...Moldova - 2015 First Prints Full Set Of 8 Notes With Same Signature
...Belarus - 80 Rubles Commemorative 80th Anniversary Of The Victory Of The Soviet People In The Great Patriotic War 1945-2025
(National Bank of The Republic of Belarus)
Currency - Ruble (BYN)
This is a commemorative note of 80 rubles reportedly released on 31.03.2025 for the celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War or the Second World War (1939-1945). I believe this note celebrates the defeat of Nazi Germany in Belarus (Belorussian SSR) in mid-April 1945.
A total of 80,000 sets have been issued at a price at 120 rubles per set. The note that I have posted here came in a folder. It is not sure if all are issued this way, as the notes are available in the market with and without the folder. According to one source, a total of 200,000 pieces were issued with 80,000 issued in a folder, and 120,000 as singles. In addition to the 80 rubles note, coins of 1 (copper-nickel 5,000 pieces) and 20 rubles (silver 2,500 pieces) were also released for this celebration.
Belarus was once part of the Soviet Union and it became independent on 25.08.1991 following the breakup of the Soviet Union. When the Second World War (WW2) started in September 1939, the Soviet Union invaded and occupied Eastern Poland. During the invasion, the Soviet Union annexed Western Belorussian and incorporated it into the Belorussian SSR. In 1941, Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union and remained under the Nazi control until 1944. World War II in Europe ended on 08.05.1945 when Nazi Germany surrendered unconditionally.
Front - Courage monument of the Great Fortress Hero memorial complex. This monument is the central object of the Best Fortress Hero Memorial Complex in Belarus. This monument is located in the Ceremonial Square, and the monument is a symbol of courage and valor and serves as a place of remembrance for those who defended the country during the last great war. To the right of the monument is an image of a church and in the background is an incomplete outline map of Belarus. To the right is a flying dove over the globe and below that is the Mother Homeland status which represents love and royalty to the country. The year dates of 1945 and 2025 are printed. You will need to tilt the note to see these two year dates. On top of the note (central top) the year date of 2025 is printed. There are no signatures printed on the note.
Signature - N/A
Date - 2025
Quantity Issued - 80,000 pieces/set
Issue Price - 120 rubles each
Watermarks - Apple blossom and electrotype 80
Sizes - 152mm x 70.5mm
This is the folder that comes with the note. Inside is a hard plastic case that can showcase the note. This hard cover folder is very nicely produced for this commemorative note.
...Transnistria - One Ruble 2024 100th Year The Formation Of The Moldavian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (MASSR)
2009 - 15 Years of National Currency;
2014 - 20 Years of National Currency, 2020 sets (4 notes);
2015 - 70 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War (WWll), 7070 sets, 2000 sets in folders (2 notes);
2015 - 25 Years of Transnistria Republic, 2525 sets, 2000 sets in folders (4 notes);
2017 - 100 Years of the Great October Socialist Revolution, 5,000 sets, 2017 sets in folders (2 notes);
2017 - 100 Year of KGB/State Security Bodies, 2500 sets in folders;
2017 - 100 Years of Police Force, 2500 sets in folders;
2018 - 100 Years of Border Troops, 2500 sets, 1000 sets in folder;
2018 - 100 Years of Armed Force/State Police, 2500 sets, 1000 sets in folders (Text - 27 Yrs of the Armed Forces of the PMR);
2019 - 30 Years of Soviet Troops withdrawing from Afghanistan, 1500 sets in folders;
2019 - 75th Anniversary Years of Liberation from Nazi Invaders, 1500 sets in folders;
2019 - 75th Anniversary of Jassy-Kishinev Operation, 1500 sets in folders;
2019 - 25 Years of National Currency, 200000 pieces, 2500 sets in folders (2 notes);
2020 - 75 Years of End of World War ll (1945-2020), 2500 sets in folders;
2020 - 30th Year of Formation of Transdniestr, 2510 sets, 2500 sets in folders;
2021 - 30th Anniversary of the First PMR bank, 2510 sets, 2500 sets in folders issued;
2021 - 30th Anniversary of the PMR Financial System, 2510 sets, 2500 sets in folders;
2023 - 100th Year of the 2023 - 100th Year of Gold Chervonets, 2500 sets, 2490 sets in folders;
2024 - 30th Anniversary of the Pridnestrovian Ruble, 1,500 sets, 1,490 sets in folders;
2024 - 100th Year of Formation of the MASSR, 1,500 sets, 1,490 sets in folders;
...Moldova - 1992 Series Full Set of Three Notes
Another full set of banknotes. These are much easier to get as it only contains three notes in a set.
Here, I have posted a full set of three notes all printed with the year date of 1992. These notes were first released on 20.09.1993 with the 5 lei and with the remaining two notes issued on 29.11.1993.
These three notes replaced the previous Cupon series of four notes, and for the first time, it had printed with the currency of Leu, which is the same as Romania's currency.
Like those Cupon series, the designs on all three notes are the same, albeit with different values and colours.
As this is a full set and it is still fairly affordable to buy after so many years. I understand that these notes are still legal tender in the country.
All notes bear the signature of Leonid Talmaci who was the first Governor of the National Bank of Moldova. He was appointed to the role on 04.06.1991 until 06.11.2009.
Front - On the front, all notes are printed with the portrait of Stephen III or commonly known as Stephen the Great. In fact, all banknotes issued since 1992 printed with the portrait of him, which is quite common with many other countries that have the same leader or their head of state appearing on their banknotes.
Back - On the back, they are all printed with the Soroca castle or fort. The castle was first built in 1499 by Stephen the Great. As it is called, this castle is located in the town of Soroca in the north-east of the country, not far from the Ukraine border. The castle was originally constructed in timber and between 1543 to 1546, it was then rebuilt with stones. The castle was originally used for military purposes and today it is a main tourist attraction.Also printed on the back vertically to the left next to the denomination value are the following texts - “Pe-un picior de plai, pe-o gură de rai” (translated - “near a low foothill at Heaven’s threshold” or according to Google translates - "On a foot of grass, on a mouth of heaven").
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...Bosnia-Herzegovina - 2024 Serise Full Set of 8 Notes
Front - A portrait of Petar Kocic (b.1877-1916). Peter Kocic was a Bosnian Serb writer, activist and politician. He was born in the northern region of Bosnia near the town Banja Luka. This is not the first time that his portrait appeared on a banknote. During the Yugoslav War that took place from 1991 to 2001, Balkan War, the Bosnia & Herzegovina - Serbian Republic issued a series of 9 notes all printed with his portrait on the front of the note. Petar Kocic died relatively young at the age of 39 due to poor health.