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...Iraq - 5000, 25000 And 50000 Dinars All Dated 2021 (Hybrid)

جمهورية العراق 
(Republic of Iraq)
 
البنك المركزي العراقي 
(Central Bank of Iraq, est.1947)
Currency - Dinar (IQD)
 
Here I have posted three notes of 5000, 25000 (Hybrid) and 50000 dinars (Hybrid) all printed with the year date of 2021. It is believed that these are the only three notes issued for this particular year. The 5000 dinars is printed on paper material, whilst the remaining two are on Hybrid. There are no changes to these designs, except the year 2021.
 
Five Thousand Dinars (Paper)
Gali Ali Bag waterfall

Front - The Gali Ali Bag waterfall is depicted in the center. This waterfall is located in the Kurdistan Region, and is the highest waterfall in the Kurdistan Region and all of Iraq. The waterfall is about 95 km northeast of Erbil, the capital city of Kurdistan Region.
 
Governor - Mustafa Ghaleb Mukheef (tenure 2020-2023 resigned*)
Watermark - Cow's head
Dimensions - 159mm x 78.5mm
 
Back -A bird-eye view of al-Ukether Fortress. This fortress is in a rectangular shape and was built in 775 AD. It is located about 50 km south of Karbala in Iraq. This site was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000.

Note * - Resigned due to the plunging of the Iraqi dinar in value.

al-Ukether Fortress

Twenty Five Thousand Dinars (Hybrid)
Kurdish girl holding a jug over her right shoulder, a tractor ploughing

Front - A Kurdish girl holding a jug over her right shoulder, a tractor ploughing the field loosening or turning the soil before planting. On the right is an ancient dinar coin. In the center of the note, it features a bunch of wheat.
 
Governor - Mustafa Ghaleb Mukheef (tenure 2020-2023 resigned*)
Watermark - Cow's head
Dimensions - 177.5mm x 78.5mm
 
Back - The main feature on the back of the note is the stone caving of the image of Hamurabiiy yatasallam al-sharia (King Hammurabi receiving the Law). On the bottom left is a sculpture of a standing animal, and in the bottom center are two horses walking toward each other.
 
Hamurabiiy yatasallam al-sharia

Fifty Thousand Dinars (Hybrid)
A water wheel, palm trees and the Gali Ali Beg waterfall

Front - Featuring a water wheel, palm trees and the Gali Ali Beg waterfall.
 
Governor - Mustafa Ghaleb Mukheef (tenure 2020-2023 resigned*)
Watermark - Cow's head and electrotype ۵٠٠٠٠٠
Dimensions - 160.5mm x 65.5mm
 
Back - The images of people floating on the marches, a reed house, two buffaloes swimming in the marshes, wildlife migrating to the marches and the Tigris rivers. The water for the marshes mainly came from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
 
Mesopotamian Marshes

...Bangladesh - 50 Taka 2023 Commemorative The Inauguration Of The Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel

গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ
(Peoples' Republic of Bangladesh)
 
বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক
(Bangladesh Bank)
Currency : Taka (BDT)
 
This is another Father and Daughter theme commemorative banknote.
 
This is a commemorative note of 50 taka issued on 20.10.2023. This note is issued to celebrate the inauguration of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel (বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমান টানেল), aka Bangabandhu Tunnel. The tunnel is situated in the southern port city of Chittagong, and is an underwater expressway tunnel built under the Karnaphuli river. This is a toll paying tunnel and it is just over 9+ kilometers in length. This was a joint venture between the Bangladesh and Chinese governments and it cost about US$1.1B to construct. This tunnel, no doubt will improve the traffic flows between the capital city Dhaka and the southern city of Chittagong.

With this tunnel now in operation, the authority is expecting 17,000+ vehicles will use this tunnel daily, and the theme for this tunnel is Connectivity Creates Opportunities.

Fifty Taka
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (b.1920-1972), Sheikh Hasina Wazed, entrance to the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel
 
Front - Front - On the front it features the late Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (b.1920-1972), who was the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and next him is Sheikh Hasina Wazed, who is the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She is also the eldest daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The portraits designs are almost identical to the 100 taka commemorative issued in 2022. Printed in the center is the entrance to the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel and in the background is the view of the Karnaphuli river.
 
Governor - Abdur Rouf Talukder (since 04.07.2022)
Watermark - Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and electrotype 50
Dimensions - 130.5mm x 60mm

Back - A view inside the two-lane tunnel. The text on the back are all printed in English, with the year date of 2023.

A view inside the two-lane tunnel

...United Arab Emirates - 2023 Polymer Series Of Three Notes

دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة 
(Dawlat al-ʾImārāt al-ʿArabīyyah al-Muttaḥidah)
(United Arab Emirates)
 
Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) 
Currency : Dirham (AED)
 
Three notes posted here are the 5, 10 and 500 dirhams all printed with the year date of 2023. These are all polymer notes and the third series of banknotes issued by the United Arab Emirates since 1973.
 
The polymer series was first started in 2021 when the central bank issued a 50 dirhams commemorative polymer note. Then in 2022, it released the two polymer notes of 5 and 10 dirhams. The 10 dirhams was first released on 21.04.2022, and the 5 dirhams was released on 25.04.2022. The two notes of 5 and 10 dirhams posted below are reprints and both printed with the year date of 2023. Whilst all three notes are printed with the Georgian year of 2023, however, the Hijri year is not. Both the 5 and 10 dirhams are printed with the 1444 AH year and the 500 is printed with 1445 AH year (after 19.07.2023)

The 500 dirhams is a new issue and is the first printed in polymer substrate material for this denomination. The design for this new note is quite impressive. On the front and back, it showcases the development of Dubai with modern buildings constructed from 1999 to 2021. 
  
Five Dirhams
18th century built Ajman Fort in Ajman
 
Front - Ajman Fort is a double story rock and is located in the city of Ajman in the emirate of Ajman. Ajman is situated in the western part of the United Emirates. The fort was founded in the 18th century. 
 
Governor - Khalid Mohammed Balama (since 05.04.2021)
Watermark - n/a
Dimensions - 142.5mm x 66mm
 
Back - Dhayah Fort is located in the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, which is situated on the right side of Ajman. This fort was also founded in the 18th century.
 
Dhayah Fort in Ras al-Khaimah
 
Ten Dirhams


Front - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is the largest mosque in the country. This mosque was built in 2007 at a cost of 2 billion dirhams. 
 
Governor - Khalid Mohammed Balama (since 05.04.2021)
Watermark - n/a
Dimensions - 148mm x 67mm
 
Back - Khorfakkan amphitheater in the emirate of Sharjah is a cultural landmark located in the city of Khor Fakkan. This amphitheater was inaugurated by the Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhamad Al Qasimi in late 2020.
 
Khorfakkan amphitheater in the emirate of Sharjah

Five Hundred Dirhams
Terra Sustainability Pavilion in Expo City Dubai

Front - The main feature on the front is the Terra Sustainability Pavilion, which was built in 2021. This building was one of the main attractions of the Expo 2020 Dubai. 

Governor - Khalid Mohammed Balama (since 05.04.2021)
Watermark - n/a
Dimensions - 160mm x 67mm
 
Back - The back depicts three major buildings all situated in Dubai. In the center is the Museum of the Future which was completed in early 2022 at a cost of US$136m. To the right is the world famous Burj Khalifa. It is the world's tallest structure ever built and it cost US$1.5 billion to build. Construction for this building started in 2004 and completed in 2009. The Burj Khalifa is a mixed-use skyscraper. The building includes 30,000 homes and nine hotels. printed behind the Museum of the Future is the Emirates tower which was built in 1999.
 
Museum of the future in Dubai, Emirates Tower, Burj Khalifa


...Kazakhstan - 10000 Tenge 2023 Commemmorative 30th Year of Tenge Currency

 Қазақстан Республикасы
(Republic of Kazakhstan)
 
Қазақстан Ұлттық Банкі
(National Bank of Kazakhstan)
Currency - Tenge (KZT)
 
This is a commemorative note of 10000 tenge released on 15.11.2023, to mark 30th Anniversary of introduction of the national currency - Tenge 1993-2023.
 
Kazakhstan was formerly a constituent republic of the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union was officially dissolved on 25.12.1991, which let to 14 post-Soviet states* previously controlled by the Russian, becoming republic. Kazakhstan was one of the 14 post-Soviet states. Whilst Kazakhstan declared full independence on 16.12.1991, it was not recognised until on 26.12.1991 when the Soviet Union finally collapsed. Attempts were made to have a common currency following the collapse of the Soviet Union, but this was unsuccessful. The Russian rubles then continued to legally circulate in all the fourteen newly formed nations. On 12.11.1993, the government of Kazakhstan announced that a new currency of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be issued and on 15.11.1993, the 'Tenge' officially became the currency of Kazakhstan. At the time of the introduction, the rate of exchange was one Tenge equals to 500 Russian Rubles.
 
Fast forward, in 2023, Kazakhstan celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Tenge currency, as such this commemorative banknote is issued.
 
Unlike previous commemorative issues, this is not a Hybrid note.
 
Ten Thousand Tenge
A Tenge coin, map of Kazakhstan

Front - A Tenge coin on the left with the image of the State Emblem of Kazakhstan, and the "Mobius strip", and an outline map of Kazakhstan (together with Caspian sea) with regions indicated by capital letters A (Абай), Ж (Жетісу) and Ұ (Ұлытау). There are 17 regions in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is the 9th largest country in the world and has a land area of 2.7 million square kilometers. 

Chaorman - Timur Muratuly Suleimenov (since 04.09.2023)
Predominant - Blue-violet both front and back
Watermark - Tenge currency symbol ''₸''
Dimensions - 146mm x 70.5mm
 
Back - A Tenge coin printed on the right side of the note with the image of the "Tenge" sign and the "Mobius strip", and the outline of the state of Kazakhstan of Kazakhstan on the map of the Eurasian continent. The Tenge currency symbol of ''₸'' is also added to the design of the note.

A Tenge coin, map of Eurasia
 
Footnote - *
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

...Pakistan - 75 Rupees 2023 Celebrating 75th Year of State Bank Of Pakistan

اِسلامی جمہوریہ پاكِستان
(Islamic Republic of Pakistan)
 
بینک دَولتِ پاکِستان
(State Bank of Pakistan)
Currency - Rupee (PKR)
 
This is a 75 rupees commemorative note released on 04.07.2023, celebrating the 75th Year of the State Bank of Pakistan 1948-2023.

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) was founded on 07.01.1948 and commenced operation on 01.07.1948. Like all central banks, it's main functions are to regulate the issue of banknotes, to ensure financial stability, as well as controlling inflation, unemployment, interest rates and the exchange rates of the country's currency. On 01.01.1974, the bank was nationalised with the aim of achieving equitable growth in Pakistan. The bank's head office is located in the financial capital of Pakistan, Karachi. 

This note was issued on 04.07.2023, and the note is dated 2023. This is the second Pakistan rupee issued with the face value of 75. On 30.09.2022, a commemorative note of 75-rupee was issued, celebrating the country's 75th Year of Independence from the British.

Seventy Five Rupees
Muhammad Ali Jinnah (b.1876-1948)

Front - Muhammad Ali Jinnah (b.1876-1948), a barrister, politician, and the founder of Pakistan. He was the elder brother of Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah. Muhammad Ali Jinnah served as the first Governor General of Pakistan from 11.08.1947 to until his death on 11.09.1948. His portrait has been printed on all banknotes issued in the country since 1957, except for one. In the center is the State Bank of Pakistan's building. The bank is located at the center of Karachi at I. I. Chundringer Road (previously McLeod Road), Serai Quarter Karachi, Karachi. Karachi is the most populous and also the largest city in Pakistan.

Governor - Jameel Ahmad
Watermark - Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Dimensions - 140mm x 65.5mm

Back - Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah (b.1893-1967) aka Mother of the Nation (younger sister of Muhammad Ali Jinnah - the founder of Pakistan and 1st Governor General of Pakistan). She was a dental surgeon, and a politician, who ran for the second Presidential election in 1965, and lost. Like her brother, she is also a well respected politician in Pakistan. This is the second time that her image is printed on a banknote in Pakistan. To her right are two wind turbines, and in between is the commemorative logo of 75. Printed below are the words - 75 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. 

Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah (b.1893-1967)