Dave M Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 I'm curious to see what folks either have in their collection, or just what you feel is *the* most beautiful banknote. Just your one favorite in terms of artistic design. Obviously there isn't going to be just one best among the list, but it might help us all find a few new notes to put on our "most wanted" lists : Here's my offering, France 500fr 1918 by Flameng Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Now that is what I call a beautiful banknote! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corina Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 my 1992 Yemen 10 rials and my 2000 suriname 10 gulden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 I don't have a particular favorite, but this one is definitely a contender: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave M Posted November 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Suriname makes some wonderful notes with bright colors and great detail. I'll have to go back out to the galleries and look at them. And of course the African note is pretty cool too, that's a great scene. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADISON Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Suriname makes some wonderful notes with bright colors and great detail. I'll have to go back out to the galleries and look at them. And of course the African note is pretty cool too, that's a great scene. Dave I like to share with you this multi-coloured printing note. Very pretty and lively to look at... ENJOY ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElleKitty Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 I have two notes that I think are especially beautiful. The first is a $5 note from Rhodesia: The second note I just acquired through a trade with a friend. This is the 1988 $10 commemorative note from Australia, the world's first Polymer note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreasureGirl Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Is there any reason why the US insists on having butt-ugly currency of ALL sorts? So jealous... I may have to move to some of these places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notofilia Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 These are beautiful notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbeast1098 Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 http://www.banknotebank.com/coin_view_enlarge.aspx?id=902005 This is my favorite...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldFartte Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 These are beautiful notes. No kidding! I have nothing to compete with Dave's French piece, but here is one of my favorites. Greece 50 Drachmai 8.12.1978 (Poseidon; sailing ship): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave M Posted December 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 http://www.banknotebank.com/coin_view_enlarge.aspx?id=902005 This is my favorite...... I've always liked that note. There are quite a few notes with serial numbers that get larger across the digits. Do you know what the purpose is for that? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbeast1098 Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Its a security feature of sorts. It is more difficult for counterfitters to reproduce those different sized numbers. It takes special dies that are not available to the general public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scottishmoney Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 The most beautiful banknotes have lovely feminine vignettes, of course! : Love that deep red contrasting the rest of the design and colour scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Believe it or not, beautiful notes were printed in the USA during the 19th century, this by American Banknote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Just look at the vibrant colours on this ABNCo printed note from 1907 Canadian Bank of Commerce: Gees, what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 This note was printed by Waterlow and Sons in London for the Armenian government in 1919, a very nice and well designed note considering the circumstances in that part of the world then - and now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I have always liked Danish banknotes, they look Danish, and not look alike to any other countries banknotes. Loving fine art as I do, I appreciate that Denmark chose to put artworks by painter Jens Juels on their banknotes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Similarly to why I appreciate and love Danish notes, I appreciate and love Netherlands banknotes - they are also unique in their design and approach. Curiously- while I can image United States currency very easily with my scanner, these 1930's and 1940's printed Dutch notes are quite the challenge, they tend to have unexpected moire patterns show up on images when scanned: A 17th century Dutch lovely is the subject Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Look at this pensive pose, how can you not be drawn into this portrait? The reverse of this note was practically impossible to get a good image of with the scanner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Link to the painting by Paulus Moreelse that inspired this note: De Schone Herderin Obviously some detail was left off the note design. This note was another pain to scan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 One of my absolute favourite Dutch notes, and a replacement note at that: A very shortlived design, replaced in 1949. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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