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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).

 

Maldives 5 Rufiyaa Note

Nominated by Adil Seilov, IBNS Member 10362

MDV-5-Front
MDV-5-Back
 
NoteB222 (PNL): 5 rufiyaa (US$0.30)
Predominant Colour(s)Gray and red
FrontMaldividan text; underprint of traditional drum (boduberu) designs; denomination as registration device; fish decoration; standing man playing traditional drum for dancing crowd; two men playing football (soccer)
Back (vertical)English text; seashell
Watermark (shadow image)Coat of arms
Additional SecurityNo security thread
PrinterThomas De La Rue
Size150 x 70 mm Polymer (Safeguard)
Introduced00/07/2017
Information provided courtesy of The Banknote Book