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.

Oman - 40th National Day Commemorative 2010

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.

Jersey - 1 Pound 2004 Commemorative 800th Anniversary 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.