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IBNS Journal 62-3

includes articles on George Duval, Banknote Designer; Romanian Heraldry; China Puppet Banknote Vignettes; World Heritage On Banknotes.
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Banknote of 2023 Nominations

Latest Nominations for the Banknote of 2023 are United Arab Emirates: 1000-Dirham Note, Argentina: 2000-Pesos Note, Kyrgyzstan: 500-Som Note, South Africa: 50-Rand Note and Jamaica: 1000-Dollar Note

Do you know of a banknote that will be issued to the public that should be nominated for the Banknote of 2023?  Send your nominations to the Banknote of the Year Co-Ordinator (banknoteoftheyear@theibns.org).

 

Kyrgyzstan's 2,000 Som Note

 

Nominated by Mari-Anne Snäll, IBNS Member 12010-G

KGZ-2000-Front
KGZ-2000-Back
 
NoteB234 (PNL): 2,000 com (som) (US$30)
Predominant Colour(s)Light blue
Front (vertical)Kyrgyz text; denomination as registration device; statue of Manas the Noble, fighter with sword and shield on horseback; stylized yurt
Back (vertical)Kyrgyz text; stylized tree; Khan Tengri Mountain; eagle soaring over lake Issyk Kul
WatermarkManas the Noble and electrotype 2000
Additional SecurityMotion Surface windowed security thread
PrinterUnknown
Size152 x 70 mm
Introduced17/11/2017
Information provided courtesy of The Banknote Book