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May 22, 2012

Tanzania - 100 Shillings 1993 Commemorative

One Hundred Shllings
ND1993 P24
Reverse
Note was issued to commemorate the 70th Birthday of former President of Tanzania Julius Nyerere.
Julius Nyerere was elected as; -
1) Chief Minister of Tanganyika from 2.9.1960 to 1.5.1961;
2) Prime Minister of Tanganyika from 1.5.1961 to 22.1.1962;
3) President of Tanganyika from 9.12.1962 to 25.4.1964; and
4) President of Tanzania from 26.4.1964 to 5.11.1985 (retired).

April 25, 2012

Malawi - 50 Kwacha 2004 Commemorative

Independence Anniversary Commemorative
Fifty Kwacha, Dated 6.7.2004 P49
The Republic of Malawi was once know as the British Central Africa and
Nyasaland and also was once part of the Federation of Rhodesia and
 Nyasaland.  The British influence was started in 1883 when a consul of
the  British  government was accredited to the  Kings and Chiefs of
Central Africa. In 1891 the British established the British Central Africa
protectorate. The country obtained it's independence from the British
on  6th July 1964 and changed it's name from Nyasaland to Malawi.
Malawi is also a member  of the Commonwealth. The country's motto
is  Unity and Freedom.

April 13, 2012

Oman - 2010 National Day Commemorative

This is a complete set of commemorative notes released to celebrate the country's 40th National Day (I am not sure if the 1 Rial was printed for this special occasion too). The National Day is celebrated on the 18th of November. These notes were released between 22.11.2010 and 12.2.2012. This is the second series of commemorating notes ever issued by the Central Bank of Oman.

Five Rials
As per previous Omani Rials in circulation, this note carries the portrait of the
Sultan of Oman, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, and is also signed by His Majesty as
well. Included in the design are the National Emblem (coat of arms) at the
centre of the note and the wording “40th National day” and Year of issue in
Arabic: 1431 AH and 2010 at the bottom of the note. The note also features
the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) which was established in 1986.
Brief Description
Sultan - Qaboos bin Said
Dimensions - 152mm x 76mm
Prefix - Arabic
Date - 2010 (Released 12.2.2012)
Printer - Giesecke & Deviant (G&D)
Nizwa Building in Muscat. Commemorative text in English "40th National
Day, 1431H / 2010 G"
Ten Rials
Portrait of the Sultan of Oman, Sultan Qaboos bin Said. Included in the design
are the National Emblem (coat of arms) at the centre of the note and the
wording “40th National day” and Year of issue in Arabic: 1431 AH and
2010 at the bottom of the note.
Brief Description
Sultan - Qaboos bin Said
Dimensions - 160mm x 76mm
Prefix - Arabic
Date - 2010 (Released 12.2.2012)
Printer - Giesecke & Deviant (G&D)
Muttrah Fort, which was constructured by the Portuguese in the 17th century and
then captured by the Omani in around 1654. The fort is situated along the
Muttrah Cornich, a short walk fom Muttrah Souq.
Twenty Rials
This was the first note of the commemorative series released by the central bank in
November 2010. The note features the portrait of the Sultan of Oman, Sultan Qaboos
bin Said, and is also signed by His Majesty as well. Included in the design are the
 National Emblem (coat of arms) at the centre of the note and the wording
“40th National day” and Year of issue in Arabic: 1431 AH and 2010 at the bottom
of the note. The note also features the Grand Mosque at the centre.
Brief Description
Sultan - Qaboos bin Said
Dimensions - 167mm x 76mm
Prefix - Arabic
Date - 2010 (Released 22.11.2010)
Printer - Giesecke & Deviant (G&D)
At the back of the note, it carries the name of CBO and denomination in English.
The design on the back features mainly the Royal Opera House, national
Emblem (coat of arms) and also the National Day Logo for this very special
occasion.
Fifty Rials
This commemorative note was released on 9.1.2012 to commemorate the 40th
National Day celebration of Oman. The National Day is celebrated on the 18th
of November. As per current Omani Rials in circulation, this note carries the
portrait of the Sultan of Oman, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, and is also signed by
His Majesty as well. Included in the design are the National Emblem (coat of
arms) at the centre of the note and the wording “40th National day” and Year
of issue in Arabic: 1431 AH and 2010 at the bottom of the note.The building in
 the background is the Central Bank of Oman.
 Brief Description
Sultan - Qaboos bin Said
Dimensions - 173mm x 76mm
Prefix - Arabic
Date - 2010 (Released 10.1.2012)
Printer - Giesecke & Deviant (G&D)
At the back of the note, it carries the name of CBO and denomination in
English. The design on the back features mainly the Ministry of Trade and
Industry building, National Emblem (coat of arms) and also the National Day
Logo for this very special occasion.

April 1, 2012

Jersey - 1 Pound 2004 Commemorative Specimen

One Pound Specimen
Dated 2004 P31s, overprint with "Jersey 1204-2004"
Reverse
Note issued to celebrate 800th special relationship between Jersey and the British Crown. With only one prefix printed (J8C), It is fair to say that only 1.0 million pieces issued.