World Banknotes Countries A-D

This stunning Bermuda 2 dollar bill won the Banknote of the Year Award when it was released in 2009 (P57) and it’s not difficult to see why. The charming vertical design depicts the Bermuda Bluebird, a hibiscus watermark and a compass which fluoresces under ultraviolet light. A portrait of Elizabeth II appears in the bottom left corner on the front and a clocktower features on the back. Crisp Uncirculated.

Bhutan 1 ngultrum 2006 P27 Blue and brown Dragon to l and r/ Palace Unc

Bhutan 50 ngultrum 2013 P31b Peach and brown. King at r/ View of hillside palace Unc

Biafra £1 nd (1968-9) P5 Green and brown Palm and sunrise/ Arms Unc

Crisp Uncirculated examples of the 5 bolivianos for issue under the Law of 1945 (P138s) The front is dominated by a portrait of Simon Bolivar, always considered as The Liberator because of his efforts to achieve independence from Spanish rule. The arms of Bolivia are on the back. Our examples are unissued because they are not signed. Crisp Uncirculated.

Bosnia Hercogovina 500 dinara 1992 P14 Pink and brown. Very simple design Unc

Botswana 10 pula P30 Green President at l/ Building with long covered arcade. Unc

Brazil 10 cruzeiros (1970-80) P193 Brown Dom Pedro II/ Statue fro Ouro Preto Crisp EF/GEF

Brazil 1000 cruzeiros Brown and peach P201. 'Playing Card' money Barao do Rio Branco/ Machinery Unc

Brazil 1000 cruzeiros (1990-91) Yellow and brown. Candido Rondon at r and Amazon dwelling at centre/ Two young Amazonian Indians with fish. Unc

Brazil 5 cruzeiros P176d Brown Barao de Rio Branco at centre/Conquest of Amazon Unc

This charming bond for 100 mil reis for the Banco do Cafe was for issue in the early years of the 20th century according to a law passed in 1890 (PS541r) The size of a large banknote the bond has a central vignette of seated allegorical females with trumpet, sword and laurel wreath fl anking a central shield. Once issued, the bond would pay 7% per year, payable in January and July and recorded on the back until the bond was redeemed. A charming piece in Crisp Uncirculated.

Brunei 1 ringgit P22 Blue. Printed on polymer plastic Sultan at r and river plant at l/ Rainforest Unc

Brunei 1 dollar 2011 P35 Printed on polymer plastic Sultan of Brunei at r and flowers at centre/ Aerial view of Palace complex Unc

In 1967 Singapore and Brunei came to an agreement whereby each currency would be valid in the other’s territory. The 40th Anniversary of this Currency Interchageability Agreement was celebrated in 2007 with the issue of a special 20 ringgit note in polymer plastic. We are delighted to offer Crisp Uncirculated examples of the Brunei 20 ringgit issued as part of the celebrations (P34a) Printed on polymer plastic a portrait of the Sultan is to the right with flowers at the centre and a see-through panel at the far left. On the back, we find vignettes of landmark buildings in Singapore and Brunei. A wonderful opportunity to add these special polymer 20 ringgit notes to your collection.

Bulgaria 1 lev 1962 P88 Tiny Pink and brown Arms/ Stone tower Unc

Bulgaria 25 lev 1951 P84 Black on white Leader Mikhaylov at l, arms at centre/ m/c Railway construction Unc

Burkina Faso (as W African States) 500 francs P310 Green, brown and yellow. Man at r and dam/ Man on spraying machine Unc

Burma 10 kyats (1973) P58 Pink and grey on cream. Aun Sang in military uniform at l/ Decorated urn Unc

Burma 5 kyats (1973) P57 Dark blue and purple Portrait of General Aung Sang at l/ Man climbing Date Palm at l Unc

In the countries Japan occupied during the Second World War, a special currency was issued denominated in the currency of the country before the occupation. In the case of Burma these Japanese Government headed notes were denominated in rupees. We offer examples of the 10 rupees issued for Burma (P16) The design was simple with a vignette of temples on the front and a panel of engraving on the back. Available here in F-VF.

Burundi 100 francs 2001 P37 Mauve President at r/ House building Unc