Happy July 4th! And a Happy Independence Day in America and around the world! In the US, July 4th represents one of the most important days in the country’s history. Read more about notable independence day banknotes from around the world. In Philadelphia 56 men met and signed a Declaration of Independence from England. This event is commemorated on the reverse of the US two dollar banknote. This note is rarely used in the US, but its beauty and uniqueness make it highly collectable as an individual note and as uncut sheets.

United States 2 dollars | 2009 | P-530A
Source: Banknote World

A country’s independence is a common event to be commemorated on banknotes. After all, creating your own currency is a critical component of an independent country.

Mexico has produced incredibly well-designed and exciting banknotes commemorating historical events. In 2010, Mexico created a 100 Peso commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. This plastic banknote balances Mexico’s history and culture with progress and technology.

Mexico 100 Pesos | 2007 | P-128b
Source: Banknote World Educational

Canada has also had a long history of well-designed banknotes, and has recently began using polymer substrates. In 2017, Canada created a 10 dollar commemorative note for the 150th anniversary of its independence. This piece of currency shows important Canadian politicians, symbols like red maples and landscapes. There is a also a very attractive and large window with holographic images.

Canada 10 Dollars | 2017 | P-112a
Source: Banknote World Educational

Many countries won or were given their independence after World War II. Many of these countries have recently achieved their 50th or 60th anniversary of their independence day and issued commemorative banknotes for the event.  In 2016, Guyana issued a 50 dollar note for its 50th anniversary.

Guyana 50 Dollars | 2016 | P-41a
Source: Banknote World Educational

Jamaica issued an entire series of banknotes in 2012 to commemorate its 50th anniversary. It goes very well with the theme of independence day banknotes. Many banknotes feature heroes that fought for independence. Pictured on the $50 dollar banknote is Samuel Sharpe, leader of the Jamaican slave rebellion in the late 1800’s.

Jamaica 50 Dollars | 2012 | P-89
Source: Banknote World Educational

This concludes part one of Independence Day Banknotes, check out our next post to conclude this topic!

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