World Banknotes Countries U-Z

Isle of Man £1 nd P40c Mauve on white Queen Eliz II at r and Triskelis at centre/Tynwald Hill AA Prefix Shimmin Unc

These 20 rand notes from South Africa were issued in 2015 (P139b) They follow the design first introduced in 2012 but with added security features of omcron rings in the watermark area. The portrait of Nelson Mandela dominates the front while on the back an impressive head of an elephant is featured. The text is in English, Tswana and Southern Notebele. Uncirculated.

South Sudan gained its independence in July 2011 when it was recognised as a country in its own right. We can now offer a trio of higher value notes from this troubled African nation. Included are the 100, 500 and 1000 South Sudanese Pound notes dated between 2019 and 2021 (P15-PW17). The fronts feature a portrait of Dr Johan Garanga de Mabior. He was instrumental in the foundation of South Sudan and led the Sudan People’s Liberation Army during the 2nd Sudanese Civil War. He was tragically killed in a helicopter crash in 2005, robbed of the chance to see his country finally achieve independence. The back of 100 pounds features a lion and a huge waterfall, the 500 pounds a view of the Juba Nila Bridge over the White Nile River while a pair of ostriches is featured on the 1000. Uncirculated.

The country known as South Vietnam existed between 1955 and 1975. These dates coincide almost exactly with the Vietnam War, the end of which brought the reunification of North and South Vietnam and the establishment of the country we know today as Vietnam. The two notes on offer now date from the early years of South Vietnam. The 1 dong appeared in 1956(P1) and the 5 dong in 1955(P2) Both are in Crisp Uncirculated condition. The 1 dong has an illustration of a temple on the front with a park and temple on the back. The green 5 dong features a mythical dragon on the front and a farmer in a paddy field with water oxen and plough.

Togo (as W Afr States) 500 francs 2002 P810T Green, brown and yellow Man at r and view of dam /Man on spraying machine T Country Code Unc

Turkey 1 million lira (2202) P213 Pink and blue Facing portrait Ataturk/ Dam and barrage Unc

Uganda 1000 shillings 2014-5 P49 Orange and brown Ancient stone/ Map with antelope Unc

These 5 shilling notes dating from 1966 were amongst the first to be issued by Uganda after independence in 1962 and replaced notes from the collapsed East Africa Currency Board. The arms of the new country are on the front with an impressive waterfall depicted on the back. (P1) Crisp Uncirculated examples.

Ukraine 10 hryven P119 Pink and brown Man at r in armour/ Church with spires Unc

In 2021 Ukraine celebrated 30 years of independence following the breakup of the Soviet Union. To mark the event they issued a special series of banknotes. From this series, of which just 30,000 were issued, we offer the highest denomination – the 1000 hryven.(P-New). This impressive note, with the anniversary overprint, features the equally impressive Vladimir Vernadsky. He was considered one of the founders of geochemistry and was instrumental in setting up the Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences. The Presidium of this organisation appears on the back. Crisp Uncirculated Ukrainian Anniversary 1000 hryven 2021. Limited availability.

In 2021, Ukraine celebrated 30 years of independence. Just a few months later the country was plunged into a war for its survival. Part of the celebrations for the 30th Anniversary included overprinting 30,000 notes of each denomination with the anniversary logo. From this very limited series, we offer Crisp Uncirculated 50 hryven notes (P-New).

In 2021, Ukraine celebrated 30 years of independence. Just a few months later, the country was plunged into a war for its survival. Part of the celebrations for the 30th Anniversary included overprinting just 30,000 notes of each denomination with the anniversary logo. From this very limited series, we offer Crisp Uncirculated 500 hryven notes (P-New) The front features the portrait of poet, philosopher, writer and musician Hryhoril Skovoroda with a view of the Mohyla Academy Building in Kyiv on the back.

Uncut sheets of four Ukraine 1 hyrven notes issued in 2014. These would look great framed and are very reasonably priced.

The United Arab Emirates is made the switch from paper to polymer banknotes. We can now offer uncirculated examples of the green polymer 10 dirhams just issued in April 2022. (P-New) The front is dominated by a view of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with a view of the Khorfakkan Amphitheatre on the back. The see-through security window features a portrait of UAE’s founding father Sheik Zayed bin Sultan. Uncirculated Polymer.

United Arab Emirates 5 dirhams P-New Printed on polymer Brown and grey Old building with tower/ Ancient ruin. Unc

United Arab Emirates 5 dirhams 2009 P26c Brown, pink and yellow. Market building/Minaret and view of shoreline. Unc

The United Arab Emirates has not long issued a new 50 dirhams note (P-New) It’s their first-ever polymer note. It commemorates the Golden Jubilee of the union established on 2nd December 1971. Printed in Abu Dhabi, the front shows the memorial to the Martyrs of the Emirates and the 7 founding fathers standing after signing the union document. On the back, Sheikh Zayad Bin Sultan is shown signing the document alongside a vignette of the Etihad Museum. Uncirculated.

USA 1 dollar 2013 P-New Washington/ Design Unc

These Million Dollar notes are a lot of fun. They are a private issue with an illustration of the Statue of Liberty on the front and Mount Rushmore on the back. Impress your friends with a Million Dollar Bill!

Uruguay 50 pesos 2017 P100 Printed on polymer To mark 50th Anniv of Bank. Blue Sunrise T R/ Painting of Port Construction Unc