Argentina ND (1974-76) P-294
5 Pesos
Front: Portrait of General Manuel Belgrano (3 June 1770 – 20 June 1820) an Argentine economist, lawyer, politician, and military leader. He took part in the Argentine Wars of Independence and created the Flag of Argentina. He is regarded as one of the main liberators of the country.
Back: The National Flag Memorial (Spanish, Monumento Nacional a la Bandera) in Rosario, Argentina, is a monumental complex built near the shore of the Paraná River. It was inaugurated on June 20, 1957, the anniversary of the death of Manuel Belgrano, creator of the Argentine flag, who raised it for the first time in an island on the opposite shore of the river on February 27, 1812.
The note has a watermark: Arms.
The Krause 2010 Catalog states that there are 2 signature varieties and 2 series A, B. There are also varieties without colored threads in paper.
Following standard Pick numbering that is used for other countries in the Krause catalog the pick numbers should be:
P-294a Signature variety 1, colored threads in paper
P-294b Signature variety 1, without colored threads in paper
P-294c Signature variety 1, colored threads in paper
P-294d Signature variety 1, without colored threads in paper
Argentina ND (1976) P-300
10 Pesos
Front: Portrait of General Manuel Belgrano (3 June 1770 – 20 June 1820) an Argentine economist, lawyer, politician, and military leader. He took part in the Argentine Wars of Independence and created the Flag of Argentina. He is regarded as one of the main liberators of the country.
Back: Iguazu Falls in the center of note. Iguazu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River located on the border of the Brazilian State of Paraná and the Argentine Province of Misiones. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu. The Iguazu River starts at the city of Curitiba and runs for the most part of the course in Brazil and at the end at the border of Brazil and Argentina.
The note has a watermark: Arms. There are 2 Series D and E.
Argentina ND (1977-82) P-303c
500 Pesos
Front: General José de San Martin at right. José de San Martín (c. 1778 – 17 August 1850), was an Argentine general and the prime leader of the southern part of South America's successful struggle for independence from Spain.
Back: Monument to the Army of the Andes, on the summit of Cerro de la Gloria. This monument is located in the Plaza Independencia in Mendoza, Argentina.
The Krause 2010 Catalog states that there are 4 signature varieties and series A-D. The varieties with the different watermarks and colored threads in the paper was listed but the signature varieties are not listed.
P-303a Watermark: Arms. without colored threads in paper.
P-303b Watermark: Arms. Colored threads in paper.
P-303c Watermark: Multiple sunbursts. Colored threads. Back lithographed. SERIE C, D. UV: threads fluoresce blue.
Argentina ND (1983-84) P-312a
5 Pesos
Front: General José de San Martin at right. José de San Martín (c. 1778 – 17 August 1850), was an Argentine general and the prime leader of the southern part of South America's successful struggle for independence from Spain.
Back: Monument to the Flag at Rosario at center. The National Flag Memorial (Spanish, Monumento Nacional a la Bandera) in Rosario, Argentina, is a monumental complex built near the shore of the Paraná River. It was inaugurated on June 20, 1957, the anniversary of the death of Manuel Belgrano, creator of the Argentine flag, who raised it for the first time in an island on the opposite shore of the river on February 27, 1812.
Watermark: Multiple sunbursts. Printer: Casa de Moneda. With colored threads.
The Krause 2010 Catalog states that there are 2 signature varieties. The signature varieties are not listed. There are two varieties in the color of the monument on the back. It could have either a White or grayish tint.
Argentina ND (1985-89) P-325b
10 Australes
Front: Santiago Derqui at center, latent image "BCRA". He was the 4th president of Argentina from March 5, 1860 to November 5, 1861.
Back: Liberty (Progreso) with torch and shield seated at left center.
Watermark: Multiple sunbursts. Printer: Casa de Moneda UV: threads fluoresce green.
The Krause 2010 Catalog states that there are signature varieties. Thesignature varieties are not listed.
P-325a Coarse portrait in heavy horizontal wavy lines. Signature titles SUBGERENTE GENERAL and PRESIDENTE. Series A.
P-325b Modified portrait in finer horizontal wavy lines. Signature titles GERENTE GENERAL and PRESIDENTE. Series A; B; C.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Mauritius P42 25 Rupees
Pick: P42
Date: 1998
Colour: Black, violet and brown on multicolor underprint
Mauritius P42-48 have been withdrawn and replaced with P49-55.
Traditionally, the order of the languages are English, Tamil, and Hindi. On October 18, 1998, the Central Bank of Mauritius released a new series of banknotes with Hindi before Tamil. The reason for the change in the order was because the Tamil text would have encroached on the portrait of Sir Moilin Jean Ah-Chuen on the 25-rupee note if it remained in its original position on the note.
Thousands of Tamils protested with the Tamil community claimed precedence on the banknotes based on traditional practices and claims to having arrived on the island prior to the members of the Hindi community.
On November 18, one month after the release of the new banknotes, the government of Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam asked the central bank to withdraw the notes from circulation. The Bank of Mauritius complied, representing a victory for the Tamils. The reprinting of the banknotes cost more than 2 million USD. Central bank governor Daneshwar Maraye and director-general Bud Gujudhur both resigned.
Front: Sir M. J. Ah-chuen at left, arms at lower left, building façades at center, standing Justice with scales at lower right in underprint. Ascending size serial number. Value of 25 Rupees written in the English, Hindi and Tamil.
Back: Building façade at center, worker at right.
Watermark: Dodo bird's head.
UV: value 25 in box fluoresces yellow, left design faint yellow.
Printer: Unknown
Size:
Varieties
a. Issued note
Catalog Value:
a. UNC -
Date: 1998
Colour: Black, violet and brown on multicolor underprint
Mauritius P42-48 have been withdrawn and replaced with P49-55.
Traditionally, the order of the languages are English, Tamil, and Hindi. On October 18, 1998, the Central Bank of Mauritius released a new series of banknotes with Hindi before Tamil. The reason for the change in the order was because the Tamil text would have encroached on the portrait of Sir Moilin Jean Ah-Chuen on the 25-rupee note if it remained in its original position on the note.
Thousands of Tamils protested with the Tamil community claimed precedence on the banknotes based on traditional practices and claims to having arrived on the island prior to the members of the Hindi community.
On November 18, one month after the release of the new banknotes, the government of Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam asked the central bank to withdraw the notes from circulation. The Bank of Mauritius complied, representing a victory for the Tamils. The reprinting of the banknotes cost more than 2 million USD. Central bank governor Daneshwar Maraye and director-general Bud Gujudhur both resigned.
Front: Sir M. J. Ah-chuen at left, arms at lower left, building façades at center, standing Justice with scales at lower right in underprint. Ascending size serial number. Value of 25 Rupees written in the English, Hindi and Tamil.
Back: Building façade at center, worker at right.
Watermark: Dodo bird's head.
UV: value 25 in box fluoresces yellow, left design faint yellow.
Printer: Unknown
Size:
Varieties
a. Issued note
Catalog Value:
a. UNC -
Singapore P19 5 Dollars
Pick: P19
Date: Issued 1989
Colour: Green and red-violet on multicolor underprint
Thomas De La Rue and Company on back of P19, below the word SINGAPORE.
This note is very similar to P35. The only difference being the printer. P19 was printed by Thomas De La Rue and Company. P35 was printed by Harrison and Son Ltd.
Front: Chinese lion with ball and Commerson's Anchovy at right, arms at upper left. Twkow boats. Singapore written in the 4 official languages English, Malay, Chinese (Mandarin) and Tamil on top.
Back: Fish on left. Flower in middle. View of the PSA container terminal at right. Symbol of the Merlion on upper right. The merlion is a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. It is used as a mascot of Singapore. The fish body represents Singapore's origin as a fishing village when it was called Tamasek meaning sea town in Javenese. The lion represents Singapore's original name of Singapura meaning lion city.
Watermark: Lion's head
Printer: Thomas De La Rue and Company
Size:
Varieties
a. Issued note
Catalog Value:
a. UNC - $8.50
Date: Issued 1989
Colour: Green and red-violet on multicolor underprint
Thomas De La Rue and Company on back of P19, below the word SINGAPORE.
This note is very similar to P35. The only difference being the printer. P19 was printed by Thomas De La Rue and Company. P35 was printed by Harrison and Son Ltd.
Front: Chinese lion with ball and Commerson's Anchovy at right, arms at upper left. Twkow boats. Singapore written in the 4 official languages English, Malay, Chinese (Mandarin) and Tamil on top.
Back: Fish on left. Flower in middle. View of the PSA container terminal at right. Symbol of the Merlion on upper right. The merlion is a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. It is used as a mascot of Singapore. The fish body represents Singapore's origin as a fishing village when it was called Tamasek meaning sea town in Javenese. The lion represents Singapore's original name of Singapura meaning lion city.
Watermark: Lion's head
Printer: Thomas De La Rue and Company
Size:
Varieties
a. Issued note
Catalog Value:
a. UNC - $8.50
Canada P103 20 Dollars
Pick: P103
Date: 2004
Colour: Green and tan on multicolor underprint
Canadian Journey Series.
Front: Queen Elizabeth II at left. The Royal Arms of Canada, and a picture of the Centre Block of the Parliment buildings. The front also has a holographic strip on the left side with the number 20 alternated with maple leaves.
Back: Depicts artworks by Bill Reid. On the right his sculpture The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, the Black Canoe and on the left his sculpture Raven and the First Men. There is also a quotation from La Montagne secrète (1961) a novel by Canadian author Gabrielle Roy.
Watermark: Queen Elizabeth II. There a minor differences in the position of the watermark in the paper. These are not considered varieties. There was also a change in the watermarked Queen's portrait from 2005 onwards.
Printer: Canadian Banknote Company or BA International Inc. Banknotes with serial number prefix A** are printed by BAI. Banknotes with serial number prefix E** or F** are printed by CBC.
Size: 137 × 74 mm
Varieties
a. Signature Jenkins / Dodge
*b. Signature Jenkins / Carney
*c. Printed in 2011. Signature Macklem / Carney
* Not listed in Krause Catalog
Catalog Value:
a.
Error:
In 2007 a $20 from 2004’s Canadian Journey
series has the holographic stripe on the front right, the windowed
security thread on the back right, and the watermark is upside down.
The Bank of Canada has confirmed that the note is genuine and postulates that the error is a result of an uncut sheet of banknote paper being being rotated 180 degrees before being fed into its presses in Ottawa. Since each sheet contains 45 notes, there must have been 44 other examples of this error with serial numbers similar to that found on Winston Brown's note: EZM7459230. However, his note was found in circulation in 2006 (though a 2004 issue, the note is dated 2006 on the back), and Brown isn’t aware of any other similar notes that have surfaced to date. It’s possible they escaped notice and may be lost, destroyed, collected. To date no other such errors have been reported.
Date: 2004
Colour: Green and tan on multicolor underprint
Canadian Journey Series.
Front: Queen Elizabeth II at left. The Royal Arms of Canada, and a picture of the Centre Block of the Parliment buildings. The front also has a holographic strip on the left side with the number 20 alternated with maple leaves.
Back: Depicts artworks by Bill Reid. On the right his sculpture The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, the Black Canoe and on the left his sculpture Raven and the First Men. There is also a quotation from La Montagne secrète (1961) a novel by Canadian author Gabrielle Roy.
Watermark: Queen Elizabeth II. There a minor differences in the position of the watermark in the paper. These are not considered varieties. There was also a change in the watermarked Queen's portrait from 2005 onwards.
Printer: Canadian Banknote Company or BA International Inc. Banknotes with serial number prefix A** are printed by BAI. Banknotes with serial number prefix E** or F** are printed by CBC.
Size: 137 × 74 mm
Varieties
a. Signature Jenkins / Dodge
*b. Signature Jenkins / Carney
*c. Printed in 2011. Signature Macklem / Carney
* Not listed in Krause Catalog
Catalog Value:
a.
Error:
The Bank of Canada has confirmed that the note is genuine and postulates that the error is a result of an uncut sheet of banknote paper being being rotated 180 degrees before being fed into its presses in Ottawa. Since each sheet contains 45 notes, there must have been 44 other examples of this error with serial numbers similar to that found on Winston Brown's note: EZM7459230. However, his note was found in circulation in 2006 (though a 2004 issue, the note is dated 2006 on the back), and Brown isn’t aware of any other similar notes that have surfaced to date. It’s possible they escaped notice and may be lost, destroyed, collected. To date no other such errors have been reported.
Peru P90 100 Soles
Pick: P90
Date: 12.9.1962, 20.8.1965
Colour: Black on light blue
Front: Black on light blue and multicolor underprint. Liberty seated holding shield and staff at center. Series A.Pagar· al Portador added under bank name at top center.
Back: The National Coat of Arms supported by branches. The same symbol is used on the Peruvian flag.
Watermark:
Printer: American Bank Note Company
Varieties
a. 12.9.1962
a. 20.8.1965
s. Specimen.
Catalog Value: $13 UNC
Date: 12.9.1962, 20.8.1965
Colour: Black on light blue
Front: Black on light blue and multicolor underprint. Liberty seated holding shield and staff at center. Series A.Pagar· al Portador added under bank name at top center.
Back: The National Coat of Arms supported by branches. The same symbol is used on the Peruvian flag.
Watermark:
Printer: American Bank Note Company
Varieties
a. 12.9.1962
a. 20.8.1965
s. Specimen.
Catalog Value: $13 UNC
Singapore P13 50 Dollars
Pick: P13
Date: Issued 6 August 1976
Colour: Blue, orange on white
Singapore P13a
Front: The White-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus) is a slender, predominantly black bird that has become one of the most popular caged birds in Singapore because of its beautiful song. The species is part of the Flycatcher family (Muscicapidae). Map of Singapore island. Singapore's coat of arms.
Bottom depection of the Singapore waterfront in 1976. Singapore written in the 4 official languages English, Malay, Chinese (Mandarin) and Tamil.
Symbol of the Merlion. A mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. It is used as a mascot of Singapore. The fish body represents Singapore's origin as a fishing village when it was called Tamasek meaning sea town in Javenese. The lion represents Singapore's original name of Singapura meaning lion city.
Back: Marching school band in uniform marching in front of the national museum of Singapore. Tamil dancer holding lamps performing a dance for Deepavali, the Hindu festival of lights.
Watermark: Lion's head
Printer: Thomas De La Rue and Company
Size: 157 mm x 75 mm
Varieties
a. Solid security thread
a. Segmented security thread
Catalog Value:
a. UNC - $160
b. UNC - $125
Date: Issued 6 August 1976
Colour: Blue, orange on white
Singapore P13a
Front: The White-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus) is a slender, predominantly black bird that has become one of the most popular caged birds in Singapore because of its beautiful song. The species is part of the Flycatcher family (Muscicapidae). Map of Singapore island. Singapore's coat of arms.
Bottom depection of the Singapore waterfront in 1976. Singapore written in the 4 official languages English, Malay, Chinese (Mandarin) and Tamil.
Symbol of the Merlion. A mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. It is used as a mascot of Singapore. The fish body represents Singapore's origin as a fishing village when it was called Tamasek meaning sea town in Javenese. The lion represents Singapore's original name of Singapura meaning lion city.
Back: Marching school band in uniform marching in front of the national museum of Singapore. Tamil dancer holding lamps performing a dance for Deepavali, the Hindu festival of lights.
Watermark: Lion's head
Printer: Thomas De La Rue and Company
Size: 157 mm x 75 mm
Varieties
a. Solid security thread
a. Segmented security thread
Catalog Value:
a. UNC - $160
b. UNC - $125
Switzerland P69 20 Franken
Pick: P69
Date: Issued 2000
Colour: Red-violet and green on multicolor underprint
The first two digits of the serial number on the back of the Swiss Franken represents the year that the banknote was printed.
(05) Printed in 2005
(06) Printed in 2006
(07) Printed in 2007
(08) Printed in 2008
Like P68 but with microperforation '20' added.
Front: Composer Arthur Honegger at upper left and bottom center. Vertical format. Arthur Honegger (10 March 1892 – 27 November 1955) was a Swiss composer, who was born in France and lived a large part of his life in Paris. His parents were born in Switzerland and were Swiss citizens. He was a member of Les six. His most frequently performed work is probably the orchestral work Pacific 231, which is interpreted as imitating the sound of a steam locomotive.
Back: Trumpet valves at top, steam locomotive wheel at center, musical score and piano keys at bottom.
Watermark: Arthur Honegger.
Printer: Unknown
Size: 137 × 74 mm
Varieties
a. 2000. Signature Eduard Belser (President, Bank Council), Dr. Jean-Pierre Roth (Director)
a. 2000. Signature Eduard Belser (President, Bank Council), Dr. Bruno Gehrig (Director)
a. 2000. Signature Eduard Belser (President, Bank Council), Dr. Niklaus Blattner (Director)
b. 2003. Signature Dr. Hansueli Raggenbass (President, Bank Council), Dr. Jean-Pierre Roth (Director)
b. 2003. Signature Dr. Hansueli Raggenbass (President, Bank Council), Dr. Bruno Gehrig (Director)
b. 2003. Signature Dr. Hansueli Raggenbass (President, Bank Council), Dr. Niklaus Blattner (Director)
c. 2004. Signature Dr. Hansueli Raggenbass (President, Bank Council), Dr. Jean-Pierre Roth (Director)
c. 2004. Signature Dr. Hansueli Raggenbass (President, Bank Council), Dr. Niklaus Blattner (Director)
c. 2004. Signature Dr. Hansueli Raggenbass (President, Bank Council), Dr. Philipp Hildebrand (Director)
d. 2005. Signature Dr. Hansueli Raggenbass, (President, Bank Council), Dr. Jean-Pierre Roth (Director)
d. 2005. Signature Dr. Hansueli Raggenbass (President, Bank Council), Dr. Niklaus Blattner (Director)
d. 2005. Signature Dr. Hansueli Raggenbass (President, Bank Council), Dr. Philipp Hildebrand (Director)
Catalog Value:
a. $30 - UNC
b. $30 - UNC
c. $30 - UNC
d. $30 - UNC
Date: Issued 2000
Colour: Red-violet and green on multicolor underprint
The first two digits of the serial number on the back of the Swiss Franken represents the year that the banknote was printed.
(05) Printed in 2005
(06) Printed in 2006
(07) Printed in 2007
(08) Printed in 2008
Like P68 but with microperforation '20' added.
Front: Composer Arthur Honegger at upper left and bottom center. Vertical format. Arthur Honegger (10 March 1892 – 27 November 1955) was a Swiss composer, who was born in France and lived a large part of his life in Paris. His parents were born in Switzerland and were Swiss citizens. He was a member of Les six. His most frequently performed work is probably the orchestral work Pacific 231, which is interpreted as imitating the sound of a steam locomotive.
Back: Trumpet valves at top, steam locomotive wheel at center, musical score and piano keys at bottom.
Watermark: Arthur Honegger.
Printer: Unknown
Size: 137 × 74 mm
Varieties
a. 2000. Signature Eduard Belser (President, Bank Council), Dr. Jean-Pierre Roth (Director)
a. 2000. Signature Eduard Belser (President, Bank Council), Dr. Bruno Gehrig (Director)
a. 2000. Signature Eduard Belser (President, Bank Council), Dr. Niklaus Blattner (Director)
b. 2003. Signature Dr. Hansueli Raggenbass (President, Bank Council), Dr. Jean-Pierre Roth (Director)
b. 2003. Signature Dr. Hansueli Raggenbass (President, Bank Council), Dr. Bruno Gehrig (Director)
b. 2003. Signature Dr. Hansueli Raggenbass (President, Bank Council), Dr. Niklaus Blattner (Director)
c. 2004. Signature Dr. Hansueli Raggenbass (President, Bank Council), Dr. Jean-Pierre Roth (Director)
c. 2004. Signature Dr. Hansueli Raggenbass (President, Bank Council), Dr. Niklaus Blattner (Director)
c. 2004. Signature Dr. Hansueli Raggenbass (President, Bank Council), Dr. Philipp Hildebrand (Director)
d. 2005. Signature Dr. Hansueli Raggenbass, (President, Bank Council), Dr. Jean-Pierre Roth (Director)
d. 2005. Signature Dr. Hansueli Raggenbass (President, Bank Council), Dr. Niklaus Blattner (Director)
d. 2005. Signature Dr. Hansueli Raggenbass (President, Bank Council), Dr. Philipp Hildebrand (Director)
Catalog Value:
a. $30 - UNC
b. $30 - UNC
c. $30 - UNC
d. $30 - UNC
Peru P148 1000000 Initis
Pick: P148
Date: 5.1.1990
Colour: Red-brown, green and multicolor
Front: Hipolito Unanue, (August 13, 1755–July 15, 1833) was a physician and president of Peru for a short nine-month period in 1825. at right. National coat of arms at center.
Back: Medical college at San Fernando at left center part of The National University of San Marcos. It is the most important and respected higher-education institution in Peru. Its main campus, the University City, is located in Lima. It was chartered on May 12, 1551 by a royal decree signed by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, which makes it the oldest officially established university in the Americas and, as such, one of the oldest universities in the world.
Watermark: Hipolito Unanue
Printer: Thomas De La Rue
Varieties
a. 5.1.1990
Catalog Value: $16 UNC
Date: 5.1.1990
Colour: Red-brown, green and multicolor
Front: Hipolito Unanue, (August 13, 1755–July 15, 1833) was a physician and president of Peru for a short nine-month period in 1825. at right. National coat of arms at center.
Back: Medical college at San Fernando at left center part of The National University of San Marcos. It is the most important and respected higher-education institution in Peru. Its main campus, the University City, is located in Lima. It was chartered on May 12, 1551 by a royal decree signed by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, which makes it the oldest officially established university in the Americas and, as such, one of the oldest universities in the world.
Watermark: Hipolito Unanue
Printer: Thomas De La Rue
Varieties
a. 5.1.1990
Catalog Value: $16 UNC
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