Commemorative Banknotes

Commemorates the 500th anniversary of the discovery of Brazil in 22 April 1500. TBB:  B870a (This banknote B870a in a folder is classified as BNP801a.)Pick:  P248a Issuing Authority:  Banco Central do BrasilSeries:  2000 Commemorative IssuesYear:  2000Signature:  26b. Sampaio Malan/Fraga Neto Substrate:  PaperSize:  140 x...

Commemorates the 1,000th anniversary of the coronation of Bolesław Chrobry. TBB:  BNP829aPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Polish National BankSeries:  2025 Numismatic ProductsYear:  2025Signature:  19. Glapinski/Jaroszek Substrate:  PaperSize:  170 x 85 mmColor(s):  Blue, Orange, Yellow, Pink, GreenPrinter:  Polska Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych Front:  Bolesław Chrobry holding  a...

This is Oman's first banknote on a polymer substrate. The new banknote was issued on January 11, 2026, Oman’s Accession Day, when Sultan Haitham bin Tarik assumed the throne in 2020. TBB:  B245aPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Central Bank of OmanSeries:  2025 (2026) Commemorative Polymer...

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. TBB:  B131a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Central Bank of Sri Lanka Series:  2025 Commemorative Issues Year:  2025 Signature:  19. Dissanayake/Weerasinghe Substrate:  Paper Size:  151 x 67 mm Color(s):  Blue, Purple, Green Printer:  De...

Commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory in World War II. TBB:  B161a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  National Bank of Kazakhstan Series:  2025 Commemorative Issues Year:  2025 Signature:  9. Suleymanov Substrate:  Paper Size:  130 x 70 mm Color(s):  Yellow, Red, Brown-beige Printer:  Banknote...

TBB: B854aPick: PA126 Issuing Authority: National Bank of UkraineSeries: 2014–2019 IssuesYear: 2018Signature: 10. Smolii Substrate: PaperSize: 130 x 69 mmColor(s): Green, Blue, BrownPrinter: National Bank of Ukraine Front: Portrait of Ivan Franko (1956–1916), a Ukrainian poet, writer and political activist. Coat of arms; geometric...

This banknote was awarded the IBNS Banknote of the Year 2013 TBB:  B144a Pick:  P44 Issuing Authority:  National Bank of Kazakhstan Series:  2013 Commemorative Issues Year:  2013 Signature:  5. Marchenko Substrate:  Paper Size:  134 x 70 mm Color(s):  Yellow, Brown, Blue Printer:  Banknote Factory...

TBB: B551aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Central Bank of LibyaSeries: 2021 Commemorative IssuesYear: 2021Signature: 8b. Al-Kabeer Substrate: PolymerSize: 137 x 68 mmColor(s): Green, Gray, Pink, YellowPrinter: De La Rue Front: Omar Mukhtar, Ottoman clocktower in Tripoli's old town medina. Back: Zeus temple in Cyrene; Omar...

TBB:  B120aPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Central Bank of MyanmarSeries:  2023 Commemorative IssuesYear:  2023Signature:  none Substrate:  PaperSize:  150 x 70 mmColor(s):  Green, Yellow, BlackPrinter:  Security Printing Works Wazi Front:  Standing white elephant facing left. Back:  Sagaing Bridge and Irrawaddy Bridge.

TBB:  B392aPick:  P1990 Issuing Authority:  Bank of TaiwanSeries:  1999 New Yuan Commemorative IssueYear:  1999Signature:  none Substrate:  PolymerSize:  166 x 72 mmColor(s):  MulticolorPrinter:  Central Engraving and Printing Plant Front:  Taiwanese banknotes (B389 and B342); FORMOSAT-1 satellite; Da'an River Iron Bridge; express freeway cloverleaf interchange; high-speed...

This note commemorates the inauguration of Ferdinand Marcos for his third term as president on 30 June 1981. TBB:  B1026aPick:  P167a Issuing Authority:  Bangko Sentral ng PilipinasSeries:  1981 Commemorative IssuesYear:  1981Signature:  3. Marcos/Laya Substrate:  PaperSize:  160 x 66 mmColor(s):  Brown, Olive greenPrinter:  Unknown Front:...

TBB:  B282aPick:  P71 Issuing Authority:  Nepal Rastra BankSeries:  2012–2016 IssuesYear:  2012Signature:  16. Khatiwada Substrate:  PaperSize:  138 x 70 mmColor(s):  Orange, BrownPrinter:  De La Rue Front:  Mount Everest; temple of god Krishna of Patan; Garuda atop pillar; obverse of a coin. Back:  Swamp deer; trees;...

TBB:  B281aPick:  P70 Issuing Authority:  Nepal Rastra BankSeries:  2012–2016 IssuesYear:  2012Signature:  16. Khatiwada Substrate:  PaperSize:  133 x 70 mmColor(s):  Brown, Green, LilacPrinter:  De La Rue Front:  Mount Everest; Garud Narayan of Changu Narayan temple; obverse of a coin. Back:  Three black bucks grazing; trees;...

This note commemorates the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, and features a 2003 portrait called Equanimity by artist Chris Levine and holographer Rob Munday. In order to issue a £100 note, the States amended the existing 1959 law that limited the maximum denomination...

Commemorates Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob, who devoted 60 years of his life to "service and steadfast dedication to Namibia's democracy, economic progress, and social inclusion" and culminating in his serving as the third president of Namibia from 2015 to 2024. TBB:  B219aPick:  PNL Issuing...

This note is a replacement note, with the prefix ZZ. Commemorates the 60th anniversary of Jamaica's independence with a logo of a stylized bird and the number 60 above the text Re-igniting a nation for greatness. TBB:  B251azPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Bank of JamaicaSeries:  2022...

TBB:  B365aPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Bangladesh BankSeries:  2023 Commemorative IssuesYear:  2023Signature:  12. Talukder Substrate:  PaperSize:  130 x 60 mmColor(s):  Yellow, Purple, Orange, Green, BrownPrinter:  Security Printing Corporation Front:  Portraits of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina; Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel entrance....

This 20-yuan note is the second in a series commemorating the Chinese zodiac that will be introduced over the course of 12 years. TBB:  B4128aPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  People's Bank of ChinaSeries:  2024–2035 Commemorative IssuesYear:  2025Signature:  none.  Substrate:  PolymerSize:  70 x 145 mmColor(s):  Pink,...

Commemorates the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine's independence. Like regular issues, but with the slogan of modern Ukraine: Слава Україні!  Героям слава! (Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes!) printed on the back. TBB:  B867aPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  National Bank of UkraineSeries:  2024 Commemorative IssuesYear:...

Commemorates the 100th anniversary of Greater Lebanon.This is the first banknote in the world to use Cinema and Vivid security features. Both of these features must been seen to be appreciated. The Cinema feature in the door of the baptistry provides a 3D depth...

TBB:  B612aPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Banco de GuatemalaSeries:  2023 (2024) Commemorative IssuesYear:  2023 (2024)Signature:  56. Cáceres/González Substrate:  PaperSize:  156 x 67 mmColor(s):  Green, Yellow, Red, BrownPrinter:  Giesecke & Devrient Front:  President and general José María Orellana, quetzal bird perched on a column; Mayan number...

  Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Monetary Authority of Swaziland, the forerunner of the Central Bank of Eswatini.TBB:  B106aPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Central Bank of EswatiniSeries:  2024 Commemorative IssuesYear:  2024Signature:  2. Rijkenberg/Mnisi Substrate:  CompositeSize:  152 x 70 mmColor(s):  VioletPrinter:  Giesecke...

Commemorates the bicentennial of Mexico's independence from Spain. Named Best New Commemorative Banknote in Latin America by High Security Printing conference in 2021. TBB: B721gPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Banco de MexicoSeries: 2021–2022 Commemorative Issues (Familia G)Year: 2022 (10 Oct 2022)Signature: 12. Alegre Rabiela Substrate:...

Commemorates the 50th anniversary of Grenada's independence from Britain. TBB:  B246a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Series:  2024 Commemorative Issues Year:  2024 Signature:  3. Antoine Substrate:  Polymer Size:  65 x 132 mm Color(s):  Yellow, Red, Green, Blue, Purple Printer:  De La...

Commemorates King Rama X's sixth cycle (72nd-year) birthday. TBB:  B205a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Bank of Thailand Series:  2024 Commemorative Issues Year:  2024 Signature:  91. Thavisin/Suthiwartnarueput Substrate:  Polymer Size:  89 x 163 mm Color(s):  Red, Orange, Brown, Green Printer:  Note Printing Works Front:  Portrait...

This 20-yuan note is the first in a series commemorating the Chinese zodiac that will be introduced over the course of 12 years. TBB:  B4127a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  People's Bank of China Series:  2024 Commemorative Issues Year:  2024 Signature:  none.  Substrate:  Polymer Size: ...

This is the first banknote in the world to feature Oberthur's Pulsar thread. In 2022, these banknotes won the "Best New Banknote Series" award at the High Security Printing EMEA Conference. TBB:  B240a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Central Bank of Oman Series:  2020 (2021–2024)...

In 2022, these banknotes won the "Best New Banknote Series" award at the High Security Printing EMEA Conference. TBB:  B239a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Central Bank of Oman Series:  2020 (2021–2024) Commemorative Issues Year:  2020 (2021) Signature:  4. bin Assad Substrate:  Paper Size:  135...

TBB:  B238a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Central Bank of Oman Series:  2020 (2021–2024) Commemorative Issues Year:  2020 (2021) Signature:  4. bin Assad Substrate:  Paper Size:  121 x 64 mm Color(s):  Brown, Green, Yellow, Orange Printer:  Oberthur Fiduciare Front:  Crossed swords and khanjar (dagger); Green...

Issued on the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, this note is entitled "Unity Save the World." It commemorates the "invincibility of the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom and European values, consolidation of the Ukrainian society to defend its territorial...

Commemorates the 17th Pacific Games held in Honiara in November & December 2023. One million notes were printed, and the prefix is SI/23, representing the Solomon Island's Pacific Games in 2023. TBB:  B227a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Central Bank of Solomon Islands Series:  2023...

This is a pair of banknotes sold as sets commemorating the XXIV Olympic Winter Games held in February 2022 in Beijing. The last three digits of the serial numbers match. The two banknotes in this set are: TBB:  B4125a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  People's...

TBB:  B618b Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Bank Indonesia Series:  2022–2023 Commemorative Issues Year:  2022/2023 Signature:  21. Warjiyo/Indrawati Substrate:  Paper Size:  126 x 65 mm Color(s):  Gray, Orange Printer:  Peruri – Perum Percetakan Uang RI Front:  Portrait of political thinker, activist and Indonesian nationalist Mohammad...

TBB:  B617b Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Bank Indonesia Series:  2022–2023 Commemorative Issues Year:  2022/2023 Signature:  21. Warjiyo/Indrawati Substrate:  Paper Size:  121 x 65 mm Color(s):  Green, Orange, Purple, Red Printer:  Peruri – Perum Percetakan Uang RI Front:  Portrait of anti-colonialist Tjut Meutia. Map of...

Commemorates the 30th anniversary of the tenge as the national currency of Kazakhstan. The central feature of this 2023 commemorative is the brilliant gold representation of a tenge coin. TBB:  B154a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  National Bank of Kazakhstan Series:  2023 Commemorative Issues Year: ...

This is a full set of the Macau banknote series commemorating each year of the Chinese Zodiac, in celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year. These were issued from 2012–2023. Macau's banknotes are issued by two commercial banks: the Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) and the...

This is a pair of banknotes commemorating the Year of the Dragon, issued in 2012. Macau's banknotes are issued by two commercial banks: the Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) and the Bank of China (BOC). Owing to Macau's Portuguese colonial past, banknotes are printed in Portuguese...

This is a pair of banknotes commemorating the Year of the Snake, issued in 2013. Macau's banknotes are issued by two commercial banks: the Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) and the Bank of China (BOC). Owing to Macau's Portuguese colonial past, banknotes are printed in Portuguese...

This is a pair of banknotes commemorating the Year of the Horse, issued in 2014. Macau's banknotes are issued by two commercial banks: the Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) and the Bank of China (BOC). Owing to Macau's Portuguese colonial past, banknotes are printed in Portuguese...

This is a pair of banknotes commemorating the Year of the Goat (or Ram), issued in 2015. Macau's banknotes are issued by two commercial banks: the Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) and the Bank of China (BOC). Owing to Macau's Portuguese colonial past, banknotes are...

This is a pair of banknotes commemorating the Year of the Monkey, issued in 2016. Macau's banknotes are issued by two commercial banks: the Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) and the Bank of China (BOC). Owing to Macau's Portuguese colonial past, banknotes are printed in Portuguese...

This is a pair of banknotes commemorating the Year of the Rooster, issued in 2017. Macau's banknotes are issued by two commercial banks: the Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) and the Bank of China (BOC). Owing to Macau's Portuguese colonial past, banknotes are printed in Portuguese...

This is a pair of banknotes commemorating the Year of the Dog, issued in 2018. Macau's banknotes are issued by two commercial banks: the Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) and the Bank of China (BOC). Owing to Macau's Portuguese colonial past, banknotes are printed in Portuguese...

This is a pair of banknotes commemorating the Year of the Pig, issued in 2019. Macau's banknotes are issued by two commercial banks: the Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) and the Bank of China (BOC). Owing to Macau's Portuguese colonial past, banknotes are printed in Portuguese...

This is a pair of banknotes commemorating the Year of the Rat, issued in 2020. Macau's banknotes are issued by two commercial banks: the Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) and the Bank of China (BOC). Owing to Macau's Portuguese colonial past, banknotes are printed in Portuguese...

This is a pair of banknotes commemorating the Year of the Ox, issued in 2021. Macau's banknotes are issued by two commercial banks: the Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) and the Bank of China (BOC). Owing to Macau's Portuguese colonial past, banknotes are printed in Portuguese...

This is a pair of banknotes commemorating the Year of the Tiger, issued in 2022. Macau's banknotes are issued by two commercial banks: the Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) and the Bank of China (BOC). Owing to Macau's Portuguese colonial past, banknotes are printed in Portuguese...

This is a pair of banknotes commemorating the Year of the Rabbit, issued in 2023. Macau's banknotes are issued by two commercial banks: the Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) and the Bank of China (BOC). Owing to Macau's Portuguese colonial past, banknotes are printed in Portuguese...

This is a pair of banknotes commemorating the 20th anniversary of Macau's return to Chinese sovereignty in 1999 after 442 years of Portuguese authority. Macau's banknotes are issued by two commercial banks: the Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) and the Bank of China (BOC). Owing to...

Issued on the occasion of the European Community Summit in Edinburgh on 11-12 December 1992.TBB: B494aPick: P356aIssuing Authority: Royal Bank of Scotland plcSeries: 1992–1999 Commemorative £1 IssuesYear: 1992Signature: 22a. MatthewsonSubstrate: PaperSize: 127 x 65 mmColor(s): Green, Blue, Purple, Brown, OrangePrinter: Thomas De La Rue...