100 kyats (P68-74)/ The front of the 50 pyas features a Burmese harp while the fronts of the other denominations are dominated by a snarling squatting Chintze dog. Vignettes on the backs include a boat race, an ornate elephant fountain, temples and a brass worker. Uncirculated.

A complete denomination set from Nepal, a nation set in the shadow of the great Himalaya mountain range. Nepal abandoned its monarchy in 2008 replacing the King’s portrait on its banknotes with a view of Mount Everest. Our set comprises 7 values including the 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 rupees (P76& P-New/B287-93) The backs reference the wildlife found in Nepal including yaks, deer, snow leopard, rhino, tiger and elephants. A charming set in Crisp Uncirculated. Limited availability