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...Transnistria - One Ruble 2007(2021) Commemorative 30 Years Of Ihe PMR Financial System

Република Молдовеняскэ Нистрянэ
Приднестровская Молдавская Республика
(Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic)

Transnistrian Republican Bank
Currency : Ruble (RUP)
 
This is another one ruble overprint commemorative banknote released on 18.05.2021, for the celebration of 30 years of the PMR financial system in Transnistria.
 
This is an overprint commemorative on the current 1 ruble design similar to the 2012 (2007) modified series. A total quantity of 2,510 pieces printed with 2,500 notes sold in booklets/folders.
 
The commemorative text/logo is printed to the right side of the note where the usual watermarks are. The design consists of two numerals and a Transnistria billowing flag. The following text are also printed on the note: 
 
30 лет финансовой системе ПМР
 (30 years of the PMR financial system [in three lines])

 One Ruble
Russian General Alexander Vassilyevich Suvorov (b.1730-1800)

A portrait of the Russian General Alexander Vassilyevich Suvorov (b.1730-1800) in military uniform. General Suvorav was a Russian born military hero holding the rank of Field Marshal Generalissimo. He was the fourth Generalissimo of Russia; To the far right is the commemorative logo.

Signature - n/a
Watermarks - General Alexander Vassilyevich Suvorov and electrotype bank logo
Dimensions - 130.5mm x 56.5mm

Back - Kitskansk Bridgehead memorial or Chiţcani monument in Chitcani. This monument was built in 1972 (opened 09.05.1972) to commemorate victory against the German invasion during the Second World War in 1944. Chitcani is situated north of Tiraspol, the capital city of Transnistria.
 
Kitskansk Bridgehead memorial or Chiţcani monument in Chitcani

Front Cover

Footnotes:-
1) Transnistria is an unrecognised state. However, it is recognised by three other unrecognised states, like Abkhazia (Georgia) Artsakh (Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh), and South Ossetia (Georgia).
2) Independence or secession from Moldova was declared on 02.09.1990.
3) The Government of Transnistria controls a narrow strip of land (4,463 square kilometers) situated between the Dniester river and the Moldova-Ukraine border.
4) Internationally, Transnistria is recognised as part of Moldova.
5) Transnistria first introduced it's own currency on 22.08.1994. 
6) The Transnistria ruble is a non recognised currency outside its territory and as such it is not possible to exchange it into Moldovan lei or any other currencies.
7) Transnistria has a population of less than half a million people, and most people speak the Russian language.

...Scotland, The Royal Bank of Scotland - 20 Pounds Polymer Dated 02.12.2021 s.Alison Rose

Alba
Scotland

The Royal Bank of Scotland Limited (RBS)
(Founded 1727, First issuing banknotes on 08.12.1727)
Currency : Pound Sterling (GBP) 
 
Posted below is a reprint of the 2019 £20 polymer series with the new date of 02.12.2021. There is no change to the design for the previous note dated 29.01.2021, except the new date.

Twenty Pounds
Kate Cranston (b.1849-1934)
 
Front - This note honored the Scottish entrepreneur Catherine “Kate” Cranston. Her name and her year of birth/death are printed under her portrait. In the background is the image of Cranston’s Tea Rooms.
 
Signature - Alison Rose (CEO)
Dimensions - 140mm x 73.5mm
 
Back - Two playful Red Squirrels on a tree; An excerpt from the poem ‘Cupid and Venus’ by Mark Alexander Boyd; A Midge; and background imagery of botanical used in the dyeing process.
 
Two playful Red Squirrels on a tree

...Russia - 5 and 10 Rubles ND2022 Reprints

Российская Федерация
(Russian Federation)
 
Центральный банк Российской Федерации
(Central Bank of the Russian Federation)
Currency - Ruble (RUB)
 
Below are the two Russian rubles released in 2022 of 5 and 10 rubles. These two are reprints of those previously issued. The 5 rubles is the first reprint since it was first released in 1998, whilst for the 10 rubles, this is the 8th variety since it was introduced. Both notes are dated 1997. Whilst the main designs are still the same, there are minor alterations or text added to distinguish from earlier issues.
 
The value of the Russian ruble currency has depreciated substantially since February 2022, and even before that, the value for one ruble was worth around US$0.015+/- and it is interesting to know why the central bank is still printing such a small denomination and not completely replacing these with coins. However, it was reported that the central bank has ceased minting both the 5 and 10 rubles in coins and this is why these two paper banknotes are reintroduced. The current conflict and sanction against Russia must have impacted them in getting the supply of metal for the production of coins. Needless to say, these two notes did not cost me that much to acquire them for my collection.
 
Like all previous ruble banknotes, there are no signatures printed on either of the banknotes.
 
Five Rubles
Monument of the Russian Millennium
 
Front - Monument of the Russian Millennium. This monument was built in 1862 for the celebration of the millennium of Rurik's arrival to Novgorod. In the background is the St Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod. This cathedral was reportedly built between 1045 and 1050 to replace an oaken cathedral.
 
Watermark - Cathedral of St. Sophia
Dimensions - 138mm x 62mm
 
Back - A fragment of the old city wall of Novgorod.The city of Novgorod is situated about 190 km south of St Petersburg.

Old city wall of Novgorod

Ten Rubles
Bridge over the Yenisei river
 
Front - Image of a bridge over the Yenisei river in Krasnoyarsk and a steeple in the center.
 
Watermark - Steeple (a church tower or spire)
Dimensions - 151mm x 61mm
 
Back - Hydroelectric dam in Krasnoyark.

Hydroelectric dam

...Poland - 200 Zlotych 2021 Reprint Polish Rulers Series

 Rzeczpospolita Polska
(Republic of Poland)

Naradowy Bank Polski
(National Bank of Poland)
Currency - Zloty (PLN)

This is a reprint of the 200 zlotych, first introduced on 12.02.2016 as the Polish Rulers' series. It is believed that this is the only reprint issued with the year date of 2021 printed on the front.
 
Two Hundred Zloych
King Sigismunt l the Old (b.1467-1548)

Front - Portrait of King Sigismunt l the Old (b.1467-1548). He is also sometimes referred to as King Sigismunt l the Elder. He was the King of Poland and the Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1506 until his death in 1548, at a good old age of 81 years old.
 
Signatures
President - Adam Glapinski (tenure 21.06.2016 - 22.06.2022)
Chief Treasurer - Marek Oles
Watermark - King Sigismunt l the Old
Dimensions - 145mm x 73mm
 
Back - Hexagon eagle intertwined with an interwoven letter "S" from the Sigismud Chapel of Wawel Cathedral.

Hexagon eagle intertwined with an interwoven letter "S"

...Poland - 100 Zlotych 2018 Reprint Polish Rulers Series

Rzeczpospolita Polska
(Republic of Poland)

Naradowy Bank Polski
(National Bank of Poland)
Currency - Zloty (PLN)
 
Posted here is the only known 2018 reprint of the current Rulers' series, first introduced in 2014. The note is the 100 zlotych printed with the date of 14.12.2018. Since the release of the current series, this 100 zlotych note is the first reprint. The current series of the 100 zlotych banknote was first introduced to the public on 07.04.2014.

One Hundred Zlotych
King Lasislas ll Jagiello (b.1362-1434)
 
Front - Portrait of King Lasislas ll Jagiello (b.1362-1434). He is also sometimes referred to as Wladyslaw ll Jagiello. He was the King of Poland from 1386 to 1434 at the age of 72 years old. Printed on both sides are the stylised elements of Gothic ornamentation.
 
Signatures
President - Adam Glapinski (tenure 21.06.2016 - 22.06.2022)
Chief Treasurer - Barbara Jaroszel
Watermark - King Lasislas ll Jagiello
Dimensions - 139mm x 70mm
 
Back -  A White Eagle on the escutcheon from the tombstone of King Lasislas ll Jagiello (shield). Below the shield are a helmet, a Teutonic coat and two swords that refer to the victorious battle of Grunwald fought in 1410. To the left-hand side of the shield is an outline of the Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork.

White Eagle