Cambodia. Current Series Banknotes

The riel (Khmer: រៀល; sign: ៛; code: KHR) is the currency of Cambodia. There have been two distinct riel, the first issued between 1953 and May 1975. Between 1975 and 1980, the country had no monetary system. A second currency, also named "riel", has been issued since March 20, 1980. 

50 Riel banknote

Front: Banteay Srey Temple 

Back: Dam

1000 Riel banknote

Front: Southern gate at Bayon

Back: Autonomous Port of Kampong Saom (Sihanoukville)

Thanks to Karmen!

Egypt. Current Series Banknote

The Egyptian pound is the currency of Egypt. It is divided into 100 piastre.

As of June 2016 the National Bank of Egypt reintroduced the £1 banknote into circulation as well as the 25 and 50 piastres notes.

 25 Piastres banknote

Front: Ayesha mosque

Back: Coat of arms of Egypt

 50 Piastres banknote

Front: Al-Azhar Mosque

Back: Ramesses II

Thanks to Karmen!

Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur 98' XVI Commonwealth Games - Commemorative Banknote

Bank Negara Malaysia in co-operation with Sukom Ninety Eight Berhad issued a new RM50 note to commemorate the Kuala Lumpur '98 XVI Commonwealth Games. This banknote was the first polymer banknote to be issued in Malaysia.

The design of the note portrays Malaysia as a world class sporting destination. The front features the portrait of the first Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the right and the Kuala Lumpur city skyline with prominent landmarks in the centre. The Look of the Commonwealth Games which features the stylised butterfly symbol and the gold-coloured Optical Variable Device (OVD) with the portrait of the first Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong in the clear window appears on the left. The logo of Bank Negara Malaysia appears in the other clear window on the right of the note. The Kuala Lumpur International Airport is featured as the central backdrop. To the right, the background design shows the artist's impression of the Multimedia Super Corridor connecting Kuala Lumpur City Centre to Putrajaya, Cyberjaya and the new Kuala Lumpur International Airport. 

The design on the back of the note shows the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in the centre. The logo of the Kuala Lumpur '98 XVI Commonwealth Games appears on the left of the note.

50 Ringgit

Malaysia. 60th Anniversary of the Signing of the Federation of Malaya Independence Agreement and His Majesty’s installation as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong - Commemorative Banknote

Bank Negara Malaysia is issuing commemorative banknotes in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary of the Signing of the Federation of Malaya Independence Agreement. These commemorative banknotes were launched by His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Sultan Muhammad V at the Museum and Art Gallery, Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.

These banknotes commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Federation of Malaya Independence Agreement signing in the year 1957. The commemorative banknotes honour the Council (later called Conference) of Rulers’ contribution towards the realisation of the Nation’s independence on 31 August 1957. The Agreement dated 5 August 1957 proclaiming the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as the Supreme Head of the Federation was signed by the Malay Council of Rulers from Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor and Terengganu with Sir Donald MacGillivray, the High Commissioner of the Federation of Malaya who represented Queen Elizabeth II. The Agreement became a historical constitutional evidence for the independence of the Federation of Malaya. Source

60 Ringgit

Poland Banknote, 2012 Series ("Sovereigns of Poland" Second Series)

The 10 Polish Złotych note is the lowest value złoty banknote and has been used since the redenomination of the złoty in 1995. The note is used as the sole currency in Poland, a country with a population of about 38 million. It is the smallest note, measuring 120×60mm with a dark brown and green colour scheme. The ten złotych note features a portrait of Duke Mieszko I in the obverse centre area, while the reverse depicts a denar, a silver coin from Mieszko I's reign.

10 Polish Zlotych Banknote (Circulating note)

Thanks to Agnes for the banknote! Received 14/2/2017

 20 Polish Zlotych Banknote

From Agnes received on 22/3/12018.  Thanks so  much!

Japan. Book Ticket, 100 Yen

Thailand​. Commemorative Banknotes in Remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej

According to a press release dated 20 July 2017, Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob announced the Bank of Thailand’s intention to issue a new family of banknotes designed to commemorate King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The new notes are like the preceding issues, but with different backs.

​Commemorative Banknotes in Remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

20 Baht 

Front: ​The portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the Royal House of Chakri gown.

Back:​ The early life of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej

50 Baht

Front:​ The portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the Royal House of Chakri gown.

Back: ​H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s royal ceremonies and duties during the early time of his accession to the throne.

100 Baht

Front: ​The portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the Royal House of Chakri gown.

Back: H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s kindness through royal duties in rural areas.

1000 Baht

Front: ​The portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the Royal House of Chakri gown.

Back: The late reign of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the beloved King of Thai people.

From my recent trip to Satun, Thailand.  I'm missing 500Baht.

MALAYSIA (The Forth Series) Type 1

Bank Negara Malaysia has announced that the new Malaysian banknotes series will be introduced into circulation from 16 July 2012, replacing the current series that has been in circulation for over ten years. Themed ‘Distinctively Malaysia’, the banknotes feature intricate illustrations of the nation’s culture and traditions.

In this series, the RM2 banknote was no longer issued, while a new RM20 banknote was included in the line-up. This new series of banknote will co-circulate with the existing banknotes which remain as legal tender.

RM1 Polymer Banknote - Traditional Sport

RM5 Polymer Banknote - Widlife

RM20 Banknote - Marine Life RM100 Banknote - Natural Wonders RM50 Banknote - Agriculture and Technology

RM10 Banknote - Flora

Signature of the 7th Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia Tan Sri Dato Ungku Dr.Zeti Akhtar Binti Ungku Abdul Aziz (May 2000 – 2016).

The smaller denominations of banknotes (RM 1, RM 5) are more commonly used in day-to-day transactions and printed on polymer to increase their level of durability. The larger denominations remain printed on paper.

Omani Banknote. 1995 Series

The rial is the currency of Oman. It is divided into 1000 baisa (also written baiza, بيسة).

On 7 May 1970, the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman issued banknotes in denominations of 100 baisa, ​1⁄4, ​1⁄2, 1, 5 and 10 rial saidi. These were followed by notes for 100 baisa, ​1⁄4, ​1⁄2, 1, 5 and 10 Omani rials issued by the Oman Currency Board on 18 November 1972. From 1977, the Central Bank of Oman has issued notes, with 20 and 50 rial notes introduced that, followed by 200 baisa notes in 1985. A new series of notes was issued in 1995, and the 5-rial notes and higher were updated in 2000.

1995 Series
100 Baisa Omani Rial

Front: Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said, irrigation canal

Back: Verreaux eagle, white oryx

Thanks Agnes!

Suriname Banknote

Date of Issue: 1 January 2000.

Suriname 10 Gulden 2000 

Front: Fauna, flora and map of Suriname. Featured bird: Green-throated Mango (Anthracothorax viridigula); Butterflies and a beetle; Coat of Arms.

Back: Featured flower: Scarlet Star (Guzmania lingulata); Building of the Central Bank of Suriname. Watermark: Building of the Central Bank (CBVS).

Thanks Agnes!

Indonesia. 1985–1988: Banknote series 5 of the new rupiah

 1985-1988 Series

100 Rupiah banknote

Front: Victoria crowned pigeon

Back: Asahan dam

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Hondarus Banknote

The Bank of Honduras and the Banco Atlantida issued the first lempira banknotes in 1932. They were in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 lempiras. The Central Bank of Honduras took over production of paper money in 1950, introducing 50 and 100 lempiras notes in 1950, followed by the 500-lempiras note in 1995. The lempira is the currency of Honduras. It is subdivided into 100 centavos.

 1 Lempira

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Nepal Banknotes. 2012 Series

Between 1945 and 2007 Nepalese banknotes were issued with the portraits of four different kings. Starting in October 2007 the king’s portrait was replaced by Mount Everest on all notes which have been issued since.

In 2012, Nepal Rastra Bank issued a revised banknote series that are similar to the 2007 series, but now include inscriptions in English and the date of issue on the back.

Rupees 10

Front: Mount Everest; Garud Narayan of Changu Narayan temple

Back: Three black bucks grazing; trees; bank logo

Rupees 100

Front: Mount Everest; Mayadevi inside silver metallic oval; map of Nepal; Ashoka pillar; wood carvings from temple of Taleju in Kathmandu; description "Lumbini - The Birthplace of Lord Buddha"

Back: One-horned rhinoceros in grassy plain; bank logo

Vietnam Banknote - Second Dong Series

The đồng has been the currency of Vietnam since May 3, 1978. Issued by the State Bank of Vietnam, it is represented by the symbol "₫". 

There are two types of bank notes in Vietnam, both cotton and polymer, with various values and designs currently in c. The lowest value of bank note in Vietnam at present is VND 500 (around 2.5 cents), and the highest value is VND 500,000 (around US$25). Bank note in Vietnam has two sides which often carries national symbols. The front side of all bank notes contains the image of President Ho Chi Minh - to forever the next generations of this national hero - in addition to the title "The Socialist Republic of Vietnam", the series number and the par value of the bank note in both number and text. The back side of the cash is the par value of the bank note against the background of a Vietnam symbol or typical image. Source

Circulating banknotes

500 Dong banknote

1,000 Dong banknote

2,000 Dong banknote

5,000 Dong banknote

10,000 Dong banknote

20,000 Dong banknote

50,000 Dong banknote

100,000 Dong banknote

500,000 Dong banknote

Yayyyy... I have complete set of Vietnam banknotes! From my trip there on 17-19/12/17.