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Our world is made up of many beautiful things! True aesthetes are attentive even to trifles, and if it comes to money that is passed from hand to hand, then the design must be carefully thought out.
The design of banknotes is provided by artists, and their sketch is approved by the Central Bank Directorate. Each state has its own type of money and, accordingly, its own design.
Since 2005, the IBNS community has been choosing the most beautiful banknotes – in order to get into this list, designers have to work hard! Sometimes banknotes are issued in honor of some important events.
There are several parameters by which the most attractive money is determined:
- design;
- the size;
- protection levels;
- color.
Since the competition is held every year, it is not difficult to select the best 10 banknotes. All this money is like a work of art, see for yourself!
10 50 Australian dollars
Since 1988, plastic banknotes have been issued.The reason for this is simple – plastic is more durable than paper and harder to counterfeit. A $50 bill in a yellow-gold hue, on which is the inventor David Unipon and Edith Cowan is a politician.
Currently in circulation are denominations worth 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Australian dollars. The $ sign is their symbol, it is placed in front of the number, and the Latin abbreviation AUD is indicated, which flaunts behind the number. You don’t even have to worry that the money will get wet, because. they are made of plastic.
9. 5 fiji dollars
This banknote is notable for its bright design.. The right side of the Fiji $5 bill features a parrot sitting on a branch. At the top of the ornaments, the name of the country. As we can see, the banknote is replete with local flora and fauna – there are really a lot of these animals in Fiji.
The banknotes used in Fiji depict plants, various birds and other animals. If the bill is viewed with interest, carefully, then the sights of the state, as well as the coat of arms, are noticed.
Fiji is a state located in the South Pacific Ocean: its appearance is formed by bizarre locations sprouted with palm trees and transparent lagoons.
8. 5000 Comorian francs
The Comorian franc is the currency of Comoros.. One franc is divided into 100 centimes. If we talk about 5000 francs of the Comoros, in the central part there is a portrait of the President of Comoros 1992-1995 Said Mohammed Johar. He died in 2006 at the age of 87.
Inscriptions and denomination are located in the left corner of the banknote. You can also see the seashore, a sandy beach and a lonely growing tree in the center of the bill. The banknote entered circulation in 2006.
Banknotes of 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10000 francs are currently in circulation. Money is printed at the National Mint in Paris.
7. 2 bermuda dollars
The appearance of 2 Bermuda dollars (and other banknotes, by the way) cannot but attract attention. Collectors are ready to pay any money for them (however, they are not valued too highly: for example, 50 dollars in 2007 can be purchased for 8 rubles, and 800 Bermuda dollars costs only 2 rubles).
The banknote depicts a bird sitting on a branch, exotic flowers. The currency of Bermuda is the Bermuda dollar, divided into 100 cents.
A distinctive feature of the Bermuda dollar is that the picture is shown vertically on it, and on the left side, birds and animals are not depicted at all, but birds and animals.
6. 50 Argentine pesos
The banknote symbol is a little confusing as it repeats the US dollar: $. Today you can find several banknotes in circulation: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, pesos.
50 pesos refers to the second series. The bill of yellow-gray color is very remarkable. It depicts the Argentine President (from 1868 to 1874) Domingo Sarmiento. You can also see the “Pink Palace”.
On banknotes of another series, other pictures are depicted: on the 4th Andean Condor, and on the 3rd overseas territory of Great Britain. Banknotes of series 3 and 4 are in circulation.
5. 100 Russian rubles
We are talking about a commemorative banknote of 2014 in 100 Russian rubles.. The banknote was issued specifically for the Olympics in Sochi, which took place in 2014. This is the first Russian banknote, the design of which was developed in a non-trivial way – the picture is deployed vertically.
The design is dominated by noble blue shades, harmoniously combined with white and blue. On one side, we see a snowboarder flying up, and if you turn the banknote over, a firebird flaunts on it – flying over the stadium. This bird is a character of many fairy tales, it symbolizes wealth, good luck and rebirth.
4. 200 Swiss francs
In 2018, 200 Swiss francs took 2nd place in the competition “The most beautiful banknotes”. The banknote is notable for the fact that the inscriptions and images are applied vertically. On one side we see the hand of a man who points his fingers in different directions.
The designer who created the banknote wanted people to pay attention to the influence of the Swiss franc. Why? Everything is simple here. This currency is considered one of the most stable in the world.
In Switzerland, not only watches are valued! The currency has become a safe haven for many investors who choose a Swiss bank over the dollar or euro.
3. 100 Venezuelan bolivars
The banknote of 100 Venezuelan bolívars is full of variety! On one side is the military leader Ezequiel Zamora. He defended the principles of national sovereignty, democracy and egalitarianism.
On the other side of the bill, a monkey is depicted (Venezuela is distinguished by a variety of species). Even on the banknote you can see Guatotopo – this is the national park of Venezuela. It was formed in 1958 and exists to this day.
The park is inhabited by tropical forest, where you can relax and have a picnic. This place is especially in demand among the residents of Venezuela on weekends.
2. 50 Mauritanian ouguiyas
This is a relatively recent banknote – it was issued in 2018. Its style is typical for Mauritanian money – pictures and inscriptions are applied horizontally. 50 Mauritanian ouguiyas are made in purple, which evokes calmness. It is a pleasure to look at her.
All banknotes of Mauritania are made in restrained colors: brown, purple, blue. However, the design is bright. You can meet a bowl of water, peasants in the field, musical instruments, etc.
It is difficult to notice protected elements in a bill, but they are there, and it is almost impossible to fake it. The peculiarity of the banknote is the inscriptions in 2 languages: Arabic and French.
1. 10 Canadian dollars
This 10 Canadian dollar bill just had to be on our list in 1st place! In 2018, the banknote won the competition “The most beautiful banknotes”. Made from polymer material.
Among other banknotes, it has a calm, but at the same time interesting design. On one side is the face of Viola Desmond, and on the other the Museum of Human Rights.
Canadians are proud of this place: it makes you think about how to improve this world, raises questions of inequality and human rights.