Guatemala 20 quetzales

Guatemala 20 quetzales, which is the first ever commemorative note to be issued by the Bank of Guatemala. The note is vertically oriented on the front with themes relating to the country’s independence, and in a landscape format on the back, with a quetzal bird (after...

Honduras 200 lempira

One is the 200 lempira commemorative note issued last September by the Central Bank of Honduras (albeit that this is a new denomination, so it has become de facto a circulation note). Honduras is known for its rich biodiversity and natural resources, which is...

Mexican 20 Peso

Banco de Mexico for the Mexican 20 peso issued (as with the other award-winning banknotes) to commemorate the anniversary of independence, in this case 200 years. The note was printed by the Bank of Mexico Printing Works.

Uruguay 50 Pesos

Uruguay’s commitment to improving the quality of its currency was also recognised with its banknote celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Central Bank of Uruguay (in 1967) winning the Best Commemorative Award. The note has been produced on...