East Asia

TBB:  B4118a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  People's Bank of China Series:  2015–2020 Enhanced Mao Issues Year:  2019 Signature:  none.  Substrate:  Paper Size:  130 x 63 mm Color(s):  Green, Yellow, Violet, Light blue Printer:  China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation Front:  Portrait of Mao Zedong....

TBB:  B4119a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  People's Bank of China Series:  2015–2020 Enhanced Mao Issues Year:  2020 Signature:  none.  Substrate:  Paper Size:  135 x 63 mm Color(s):  Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink Printer:  China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation Front:  Portrait of Mao Zedong....

TBB:  B091a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Banco Nacional Ultramarino Series:  2020 (2024–2026) Issues Year:  2020 (2024) Signature:   Substrate:  Paper Size:  138 x 69 mm Color(s):  Brownish-red, Dark orange Printer:  Unknown Front:  Old and new facades of the Banco Nacional Ultramarino headquarters building. Lotus flowers....

TBB:  B237a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Banco da China Series:  2020 (2024–2026) Issues Year:  2020 (2024) Signature:  5. Li Substrate:  Paper Size:  139 x 69 mm Color(s):  Red Printer:  Hong Kong Note Printing Limited Front:  Dragon; Banco da China headquarters building in Macau; lotus...

TBB:  B4120a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  People's Bank of China Series:  2015–2020 Enhanced Mao Issues Year:  2019 Signature:  none.  Substrate:  Paper Size:  140 x 70 mm Color(s):  Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green, Orange Printer:  China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation Front:  Portrait of Mao Zedong....

TBB:  B092a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Banco Nacional Ultramarino Series:  2020 (2024–2026) Issues Year:  2020 (2024) Substrate:  Paper Size:  143 x 72 mm Color(s):  Purple, Light blue Printer:  Unknown Front:  Old and new facades of the Banco Nacional Ultramarino headquarters building. Lotus flowers. Green-to-magenta...

TBB:  B238a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Banco da China Series:  2020 (2024–2026) Issues Year:  2020 (2024) Signature:  5. Li Substrate:  Paper Size:  144 x 72 mm Color(s):  Purple Printer:  Hong Kong Note Printing Limited Front:  Dragon; Banco da China headquarters building in Macau; lotus...

This is the first issue of the 2015–2020 issues with enhanced security features like the denomination in a SPARK OVI patch, purple-to-green windowed security thread, additional Omron rings and a vertical serial number in blue at right front. TBB:  B4123a Pick:  P909 Issuing Authority: ...

TBB:  B4122a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  People's Bank of China Series:  2015–2020 Enhanced Mao Issues Year:  2019 Signature:  none.  Substrate:  Paper Size:  150 x 70 mm Color(s):  Green, Violet, Purple Printer:  China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation Front:  Portrait of Mao Zedong. National emblem...

TBB:  B4121a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  People's Bank of China Series:  2015–2020 Enhanced Mao Issues Year:  2019 Signature:  none.  Substrate:  Paper Size:  145 x 70 mm Color(s):  Brown, Purple, Violet, Green, Orange Printer:  China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation Front:  Portrait of Mao Zedong....

TBB: B4096aPick: P883a Issuing Authority: People's Bank of ChinaSeries: 1980–1997 Ethnic Minority IssuesYear: 1980Signature: none Substrate: PaperSize: 125 x 58 mmColor(s): Maroon, Purple, Red, Blue, Orange, BrownPrinter: China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation

TBB: B423aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Standard Chartered BankSeries: 2018–2020 IssuesYear: 2018Signature: 13. Yee/Huen Substrate: PaperSize: 143 x 72 mmColor(s): BluePrinter: Hong Kong Note Printing Limited

TBB: B672bPick: P191a Issuing Authority: Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC)Series: 1985–1992 IssuesYear: 1986Signature: . [unknown] Substrate: PaperSize: 138 x 69 mmColor(s): Green, Orange, Pink, BluePrinter: Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited Front: Coat of arms. Back: Reclining lions flanking the Fourth HSBC...

TBB: B250aPick: P54a Issuing Authority: Bank of KoreaSeries: 2006–2009 IssuesYear: 2007Signature: [none]. Substrate: PaperSize: 136 x 68 mmColor(s): Blue, Purple, GreenPrinter: Komsco

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 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 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 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 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...

TBB: B820bPick: P401b Issuing Authority: Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionSeries: 2007–2018 IssuesYear: 2007Signature: 13. Ying-yen/Chi-kwong Substrate: PolymerSize: 132 x 65 mmColor(s): Purple, Pink, Red, Blue, YellowPrinter: Hong Kong Note Printing Limited

This full set of the currently issued series from China consists of six banknotes, one each of: China 1 Yuan, 2019, B4118a, UNCChina 5 Yuan, 2020, B4119a, UNCChina 10 Yuan, 2019, B4120a, UNCChina 20 Yuan, 2019, B4121a, UNCChina 50 Yuan, 2019, B4122a, UNCChina 100...

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...

TBB: B4094aPick: P881a Issuing Authority: People's Bank of ChinaSeries: 1980–1997 Ethnic Minority IssuesYear: 1980Signature: none Substrate: PaperSize: 115 x 52 mmColor(s): Brown, Orange, Yellow, LimePrinter: China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation

TBB: BNP201aPick: P58Straus:Issuing Authority: Bank of KoreaSeries: 2018 Numismatic ProductsYear: 2018Signature: none Substrate: PaperSize: 140 x 75 mmColor(s): Black, Blue, PurplePrinter: Komsco Front: Pyeong Change 2018 Olympic logo; athletes from winter sports events (biathlon, ice hockey, curling, speed skating, ski jumping, luge, and bobsled);...

TBB: B236aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Banco da ChinaSeries: 2021 Commemorative IssuesYear: 2021Signature: 5. Li Substrate: PaperSize: 143 x 72 mmColor(s): Purple, Yellow, RedPrinter: Hong Kong Note Printing Limited

TBB: B253aPick: P57 Issuing Authority: Bank of KoreaSeries: 2006–2009 IssuesYear: 2009Signature: [none]. Substrate: PaperSize: 154 x 68 mmColor(s): Yellow, GreenPrinter: Komsco

TBB: B407cPick: P284b Issuing Authority: Standard Chartered BankSeries: 1993-2002 IssuesYear: 1995Signature: 5. Unknown/Wilson Substrate: PaperSize: 138 x 69 mmColor(s): Green, Blue, Red, OrangePrinter: De La Rue Front: Chiwen, a mythical dragon fish jumping out of the water. Bank logo pattern in the underprint. Back:...

TBB: B252aPick: P56a Issuing Authority: Bank of KoreaSeries: 2006–2009 IssuesYear: 2007Signature: [none]. Substrate: PaperSize: 148 x 68 mmColor(s): Green, BluePrinter: Komsco

TBB: B251aPick: P55a Issuing Authority: Bank of KoreaSeries: 2006–2009 IssuesYear: 2006Signature: [none]. Substrate: PaperSize: 142 x 68 mmColor(s): Red, Yellow, Green, BluePrinter: Komsco

TBB: B4109aPick: P895a Issuing Authority: People's Bank of ChinaSeries: 1999–2005 Mao IssuesYear: 1999Signature: [none]. Substrate: PaperSize: 130 x 63 mmColor(s): Green, Yellow, Violet, Light bluePrinter: China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation Front: Portrait of Mao Zedong. National emblem of the People's Republic of China;...