World Banknotes Countries A-D

Australia 10 dollars Blue P-New Printed on polymer plastic Banjo Paterson/ Mary Gilmore Unc

In 1988, Australia celebrated its Bicentenary. It was 200 years since permanent settlement began with the arrival of Captain Arthur Philip with 11 ships in the First Fleet in 1788. To mark this important event, Australia issued a special 10 dollar note. It turned out to be very special indeed. It was the first note in the world using the revolutionary polymer plastic developed by the Reserve Bank of Australia. It moved like paper but had all the durability of plastic. (P49) The front of the note depicts the arrival of the First Fleet and the varied immigrant population which has settled in the intervening 200 years. The back honours Australia’s indigenous population, the Aboriginal people who it is believed settled in Australia over 40,000 years ago. A wonderful note issued over 30 years ago, in official descriptive folder.

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 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

We were recently able to restock this privately issued Bahamas Jubilee Wallet prepared to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.1952-2022 The illustrated descriptive folder contains an Uncirculated Half Dollar from the Bahamas set in an appropriately purple holder. It’s a wonderful souvenir of our longest reigning monarch.

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