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One of my most prized possessions. This is a pair of artworks (front and back are separate pieces) for a 1976 Yemen note that was never put into production. Large parts of the essay (another word for artwork of this type) are painted by hand, and each side is made from many layers of different pieces, cut out and pasted together by the artists at the printers.

Unique, and one of the most beautiful examples of printers artwork I have ever seen. Look at the level of detail!!

Searching for images of Indian rupee banknotes revealed two signatures printed on one. Initially, I thought they were the signatures of two different people, but after researching, I learned they are the signatures of the same person, one in English and one in Hindi.

https://preview.redd.it/7cwwhx16piih1.jpg?width=2300&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f9fd22a98ee14a673b466af26861cc6a6fb15543

This is extremely rare worldwide. After the Indian rupee was redesigned in 2016, the signatures were changed from horizontal to vertical, but upon closer inspection, you can still see the same person's signature in two different languages.

https://preview.redd.it/mb5xbau7piih1.jpg?width=2500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7cab6dceb41a7f42908eef93a3e8f9e8ed1214c9

However, it seems the governors of the Reserve Bank of India are not very proficient in Hindi. Except for the most recent governor, the Hindi signatures of previous governors look like those of a primary school student.

https://preview.redd.it/2qu5gbnapiih1.jpg?width=2500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=12bd79d3b1314ff038e05e79427091a68ea6a657

https://preview.redd.it/ohchuhwcpiih1.jpg?width=2500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ee738ef9a04a44dd38b453d936e1580189bbb61a

This is either the most precise invisible fold that I’ve ever seen or it’s something like a security strip. Can anybody shed some light on what this is?

They have been around the island for 3-4 months, but I did not had the chance to cross some until very recently (situation is a mess here).

1 USD is worth 670 CUP at street exchange (14/08/2026).
Previously the biggest bill was 1,000 CUP.
Last picture is a crispy 1 CUP (currently cheaper than toilet paper !).

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English:

Commemorative Souvenir Banknote - 1 TRAM ARTSAKH 2027

Dedicated to Monte Melkonyan (1957-1993) - National Hero of Armenia and Hero of Artsakh.

Obverse: Monte Melkonyan portrait, ARTSAKH 1 TRAM, 2027, NATIONAL HERO OF ARMENIA.

Reverse: Mount Ararat and Armenian khachkar, ONE TRAM.

Limited Edition: 1000 pieces only, individually numbered 000001-001000.

Available from: January 1, 2027.

Paper & Security: Special high-quality banknote paper with high-quality security features - watermark, security thread, UV elements, microprinting, guilloche, intaglio print.

This note is a souvenir and collector's item only. NOT LEGAL TENDER. NOT CURRENCY.

Distribution: Information will be provided at a later date.

© All rights reserved - Project author: Tomasz Lech Buczek © 2027

Brussels – In the euro area, cash remains the most widely accepted payment method, according to the European Central Bank’s survey on Use of coins and banknotes. In 2026, 92 per cent of retail outlets, cafés, restaurants, hotels, cinemas and museums reported receiving and accepting cash payments. This figure marks a slight increase compared with 2024 (90 per cent).

The acceptance of card payments remained broadly stable at 88 per cent between 2024 and 2026, while over the same period the acceptance of mobile payments rose sharply from 36 per cent to 68 per cent of businesses. “Overall, cash is the most widely accepted payment method in the euro area”, the survey highlights.

The ECB also notes that “25 per cent of companies in the euro area report having implemented measures to encourage the use of digital payments.” These measures include investing in tills that accept cashless payments or reducing the number of tills that accept cash.

https://www.eunews.it/en/2026/08/13/eurozone-cash-still-the-top-payment-method/

Price lot: €12 or $13.20 USD

Circulated condition, some with pinholes.

Postage: €3.17 included. Registered mail? Add: €7.45

Only PayPal “Family & Friends” is accepted. All items are mailed in handwritten, plain white envelopes with no identification other than your address — entirely at your own risk. A mailing video is recorded; for non‑registered shipments it can be provided on demand. Do not buy if you do not agree with these terms. Questions? ask!

In Bangladesh, it is remarkably common to find banknotes covered with names, phone numbers, signatures, business calculations, seals, religious words, and random doodles. In contrast, such practices are relatively rare in many other countries, including neighbouring India, Singapore, Japan, and much of Europe. Besides stricter regulations, this difference also reflects greater public awareness.

https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/views/news/are-you-aware-the-hidden-cost-writing-banknotes-4246826

The modern 100 Bolivianos banknote has been in use since 2019. On the front side it shows three people:

- Juana de Padilla, a women who learned how to ride a horse and shoot from her father and fought in the revolutions for independence for Bolivia and Argentina next to her husband. She is remembered as a national hero who sacrificed family for the country.

- Alejo Calatayud, a silversmith who organized a revolt after unfavorable tax reforms by the viceroy in Peru ordered to enforce them by force. Known as a hero by the commonfolk and was the first major uprising between the mestizo elite and indigenous population.

- Antonio de Sucre, born in Venezuela, he was a close friend and chief lieutenant of Simon Bolivar (The leader who started the revolution for independence). He won many decisive battles and was Bolivias second president. To honor him the countries capital is named Sucre after him.

The front side shows "La Casa De La Moneda", a now museum of where the first silver coins where minted for the Spanish empire from Silver from the Cerro Rico. The backside shows the Rainbow Waterfall with the native plant/flower and national symbol of the Patuju. Under UV light the flower lights up with the denomination and sheild on the other side.

The 10 Bolivianos Banknote is the one used as of 2019 till the time of this post. In the front you can see first "El Tambor Vargas" who was a drummer boy who rose through the ranks during the South American battles for Independence and is known for having a diary documenting his journey. In the middle you can see Apiaguaiki Tupa who was a Guarani native who led the last native revolt of the region in the 19th century before the revolution for independence. And lastly you can see "El Moto Mendez" who was a famous leader also during the battle for independence.

On the front you can also see the caves of Umajalanta, the largest one in Bolivia. And on the reverse the Island of Fish in the salt flats.

Under UV you can see the native plant the Puya Raimondo light up along with the denomination and countries shield.

This set is up there with my favourites from 'modern' Africa. Sadly, my set is far from uncirculated (they are all extremely fine) but that's still well above average and I love them anyway!