We’re all very familiar with images on the currency that we exchange every day, featuring the faces of our forefathers and other notable public figures. However, there is other legal tender that is far less common. Some of these notes were produced in commemorative editions, while others earn their rarity as a result of the impracticality of carrying so much money around. Here’s a collection of unique and large-denomination bills from various currencies around the world.
this would be a really fun wallstats collage! With the bills sized according to their relative value, it would be much easier to understand how they compare without conversions! also, what about a Zimbabwean currency?
The Thai 500,000 Baht note looks like it’s a commemorative note for Princess Maha Chakri Sirithon’s 50th birthday (which was celebrated 4 years ago). It would never be meant for circulation.
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leave a commentthis would be a really fun wallstats collage! With the bills sized according to their relative value, it would be much easier to understand how they compare without conversions! also, what about a Zimbabwean currency?
BTW, you can see these US bills in the big Smithsonian museum in DC.
The Thai 500,000 Baht note looks like it’s a commemorative note for Princess Maha Chakri Sirithon’s 50th birthday (which was celebrated 4 years ago). It would never be meant for circulation.
… or for King Phumiphon and Queen Sirikit’s 50th wedding anniversary, which was celebrated 10 years ago
Problem is most of the European notes havent existed since the euro was brought in. Poorly researched and poorly presented. 2/10
Where is the Zimbabwean dollar?