Step into a world where royalty reigns supreme! Our special compilation of banknotes pays homage to the legendary Kings, Queens, Emperors, Princes, Dukes, Sheikhs, Sultans, and Tsars from around the globe. From the majestic reigns of European monarchs to the opulent courts of Eastern empires, these banknotes are more than just currency; they're pieces of art that tell tales of power, legacy, and grandeur.
Join us as we celebrate the legacies and stories of these iconic rulers. Let's keep their memories alive one banknote at a time!
These Half Pa’anga notes were issued by Tonga in 1977. (P18b) They bear the portrait of King Taufa’ahua Tupov IV who succeeded his mother Queen Salote as monarch on her death in 1965. (P18b) He reigned until his death in 2006 and was one of the world’s longest-reigning sovereigns. He was also the tallest and heaviest Tongan monarch, measuring 6ft 5 inches and weighing over 31 stone. The back depicts a familiar Tongan scene with the processing of coconuts. Uncirculated.
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.