banknotes

200 Polish Zlotych banknote (Nieobiegowy)

On the front side of this 200 Zlotych banknote is a view on Wawel Castle in Krakow. The text ‘Nieobiegowy’ is printed on both sides on the note, covering the design. It means ‘not in circulation’ or ‘non-negotiable’.

You get: £1.50000

1 PLN = £0.0075000000

200 Soles de Oro banknote Peru (Castilla)

On the 200 soles de oro banknote from Peru is the portrait of Ramón Castilla y Marquesado, three time President of Peru. The back side of the doscientos Soles de Oro bill shows the frigate ‘Amazonas’, one of many warships purchased by President Castilla to turn the Peruvian Navy into the most powerful of mid-19th … Continued

You get: £0.02000

1 PEN = £0.0001000000

200 Sri Lankan Rupees commemorative banknote (50 Years Independence)

This 200 Rupee polymer banknote commemorates 50 years of Sri Lankan independence. The front of the 200 LKR bill shows Independence Hall in Colombo above a scene representing national progress during independence. The back of the Rs200 note depicts the Temple of the Tooth Relic and Octagon in Kandy, and a scene designed to represent … Continued

You get: £0.28000

1 LKR = £0.0014000000

2000 Costa Rican Colones banknote (Clodomiro Picado Twight)

Costa Rican scientist, Clodomiro Picado Twight, who pioneered research on snake venom is depicted on the frontside of this Dos Mil Colones banknote. The reverse side of the 2000 CRC bill features a dolphin and a hammerhead shark, swimming in a coral reef.

You get: £1.64000

1 CRC = £0.0008200000

2000 Serbian Dinara banknote

On the 2000 dinara banknote from Serbia, there is a portrait of Milutin Milanković, a Serbian polymath born in 1879. Milanković made significant contributions in the areas of climatology and astronomy. What are now known as Milankovitch cycles help to explain the occurrence of geological ice ages, and they predict future climate change.

You get: £10.58000

1 RSD = £0.0052900000

2000 Spanish Pesetas banknote (Juan Ramon Jimenez)

The banknote of dos mil pesetas depicts Juan Ramón Jiménez, Spanish poet. The words ‘Banco De España’ are printed on the paper banknote. The backside of the 2,000 Ptas banknote features Villa de la Rosa.

You get: £0.82000

1 ESP = £0.0004100000

2000 Vietnamese Dong banknote type 1987

The 2000 dong banknote from Vietnam’s 1987 series features the portrait of Ho Chi Minh on the front side and a factory on the back side. The theme of industry is shown on the reverse side with elements including a power plant, chimney, electric pylons and construction cranes.

You get: £0.04000

1 VND = £0.0000200000

25 Czechoslovak Korun banknote 1961 (Jan Zizka)

This banknote of 25 Czechoslovak korun has the image of Jan Zizka on the front side, next to arms and banners. The back side shows Tabor town square.

You get: £0.08500

1 CZK = £0.0034000000

25 Icelandic Kronur banknote (Magnús Stephensen)

The banknote of 25 Icelandic Krónur has the text ‘Tuttugu Og Fimm Krónur’, meaning ‘twenty five kronur’. On the front side of this 1961-dated banknote is a portrait of Magnús Stephensen, Icelandic author. The back side shows fishing boats near Westmen Islands

You get: £0.05550

1 ISK = £0.0022200000

5 American Dollars banknote series 1950

This five dollars bill has the image of Abraham Lincoln, American President during the Civil War. On the paper banknote a caption reads ‘Federal Reserve Note – the United States of America’.

You get: £3.07870

1 USD = £0.6157400000

5 Argentine Pesos banknote 3rd Series (José de San Martin)

Currently Argentina’s lowest value banknote, the $5 pesos note features general José de San Martin. He is one of the so-called Libertadores de América, whom are pictured on the back side of the green-coloured 5 cinco pesos banknote.

You get: £0.00070

1 ARS = £0.0001400000

5 Australian Pounds banknote (Sir John Franklin)

This five pounds bill shows the portrait of Sir John Franklin, British Royal Navy Officer and explorer of the Arctic. Text on the currency note reads ‘Commonwealth of Australia’.

You get: £3.31770

1 AUP = £0.6635400000

5 Belgian Francs banknote (Série Nationale)

The note of 5 cinq francs depicts King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth of Belgium. The Belgian 5 Fr bill contains the words ‘Banque nationale de Belgique’.

You get: £0.00935

1 BFR = £0.0018700000

5 Cuban Pesos banknote (Antonio Maceo)

A Portrait of Antonio Maceo, who was second-in-command of the Cuban Army of Independence, is depicted on the front of this 5 Cuban Pesos note. On the reverse side of this Cinco Pesos note, you’ll find a depiction of a meeting between Antonio Maceo and Spanish General A. Martinez Campos at Mangos de Baragua.

You get: £0.01465

1 CUP = £0.0029300000

5 Euros banknote (Second series)

This 5 euro banknote measures 120mm by 62mm. The word ‘EYPO’ is printed on the paper banknote. The architectural style depicted on the five euro banknote is Classical.

You get: £4.06100

1 EUR = £0.8122000000

5 Israeli Old Shekel banknote (1978 to 1984 issue)

On the obverse side of the Bank of Israel 5 Old Shekel banknote is the image of Israel’s first President Chaim Zeizmann and the Weizmann Institute of Science named after him. The reverse side of the green-coloured five Old Sheqalim bill from 1978 shows Damascus Gate, the only gate to Jerusalem Old City that kept … Continued