A Costa Rican banknote for five colones. It shows Rafael Yglesia Castro, president of Costa Rica from 1894 to 1902 and a Guaria Morada orchid, Costa Rica 's national flower. The current series of banknotes is being replaced throughout 2010.
A colourful five dollar Australian note. In 1965, Australia adopted the name "royal" for its currency, but it was later dropped in favour of the dollar.
A 100 dirham note from the UAE, showing the World Trade Centre. A falcon watermark is placed on all UAE banknotes to help prevent fraud.
A colourful five dollar Australian note. In 1965, Australia adopted the name "royal" for its currency, but it was later dropped in favour of the dollar.
A 100 dirham note from the UAE, showing the World Trade Centre. A falcon watermark is placed on all UAE banknotes to help prevent fraud.
A five rupee note from Pakistan . The port depicted is Gwadar port, which opened in 2008.
A five ringgit note from Malaysia showing the Kuala Lumpur International Airport , the Petronas Twin Towers , and the Multimedia Super Corrido
A 20 rand note from South Africa . Each in this series of banknotes features a different animal from the "big five".
A colourful, floral 1000 note from French Polynesia , where the currency is the CPF franc
A 500 baht note from Thailand . This is roughly equivalent to £10 of British money
A Surinamese ten dollar note. The dollar replaced the Surinamese guilder in January 2004
A one lempira note from Honduras . The lempira was introduced in 1931, and is named after a 16th century ruler.
An Indonesian note for 1000 rupiah. The word rupiah derives from the Indian rupee. This note shows traditional houses in the city of Palembang .
An Indonesian note for 1000 rupiah. The word rupiah derives from the Indian rupee. This note shows traditional houses in the city of Palembang .
