15 Coolest Currencies In The World and Amazing Story Behind Them

11100 pfennig – emergency notes issued by Germany

Similar to the hyperinflation saga in Zimbabwe, an emergency period after the First World War rocked the German economy. To support regular business, the German government issued this currency made up of ceramic, wood, leather and paper sheets. These notes contained cultural pictures ranging from romantic folklore to social satire.

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1250 Kapeek – the currency of Belarus

Inflation in the early nineties saw sharp devaluation in the currency of Belarus – the Rouble. This 50 Kapeek note features a red squirrel. Other banknotes issued by the Belarus government had pictures of bears, wolves, etc. You’ll never find a currency with squirrel’s picture hence this one is also recognized to be one of the coolest currency.

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13Five Lirot – the currency of Israel

This Five Lirot note was printed in 1968 to honor the great scientist Albert Einstein. Stories suggest that he was also offered the post of Israel president. This one is one of the coolest currencies. It served as Israel’s currency till 1980. Later on, the new currency, the Israeli Shekel, took its place.

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1410 Dollars –an indigenous Australian currency

The Australian government spent a whopping 9.3 million Australian dollars to design and print this new series of banknotes. The note carries images of Mary Gilmore, a legendary poet, also an icon in literature sciences. The general public heavily criticised these notes.

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1520,000 rupiah – the currency of Indonesia

This high-value note was issued during inflation in Indonesia. The gorgeous background and the most vibrant mix of colors is nothing short of poetry on paper. This note bears the image of Ki HadjarDewantara, ex-minister of education and culture. This one is also known to be one of the rarest currencies.

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