Money, as a specific type of product, has firmly entered the everyday life of any state and world community. Among the many functions that banknotes can perform, a person identifies, first of all, their measure of value. The ability to pay for goods and services, because they all have a price, expressed in the amount of money.
Over the history of its development, money changed its design, and sometimes banknotes were replaced by things. Gradually, the role of money in the world began to play metals. Now in circulation are paper money, but backed by precious metals.
Paper money is different in design and form, and for all its uniformity, it is still distinguished by some unique and distinctive elements. Together with most-beauty, we will consider the most beautiful banknotes in the world that were once in circulation and are now.
The most beautiful banknotes in the world:
1
Rufia. Republic of Maldives
One of the poorest countries in the world, however, has some of the most beautiful money. Banknotes from the 1983-1990 series, with scenes of everyday life, marine life, island flora, and national attractions depicted on them, more like beautiful paintings than money.
Now in circulation from this picturesque series, there remains only a banknote of 5 rufia. On a purple background is a fishing scene.
2
French Pacific franc
With a design similar to a book on long voyages, these banknotes have circulation in New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, French Polynesia.
Original banknotes depict travelers, colorful portraits of local residents, and sights of French overseas possessions.
Sailing boats, national dwellings, representatives of flora and fauna complete the picture of beautiful money.
These picturesque banknotes were put into circulation in 1945, and their parity was established not against the currency of France, but against the US dollar.
3
Ruble. Russian Federation
The banknotes of the Russian Federation, with the cities and sights depicted on them, are themselves beautiful money in terms of art. But from the Soviet period, a tradition was born of issuing special series of banknotes dedicated to the significant events of Russian history.
Among the latest such banknotes, a series dedicated to the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi should be noted. The banknote of 100 rubles has a vertical orientation. On one side is a snowboarder hovering over sports facilities. On the reverse side are motifs of Russian fairy tales, winter sports and the Rosa Khutor building.
The same vertical banknote of 100 rubles was dedicated to the return of Crimea to Russia. It depicted the most recognizable sights of Crimea - a monument to the scuttled ships in Sevastopol and the Swallow's Nest near Yalta.
4
Crown. Faroe islands
The geographical location and climatic conditions determined the design and method of printing the national currency of the Faroe Islands. In fact, this is the Danish krone, but with a special, original design with national color.
Banknotes are made in the style of watercolor on wet paper with watermarks. A similar design of the banknote base emphasizes that it often rains in the Faroe Islands. But, of course, the marine theme of the animal kingdom of the Atlantic is also presented. Depicted on the money crabs, sea shells, exotic fish give notes to the mystery of the deep sea.
The reverse depicts the sights of the Faroe Islands, and the national currency is more like colorful tourist cards.
5
Dollar. Bermuda
The original currency, introduced in 1970, has a peculiar, vertical design. Before the introduction of the dollar, the pound was in circulation on the islands.
Many experts and tourists note that the beautiful and original Bermuda dollar is the brightest and most memorable currency in the world.
Colorful multi-colored banknotes depict fish and birds. Architectural landmarks are printed on the back of banknotes.
6
Kina. Papua New Guinea
According to the use of national ornaments and images on banknotes, kin are unrivaled in the world.
Banknotes issued in the period from 1999 to 2008 are made in bright colors, from green to orange. The banknotes depict the national objects of the tribes that inhabited the islands in the Pacific Ocean - an ax, a dog’s tattooed teeth, a hombuli mask.
On the back of the bright and memorable money is the building of the national parliament, a bird of paradise and the coat of arms of an island state.
7
Dollar. Hong Kong
The designers of these original notes moved away from plant and animal motifs and performed the Hong Kong dollar in hi-tech style.
Unusual patterns and intricate ornaments of banknotes, along with degrees of protection, also make it difficult for counterfeiters to fake these banknotes. In addition, the design of banknotes has a deep philosophical meaning. The world around a person is changing at a frantic speed, and the ornament reflects this variability and speed of the modern world order.
Hong Kong's old banknotes are not withdrawn from circulation and are on par with new banknotes. This circumstance complicates the calculations and surprises many tourists.
By the way, on most-beauty.ru you can also find photos of the most beautiful coins in the world.
8
Franc. Switzerland
The most beautiful and original banknotes from all European countries. Europe unified by switching to the euro. Switzerland left its own national currency.
The vertical design of the location of the denomination and the figure distinguishes the Swiss franc from other banknotes of the world. Designers offered to get away from the habitual placement of politicians and historical figures on the money. The franc depicts national figures of art, while the reverse of banknotes depicts their famous works.
In addition, it should be noted that the Swiss franc is one of the most stable currencies in the world.
9
Tenge Kazakhstan
One of the most beautiful currencies in the world, the Kazakh tenge was put into circulation in 1993. Banknotes of Kazakhstan were repeatedly recognized as the best banknotes.
On a bright background of a banknote of 5,000 tenge, a symbol of independence of the republic is depicted - Cossack Spruce. On the back, against the backdrop of the beautiful Alatau mountains, the contours of a map of the country and the Kazakhstan Hotel are drawn.
The banknote of 1,000 tenge issued by the day of Turkic writing also became original. The money of this state harmoniously combines national history and modern achievements of the Kazakh people.
Conclusion
The world community is increasingly switching to cashless payments. Beautiful and picturesque paper money is replaced by soulless plastic. So, over time, bright and original banknotes can only be seen in museums, bank vaults and collections of numismatists. The editors of most-beauty.ru are waiting for interesting comments from you. What banknotes of the world seem most beautiful to you.
Photos of various banknotes:
Pound
German mark
Polish zloty
Czech koruna
Ugandan shilling
Banknotes of different countries