Banknotes from Asia

Asia brings together the two extremes of notaphily: the best-printed banknotes in the world and the cheapest in the world. Japan, South Korea, and Singapore compete in engraving quality and security with any European central bank; at the same time, Mongolia, Laos, and Cambodia sell perfectly collectible uncirculated pieces for cents.

Five distinct Asias

East Asia of China, Japan, and the two Koreas, with a centuries-old engraving tradition. Southeast Asia of Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore, pioneers in polymer and very colorful designs. The Indian subcontinent, where a banknote has its value printed in fifteen languages. The Central Asian republics born from the USSR in 1991, which introduced new currencies and had to invent national iconography from scratch. And the Middle East, with Arabic calligraphy as the dominant design element.

What the collector is looking for

Kazakhstan won international awards with its vertical series. Bhutan prints dragons and Himalayan dzongs. Maldives issued a polymer series considered one of the most beautiful of the decade. Hong Kong has three private banks issuing simultaneously, which allows collecting the same face value in three different designs. And North Korean emissions are sold out of curiosity as much as for notaphily.

What you will find here

Banknotes from across the continent with their Pick reference, year, and condition. Many fall into the lowest price range of the catalog, making Asia a good place to gain countries without spending a lot.

How it gets to your home

Authentic central bank pieces, individually sleeved and shipped with tracking from Spain.