Asia

Mongolia 10 tugrik 1966 P38 Orange Suhe- Bator at r/ Design Unc

We are delighted to offer a complete set of notes issued by Mongolia in 1955 (P28-34) This is one helluva set and one which we haven’t been able to offer our collectors for a very,verylong time. The set comprises 7 different values the 1,3,5,10,25,50,and 100 tugrik values all in Crisp Uncirculated. The design is quite simple with the Mongolian Coat of Arms to the left on the front and a portrait of Suhe-Bator to the right. He was a national hero and founder of the modern Mongolian People’s Republic.

We offer a wonderful set of 7 different notes issued in the 1990s in Myanmar, a country we used to know as Burma. The denominations range from the humble 50 pyas all the way up to the 100 kyats (P68-74)/ The front of the 50 pyas features a Burmese harp while the fronts of the other denominations are dominated by a snarling squatting Chintze dog. Vignettes on the backs include a boat race, an ornate elephant fountain, temples and a brass worker. Uncirculated.

A complete denomination set from Nepal, a nation set in the shadow of the great Himalaya mountain range. Nepal abandoned its monarchy in 2008 replacing the King’s portrait on its banknotes with a view of Mount Everest. Our set comprises 7 values including the 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 rupees (P76& P-New/B287-93) The backs reference the wildlife found in Nepal including yaks, deer, snow leopard, rhino, tiger and elephants. A charming set in Crisp Uncirculated. Limited availability

Pakistan 10 rupees from 1978; Haj Pilgrim Note PR6 featuring Pakistani founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah on the obverse and ruins on the rear. In uncirculated condition.

Pakistan 5 rupees 1997 P44 Mauve and green Jinnah at r/ Domed building Unc

Pakistan celebrated another 75th Anniversary this year by issuing a banknote. This time the 75 rupees is to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the National Bank (P-New) .The front has a portrait of Mohammed Jinnah, considered the founding father of Pakistan. The back has a portrait of his sister Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah who was his closest confidant. Crisp Uncirculated.

Philippines 10 pisos 1981 P167 Brown Commemorates inauguration of Ferdinand Marcos as President/ Mabini/ Church Unc

Philippines 5 pisos nd P160 Green & brown Bonifacio at l/ Blood Compact of the Katipuneros Unc

In the immediate aftermath of the Russian Revolution, there were many different issues of banknotes before a unified currency was introduced in the early 1920’s. These 10,000 rouble notes dated 1919 were issued in South Russia (PS425) Like many of the notes at the time, they are fairly crude and poorly printed affairs. We are delighted to offer this 10,000 rouble note here in Fine (F) condition.

In the immediate aftermath of the Russian Revolution, there were many different issues of banknotes before a unified currency was introduced in the early 1920’s. These 10,000 rouble notes dated 1919 were issued in South Russia (PS425) Like many of the notes at the time, they are fairly crude and poorly printed affairs. We are delighted to offer this 10,000 rouble note here in Very Fine (VF) condition.

Singapore 1 dollar nd (1987) P18a Blue Junk sailing ship/Orchids and satellite dish Unc

To commemorate the Millennium in 2000, Singapore issued this special version of the polymer 2-dollar note. It is overprinted with a red ‘2000’ date logo at its upper right and lower left corners (P45). President Yusof bin Ishak is on the front and a montage of Raffles School and pupils represents ‘Education’ on the back. Uncirculated.

We have always loved this 20 dollar note issued by Singapore in 1979 (P12). Bright yellow, the back has a wonderful vignette of the iconic Concorde soaring above Changi Airport, the only note in the world to feature this much loved plane. It’s been a very long time since we have been able to source this note. Uncirculated and limited availability.

Blue and cream design printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd.

South Korea 1000 won nd P54 Blue Man at r with beard/View of coastline with trees Unc

The country known as South Vietnam existed between 1955 and 1975. These dates coincide almost exactly with the Vietnam War, the end of which brought the reunification of North and South Vietnam and the establishment of the country we know today as Vietnam. The two notes on offer now date from the early years of South Vietnam. The 1 dong appeared in 1956(P1) and the 5 dong in 1955(P2) Both are in Crisp Uncirculated condition. The 1 dong has an illustration of a temple on the front with a park and temple on the back. The green 5 dong features a mythical dragon on the front and a farmer in a paddy field with water oxen and plough.

This 100 rupee note was issued by Sri Lanka in 2009. The country was celebrating One Country, One Nation in harmony progressing towards prosperity’ (P122) after the military defeat of the Tamil Tigers and so the end of the civil war. This idea of peace and prosperity has been somewhat shattered in recent times. President Mahinda Rajapaksa is on the front, arms outstretched. On the back a tribute to the contribution made by the security forces and the police. Uncirculated.

A charming quartet of notes from the island of Sri Lanka. Our set comprises the 10,20,50, 100 rupees dated between 1995 and 2006 (P108-11). A colourful group with illustrations on the fronts, including a stone Chintze dog, a carved mask, a man in an ornate hat, and a decorated pot. The backs, all printed in the vertical format, illustrate various flowers and birds, important buildings and monuments, and tea pickers. A wonderful colourful set in Crisp Uncirculated.

Surinam 5 gulden 1982 P35 Blue on white Details from monument/Building with flag Unc

The country we know as Taiwan today emerged after the Chinese Revolution of 1949. Chiang Kai Shek established his regime thereafter fleeing the Communists led by Mao Tse Tung in mainland China. Ever since the territory has been disputed by the People’s Republic of China. These 1 yuan notes were issued in the early 1960s (P971b) The front has a portrait of revered revolutionary Sun Yat-Sen and a rocky coastal landscape. The back illustrates the façade of a public building with a tower. Uncirculated.

These 200 yuan notes from Taiwan have a portrait of Chiang Kai Shek.(P1992) He fled Mainland China in 1949 to establish a government after defeat by the Communist forces of Mao Tse Tung. The back has a vignette of an important public building. Uncirculated at £15.50.

Taiwan 50 yuan 1999 P1990 Printed on polymer plastic Pink Banknotes / Bank building and train. Unc