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Vexillology and Numismatics

Flags, coats of arms and currency of the places visited

The symbols of every place in the Cities Index, in large format. Click each image to enlarge it.

39 entries

The banknotes reproduced here belong to the personal collection linked to the journeys of WORLD WANDERER. The United States dollar equivalences are approximate historical references of the face value in the year indicated and do not represent the current numismatic value of each piece.

Africa

Canary Islands · Tenerife

Currency and banknotes

100 euros

First series · Arch and bridge · Baroque and rococo

Reverse of the 100 euros banknote (Canary Islands · Tenerife) — Reverse

In circulation: since 2002

≈ USD 112.25

approximate historical equivalence · 02/10/2026

Source: European Central Bank · reference exchange rate

Euro (EUR) · Common banknote of the euro area, not exclusive to the Canary Islands

Details

Series: First series (2002 design)
Legal tender: The first series remains legal tender

Source: European Central Bank Source: European Central Bank · banknote designs

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Nigeria

Currency and banknotes

100 naira

Chief Obafemi Awolowo · Zuma Rock

Reverse of the 100 naira banknote (Nigeria) — Reverse

≈ USD 0.98

approximate historical equivalence · October 2000

Source: IMF · Nigeria 01/132, Table 35 · end-October 2000 IFEM

Nigerian naira (NGN)

Details

First issue of the model: 1 December 1999
Year printed on the piece: 1999
Travel reference: October 2000 · Journey exchange-rate reference, distinct from the model’s launch date
Basis of the equivalence: IMF Country Report 01/132, Table 35, source Central Bank of Nigeria: IFEM at end-October 2000, approximately 102.5 NGN per USD; not a monthly average or a parallel-market rate. 100 / 102.5 ≈ USD 0.98

Source: Central Bank of Nigeria · launch of the 100-naira note

Currency and banknotes

1 Nigerian pound (£1)

Central Bank building · Farming scene

Reverse of the 1 Nigerian pound (£1) banknote (Nigeria) — Reverse

In circulation: 1968–1973

≈ USD 2.80

approximate historical equivalence · 1968

Source: World Bank · 1969 report on Nigeria · official parity N£1 = US$ 2.80

Nigerian pound · Federal Republic of Nigeria · Not naira

Details

Series: 1968 issue
Withdrawal: 1973
Basis of the equivalence: Official parity in force in the year of issue, 1968 (not a market average)

Source: Central Bank of Nigeria · 1968 issue

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The Americas

Argentina

Currency and banknotes

200 Argentine pesos

Southern right whale · Valdés Peninsula

Reverse of the 200 Argentine pesos banknote (Argentina) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

≈ USD 13.14

approximate historical equivalence · 26 October 2016

Source: Central Bank of the Argentine Republic · Communication A 3500 of 26/10/2016 (15.2242 ARS/USD)

Argentine peso (ARS) · Native Animals of Argentina series

Details

Put into circulation: 26 October 2016
Basis of the equivalence: Reference rate on the date of entry into circulation

Source: Central Bank of the Argentine Republic

Currency and banknotes

1,000,000 pesos ley 18.188

José de San Martín · Buenos Aires Cabildo

Reverse of the 1,000,000 pesos ley 18.188 banknote (Argentina) — Reverse

In circulation: 1981–1985

Historical equivalence pending documentation

Peso ley 18.188 · The year 1970 marks the beginning of the monetary unit, not the issue of this piece

Details

Issue: 25/11/1981
End of legal tender: 19/07/1985
Demonetisation: 11/10/1985
Data pending for the equivalence: Official rate of 25/11/1981 from a primary BCRA source

Source: Central Bank of the Argentine Republic · earlier issues

Currency and banknotes

50 centavos moneda nacional

Effigy of the Republic · National Constitution

Reverse of the 50 centavos moneda nacional banknote (Argentina) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

Historical equivalence pending documentation

Peso moneda nacional (m$n) · Historical Argentine unit, not equivalent to present-day centavos

Details

Law printed on the piece: Law No. 12,962 of 27/03/1947 · Does not certify the issue date
Data pending for the equivalence: Exact date of entry into circulation of the model and the official rate on that date (BCRA)

Source: Central Bank of the Argentine Republic · earlier issues

Currency and banknotes

1 peso moneda nacional

Allegory of Justice · Historic building

Reverse of the 1 peso moneda nacional banknote (Argentina) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

Historical equivalence pending documentation

Peso moneda nacional (m$n) · Historical Argentine unit, not equivalent to a present-day peso

Details

Laws printed on the piece: Laws No. 12,962 and 13,571 · Legal reference, does not certify the issue date
Dates printed on the reverse: 1816 and 1947 · Commemorative references, they do not prove the issue date
Data pending for the equivalence: Exact date of entry into circulation of the model and the official rate on that date (BCRA)

Source: Central Bank of the Argentine Republic · earlier issues

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Bolivia

Currency and banknotes

200 bolivianos

Túpac Katari · Bartolina Sisa · Simón Bolívar · Casa de la Libertad

Reverse of the 200 bolivianos banknote (Bolivia) — Reverse

≈ USD 28.74

approximate historical equivalence · 23 April 2019

Source: Central Bank of Bolivia · official selling rate on 23 April 2019 (6.96 BOB/USD)

Boliviano (BOB) · First Banknote Family of the Plurinational State

Details

Put into circulation: 23 April 2019
Reverse motif: Tiwanaku · Andean mountain cat · Kantuta
Historical reference: Model put into circulation in 2019; unrelated to the 1990 journey and does not establish personal use
Basis of the equivalence: BCB official selling rate on 23 April 2019: 6.96 BOB per USD (buying: 6.86). Reference at the model’s entry into circulation: 200 / 6.96 ≈ USD 28.74

Source: Central Bank of Bolivia · launch of the 200-boliviano note Source: Central Bank of Bolivia · First Banknote Family, 200 bolivianos

Currency and banknotes

20 bolivianos

Pantaleón Dalence · Casa Dorada de Tarija

Reverse of the 20 bolivianos banknote (Bolivia) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

≈ USD 6.09

approximate historical equivalence · October 1990

Source: Central Bank of Bolivia · October 1990 average, official selling rate (Bs 3.2823/US$)

Boliviano (BOB)

Details

Law printed on the piece: Law 901 of 28/11/1986
Basis of the equivalence: Average of the 22 quoted days in the “October · Selling” column of the official BCB 1990 table: Bs 3.2823/US$; 20 / 3.2823 ≈ USD 6.09

Source: Virtual Museum of the Central Bank of Bolivia

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Brazil

Currency and banknotes

500 cruzeiros

Evolução Étnica · Five faces · Map of Brazil

Reverse of the 500 cruzeiros banknote (Brazil) — Reverse

In circulation: 1979–1987

Historical equivalence pending documentation

Brazilian cruzeiro (Cr$) · Estampa B (series B00001–B01401) · Not cruzado

Details

First circulation of Estampa B: 2 July 1979
Original family: Estampa A of the “Evolução Étnica” family began in 1972; this specimen is Estampa B, put into circulation on 2 July 1979
Data pending for the equivalence: Cruzeiro/USD exchange rate of 2 July 1979, verified against an official source (Central Bank of Brazil)

Source: Museu de Valores · Central Bank of Brazil · 500 cruzeiros «Evolução Étnica» note, Estampa B

Currency and banknotes

2 cruzeiros

Duque de Caxias · Escola Militar de Resende

Reverse of the 2 cruzeiros banknote (Brazil) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

Historical equivalence pending documentation

Brazilian cruzeiro (Cr$) · Monetary standard introduced in 1942

Details

1942 reference: Beginning of the monetary standard; it does not establish the issue date of this specimen
Data pending for the equivalence: Date of entry into circulation of the model and the official rate on that date (Banco Central do Brasil)

Source: Banco Central do Brasil

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Chile

Banknote pending incorporation

Currency and banknotes

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United States

Currency and banknotes

2 dollars

Thomas Jefferson · Declaration of Independence

Reverse of the 2 dollars banknote (United States) — Reverse

In circulation: since 1976

≈ USD 2.00

approximate historical equivalence · face value

United States dollar (USD) · 1976 series design

Details

Series printed: 1976
Legal tender: The design remains legal tender

Source: U.S. Currency Education Program

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Mexico

Currency and banknotes

100 old pesos

Venustiano Carranza · Chac Mool

Reverse of the 100 old pesos banknote (Mexico) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

≈ USD 8.00

approximate historical equivalence · 19 November 1975

Source: Banco de México · fixed exchange rate of 12.50 pesos per dollar

Mexican peso prior to the monetary reform · AA family · Not equivalent to 100 present-day pesos

Details

Date printed on the piece: 25 MAR 1982
Put into circulation: 19 November 1975
Basis of the equivalence: Fixed exchange rate on the date of entry into circulation of the model; the printed date is not used
Monetary unit of the AA family: Valid until 31/12/1992; currently demonetised. It does not establish the validity period of this specimen

Source: Banco de México

Currency and banknotes

20 old pesos

José María Morelos and Colegio de San Nicolás · Temple of Quetzalcóatl, Teotihuacán

Reverse of the 20 old pesos banknote (Mexico) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

≈ USD 1.60

approximate historical equivalence · 28 May 1973

Source: Banco de México · fixed exchange rate of 12.50 pesos per dollar

Mexican peso prior to the monetary reform · AA family · Not equivalent to 20 present-day pesos

Details

Date printed on the piece: 18 JUL 1973
Put into circulation: 28 May 1973
Basis of the equivalence: Fixed exchange rate on the date of entry into circulation of the model
Monetary unit of the AA family: Valid until 31/12/1992; currently demonetised. It does not establish the validity period of this specimen

Source: Banco de México

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Panama

Currency and banknotes

10 balboas (historical 1941 model)

Panamá Viejo tower · Coat of arms of Panama

Reverse of the 10 balboas (historical 1941 model) banknote (Panama) — Reverse

≈ USD 10.00

approximate historical equivalence · 1941

Source: Procuraduría de Panamá · Law 84 of 1904, monetary standard

Panamanian balboa (PAB) · Historical 1941 model

Details

Printed issuer: Banco Central de Emisión de la República de Panamá
Model: 1941 · Decree 103 of October 1941 according to the Numismatic Association of Panama
Historical reference: Image of the historical 1941 model, not the 1990 journey; the physical authenticity of the photographed specimen is not certified
Basis of the equivalence: Historical parity: 1 balboa = USD 1, under the standard established by Law 84 of 1904 and historical documentation. 10 balboas ≈ USD 10.00 face value for the 1941 reference; not a collector’s price

Source: Numismatic Association of Panama · 10 balboas, 1941 Source: United States Department of State · historical balboa parity

Currency and banknotes

1 United States dollar

George Washington · Great Seal of the United States

Reverse of the 1 United States dollar banknote (Panama) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

≈ USD 1.00

approximate historical equivalence · face value

United States dollar (USD) · Banknote issued by the Federal Reserve of the United States

Details

Series printed on the piece: 1995
Monetary use in Panama: Uses United States banknotes; the balboa remains the Panamanian monetary unit
Travel reference: October 1990 · The dollar face value does not change

Source: U.S. Currency Education Program Source: Banco Nacional de Panamá · 2025 financial statements

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Paraguay

Currency and banknotes

2,000 guaraníes

Adela and Celsa Speratti

Reverse of the 2,000 guaraníes banknote (Paraguay) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

Historical equivalence pending documentation

Paraguayan guaraní (PYG)

Details

Year printed on the piece: 2008
Law printed on the piece: Law 489 of 1995 · Does not state the issue date
Data pending for the equivalence: Date of entry into circulation of the model and the official rate on that date (Central Bank of Paraguay)

Currency and banknotes

1 guaraní

Paraguayan Soldier · Public building

Reverse of the 1 guaraní banknote (Paraguay) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

Historical equivalence pending documentation

Paraguayan guaraní (PYG)

Details

Provision printed on the piece: Decree-Law No. 18 of 25/03/1952 · Does not by itself establish the date of entry into circulation
Data pending for the equivalence: Date of entry into circulation of the model and the official rate on that date (Central Bank of Paraguay)

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Uruguay

Currency and banknotes

N$ 5,000 nuevos pesos

Juan Antonio Lavalleja · Oath of the Constitution of 1830

Reverse of the N$ 5,000 nuevos pesos banknote (Uruguay) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

Historical equivalence pending documentation

Uruguayan nuevo peso (N$) · Not equivalent to 5,000 present-day Uruguayan pesos

Details

Series printed: C
Law printed on the piece: Law No. 14,316 · Does not state the issue date
Data pending for the equivalence: Date of entry into circulation of the model and the official rate on that date (Central Bank of Uruguay)

Source: Central Bank of Uruguay · A/B series catalogue, contextual reference

Currency and banknotes

N$ 5 nuevos pesos

“N$ 5” overstamp on 5,000 pesos · José Gervasio Artigas · Palacio Legislativo

Reverse of the N$ 5 nuevos pesos banknote (Uruguay) — Reverse

In circulation: since 1975

Historical equivalence pending documentation

Uruguayan nuevo peso (N$) · Face value 5 · Overstamped 5,000-peso banknote

Details

Catalogued year: 1975
Base piece: 5,000-peso banknote overstamped to N$ 5
Data pending for the equivalence: Official 1975 rate, the year of the overstamp (Central Bank of Uruguay)

Source: Central Bank of Uruguay · numismatic catalogue

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Venezuela

Currency and banknotes

500 bolívares

Simón Bolívar · Orchids

Reverse of the 500 bolívares banknote (Venezuela) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

≈ USD 10.17

approximate historical equivalence · October 1990

Source: Central Bank of Venezuela · October 1990 average (Bs 49.15/US$)

Venezuelan bolívar prior to the redenominations · Neither bolívar fuerte nor bolívar soberano

Details

Date printed on the piece: 31/05/1990
Basis of the equivalence: Monthly average for October 1990

Currency and banknotes

50 bolívares

Andrés Bello and Palacio de las Academias · Central Bank

Reverse of the 50 bolívares banknote (Venezuela) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

≈ USD 1.02

approximate historical equivalence · October 1990

Source: Central Bank of Venezuela · October 1990 average (Bs 49.15/US$)

Venezuelan bolívar prior to the redenominations · Neither bolívar fuerte nor bolívar soberano

Details

Date printed on the piece: 03/11/1988
Basis of the equivalence: Monthly average for October 1990

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The Caribbean

Aruba

Currency and banknotes

5 florins

White turtle

Reverse of the 5 florins banknote (Aruba) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

≈ USD 2.79

approximate historical equivalence · October 1990

Source: Centrale Bank van Aruba · fixed parity of 1.79 florins per dollar

Aruban florin (AWG)

Details

Date printed on the piece: 01/01/1990
Basis of the equivalence: Fixed parity with the dollar in force in October 1990 (not a market average)

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Curaçao

Currency and banknotes

25 Netherlands Antillean guilders

Flamingo

Reverse of the 25 Netherlands Antillean guilders banknote (Curaçao) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

≈ USD 13.97

approximate historical equivalence · October 1990

Source: Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten · fixed parity of 1.79 guilders per dollar

Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG) · Curaçao piece

Details

Date printed on the piece: 1 januari 1990
Basis of the equivalence: Fixed parity with the dollar in force in October 1990 (not a market average)
End of legal tender of the Antillean guilder in Curaçao: 01/07/2025 · Does not establish the end of circulation of this design

Source: Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten

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Grenada

Currency and banknotes

1 Eastern Caribbean dollar

Elizabeth II · Landscape and fish

Reverse of the 1 Eastern Caribbean dollar banknote (Grenada) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

≈ USD 0.37

approximate historical equivalence · October 1990

Source: Eastern Caribbean Central Bank · fixed parity of 2.70 Eastern Caribbean dollars per dollar

Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) · Issuer: Eastern Caribbean Central Bank · Not exclusive to Grenada

Details

Basis of the equivalence: Fixed parity with the dollar in force in October 1990 (not a market average)

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U.S. Virgin Islands

Currency and banknotes

1 United States dollar

George Washington · Great Seal of the United States

Reverse of the 1 United States dollar banknote (U.S. Virgin Islands) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

≈ USD 1.00

approximate historical equivalence · face value

United States dollar (USD) · Banknote issued by the Federal Reserve of the United States

Details

Series printed on the piece: 1995

Source: U.S. Currency Education Program

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Martinique

Currency and banknotes

1,000 historical francs (Martinique)

Two women · Pirogue and woman · MARTINIQUE overprints

Reverse of the 1,000 historical francs (Martinique) banknote (Martinique) — Reverse

Historical equivalence pending documentation

Historical franc · Caisse Centrale de la France d’Outre-Mer · Martinique

Details

Catalogued years: 1947–1949 · Catalogue range, not a complete circulation period
Model: P33 · Caisse Centrale de la France d’Outre-Mer · MARTINIQUE overprints
Historical reference: Historical 1947–1949 piece, unrelated to the 1990 Caribbean journey
Data pending for the equivalence: Exact date of entry into circulation and exchange rate of the monetary unit in its own period; do not convert as 1990 French francs or euros

Source: Numista · Martinique, 1,000 francs P33 Source: Banknotes.com · Martinique P33

Currency and banknotes

Private artistic 1,000-franc essay (unofficial, not legal tender)

Woman · Flora and fauna · Artistic composition

Reverse of the Private artistic 1,000-franc essay (unofficial, not legal tender) banknote (Martinique) — Reverse

Unofficial private essay · Not legal tender · Not currency

Details

Nature: Unofficial private artistic essay, not legal tender; no author is attributed to this variant
Date printed on the piece: 5 August 2020
Reverse inscription: CET ESSAI NON OFFICIEL N'A PAS COURS LEGAL
Inscription and meaning: The inscription states that this unofficial essay is not legal tender; no currency equivalence or zero value is assigned
Catalogue reference: Catalogues of the essay family, not identification of an author or a different date for this variant

Source: Currencybanknotes.com · Martinique essay family Source: Banknotes.com · private essay catalogue

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Puerto Rico

Currency and banknotes

1 United States dollar

George Washington · Great Seal of the United States

Reverse of the 1 United States dollar banknote (Puerto Rico) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

≈ USD 1.00

approximate historical equivalence · face value

United States dollar (USD) · Banknote issued by the Federal Reserve of the United States

Details

Series printed on the piece: 1995

Source: U.S. Currency Education Program

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Europe

Germany

Currency and banknotes

10 German marks

Carl Friedrich Gauss · Sextant

Reverse of the 10 German marks banknote (Germany) — Reverse

In circulation: 1991–2001

≈ USD 5.45

approximate historical equivalence · 1999

Source: Fixed parity with the euro (1.95583 DEM) and 1999 EUR/USD average (1.0658)

German mark (DEM) · Currency replaced by the euro

Details

Model: BBK3
First issue of the model: 16/04/1991
Date printed on the piece: 01/09/1999
End of legal tender: 31/12/2001
Replacement by the euro: 01/01/2002

Source: Deutsche Bundesbank

Currency and banknotes

1,000 marks (Reichsbanknote, 1910)

Imperial coat of arms · Allegories

Reverse of the 1,000 marks (Reichsbanknote, 1910) banknote (Germany) — Reverse

Historical equivalence pending documentation

German Empire mark (Mark) · Not Deutsche Mark

Details

Date printed on the piece: 21/04/1910
Data pending for the equivalence: Date of entry into circulation of the model and the official parity of the mark on that date (Deutsche Bundesbank)

Currency and banknotes

25 pfennig

Local emergency voucher (Notgeld) · Gemeinde Stotel · Hermann Allmers

Reverse of the 25 pfennig banknote (Germany) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

Historical equivalence not available

Local historical piece · Not a German national banknote

Details

Date of the piece: 11/02/1921
Local issuer: Gemeinde Stotel
Nature: Local emergency voucher (Notgeld)

Currency and banknotes

50 euros

First series · Arches and bridge

Reverse of the 50 euros banknote (Germany) — Reverse

In circulation: since 2002

≈ USD 56.13

approximate historical equivalence · 02/10/2026

Source: European Central Bank · reference exchange rate

Euro (EUR) · Common banknote of the euro-using countries

Details

Series: First series (2002 design)
Legal tender: The first series remains legal tender

Source: European Central Bank

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Austria

Currency and banknotes

50 schillings

Sigmund Freud

Reverse of the 50 schillings banknote (Austria) — Reverse

In circulation: 1987–2002

≈ USD 3.87

approximate historical equivalence · 1999

Source: Fixed parity with the euro (13.7603 ATS) and 1999 EUR/USD average (1.0658)

Austrian schilling (ATS) · Currency replaced by the euro

Details

Date of the banknote: 02/01/1986
Put into circulation: 19/10/1987
End of legal tender: 28/02/2002
Year used for the historical equivalence: 1999

Currency and banknotes

50 euros

First series · Arches and bridge

Reverse of the 50 euros banknote (Austria) — Reverse

In circulation: since 2002

≈ USD 56.13

approximate historical equivalence · 02/10/2026

Source: European Central Bank · reference exchange rate

Euro (EUR) · Common banknote of the euro-using countries

Details

Series: First series (2002 design)
Legal tender: The first series remains legal tender

Source: European Central Bank

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Belgium

Currency and banknotes

200 Belgian francs

Adolphe Sax · Saxophone

Reverse of the 200 Belgian francs banknote (Belgium) — Reverse

≈ USD 5.28

approximate historical equivalence · 1999

Source: Fixed parity with the euro (40.3399 BEF) and 1999 EUR/USD average (1.0658)

Belgian franc (BEF)

Details

Personally used during travel: 1999
Year used for the historical equivalence: 1999
Source of the historical equivalence: Fixed parity with the euro (40.3399 BEF) and 1999 EUR/USD average (1.0658)

Source: European Central Bank · fixed euro conversion rates Source: European Central Bank · 1999 annual EUR/USD average Source: National Bank of Belgium

Currency and banknotes

50 euros

First series · Arches and bridge

Reverse of the 50 euros banknote (Belgium) — Reverse

In circulation: since 2002

≈ USD 56.13

approximate historical equivalence · 02/10/2026

Source: European Central Bank · reference exchange rate

Euro (EUR) · Common banknote of the euro-using countries

Details

Series: First series (2002 design)
Legal tender: The first series remains legal tender

Source: European Central Bank

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Denmark

Currency and banknotes

500 Danish kroner

Niels Bohr · Knight and dragon

Reverse of the 500 Danish kroner banknote (Denmark) — Reverse

≈ USD 60.01

approximate historical equivalence · 2001

Source: Federal Reserve · 2001 annual average (8.3323 DKK/USD)

Danish krone (DKK) · 1997 series

Details

Series: 1997 series · Does not establish the printing date of this specimen
Reverse motif: Relief on the baptismal font in Lihme church: knight and dragon
Personally used during travel: 2001
Year used for the historical equivalence: 2001
Basis of the equivalence: Federal Reserve 2001 annual average: 8.3323 DKK per USD. 500 / 8.3323 = USD 60.00744 ≈ USD 60.01

Source: Danmarks Nationalbank · historical banknotes Source: FRED · annual DKK/USD average

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Spain

Currency and banknotes

1,000 pesetas

Hernán Cortés · Francisco Pizarro

Reverse of the 1,000 pesetas banknote (Spain) — Reverse

≈ USD 6.41

approximate historical equivalence · 1999

Source: Fixed parity with the euro (166.386 ESP) and 1999 EUR/USD average (1.0658)

Spanish peseta (ESP)

Details

Date printed on the piece: 12/10/1992
Personally used during travel: 1999
Year used for the historical equivalence: 1999
Source of the historical equivalence: Fixed parity with the euro (166.386 ESP) and 1999 EUR/USD average (1.0658)

Source: European Central Bank · fixed euro conversion rates Source: European Central Bank · 1999 annual EUR/USD average Source: Banco de España (Bank of Spain)

Currency and banknotes

50 euros

First series · Arches and bridge

Reverse of the 50 euros banknote (Spain) — Reverse

In circulation: since 2002

≈ USD 56.13

approximate historical equivalence · 02/10/2026

Source: European Central Bank · reference exchange rate

Euro (EUR) · Common banknote of the euro-using countries

Details

Series: First series (2002 design)
Legal tender: The first series remains legal tender

Source: European Central Bank

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Finland

Currency and banknotes

100 Finnish markkaa

Jean Sibelius · Whooper swans and lake

Reverse of the 100 Finnish markkaa banknote (Finland) — Reverse

≈ USD 17.93

approximate historical equivalence · 1999

Source: European Central Bank · 1999 annual EUR/USD average

Finnish markka (FIM) · Currency replaced by the euro

Details

Series: 1986 series · Litt. A variant
Year printed on the piece: 1986 · Does not establish the exact printing date
Year used for the historical equivalence: 1999
Basis of the equivalence: Fixed parity: 5.94573 FIM per EUR; ECB 1999 annual average: 1.0658 USD per EUR. 100 / 5.94573 × 1.0658 = USD 17.925469 ≈ USD 17.93

Source: Bank of Finland · fixed euro conversion rates Source: National Museum of Finland · 1986 series Litt. A Source: Bank of Finland · 1986 series motifs

Currency and banknotes

50 euros

First series · Arches and bridge

Reverse of the 50 euros banknote (Finland) — Reverse

In circulation: since 2002

≈ USD 56.13

approximate historical equivalence · 02/10/2026

Source: European Central Bank · reference exchange rate

Euro (EUR) · Common banknote of the euro-using countries

Details

Series: First series (2002 design)
Legal tender: The first series remains legal tender

Source: European Central Bank

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France

Currency and banknotes

50 French francs

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry · The Little Prince and aeroplane

Reverse of the 50 French francs banknote (France) — Reverse

In circulation: 20 October 1993–17 February 2002

≈ USD 8.12

approximate historical equivalence · 1999

Source: Fixed parity with the euro (6.55957 FRF) and 1999 EUR/USD average (1.0658)

French franc (FRF) · Currency replaced by the euro

Details

Model: 1992 type · Does not imply issue in 1999
Put into circulation: 20 October 1993
Legal tender until: 17 February 2002
Personally used during travel: 1999
Year used for the historical equivalence: 1999
Basis of the equivalence: ECB fixed parity: 6.55957 FRF per EUR; 1999 annual average: 1.0658 USD per EUR. 50 / 6.55957 × 1.0658 = USD 8.124008 ≈ USD 8.12

Source: Banque de France · banknote chronology Source: European Central Bank · fixed euro conversion rates Source: European Central Bank · 1999 annual EUR/USD average

Currency and banknotes

20 French francs

Claude Debussy

Reverse of the 20 French francs banknote (France) — Reverse

In circulation: until 2002

≈ USD 3.25

approximate historical equivalence · 1999

Source: Fixed parity with the euro (6.55957 FRF) and 1999 EUR/USD average (1.0658)

French franc (FRF) · Currency replaced by the euro

Details

Date printed on the piece: 1997
Legal tender until: 17 February 2002
Loss of legal tender: 18/02/2002

Source: Banque de France

Currency and banknotes

50 euros

First series · Arches and bridge

Reverse of the 50 euros banknote (France) — Reverse

In circulation: since 2002

≈ USD 56.13

approximate historical equivalence · 02/10/2026

Source: European Central Bank · reference exchange rate

Euro (EUR) · Common banknote of the euro-using countries

Details

Series: First series (2002 design)
Legal tender: The first series remains legal tender

Source: European Central Bank

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Hungary

Banknote pending incorporation

Equivalence reference year: 2001

Currency and banknotes

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Italy

Currency and banknotes

1,000 lire

Maria Montessori · Mother and child

Reverse of the 1,000 lire banknote (Italy) — Reverse

≈ USD 0.55

approximate historical equivalence · 1999

Source: Fixed parity with the euro (1936.27 ITL) and 1999 EUR/USD average (1.0658)

Italian lira (ITL) · 1990 banknote type

Details

Personally used during travel: 1999
Year used for the historical equivalence: 1999
Source of the historical equivalence: Fixed parity with the euro (1936.27 ITL) and 1999 EUR/USD average (1.0658)

Source: European Central Bank · fixed euro conversion rates Source: European Central Bank · 1999 annual EUR/USD average Source: Banca d'Italia · banknote issues Source: Banca d'Italia · conversion of lire into euros

Currency and banknotes

10,000 lire

Alessandro Volta · Tempio Voltiano

Reverse of the 10,000 lire banknote (Italy) — Reverse

≈ USD 5.50

approximate historical equivalence · 1999

Source: Fixed parity with the euro (1936.27 ITL) and 1999 EUR/USD average (1.0658)

Italian lira (ITL) · 1984 banknote type

Details

Personally used during travel: 1999
Year used for the historical equivalence: 1999
Source of the historical equivalence: Fixed parity with the euro (1936.27 ITL) and 1999 EUR/USD average (1.0658)

Currency and banknotes

50 euros

First series · Arches and bridge

Reverse of the 50 euros banknote (Italy) — Reverse

In circulation: since 2002

≈ USD 56.13

approximate historical equivalence · 02/10/2026

Source: European Central Bank · reference exchange rate

Euro (EUR) · Common banknote of the euro-using countries

Details

Series: First series (2002 design)
Legal tender: The first series remains legal tender

Source: European Central Bank

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Norway

Banknote pending incorporation

Currency and banknotes

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Netherlands

Currency and banknotes

10 Dutch guilders

Kingfisher · Abstract design

Reverse of the 10 Dutch guilders banknote (Netherlands) — Reverse

≈ USD 4.84

approximate historical equivalence · 1999

Source: Fixed parity with the euro (2.20371 NLG) and 1999 EUR/USD average (1.0658)

Dutch guilder (NLG)

Details

Date printed on the piece: 01/07/1997
Personally used during travel: 1999
Year used for the historical equivalence: 1999
Source of the historical equivalence: Fixed parity with the euro (2.20371 NLG) and 1999 EUR/USD average (1.0658)

Source: European Central Bank · fixed euro conversion rates Source: European Central Bank · 1999 annual EUR/USD average Source: De Nederlandsche Bank (Dutch central bank, DNB)

Currency and banknotes

25 Dutch guilders

Robin · Abstract design

Reverse of the 25 Dutch guilders banknote (Netherlands) — Reverse

≈ USD 12.09

approximate historical equivalence · 1999

Source: Fixed parity with the euro (2.20371 NLG) and 1999 EUR/USD average (1.0658)

Dutch guilder (NLG)

Details

Date printed on the piece: 05/04/1989
Personally used during travel: 1999
Year used for the historical equivalence: 1999
Source of the historical equivalence: Fixed parity with the euro (2.20371 NLG) and 1999 EUR/USD average (1.0658)

Source: European Central Bank · fixed euro conversion rates Source: European Central Bank · 1999 annual EUR/USD average Source: De Nederlandsche Bank (Dutch central bank, DNB)

Currency and banknotes

50 euros

First series · Arches and bridge

Reverse of the 50 euros banknote (Netherlands) — Reverse

In circulation: since 2002

≈ USD 56.13

approximate historical equivalence · 02/10/2026

Source: European Central Bank · reference exchange rate

Euro (EUR) · Common banknote of the euro-using countries

Details

Series: First series (2002 design)
Legal tender: The first series remains legal tender

Source: European Central Bank

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Poland

Currency and banknotes

20 zlotys

Bolesław I Chrobry (Bolesław I the Brave) · PRINCES POLONIE denarius, rotunda and lion

Reverse of the 20 zlotys banknote (Poland) — Reverse

≈ USD 4.89

approximate historical equivalence · 2001

Source: Government of Poland · 2001 annual average (4.0939 PLN/USD)

Polish zloty (PLN) · Not PLZ

Details

Model: Original 1994 issue · Not the modernised version dated 2012
Date printed on the piece: 25 March 1994
Year used for the historical equivalence: 2001
Basis of the equivalence: 2001 annual average: 4.0939 PLN per USD. 20 / 4.0939 = USD 4.885317 ≈ USD 4.89

Source: National Bank of Poland · 20 zlotys, original and modernised Source: National Bank of Poland · 2001 annual report

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Principality of Monaco

Currency and banknotes

50 euros

First series · Arches and bridge

Reverse of the 50 euros banknote (Principality of Monaco) — Reverse

In circulation: since 2002

≈ USD 56.13

approximate historical equivalence · 02/10/2026

Source: European Central Bank · reference exchange rate

Euro (EUR) · Common banknote of the euro-using countries

Details

Series: First series (2002 design)
Legal tender: The first series remains legal tender

Source: European Central Bank

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United Kingdom · Scotland

Banknote pending incorporation

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United Kingdom · Wales

Currency and banknotes

Commemorative £50 essay (not legal tender)

Diana, Princess of Wales · Carew Castle · SPECIMEN NON-NEGOTIABLE ESSAY

Reverse of the Commemorative £50 essay (not legal tender) banknote (United Kingdom · Wales) — Reverse

In circulation: never legal tender

Historical equivalence not available

Private essay by Matej Gabriš · Not an official banknote of the United Kingdom or Wales

Details

Year of the piece: 2017
Nature: Private commemorative essay, non-negotiable
Legal tender: It never circulated nor was legal tender

Source: Banknotes.com · catalogue of the piece

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United Kingdom · England

Currency and banknotes

5 pounds (Bank of England)

Elizabeth II · George Stephenson

Reverse of the 5 pounds (Bank of England) banknote (United Kingdom · England) — Reverse

In circulation: 1990–2003

≈ USD 8.09

approximate historical equivalence · 1999

Source: Office for National Statistics · 1999 GBP/USD average (1.6183)

Pound sterling (GBP) · Bank of England · Series E

Details

First issue of the model: 7 June 1990
End of legal tender: 21 November 2003
Personally used during travel: 1999
Year used for the historical equivalence: 1999
Source of the historical equivalence: Office for National Statistics · 1999 GBP/USD average (1.6183)

Source: Office for National Statistics · 1999 GBP/USD average (1.6183)Source: Bank of England · withdrawn banknotes Source: Bank of England · withdrawal of the Stephenson £5 note

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Czech Republic

Banknote pending incorporation

Equivalence reference year: 2001

Currency and banknotes

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Russia

Currency and banknotes

100 roubles

Bolshoi Theatre · Moscow

Reverse of the 100 roubles banknote (Russia) — Reverse

In circulation: since 2001

≈ USD 3.43

approximate historical equivalence · 2001

Source: Bank of Russia · 2001 average exchange rate (29.17 RUB/USD)

Russian rouble (RUB) · 1997 model · 2001 modification

Details

Model: 1997
Modification: 2001
In circulation since: 01/01/2001
Year used for the historical equivalence: 2001
Basis of the equivalence: 2001 annual average of the Bank of Russia official rate

Currency and banknotes

1,000 Soviet roubles

Lenin · Moscow Kremlin

Reverse of the 1,000 Soviet roubles banknote (Russia) — Reverse

In circulation: pending verification

≈ USD 34.28

approximate historical equivalence · 2001

Source: Bank of Russia · 2001 average exchange rate (29.17 RUB/USD)

Soviet rouble · Issuer: State Bank of the USSR (Gosbank) · Not the Russian 1,000-rouble note of the 1997/2001 model

Details

Year printed on the piece: 1992
Issuer: State Bank of the USSR (Gosbank)
Year used for the historical equivalence: 2001
Basis of the equivalence: Editorial comparison requested by the owner: 1,000 / 29.17 RUB per USD = USD 34.28, using the same 2001 rate as the 100-rouble banknote. It does not represent the exchange rate of the 1992 Soviet rouble or establish circulation or use of this piece in 2001

Source: Bank of Russia · historical reference on banknote circulation

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Sweden

Currency and banknotes

1,000 Swedish kronor

Gustav Vasa · Harvest scene from Description of the Northern Peoples by Olaus Magnus (1555)

Reverse of the 1,000 Swedish kronor banknote (Sweden) — Reverse

In circulation: until 31 December 2013

≈ USD 96.69

approximate historical equivalence · 2001

Source: Federal Reserve · 2001 annual average (10.3425 SEK/USD)

Swedish krona (SEK) · 1989 model without foil strip

Details

Model: 1989 model without foil strip · Variant printed in 1989–1991
Legal tender until: 31 December 2013
Year used for the historical equivalence: 2001
Editorial reference: Provisional 2001 reference for continuity with Denmark; does not establish personal use in that year
Basis of the equivalence: Federal Reserve 2001 annual average: 10.3425 SEK per USD. 1,000 / 10.3425 = USD 96.68842 ≈ USD 96.69

Source: Sveriges Riksbank · 1,000 kronor without foil strip, invalid after 2013

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Switzerland

Currency and banknotes

10 Swiss francs (sixth series)

Leonhard Euler · Sixth series

Reverse of the 10 Swiss francs (sixth series) banknote (Switzerland) — Reverse

In circulation: 1979–2000

≈ USD 6.65

approximate historical equivalence · 1999

Source: Bank for International Settlements · 1999 USD/CHF average (1.5027)

Swiss franc (CHF)

Details

Series: Sixth series
Put into circulation: 5 November 1979
Withdrawal: 1 May 2000
Year used for the historical equivalence: 1999
Source of the historical equivalence: Bank for International Settlements · 1999 USD/CHF average (1.5027)

Source: Swiss National Bank · all banknote series

Currency and banknotes

10 Swiss francs (eighth series)

Le Corbusier · Eighth series

Reverse of the 10 Swiss francs (eighth series) banknote (Switzerland) — Reverse

In circulation: 1997–2021

≈ USD 6.65

approximate historical equivalence · 1999

Source: Bank for International Settlements · 1999 USD/CHF average (1.5027)

Swiss franc (CHF)

Details

Series: Eighth series
Put into circulation: 8 April 1997
Withdrawal: 30 April 2021
Year used for the historical equivalence: 1999
Source of the historical equivalence: Bank for International Settlements · 1999 USD/CHF average (1.5027)

Source: Swiss National Bank · all banknote series

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