East Africa

TBB: B310cPick: P19 Issuing Authority: Banque Centrale des ComoresSeries: 2005–2006 issuesYear: 2006Signature: 9. Imani/Rioux Substrate: PaperSize: 144 x 73 mmColor(s): YellowPrinter: Banque de France

TBB: B146ePick: P44e Issuing Authority: Bank of ZambiaSeries: 2003–2012 IssuesYear: 2006Signature: 12. Fundaga Substrate: PolymerSize: 140 x 70 mmColor(s): Red-violetPrinter: Canadian Bank Note Company Front: Fish eagle perched on a branch; dove; coat of arms; jacaranda tree. Back: Aardvark; farmer on a tractor on...

TBB: B167bPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Bank of ZambiaSeries: 2018–2022 IssuesYear: 2020Signature: 14. Kalyalka Substrate: PaperSize: 140 x 70 mmColor(s): AquaPrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B338aPick: P103 Issuing Authority: Banky Foiben'I MadagasikaraSeries: 2017 IssuesYear: 2017Signature: 7. Rasolofondraibe Substrate: PaperSize: 144 x 78 mmColor(s): Yellow, Brown, GreenPrinter: Giesecke & Devrient Front: Ship in the port of Ehoala; flower in SPARK Orbital OVI patch; turtle; two birds in flight; map...

TBB: B158bPick: P64b Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of MalawiSeries: 2014–2021 IssuesYear: 2015Signature: 12. Chuka Substrate: PaperSize: 128 x 64 mmColor(s): Light green, Light blue, OrangePrinter: De La Rue Front: Portrait of Inkosi ya Makhosi Gomani II (Philip Zitonga Maseko). Reserve Bank of Malawi headquarters...

TBB: B162bPick: P67b Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of MalawiSeries: 2014–2021 IssuesYear: 2016Signature: 12. Chuka Substrate: PaperSize: 132 x 66 mmColor(s): Green, OrangePrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B331fPick: P47h Issuing Authority: National Bank of EthiopiaSeries: 2003–2017 IssuesYear: 2009/2017Signature: 7. Atnafu Substrate: PaperSize: 140 x 65 mmColor(s): BluePrinter: De La Rue Front: Man harvesting coffee berries; outline map of Ethiopia; lion's head; coffee branch. Back: Kudu antelope and caracal cat with...

TBB: B312bPick: P76b Issuing Authority: Banky Foiben'I MadagasikaraSeries: 1994–1998 IssuesYear: 1994Signature: 5. Ravelojaona Substrate: PaperSize: 137 x 76 mmColor(s): Blue, Brown, Yellow, RedPrinter: Banque de France

TBB: B158cPick: P64c Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of MalawiSeries: 2014–2021 IssuesYear: 2016Signature: 12. Chuka Substrate: PaperSize: 128 x 64 mmColor(s): Light green, Light blue, OrangePrinter: De La Rue Front: Portrait of Inkosi ya Makhosi Gomani II (Philip Zitonga Maseko). Reserve Bank of Malawi headquarters...

TBB:  B137aPick:  P36a Issuing Authority:  Bank of ZambiaSeries:  1992–2011 IssuesYear:  1992Signature:  10. Mulaisho Substrate:  PaperSize:  142 x 70 mmColor(s):  GreenPrinter:  De La Rue Front:  Fish eagle perched on a branch; dove; coat of arms; dove; tree. Back:  State House building with Zambian flag in...

TBB:  B244aPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Banco de MoçambiqueSeries:  2024 IssuesYear:  2024Signature:  5. Zandamela Substrate:  PaperSize:  153 x 65 mmColor(s):  PinkPrinter:  Crane Currency Front:  Portrait of Mozambique's first president, Samora Moisés Machel; sailboats in purple SPARK; tree; fish as a registration device; bank logo. Back:...

TBB:  B134f Pick:  P30c Issuing Authority:  Bank of Uganda Series:  1987–1998 Issues Year:  1997 Signature:  9. Kikonyogo/Mugyenyi Substrate:  Paper Size:  142 x 69 mm Color(s):  Red Printer:  Unknown Front:  Ugandan coat of arms; outline map of Uganda; bank emblem. Back:  Parliament building in Kampala.

TBB:  B154a (original issue) Pick:  P49a Issuing Authority:  Bank of Uganda Series:  2010–2022 Issues Year:  2010 Signature:  14. Mutebile/Nyeko Substrate:  Paper Size:  131 x 64 mm Color(s):  Orange Printer:  De La Rue Front:  Profile of a man wearing Karimojong headdress; Nyero rock paintings in...

To celebrate Kenyans winning eight medals in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, an Olympic medal and a runner were added to the design of the 20-shilling note. The athlete isn't officially identified, but he's most likely William Tanui, the only Kenyan to win...

TBB:  B125f Pick:  P24f Issuing Authority:  Central Bank of Kenya Series:  1988–1995 Issues Year:  1994 Signature:  11. Cheserem/Koinange Substrate:  Paper

TBB: B117aPick: PNLIssuing Authority: Bank of South SudanSeries: 2015-2021 Pound IssuesYear: 2020Signature: 6. Abdalla/MabiorditSubstrate: PaperSize: 158 x 82 mmColor(s): RedPrinter: De La RueFront: Portrait of politician and revolutionary leader Dr. John Garang de Mabior (1945–2005). From 1983 to 2005, he led the Sudan People's...

TBB: B225aPick: P139Issuing Authority: Banco de MoçambiqueSeries: 1991–1999 IssuesYear: 1993Signature: 3. MaleianeSubstrate: PaperSize: 166 x 66 mmColor(s): Orange, Red, GreenPrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B222aPick: P137Issuing Authority: Banco de MoçambiqueSeries: 1991–1999 IssuesYear: 1991Signature: 2. ComicheSubstrate: PaperSize: 150 x 70 mmColor(s): Aqua, Brown, Orange, GreenPrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B322cPick: P95aIssuing Authority: Banky Foiben'I MadagasikaraSeries: 2004–2016 IssuesYear: 2004 (2014)Signature: 6. RasamoelySubstrate: CompositeSize: 132 x 66 mmColor(s): OrangePrinter: Banque de France

TBB: B238aPick: P52 Issuing Authority: Banque de la Republique du BurundiSeries: 2015–2018 IssuesYear: 2015Signature: 29. Wagara/Ciza Substrate: PaperSize: 132 x 66 mmColor(s): PinkPrinter: Oberthur Fiduciare Front: Leaping Roan antelope; coat of arms; pineapple plants; flag; green-to-gold pineapple OVI patch with embossed BRB; fish as...

TBB: B228aPick: P41a Issuing Authority: Banque de la Republique du BurundiSeries: 1999–2013 IssuesYear: 2001Signature: 18. Sinzobahamvya/Banyiyezako Substrate: PaperSize: 175 x 78 mmColor(s): Green, BluePrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B222ePick: P36e Issuing Authority: Banque de la Republique du BurundiSeries: 1993–2007 IssuesYear: 2005Signature: 21. Makenga/Toyi Substrate: PaperSize: 140 x 67 mmColor(s): BrownPrinter: De La Rue

TBB:  B119a Pick:  P15 Issuing Authority:  Bank of Uganda Series:  1982 Issues Year:  1982 Signature:  6. Kibirango/Elangot Substrate:  Paper Size:  136 x 70 mm Color(s):  Green Printer:  Unknown

TBB: B203cPick: P44 Issuing Authority: Banque Centrale de DjiboutiSeries: 2002–2009 IssuesYear: 2002Signature: 2. Ali Substrate: PaperSize: 168 x 80 mmColor(s): PurplePrinter: Banque de France

TBB:  B131a Pick:  P27 Issuing Authority:  Bank of Uganda Series:  1987–1998 Issues Year:  1987 Signature:  7. Kiggundu/Kahoza Substrate:  Paper Size:  127 x 62 mm Color(s):  Brown Printer:  De La Rue Front:  Ugandan coat of arms; outline map of Uganda; bank emblem. Back:  Crested crane;...

TBB: B140aPick: P41 Issuing Authority: Banque Nationale du RwandaSeries: 2013–2015 IssuesYear: 2014Signature: 24. Nsanzabaganwa/Rwangombwa Substrate: PaperSize: 145 x 72 mmColor(s): Lilac, Brown, OrangePrinter: Goznak (State Insignia)

TBB: B238bPick: P52 Issuing Authority: Banque de la Republique du BurundiSeries: 2015–2018 IssuesYear: 2018Signature: 29. Wagara/Ciza Substrate: PaperSize: 132 x 66 mmColor(s): PinkPrinter: Oberthur Fiduciare Front: Leaping Roan antelope; coat of arms; pineapple plants; flag; green-to-gold pineapple OVI patch with embossed BRB; fish as...

TBB: B150aPick: P57a Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of MalawiSeries: 2012–2013 IssuesYear: 2012Signature: 11. Ligoya Substrate: PaperSize: 128 x 64 mmColor(s): Purple, OrangePrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B160aPick: P60c Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of MalawiSeries: 2012–2013 IssuesYear: 2016Signature: 12. Chuka Substrate: PaperSize: 132 x 66 mmColor(s): Blue, Violet, OrangePrinter: De La Rue Front: Portrait of Rose Lomathinda Chibambo (1928-2016) a prominent politician during and after the struggle for independence for...

TBB: B136cPick: P36 Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of MalawiSeries: 1997–2005 IssuesYear: 2005Signature: 10. Mbewe Substrate: PaperSize: 126 x 63 mmColor(s): GreenPrinter: [unknown] Front: Portrait of Reverend John Chilembwe, an orthodox Baptist educator and an early figure in resistance to colonialism in Nyasaland. Three men...

TBB: B157cPick: P52c Issuing Authority: Bank of UgandaSeries: 2010–2022 IssuesYear: 2013Signature: 14. Mutebile/Nyeko Substrate: PaperSize: 143 x 70 mmColor(s): Purple, RedPrinter: De La Rue Front: Profile of a man wearing Karimojong headdress; World War I and II memorial at Constitutional Square in Kampala; Ruwenzori...

While not as glamorous as the Zimbabwe 100 Trillion banknote, this 10,000-dollar note likely more rare, especially in uncirculated condition. As such it's the key banknote to acquire in Zimbabwe's 100 Trillion hyperinflation series. Issued in September 2008 on paper intended for the 1,000-dollar...

TBB:  B132bPick:  P31b Issuing Authority:  Bank of ZambiaSeries:  1989 IssuesYear:  1989Signature:  9. Bussieres Substrate:  PaperSize:  142 x 72 mmColor(s):  BluePrinter:  Harrison & Sons Ltd.

This note was printed by the Pura Group in Indonesia for the administration of the Puntland region. It is like the last of the authorized 1,000-shilling notes issued by the Central Bank of Somalia. It is dated 1990 though it was produced and issued...

TBB: B113aPick: P13aIssuing Authority: Bank of South SudanSeries: 2015-2021 Pound IssuesYear: 2015Signature: 2. Mayik/AthorbeiSubstrate: PaperSize: 138 x 68 mmColor(s): BrownPrinter: De La RueFront: Portrait of politician and revolutionary leader Dr. John Garang de Mabior (1945–2005). From 1983 to 2005, he led the Sudan People's...

TBB: B111aPick: P11aIssuing Authority: Bank of South SudanSeries: 2015-2021 Pound IssuesYear: 2015Signature: 2. Mayik/AthorbeiSubstrate: PaperSize: 130 x 64 mmColor(s): RedPrinter: De La RueFront: Portrait of politician and revolutionary leader Dr. John Garang de Mabior (1945–2005). From 1983 to 2005, he led the Sudan People's...

TBB: B204aPick: P119Issuing Authority: Banco de MoçambiqueSeries: 1976–1979 Provisional IssuesYear: 1972 (1979)Substrate: PaperSize: 172 x 85 mmColor(s): GreenPrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B125bPick: P25bIssuing Authority: Reserve Bank of MalawiSeries: 1990–1994 IssuesYear: 1992Signature: 7a. PelekamoyoSubstrate: PaperSize: 147 x 75 mmColor(s): Blue, BrownPrinter: Unknown

TBB: B154aPick: P61a Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of MalawiSeries: 2012–2013 IssuesYear: 2012Signature: 11. Ligoya Substrate: PaperSize: 132 x 66 mmColor(s): Brown, Orange, Light bluePrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B153bPick: P60b Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of MalawiSeries: 2012–2013 IssuesYear: 2013Signature: 12. Chuka Substrate: PaperSize: 132 x 66 mmColor(s): Blue, Violet, OrangePrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B202bPick: P43 Issuing Authority: Banque Centrale de DjiboutiSeries: 2002–2009 IssuesYear: 2008Signature: 2. Ali Substrate: PaperSize: 160 x 80 mmColor(s): Blue, Green, YellowPrinter: Banque de France

TBB: B236aPick: P50 Issuing Authority: Banque de la Republique du BurundiSeries: 2015–2018 IssuesYear: 2015Signature: 30. Kanyana/Ciza Substrate: PaperSize: 120 x 60 mmColor(s): OrangePrinter: Oberthur Fiduciare Front: Coffee plant branches with berries; crocodile; coat of arms; fish as registration device; flag. Cattle head below BRB...

TBB: B157cPick: P63c Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of MalawiSeries: 2014–2020 IssuesYear: 2016Signature: 12. Chuka Substrate: PaperSize: 128 x 64 mmColor(s): Purple, OrangePrinter: De La Rue Front: Portrait of Inkosi ya Makhosi M'mbelwa II (Lazalo Mkhuzo Jere). Reserve Bank of Malawi headquarters building in Lilongwe;...

TBB: B155bPick: P62b Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of MalawiSeries: 2012–2013 IssuesYear: 2013Signature: 12. Chuka Substrate: PaperSize: 132 x 66 mmColor(s): Green, OrangePrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B153aPick: P60a Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of MalawiSeries: 2012–2013 IssuesYear: 2012Signature: 11. Ligoya Substrate: PaperSize: 132 x 66 mmColor(s): Blue, Violet, OrangePrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B142cPick: P51 Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of MalawiSeries: 2001–2011 IssuesYear: 2004Signature: 9. Ngalande Substrate: PaperSize: 138 x 69 mmColor(s): PurplePrinter: [unknown] Front: Portrait of Reverend John Chilembwe, an orthodox Baptist educator and an early figure in resistance to colonialism in Nyasaland. Three men...

TBB: B143fPick: P52d Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of MalawiSeries: 2001–2011 IssuesYear: 2009Signature: 11. Ligoya Substrate: PaperSize: 132 x 66 mmColor(s): BrownPrinter: [unknown] Front: Portrait of Reverend John Chilembwe, an orthodox Baptist educator and an early figure in resistance to colonialism in Nyasaland. Three men...

TBB: B223fPick: P37f Issuing Authority: Banque de la Republique du BurundiSeries: 1993–2007 IssuesYear: 2007Signature: 25. Sentore/Sindayigaya Substrate: PaperSize: 150 x 70 mmColor(s): PurplePrinter: De La Rue Front: Portrait of Prince Louis Rwagasore; Independence Monument in Bujumbura. Back: Workers constructing a block building; banana tree....

TBB:  B136d Pick:  P32b Issuing Authority:  Bank of Uganda Series:  1987–1998 Issues Year:  1996 Signature:  9. Kikonyogo/Mugyenyi Substrate:  Paper Size:  151 x 74 mm Color(s):  Orange, Brown Printer:  Unknown Front:  Ugandan coat of arms; outline map of Uganda; bank emblem. Back:  Worker in a...

TBB:  B134f Pick:  P30c Issuing Authority:  Bank of Uganda Series:  1987–1998 Issues Year:  1997 Signature:  9. Kikonyogo/Mugyenyi Substrate:  Paper Size:  142 x 69 mm Color(s):  Red Printer:  Unknown Front:  Ugandan coat of arms; outline map of Uganda; bank emblem. Back:  Parliament building in Kampala.