World Banknotes Countries A-D

Australia 1 dollar nd P42d Brown and yellow Bareheaded Queen Eliz II at r and arms at centre/ Aboriginal art Unc

Austria 1 krone 1922 Tiny red on white Uniface P73 Simple design Unc

Although these large 1000 kronen note bear the date 1902, they were actually issued in 1919 (P59 & P61) At the end of the First World War, the Austrian Hungarian Empire was broken up and Austria became an independent Republic. They are densely engraved in blue. The front features a young girl in a frame with garlands of flowers in her hair. while the back features a young girl to the left and right with a patterned design below (P61).

Although this large 1000 kronen note bears the date 1902, it was actually issued in 1919 (P59) At the end of the First World War, the Austrian Hungarian Empire was broken up and Austria became an independent Republic. They are densely engraved in blue. The front has a young girl in a frame with garlands of flowers in her hair. A crowned double headed eagle is at the centre. The back is the same with the addition of an overprint in red of Deutscheossterriech alongside. Available here in Crisp GEF/Unc.

Austria 20 schilling 1986 P148 Brown on white Daffinger/Albertina building. Unc

Azerbaijan’s new 1 and 5 manat notes make up this pair dated 2020, celebrating music and literature (P-New). Designs show the kamancheh folk instrument, the rock drawings of Gobustan and an excerpt from the national anthem. Both show the country’s outline on the back. Crisp Uncirculated.

Azerbaijan 1 manat 2005 P-New Grey and yellow. Musical instruments/ Map of country. Unc

These 500 roubles issued by Azerbaijan are dated 1920 (P7). They date from a very short period after World War 1 and the collapse of the Russian Empire when Azerbaijan enjoyed independence. These 500 roubles are unusual because the text is bilingual- in French and Persian. The design is quite simple, reminiscent of an intricate tapestry design. AUnc at £24.50.

Bahamas 3 dollars nd (1984) P44a Red on white facing portrait Queen Elizabeth II at r' Regatta Unc

These Uncirculated 5 dollars from the Bahamas are dated 2013 (P72A) The front has a portrait of national hero Sir Cecil Wallace Whitfield to the right with a map of the islands , a statue of Christopher Columbus and a gold foil outline of Columbus’ ship the Santa Maria to the centre. The back celebrates the famous Junkanoo Dancers who traditionally perform a street parade on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day . Crisp Uncirculated.

Crisp, Uncirculated Fifty Cents Notes from the Bahamas (P-New) These haven’t long been issued and are quite stylish. They are printed on a strengthened substrate. A mature portrait of Queen Elizabeth appears on the front alongside a map of the island and a flower. The back printed in vertical format features a portrait of Sister Sarah in the market with additional vignettes of basket ware. Uncirculated.

Bahamas Half dollar/50 cents 1968 P26 Mauve on white Young Queen Elizabeth II at l/ Straw goods market Unc

Bahrain 5 dinars nd P27 Blue Fortified walls at l/ Aeriel view of industrial plant and oil derrick Unc

Bangladesh 10 taka P35 Pink Printed on Polymer plastic President and approach to building/Building and satellite dish Unc

Bangladesh 100 taka 2013 P63 Pink and m/c. Details of horseman on frieze/ National Museum Unc

Barbados 2 dollars 2007 P66b Blue and red. Redman Bovell at r/Church and bridge over canal. Unc

Belarus 100 roubles 2000 P26a Green Building/Ballet dancers Unc

Belarus 20,000 roubles 2000 P31e Green on white View towards city/ Large building Unc

Belarus 50 roubles 2000 P25a Pink Gateway/ Monument Unc

Belgium 100 francs (1982-94) P147 Pink, green and m/c Hendrik Bayaert at r and architectural drawing with palace backdrop/ Design Unc

A scarce set of notes issued by the local authorities in Meulebeke, Belgium during World War II. The denominations are 1f, 5f, 10f and 20f and they are dated 11-6-1940. Each has the rubber stamp of the City on the back, when they were used they rubber stamped the name of the Burgemeester. They also have a pin hole in the centre which is from the spindle where they were put when redeemed. Without the signature and pin hole they were not valid. One set sold at an auction in Belgium recently for EUR300 (around £260). We had never seen them before but we managed to buy a small quantity of these notes recently and are able to offer them to our customers at a huge saving. They are very interesting notes and quite attractive given the circumstances under which they were printed. Get yours while stocks last.

Bhutan 1 ngultrum 2006 P27 Blue and brown Dragon to l and r/ Palace Unc