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List of motifs on banknotes

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List of motifs on banknotes

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This is a list of current motifs on the banknotes of different countries and territories. The customary design of banknotes in most countries is a portrait of a notable citizen on the front (or obverse) and a different motif on the back (or reverse) - often something relating to that person. One exception to this is the euro banknotes, where non-existent architectural structures have been chosen to avoid the impression of a national bias. Even though most banknotes have more than one motif on each side, only the main motifs are described here.

Afghanistan

The official currency of Afghanistan is the Afghan Afghani (AFN). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
AFN 1Seal of Da AfghanistanShrine of Hazrat Ali
AFN 2Taq-e Zafar
AFN 5Bala Hissar fortress
AFN 10Ahmad Shah Durrani mausoleumTaq-e Zafar and Lion Gat
AFN 20Mahmud of Ghazni's TombArg King's Palace
AFN 50Shah-Do Shamshira MosqueSalang Pass
AFN 100Pul-e Khishti MosqueQala-e-Bost
AFN 500Great Mosque of HeratKandahar International Airporttower
AFN 1,000Shrine of AliTomb of Ahmad Shah Durrani

Albania

The official currency of Albania is the Albanian lek (ALL). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
ALL 200
ALL 500
ALL 1,000
ALL 2,000
ALL 5,000
ALL 10,000

Algeria

The official currency of Algeria is the Algerian dinar (DZD). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
DZD 100Charging Arab horse ridersTwo men on horses, battleship
DZD 200Decorative Koranic motifs and symbols, mosque, olive and fig branchesTraditional Koranic school and Kalam
DZD 500Battle on elephantsWaterfall, ancient ruins, men on elephants
DZD 500Globe, Alcomsat-1Satellite dishes, outline of Algeria
DZD 1,000A buffalo, paintings at Tassili n'AjjerPrehistoric Algerian landscape, painting from Tassili n’Ajjer
DZD 1,000Arab League emblem, paintings from Tassili n’Ajjer
DZD 1,000Djamaa el DjazaïrLoom, teapot
DZD 2,000University professor lecturing students in amphitheatre, researchers in scientific laboratoryHigh rise building, olive tree
DZD 2,000The historical leaders of the Front de libération nationaleRoyal Mausoleum of Batna
DZD 2,000Martyrs' MemorialTassili N'Ajjer National Park

Angola

The official currency of Angola is the Angolan kwanza (AOA). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
AOA 200Agostinho NetoPedras Negras de Pungo
AOA 500Tundavala gap
AOA 1,000Planalto Central mountain range
AOA 2,000Leba mountain range
AOA 5,000Ruins of the Cathedral of São Salvador do Congo

Argentina

The official currency of Argentina is the Argentine peso (ARS). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
ARS 10
ARS 20
ARS 20
ARS 50
ARS 50
ARS 50
ARS 100
ARS 100
ARS 100
ARS 200
ARS 500
ARS 1,000
ARS 1,000
ARS 2,000
ARS 10,000
ARS 20,000

Armenia

The official currency of Armenia is the Armenian dram (AMD). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
AMD 50Aram KhachaturianScene from the ballet Gayane by Khachaturian
AMD 100Viktor HambardzumyanByurakan Observatory
AMD 500Alexander TamanianGovernment House in Yerevan
AMD 1,000Yeghishe CharentsAn image of old Yerevan
AMD 5,000Hovhannes TumanyanNature scene from Lori
AMD 10,000Avetik IsahakyanAn image of old Gyumri
AMD 20,000Martiros SaryanDetail from an Armenian landscape
AMD 50,000Etchmiadzin CathedralSt. Gregory the Illuminator and king Tiridates the Great holding a symbol representing the Armenian Church
AMD 100,000Abgar V of EdessaAbgar V of Edessa receiving the mandylion from St. Thaddeus (not pictured)
DenominationObverseReverse
AMD 500Reliquary containing a fragment of Noah's ArkNoah, his family members and animals
AMD 1,000Paruyr SevakParyur Sevak house (museum), Zangakatun; statue of Sevak
AMD 2,000Tigran PetrosianTigran Petrosian Chess House, statue of Petrosyan
AMD 5,000William SaroyanStatue of Saroyan, early 20th century view of Baghesh
AMD 10,000KomitasStatue of Komitas, Gevorgian Seminary
AMD 20,000Ivan AivazovskyStatue of Aivazovsky, Aivazovsky National Art Gallery
AMD 50,000Saint Gregory the IlluminatorStatue of Saint Gregory the Illuminator, Khor Virap monastery

Aruba

The official currency of Aruba is Aruban florin (AWG). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
AWG 10Green sea turtleBushiribana gold mill ruins
AWG 25Venezuelan troupialArawak pottery and cave paintings
AWG 50Red land crabWillem III Tower, Fort Zoutman
AWG 100Green iguanaBaile di Cinta dancers
AWG 200Crested caracaraCaha di orgel

Australia

The official currency of Australia is the Australian dollar (AUD). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
AUD 5
AUD 10
AUD 20
AUD 50
AUD 100

Azerbaijan

The official currency of Azerbaijan is the Azerbaijani manat (AZN). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
AZN 1Daf, kamancheh, tarMap of Azerbaijan
AZN 5Books and a quill
AZN 10Palace of the Shirvanshahs and the Maiden Tower
AZN 20Sword, helmet, shield
AZN 50Youth, stairs
AZN 100Gosha Gala Gapi
AZN 200Heydar Aliyev Center
AZN 500Khodaafarin stone bridgesMausoleum of Molla Panah Vagif

Bahamas

The official currency of The Bahamas is the Bahamian dollar (BSD). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
BSD 1/2Queen Elizabeth IISister Sarah
BSD 1Sir Lynden O. PindlingRoyal Bahamas Police Force Band
BSD 3Queen Elizabeth IISailing boats
BSD 5Cecil Wallace-WhitfieldJunkanoo dance
BSD 10Queen Elizabeth IIHope Town
BSD 10Sir Stafford Lofthouse Sands
BSD 20Sir Milo B. ButlerNassau Harbour
BSD 50Sir Roland T. SymonetteCentral Bank of The Bahamas building
BSD 100Queen Elizabeth IIBlue Marlin
BSD 100Arthur Dion Hanna

Bahrain

The official currency of Bahrain is the Bahraini dinar (BHD). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
BHD 1/2Old Bahrain CourtBahrain International Circuit
BHD 1Al Hedya Al Khalifiya SchoolGalloping Arabian Horses
BHD 5Shaikh Isa HouseFirst oil well in Bahrain
BHD 10King Hamad ibn Isa Al KhalifahShaikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Causeway
BHD 20Al Fateh Islamic Center

Brazil

Obverse of a 100 Brazilian real banknote

The official currency of Brazil is the Brazilian real (BRL). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
BRL 1 (no longer in circulation)
BRL 2
BRL 5
BRL 10
BRL 20
BRL 50
BRL 100
BRL 200

Canada

The official currency of Canada is the Canadian dollar (CAD). The motifs used on the Frontier Series, the most recent banknotes of the Canadian dollar released by the Bank of Canada, are:

DenominationObverseReverse
CAD 5
CAD 10
CAD 20
CAD 50
CAD 100

China, People's Republic of

The official currency of China is the Chinese yuan (CNY). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
CNY 1
CNY 5
CNY 10
CNY 20
CNY 50
CNY 100

Colombia

The official currency of Colombia is the Colombian peso (COP). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
COP 1000
COP 2000
COP 5000
COP 10,000
COP 20,000
COP 50,000

Croatia

The official currency of Croatia is the Croatian kuna (HRK). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
HRK 5
HRK 10
HRK 20
HRK 50
HRK 100
HRK 200
HRK 500
HRK 1000

Czech Republic

The official currency of Czech Republic is the Czech koruna (CZK). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
CZK 20
CZK 50
CZK 100
CZK 200
CZK 500
CZK 1000
CZK 2000
CZK 5000

Denmark

The official currency of Denmark is the Danish krone (DKK). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
DKK 50
DKK 100
DKK 200
DKK 500
DKK 1000

Egypt

The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound (EGP). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
LE 1
LE 5
LE 10
LE 20
LE 50
LE 100
LE 200

Estonia

Carl Robert Jakobson on the obverse side of the 500 EEK banknote.

The former currency of Estonia was the Estonian kroon (EEK). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
EEK 1
EEK 2
EEK 5
EEK 10
EEK 25
EEK 50
EEK 100
EEK 500

Euro area (EU)

The official currency of the 19 Eurozone countries (and a number of other territories) is the euro (EUR). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
EUR 5
EUR 10
EUR 20
EUR 50
EUR 100
EUR 200
EUR 500

Hungary

The official currency of Hungary is the Hungarian forint (HUF). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
HUF 200
HUF 500
HUF 1000
HUF 2000
HUF 5000
HUF 10,000
HUF 20,000

Iceland

The official currency of Iceland is the Icelandic króna (ISK). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
ISK 500
ISK 1000
ISK 2000
ISK 5000
ISK 10,000

India

The official currency of India is the Indian rupee (INR). Currently the Reserve Bank of India issues the Mahatma Gandhi series and the Mahatma Gandhi New Series banknotes. The motifs used in it are:

DenominationObverseReverse
INR 5
INR 10
INR 20
INR 50
INR 100
INR 200
INR 500
INR 2000

Indonesia

Obverse of a IDR 100,000 banknote
Reverse of a IDR 100,000 banknote

The official currency of Indonesia is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
IDR 1000
IDR 2000
IDR 5000
IDR 10,000
IDR 20,000
IDR 50,000
IDR 100,000

Iran

The official currency of Iran is the Iranian rial (IRR[[File:Rialsymbol.svg|20px]]). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
IRR 100
IRR 200
IRR 500
IRR 1000
IRR 2000
IRR 5000
IRR 5000
IRR 5000
IRR 10,000
IRR 20,000
IRR 50,000
IRR 100,000

Iraq

The official currency of Iraq is the Iraqi Dinar (IQD). The motifs used are:

2003 Series:

DenominationObverseReverse
IQD 50
IQD 250
IQD 1000
IQD 5000
IQD 10,000
IQD 25,000

2004 Series:

DenominationObverseReverse
IQD 500
IQD 10,000
IQD 25,000

2006 Series:

DenominationObverseReverse
IQD 5000
IQD 10000
IQD 25,000

2008 Series:

DenominationObverseReverse
IQD 25,000

2010 Series:

DenominationObverseReverse
IQD 5000
IQD 10,000
IQD 25,000

2012 Series:

DenominationObverseReverse
IQD 250
IQD 1000

2013 Series (1434 hijry) Islamic calendar :

DenominationObverseReverse
IQD 1000
IQD 5000
IQD 10,000

2013 Series (1435 hijry) Islamic calendar :

DenominationObverseReverse
IQD 250
IQD 500
IQD 1000
IQD 5000
IQD 10,000
IQD 25,000

2015 Series :

DenominationObverseReverse
IQD 500
IQD 10,000
IQD 25,000
IQD 50,000

Table of Iraqi Banknotes according to the years of issue:

Denomination2003200420062008201020122013/14342013/14352015
IQD 50
IQD 250
IQD 500
IQD 1000
IQD 5000
IQD 10,000
IQD 25,000
IQD 50,000

Japan

Obverse of a 1984 series 1000 Japanese yen banknote

The official currency of Japan is the Japanese yen (JPY). The motifs used are:

1984 Series (Series D):

DenominationObverseReverse
JPY 1000
JPY 5000
JPY 10,000

2000 Special (Series D):

DenominationObverseReverse
JPY 2000

2004 Series (Series E):

DenominationObverseReverse
JPY 1000
JPY 5000
JPY 10,000

Jersey

Banknotes of the Jersey pound (JEP) are issued in Jersey. The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
JEP 1
JEP 5
JEP 10
JEP 20
JEP 50

Korea, South

Obverse side of a South Korean note of 50,000 won

The official currency of South Korea is the South Korean Won (KRW). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
KRW 1000
KRW 5000
KRW 10,000
KRW 50,000

Lithuania

500litas banknote (obverse and reverse)

The former currency of Lithuania is the Lithuanian litas (LTL). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
LTL 1 (no longer in print)
LTL 2 (no longer in print)
LTL 5 (no longer in print)
LTL 10
LTL 20
LTL 50
LTL 100
LTL 200
LTL 500

Malaysia

The official currency of Malaysia is the Malaysian ringgit (MYR). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
MYR 1
MYR 2
MYR 5
MYR 10
MYR 50
MYR 100

2012 version

DenominationObverseReverse
MYR 1
MYR 5
MYR 10
MYR 20
MYR 50
MYR 100

New Zealand

The official currency of New Zealand is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
NZD 5
NZD 10
NZD 20
NZD 50
NZD 100

Norway

The official currency of Norway is the Norwegian krone (NOK). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
NOK 50
NOK 100
NOK 200
NOK 500
NOK 1000

Pakistan

The official currency of Pakistan is the Pakistani rupee (PKR). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
PKR 5
PKR 10
PKR 20
PKR 50
PKR 100
PKR 500
PKR 1000
PKR 5000

Paraguay

Obverse of a 1000 Paraguayan guaraní banknote.

The official currency of Paraguay is the Paraguayan guaraní (PYG). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
PYG 1000
PYG 2000
PYG 5000
PYG 10,000
PYG 20,000
PYG 50,000
PYG 50,000 (2007 version)
PYG 100,000

Peru

The official currency of Peru is the Peruvian sol (PEN). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverse
PEN 10
PEN 20
PEN 50
PEN 100
PEN 200

Philippines

The official currency of the Philippines is the Philippine peso (PHP). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
PHP 5
PHP 10
PHP 10 (Centennial Series)
PHP 20
PHP 50
PHP 100
PHP 200
PHP 500
PHP 1000

Poland

The official currency of Poland is the Polish złoty (PLN). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
PLN 10
PLN 20
PLN 50
PLN 100
PLN 200
PLN 500

Romania

The official currency of Romania is the Romanian leu (RON). The motifs used are:

One leu banknote obverse
Two hundred lei banknote obverse. The newest banknote.
Five hundred lei banknote obverse
DenominationObverseReverse
RON 1
RON 5
RON 10
RON 50
RON 100
RON 200
RON 500

Russia

Obverse of a 1000 Russian ruble banknote

The official currency of Russia is the Russian ruble (RUB). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
RUB 10
RUB 50
RUB 100 (1997)
RUB 100 (2022)
RUB 200
RUB 500
RUB 1000
RUB 2000
RUB 5000

Serbia

The official currency of Serbia is the Serbian dinar (RSD). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
RSD 10
RSD 20
RSD 50
RSD 100
RSD 200
RSD 500
RSD 1000
RSD 2000
RSD 5000

South Africa

The official currency of South Africa is the South African rand (ZAR). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
ZAR 10
ZAR 10
ZAR 20
ZAR 20
ZAR 50
ZAR 50
ZAR 100
ZAR 100
ZAR 200
ZAR 200

Sweden

The official currency of Sweden is the Swedish krona (SEK). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseDescriptionReverseDescription
SEK 20
SEK 50
SEK 100
SEK 500
SEK 1000

Switzerland

The official currency of Switzerland is the Swiss franc (CHF). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseDescriptionReverse
CHF 10
CHF 20
CHF 50
CHF 100
CHF 200
CHF 1000

Republic of China (Taiwan)

The official currency of Taiwan is the New Taiwan dollar (TWD). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
TWD 100
TWD 200
TWD 500
TWD 1000
TWD 2000

Thailand

The official currency of Thailand is the Thai Baht (THB). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverse
THB 20
THB 50
THB 100
THB 500
THB 1000

Turkey

Obverse of the 200 lira banknote
Reverse of the 200 lira banknote

The official currency of Turkey is the Turkish lira (TRY). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverseDescription
TRY 5
TRY 10
TRY 20
TRY 50
TRY 100
TRY 200

Ukraine

Obverse of a 20 Ukrainian hryvnia banknote, 2003
Obverse of a 20 Ukrainian hryvnia banknote, 2018
Obverse of a 1000 Ukrainian hryvnia banknote, 2019

The official currency of Ukraine is the Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseDescriptionReverse
UAH 1
UAH 2
UAH 5
UAH 10
UAH 20
UAH 50
UAH 100
UAH 200
UAH 500
UAH 1000

United Kingdom

The currency of the UK is the pound sterling, represented by the symbol £. The Bank of England is the central bank, responsible for issuing currency. Banks in Scotland and Northern Ireland retain the right to issue their own notes, subject to retaining enough Bank of England notes in reserve to cover the issue.

England & Wales

The official currency of England is the pound sterling (GBP). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseReverseDescription
GBP 5
King Charles III
GBP 10
King Charles III
GBP 20
King Charles III
GBP 50
King Charles III

Scotland

The official currency of Scotland is the Pound sterling (GBP). Under Scottish legislation, banknotes are issued by commercial banks, not the government. The motifs issued by the Bank of Scotland are:

DenominationObverseReverse
GBP 5 (Tercentenary series (1995))
GBP 5 (Bridges series (2007))
GBP 10 (Tercentenary series (1995))
GBP 10 (Bridges series (2007))
GBP 20 (Tercentenary series (1995))
GBP 20 (Bridges series (2007))
GBP 50 (Tercentenary series (1995))
GBP 50 (Bridges series (2007))
GBP 100 (Tercentenary series (1995))
GBP 100 (Bridges series (2007))

The Royal Bank of Scotland issues:

DenominationObverseReverse
GBP 1
GBP 5
GBP 10
GBP 20
GBP 50
GBP 100

The Clydesdale Bank issues:

DenominationObverseReverse
GBP 5
GBP 5
GBP 10
GBP 10
GBP 20
GBP 20
GBP 50
GBP 50
GBP 100
GBP 100

United States

The official currency of the United States is the United States dollar (USD). The motifs used are:

DenominationObverseDescriptionReverse
USD 1
USD 2
USD 5
USD 10
USD 20
USD 50
USD 100

References

References

  1. "RBI Introduces New Rs 10 Note In Chocolate Brown Colour. Details Here".
  2. "RBI Introduces New Rs 20 Note".
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