The most beautiful banknotes in the world (10 photos)

1. French Pacific franc

This note will be in your wallet if you travel to the French territories in the Pacific Ocean: French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna. The blue waters of the ocean, its fabulous underwater world, its amazingly beautiful nature, the carefree life of local residents - all this is reflected in money. For example, a banknote of ten thousand francs: here you will find an image not of the president, nor of an outstanding cultural or scientific figure, but of a beautiful Polynesian girl with a wreath of flowers on her head against the backdrop of palm trees and mountains, a typical landscape for this area.

2. Maldivian rupee

Although the Republic of Maldives is one of the poorest countries in the world, it can boast of the unusual design of its banknotes. This is no longer the Pacific Ocean, but the Indian Ocean. Therefore, the flora and fauna of the Maldives also abound in bright, rich colors. And the locals don’t seem to worry at all about the standard of living; they happily collect coconuts and fish. The Maldivian rupee also conveys this sentiment. Banknotes in delicate colors with images of the sea, coconut trees and sailboats are a delight to the eye.

3. Good

Good things will be in your hands if you decide to travel to the African continent and end up in Sao Tome and Principe. This is a West African country located near the equator. It is not difficult to guess that the nature here also amazes with its beauty and richness. This place also has another, more sonorous name, namely “Paradise on Earth”. The colorful images on the country's banknotes justify this definition. Among them there are wild plants and animals, waterfalls and mountains, sea and palm trees, and even local residents collecting coconuts or fishing.

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4. Swiss franc

Switzerland is one of the few countries in Europe that did not switch to the euro, but retained its own currency. And I didn’t make a mistake at all. The Swiss franc is not only one of the most stable currencies in the world, but also one of the most beautiful. On the front side of the banknotes you will find portraits of famous cultural figures, and by turning them over to the reverse side you will be able to get acquainted with their achievements. For example, the 100 franc note depicts the famous sculptor and artist Giacometti Alberto and one of his best creations: the sculpture “Man Walking Forward”.

5. Comorian franc

From Europe back to the southern regions. The Comoros Islands have become famous for the stylish design of their banknotes. This picturesque place is located in the Indian Ocean, between Madagascar and Mozambique. The main money characters here are flowers and animals. There seemed to be nothing interesting; we had already met animals. The peculiarity here is different. The Comorian franc captivates with its color scheme. For example, a 1000 franc banknote: a yellow sandy beach, a blue sea, a sky blazing in the flames of sunset, and a lonely tree growing on the beach - what could be more romantic?!

6. New Zealand dollar

New Zealand is a distant and beautiful country, famous throughout the world for its unsurpassed natural beauty. But not only the nature is unique here, but also the banknotes. They are printed not on paper, but on special thin plastic. Anyone who has even the slightest interest in New Zealand knows that all of the country’s air and land space is completely occupied by birds. This also affected the money. The bird is the main character of the New Zealand dollar.

7. Cook Islands dollar

The most original of all banknotes is the Cook Islands three dollar bill. The Mermaid, sitting astride a shark, emerges from the depths of the sea - such a picture perfectly matches these exotic places, far from civilization, lost in the middle of the ocean.

8. Hong Kong dollar

We are transported from distant exotic lands to the world of high-tech. Hong Kong is a large, noisy, rapidly developing city. Life here is vibrant both day and night. The mood of general revival was reflected in money. The design of the Hong Kong dollar is full of bright colors and fantasies about the future.

9. Swedish krona

Among other things, there is “fairytale” money. This does not mean their sum, but their design. On the back of the 20 Swedish kronor note you will find a colorful illustration of Selma Lagerlöf's fairy tale “Nils Holgerson's Amazing Journey with the Wild Geese in Sweden”.

10. Crown of the Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands are an autonomous region of Denmark. In 2004, they issued an unusual 500-crown banknote. It depicts a crab. It would seem nothing surprising. But this crab is not just drawn, but printed in relief. You can not only look at it, but also feel it.