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Fiji Queen Elizabeth II 50 Cents, $1 & $2 Banknote Group

Three early Fiji banknotes featuring Queen Elizabeth II: 50 cents, one dollar and two dollars. The group spans Fiji's transition from Government of Fiji issues to the Central Monetary Authority period after decimal currency was introduced in 1969.

Fiji Queen Elizabeth II 50 Cents, $1 & $2 Banknote Group

Four Fiji banknotes featuring Queen Elizabeth II, comprising a 50-cent note, one-dollar note and two different two-dollar issues. The group illustrates changes in Fiji's paper currency across the Government, Central Monetary Authority and Reserve Bank eras.

Reserve Bank of Fiji Rugby 7s Olympic Gold Commemorative Banknotes - Pair

Pair of Fiji's distinctive seven-dollar commemorative banknotes issued in 2017 to celebrate the national Rugby 7s team's gold medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The unusual $7 denomination was created specifically for the historic sporting achievement.

Reserve Bank of Vanuatu 1000 Vatu Banknote

Early Reserve Bank of Vanuatu 1000 Vatu issue featuring the national emblem and traditional Melanesian design motifs.

Bank of Papua New Guinea 5 Kina Polymer Banknote

Papua New Guinea 5 Kina polymer banknote featuring the National Parliament building in Port Moresby. Polymer currency has been used extensively in Papua New Guinea for durability in the tropical climate and incorporates transparent-window security features.

Government of Brunei 10 Ringgit Banknote

Early Government of Brunei 10 Ringgit note, with the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque depicted on the reverse.

Government of Brunei Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III 1 Ringgit Banknote

Government of Brunei one-ringgit banknote from the 1967 series, featuring Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III in ceremonial uniform. This issue dates from the period immediately before the accession of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.

Bank Negara Malaysia 1 Ringgit Banknote - First Series

Early Bank Negara Malaysia one-ringgit banknote from the first national series. The note features Malaysia's first Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Rahman, and is an important early issue of the Malaysian ringgit.

Singapore Orchid Series $1 & $10 Banknote Group

Three notes from Singapore's first post-independence Orchid Series: one $1 and two $10 banknotes. Introduced from 1967, the series used orchids as a national design theme and represents the first banknotes of the independent Singapore dollar.

Singapore $1, $2 & $5 Mixed Series Banknote Group

Mixed Singapore banknote group comprising Bird Series $1 and $5 notes together with a later Portrait Series $2 note. The group provides a compact view of the evolution of Singapore banknote design from the 1970s into the modern era.

Board of Commissioners of Currency Malaya and British Borneo 1 Dollar Banknote

One-dollar note issued by the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya and British Borneo and dated 1 March 1959. The shared currency circulated across the Federation of Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak, North Borneo and Brunei before separate national currencies emerged.

Bangladesh Government 1 Taka Banknote

Early Bangladesh 1 Taka note from the years immediately following independence in 1971. The design uses agricultural imagery, including a hand holding harvested grain, reflecting the importance of farming to the new nation. Early issues of Bangladesh currency are popular as tangible reminders of the country's emergence as an independent state and the establishment of the taka as its national currency.

State Bank of Pakistan 500 Rupees Banknote - Dhaka overprint

Pakistan 500 Rupees note associated with the Dhaka/East Pakistan issue, distinguished by its regional overprint. Notes connected with Dhaka are historically significant because they relate to the period when present-day Bangladesh formed the eastern wing of Pakistan, before the Bangladesh War of Independence in 1971 and the subsequent introduction of the taka.

Government of Pakistan 1 Rupee Banknote

Government of Pakistan 1 Rupee note from the 1960s. Low-value one-rupee notes were government issues rather than conventional higher-denomination central-bank notes and circulated widely in everyday commerce. The design incorporates Pakistan's crescent-and-star emblem and decorative Islamic-inspired motifs, making it a compact example of early post-independence Pakistani paper money.

Central Bank of Ceylon 1 Rupee Banknotes - consecutive pair

Consecutive pair of Central Bank of Ceylon 1 Rupee notes dated 22 September 1959. The notes were issued during the post-independence period when the country was still officially known as Ceylon, before adopting the name Sri Lanka in 1972. The traditional lion emblem and multilingual inscriptions make these notes representative of the transition from colonial-era currency to a distinctly national identity; consecutive serial numbers add collector appeal.

Bank of Mauritius Queen Elizabeth II 5 Rupees Banknote

Bank of Mauritius 5 Rupees note from the Queen Elizabeth II period. The portrait of the young Queen reflects Mauritius's constitutional links with the British Crown before the country became a republic. Notes from this transitional era combine colonial portraiture with local design elements and are collected as part of the development of modern Mauritian paper money.

Bank of Botswana 10 Pula Banknote

Early Bank of Botswana ten-pula banknote featuring a portrait at left, the national coat of arms and local wildlife imagery. Botswana introduced the pula in 1976, replacing the South African rand as its national currency.

Bank of Botswana 1, 2, 5, 10 & 20 Pula Banknote Set

Five-note Bank of Botswana set comprising 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 pula denominations, all featuring Sir Seretse Khama, Botswana's first president. The pula was introduced in 1976, ten years after independence, replacing the South African rand as Botswana's national currency. The name 'pula' means 'rain' in Setswana, a symbol of prosperity in the arid country.

Bank of Ghana Kwame Nkrumah 1 Cedi Banknote

Bank of Ghana 1 Cedi note from the Kwame Nkrumah era, featuring Ghana's first prime minister and president. Ghana was the first sub-Saharan African colony to gain independence from European colonial rule in 1957, and its early national currency strongly reflected the new state's identity. The cedi was introduced in 1965, replacing the Ghanaian pound, making this an early issue of the denomination.

Bank of Ghana 1979 1 Cedi & 1980 2 Cedis Banknote Pair

Pair of Bank of Ghana notes comprising a 1 Cedi dated 7 February 1979 and 2 Cedis dated 2 January 1980. Their designs combine portraits, traditional sculpture and the Black Star, a central symbol of Ghanaian independence. These issues belong to the first cedi era before Ghana's 1980s currency reforms.

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Reserve Bank of Malawi 20 Kwacha Banknote

Malawi 20 Kwacha banknote from the 2019 issue, featuring Inkosi ya Makhosi M'Mbelwa II. The design combines national cultural imagery with a fish and modern security features.

Reserve Bank of Malawi 5 Kwacha Banknote

Reserve Bank of Malawi 5 Kwacha note dated 1 January 1981. The front features the national leadership portrait used on Malawi's currency of the period, while the reverse depicts agricultural activity, reflecting the importance of farming—particularly tobacco—to the Malawian economy. The kwacha was introduced in 1971, replacing the Malawian pound as part of decimal currency reform.

Banco Nacional Ultramarino Mozambique 100 Escudos Banknotes - Pair

Pair of 100 Escudos notes issued for Mozambique by Banco Nacional Ultramarino, dated 27 March 1961. The notes feature Portuguese colonial administrator Aires de Ornelas and belong to Mozambique's pre-independence escudo currency.

National Bank of Rwanda 50 Francs Banknote

National Bank of Rwanda 50 Francs note dated 1 January 1976. The obverse prominently features a map of Rwanda, making it a distinctive example of the country's early post-independence paper money.

National Bank of Rwanda 20 Francs Banknote

National Bank of Rwanda 20 Francs note dated 1 January 1976. The obverse features the former Rwandan flag, while the reverse depicts children and infrastructure imagery. This issue belongs to Rwanda's early post-independence banknote series.

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Seychelles Monetary Authority 10 Rupees Banknote

Seychelles Monetary Authority 10 Rupees banknote from the 1979-1980 series. The colourful design features a red-footed booby and tropical floral elements, reflecting the islands' distinctive natural environment.

South African Reserve Bank 10 Rand Jan van Riebeeck Banknote

South African Reserve Bank ten-rand banknote from the Jan van Riebeeck portrait series. These bilingual notes circulated before the later wildlife and Mandela series and are characteristic of South African currency design of the period.

South African Reserve Bank 2, 5 & 10 Rand Banknote Set

Three-note South African Reserve Bank set comprising 2, 5 and 10 Rand denominations, each featuring Jan van Riebeeck. The coordinated designs form an attractive type set from an earlier generation of South African paper currency.

South African Reserve Bank Mixed 10, 20, 50 & 100 Rand Banknote Group

Five-note South African Reserve Bank group spanning later currency designs, including wildlife-themed notes and a Nelson Mandela portrait note. Denominations visible in the group include 10, 20, 50 and 100 Rand.

Monetary Authority of Swaziland 2 Emalangeni Banknote

Monetary Authority of Swaziland 2 Emalangeni note from the early national currency period. The lilangeni was introduced in 1974 to replace the South African rand as Swaziland's principal national currency, although the rand continued to circulate alongside it. Early notes are associated with the development of an independent monetary system after Swaziland gained independence in 1968; the country was renamed Eswatini in 2018.

Bank of Uganda 5 Shillings Banknote - Bank Building Issue

Bank of Uganda five-shillings note from the 1979 Bank Building issue. The obverse features the Bank of Uganda building, while the series reflects the currency redesign that followed the end of the Idi Amin period.

Bank of Uganda 5, 10 & 1000 Shillings Mixed Banknote Group

Three-note Ugandan group comprising 5 and 10 Shillings from an earlier arms/map series together with a later 1000 Shillings note dated 2010.

Bank of Uganda Idi Amin 5, 10 & 50 Shillings Banknote Set

Three-note Bank of Uganda set comprising 5, 10 and 50 shillings and featuring President Idi Amin in military uniform. Amin ruled Uganda from 1971 to 1979, and currency bearing his portrait is closely associated with this turbulent period of the country's post-independence history. The notes also carry Uganda's coat of arms and bilingual denomination text.

Bank of Zambia 50 Ngwee Banknote

Bank of Zambia 50 Ngwee note featuring President Kenneth Kaunda and Zambia's national coat of arms. The ngwee is the subunit of the Zambian kwacha, with 100 ngwee to one kwacha.

Central Bank of Samoa 2 Tala Banknotes - Uncut Pair

Uncut pair of Central Bank of Samoa two-tala notes featuring Malietoa Tanumafili II. The pair remains joined with printer margin below, making it an unusual presentation format.

Bank of Papua New Guinea 2 Kina 35th Anniversary Commemorative Banknote

Papua New Guinea two-kina commemorative banknote marking 35 years from 1973 to 2008. The design features the National Parliament building and a special anniversary emblem.

Bank of Papua New Guinea 2 Kina Silver Jubilee 25th Anniversary Banknote

Commemorative two-kina note celebrating Papua New Guinea's Silver Jubilee, with a special 25th anniversary emblem and bird-of-paradise design.

Bank of Papua New Guinea 5 Kina Year 2000 Commemorative Banknote

Papua New Guinea five-kina commemorative note carrying a prominent 'Year 2000' inscription and the national bird-of-paradise motif.

Reserve Bank of New Zealand 10 Shillings Captain Cook Banknote

New Zealand ten-shillings note featuring Captain James Cook, issued before decimal currency was introduced in 1967. The note belongs to the classic pre-decimal Reserve Bank series.

Reserve Bank of New Zealand One Pound Captain Cook Banknote

New Zealand one-pound note featuring Captain James Cook from the country's pre-decimal currency era, before the change to dollars and cents in 1967.

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Queen Elizabeth II $5 Banknotes - Consecutive Pair

Consecutive pair of New Zealand five-dollar banknotes featuring Queen Elizabeth II. The matching consecutive serial numbers make the pair especially appealing as a collector group.

Hutt River Province Prince Leonard $1, $2, $10, $20 & $50 Banknote Set

Five-note Hutt River Province set featuring Prince Leonard and denominations of $1, $2, $10, $20 and $50. These privately issued notes are collectable exonumia rather than Australian legal tender.

Bank Negara Malaysia 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 & 100 Ringgit Banknote Set

Six-note Bank Negara Malaysia group comprising 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 ringgit denominations, all featuring Malaysia's first Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Rahman.

Board of Commissioners of Currency Malaya King George VI 1 Cent Banknote

Small-denomination Malayan one-cent note dated 1 July 1941 and featuring King George VI. Issued by the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya, during the Second World War period.

Singapore Portrait Series $2 Banknotes - Consecutive Pair

Consecutive pair of Singapore two-dollar Portrait Series banknotes featuring Yusof bin Ishak, Singapore's first president.

Singapore Bicentennial $20 Commemorative Banknotes - Consecutive Pair

Consecutive pair of Singapore twenty-dollar commemorative banknotes issued for the Singapore Bicentennial. The notes feature Yusof bin Ishak and commemorate key milestones in Singapore's history.