World Banknote Sets

A wonderful set of 6 polymer fantasy notes for the Aldabra Islands (Seychelles) The set includes 5 values – the 5, 10, 50, 100, 200, and 500 pounds values. The vertical design on the front features a charming portrait of Queen Elizabeth II as a young girl, reminiscent of her portrait on the 1935 Canada 20 dollars. On the back, in the more traditional horizontal format, various colourful birds native to the islands and including Macaws, are illustrated. A charming fantasy polymer set in Uncirculated.

This wonderful colourful set comprises the complete denomination range for Burundi, a landlocked country which is also one of the smallest on the African continent. Our set, dated between 2018 and 2021, comprises 5 denominations ranging from the 500 francs up to the magnificent 10,000 francs (P51-54). The fronts all feature an outline map of the country with different vignettes inside the map of shipping, a banana grove, rice harvest, hills, and fronds. Illustrations on the backs include a coffee plant, long-horned cattle, a pineapple plant, drummers and dancers, and portraits of President Ndadaye and Prince Rwagasore alongside a crocodile, bird, antelope, wildebeest, and hippo. A wonderful colourful set from Burundi Uncirculated.

3 different 100 riel notes issued in the 1970's

A complete denomination set issued by Malawi between 2020 and 2021. Included in this colourful set are 8 denominations – 20,50,100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000 and 5000 kwacha.The fronts include portraits of Hastings Banda, Lazalo Jere, Philip Gomani II, James Sangala Rose Chibambo and John Chilembwe,The backs depict important buildings, grain silos Mulunguzi Dam and Kasunga National Park. Vibrant, Uncirculated and complete.

We have bought a wonderful group of German bonds which are also great value!. The group comprises 6 A4 bonds which were issued in 1935. They were Treasury Bonds issued by the National Debt Office and with interest payable at 4 ½% per year. They have also been cancelled with a small punched hole at the bottom. Denominations in this set are the 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 reichsmark. In 1935 there were just over 12 marks to the pound so the face value when they were issued was the equivalent of £3,000.

Guinea Bissau lies between Guinea and Senegal on the ‘ bump’ of West Africa. A former Portuguese colony, Guinea Bissau issued currency in its own name until 1993. Then it became part of the West African States Monetary Union and abandoned banknotes in its own name. This quartet of notes in Crisp Uncirculated condition date from the 1990’s when Guinea Bissau still issued its own notes. Denominations included are the 50,100,500 and 1000 pesos (P10-13) A colourful Guinea Bissau Set.

A quartet of 4 Crisp Uncirculated notes all featuring a portrait of Saddam Hussein, the notorious President of Iraq. The four notes date from the final years of Saddam’s rule and prior to the Second Gulf War. It was a time of embargoes. Banknotes had to be printed in Iraq and they were necessarily crude affairs because the country lacked access to high-quality security printing. The four values in our set are the 5, 50, and 2 varieties of the 250 dinars. WE CAN NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL FOR PAYMENT FOR THIS ITEM DUE TO CURRENT TRADE SANCTIONS BETWEEN THE USA AND IRAQ

Security printers are known for producing notes that promote their work. This charming Flower Power Pair was produced in 2010 by KBA Giori to show off the high-performance registration offset printing on their Super Simultan IV machines. The 2D Iris recognition process was a big step in tackling counterfeits. The pair both feature daisy designs and are Uncirculated.

What a set we have for you this issue! It’s the complete denomination set issued by Lebanon between 2016 and 2021 .All the notes are in Uncirculated condition!. (P-New) Included in this 6 note set are the 1000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000 and 100,000 values The designs are very modern with extra illustrations of a Lebanese Cedar Tree, a monument and plants and fruits. The Lebanese economy has collapsed in recent times which means we can offer this denomination set for a very reasonable price! It’s a wonderful set and the price even more so. Uncirculated Complete Lebanon.

We are delighted to offer a complete set of notes issued by Mongolia in 1955 (P28-34) This is one helluva set and one which we haven’t been able to offer our collectors for a very,verylong time. The set comprises 7 different values the 1,3,5,10,25,50,and 100 tugrik values all in Crisp Uncirculated. The design is quite simple with the Mongolian Coat of Arms to the left on the front and a portrait of Suhe-Bator to the right. He was a national hero and founder of the modern Mongolian People’s Republic.

A complete denomination set from Nepal, a nation set in the shadow of the great Himalaya mountain range. Nepal abandoned its monarchy in 2008 replacing the King’s portrait on its banknotes with a view of Mount Everest. Our set comprises 7 values including the 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 rupees (P76& P-New/B287-93) The backs reference the wildlife found in Nepal including yaks, deer, snow leopard, rhino, tiger and elephants. A charming set in Crisp Uncirculated. Limited availability

Sierra Leone has just issued a new series of banknotes. Denominations have been revalued by 1000 to one and the size reduced. There are 5 values in this colourful set, the 1,2,5,10 and 20 leones (P-New) all dated 2022. The fronts feature portraits of Bai Bureh, Wallace Johnson. Sengbe Peih and Constance Cummings John. A dove also appears on the 10 leones. Illustrations on the backs include a cotton tree, students, a map, a dam. Satellite dish and bank building. All in all a colourful set at just.

Somaliland self declared its independence in 1991 but has yet to gain official recognition from the UN. It occupies a vast area of 68,000 square miles on the Horn of Africa with a population of 6.2 million as of 2024. This quartet of notes is dated between 1994 and 2016, The set comprises the 5.50.100 and 500 shillings values. The lower denominations feature a view of the Supreme Court building on the front while the top two values feature the Bank of Somaliland building. The backs feature camels and the loading of live sheep on the Berbera dock. Crisp Uncirculated quartet.

We offer a great value set of notes from Sudan at a fraction of the price we used to have to pay. Inflation in that country has meant they are fantastic value and if you haven’t got them, now is the time to include them in your collection! Our set comprises 5 values – the 2,5,10,20 and 50 dinars dated between 2017 and 2018 (P71-4 P76) Illustrations across the set include pottery, musical instruments, a satellite, hydroelectric dam, trees a camel caravan, the Presidential Palace in Khartoum,. Nubia Pyramids, oil drilling, irrigation wheel, fishing, gold bars and a view of the Central Bank . Fantastic value Sudan set at just £8.50!

Although Swaziland changed its name to Eswatini in 2018, only two banknotes have been issued in the new country’s name. This pair of 10 and 20 emalangeni notes are dated 2015 & 2017 (P37 & 41) and still bear the heading of Swaziland. A portrait of King Mswati in traditional dress appears on the fronts The back of the 10 emalangeni shows group of maidens dancing while on the back of the 20 emalangeni maize, pineapple, cattle and an industrial plant are illustrated. Swazi 10 & 20 emalangeni pair in Uncirculated.

Zimbabwe began issuing notes again in 2019. So far just 4 denominations have been issued. It was almost impossible to source these notes but a dealer friend came up trumps a few weeks ago and we can offer this complete set at the very special price of just £11.50. Included are the 2,5 ,10 and 20 dollars. (P-New)The Matapos Rocks are featured on the fronts. The backs have illustrations of a flame, giraffe, wildebeest and an elephant with Victoria Falls as a backdrop. Crisp Uncirculated.