Quatari 22 Riyal

The winner of the Best Commemorative Banknote was the Qatar Central Bank for the 22 riyal issued to  mark the FIFA World Cup, which took place  in the country from 18 November to 20 December. The unusual denomination was chosen to align with the 22nd football...

Polish 20 ZLOTY

The winner of the Best Commemorative Banknote was Narodowy Bank Polski (National Bank of Poland), for the 20 zloty collectors banknote entitled ‘Is It Worth Being a Pole?’ issued in November 2021 to commemorate Prof Lech Kaczyński, former President of the Republic of...

Namibian 30 Dollar

The Bank of Namibia for the 30 dollar note celebrating 30 years of independence.  Prominent on the note is the image of the black rhino, one of the world’s most endangered species. The note was produced by Oberthur Fiduciaire.

19 Zloty

The Best New Commemorative Banknote accolade went to the National Bank of Poland for its 19 Zloty, which commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Polish Security Printing Works being established. The banknote, which went into circulation in October 2019, stood out...

2000 Som

The 2000 Som commemorative banknote was issued in November 2017 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Kyrgyz Republic and the establishment of its national currency. The new banknote has a unique combination of sophisticated, artistic designs...