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These bright blue 500 tenge notes dated 2017 from Kazakhstan are printed both in vertical and horizontal formats. The front, printed vertically, shows flying doves over the Kazakh Eli monument in Astana with views of the House of Parliament. The back, printed horizontally, shows gulls over the Caspian Sea set within an outline of Kazakhstan. (PA45) Crisp Uncirculated.

Kenya 5 shillings 1978 P15 Orange on white Jomo Kenyatta at l/ Planted fields. Unc

In 2001, Kuwait celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Liberation of Kuwait after the Gulf War by issuing a polymer 1 dinar note (PCS2). The front features the arms of the bank. The back shows a victorious soldier holding a flag aloft and scene from Kuwait City. Uncirculated and limited availability.

Kuwait Quarter Dinar P29 Brown, blue and beige Tower/ Doorway Unc

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

It features Bübüsara Beyshenalieva, also known as Bübüsara in her home country of Kyrgyzstan, and renowned as the pioneering Kyrgyz ballerina. She holds the distinction of being the first great ballerina from Kyrgyzstan.

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

Laos 10 kip nd P20 Red Young mothers in hospital/Soldiers in bush Unc

Laos has just issued a new series of banknotes. We can now offer Uncirculated pairs of the 10,000 and 20,000 kip notes, dated 2020 but only just released into circulation. Designs are similar to previous issues with enhanced security features. A portrait of Kaysone Phomvihane is on the fronte alongside a view of the Wat That Luang Stupa in Vientiane. Illustrations on the back are of the Lao Nippon Bridge over the Mekong River and the Theum Hinboun Hydroelectric Dam. Uncirculated Laos.

Laos 100 kip P30 Yellow and green Rice harvest/Road bridge and silos. 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 Because of its association with the monarchy it was withdrawn in 1976 when Pathet Lao took control of the country.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

Lebanon 250 livres nd P67 Green and m/c Row of columns/ Ruins Unc

Lebanon 5 livres nd P62d Green on white Large building/Stone bridge over river Unc

Lebanon chose to mark important anniversaries by issuing a series of 50,000 livres notes in polymer between 2013 and 2015. This was a huge denomination at the time. This 2014 50,000 livres marks 50 years of the National Bank (P97) The Lebanese economy has been in freefall recently, which means we can offer a very special price on this high denomination polymer issue.

A complete set of the notes issued by Lebanon between the 1960’s and 1980’s. There are 7 different values ranging from the 1 livre through to the 250 livres (P61-7). They are wonderfully illustrated with views of ancient ruins alongside illustrations of a grotto, a stone bridge, a rocky seascape, an ancient fort and temple, a view of a town, and the famous Lebanese cedars. Uncirculated example.

Crisp Uncirculated examples of the 10 maloti issued over 30 years ago in 1990 (P11) The front has a portrait of King Mashoshoe in civilian clothes. The back shows a typical scene in Lesotho with hills, cornfields and a man on horseback. Crisp Uncirculated.

Lesotho 5 maloti 1989 P10 Blue and green. King Mashoshoe in civilian clothes at r/Dramatic Waterfall Unc

A Trio of notes issued by Liberia. Dated between 2016 and 2017, our trio comprises the 5, 10, and 20 values (P31-3)/ The fronts are dominated by portraits of important citizens in the history of the country- Edward J Roye, Joseph J Roberts and William V S Tubman. Vignettes from daily life such as rubber tapping, the rice harvest and a market scene are on the backs.

Libya 1 dinar nd P71 Blue Gadaffi in pensive mode/ Mosque and minarets Unc

These 10 dinars, issued by Libya in 2002, feature a portrait of Omar El Mukhtar (P66) He was a teacher turned resistance fighter who led the fight against the Italian colonization of Libya. Regarded as a national hero, he was skilled in desert warfare through his knowledge of local geography, which he turned to his advantage against the Italians. His 20 year struggle came to an end in 1931 when he was captured by the Italian Army and executed. He was 73. The back of this colourful note shows a crowd and the hillside fort at Sabha, Crisp GVF-EF.