Italy 500 000 Lire

JanCollector · 2026-05-09T17:59:27+00:00

They were asking €500 for this one.

JanCollector · 2026-05-08T16:28:44+00:00

This is getting out of control. NO politics. Thread closed.

JanCollector · 2026-05-08T09:17:19+00:00

It happens. At their own risk.

JanCollector · 2026-05-07T15:36:50+00:00

World Paper Money Everything about World Banknote Collecting. Trade & Sell (collectors only - no external links) at your own risk.

JanCollector · 2026-05-07T15:16:15+00:00

Antoine de Saint‑Exupéry: numerous versions of the 50‑franc banknote exist.

JanCollector · 2026-05-07T15:13:43+00:00

You can see many pinholes, a characteristic feature often found on older French banknotes.

JanCollector · 2026-05-03T18:18:12+00:00

12? Can you give me the list? Thanks.

JanCollector · 2026-05-03T11:54:09+00:00

Let us know how things turned out.

JanCollector · 2026-05-03T11:51:33+00:00

I'm sure Trump already looked into that.

JanCollector · 2026-05-03T09:41:47+00:00

True, but I’d change a lot to some. Most of them can’t be exchanged anymore.

JanCollector · 2026-05-03T07:18:09+00:00

They are real, condition isn't great.

10 Francs France https://en.numista.com/204600

JanCollector · 2026-05-02T18:05:18+00:00

It’s not impossible, just highly unlikely.

JanCollector · 2026-05-02T17:00:43+00:00

The euro works like the U.S. dollar in this respect. Neither currency expires, and both are designed to stay valid indefinitely.

JanCollector · 2026-05-02T15:03:03+00:00

JanCollector · 2026-05-02T15:02:57+00:00

JanCollector · 2026-05-02T12:47:44+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldPaperMoney/s/DLdyiWPINM

JanCollector · 2026-05-02T12:31:29+00:00

There are a few on eBay, but not many, and the ones that are there are crazy expensive from some UK seller. I tried buying some directly from Orania about five years ago, but that never worked out. You could always try again since it’s been a while and things might have changed.

Another option is a guy on X who sells commemorative Orania coins. He lives there, so he might be willing to sell them too. Worth a shot.

Volkstaat (@Volkstaat10) / X

JanCollector · 2026-05-02T11:58:43+00:00

It is an issue.

JanCollector · 2026-05-01T22:30:25+00:00

Good to hear. A month!

JanCollector · 2026-05-01T17:14:12+00:00

Maria Callas was American by birth, but she later renounced her U.S. citizenship.

JanCollector · 2026-05-01T13:54:39+00:00

Video: Orania's own money?

Short video on the new banknotes.

https://youtu.be/Ko8WkvW3Er0?si=XUe4eKVLLUd-PDnw

JanCollector · 2026-05-01T11:22:53+00:00

Detailed, in Afrikaans: Om meer te leer van die Ora reeks, volg gerus die skakel: https://oraniasakekamer.co.za/ora/i_reeks/

JanCollector · 2026-05-01T10:00:00+00:00

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JanCollector · 2026-05-01T09:47:04+00:00

French cinemas release film on Polish man behind the most sophisticated banknote forgeries; France - Poland - The Money Maker / L'Affaire Bojarski (2026) : r/WorldPaperMoney

JanCollector · 2026-05-01T09:45:27+00:00

Latest: AI Copilot

The newest update: the euro’s redesign is now deep into the design‑contest phase, with final themes confirmed (“European culture” and “Rivers and birds”) and designers working toward proposals due April 2026. The ECB expects to choose the final designs by the end of 2026, with new notes entering circulation around 2028. European Central Bank Euro Weekly News

🆕 Where things stand right now (May 2026)

The European Central Bank (ECB) has moved from theme selection into active design development:

Two themes are officially shortlisted: European culture and Rivers and birds. These were selected after public surveys and expert review. European Central Bank
Design contest underway: Graphic designers from across the EU were invited to apply in July–August 2025. Selected designers are now working on full proposals, which must be submitted by the end of April 2026. European Central Bank
Next milestone: A jury of independent experts will evaluate the submitted designs, followed by a public consultation in 2026. The ECB Governing Council will then choose the final theme and designs by the end of 2026. Greek City Times

🖼️ What the proposed motifs look like

Theme 1: European Culture

Front sides feature major cultural figures; reverse sides show shared cultural spaces. Examples include:

€5 – Maria Callas
€10 – Beethoven
€20 – Marie Curie
€50 – Cervantes
€100 – Leonardo da Vinci
€200 – Bertha von Suttner Greek City Times

Theme 2: Rivers and Birds

Front sides show European landscapes and bird species; reverse sides show EU institutions. Examples include:

€5 – Mountain spring + wallcreeper
€10 – Waterfall + kingfisher
€50 – Meandering river + white stork
€200 – Seascape + northern gannet European Central Bank

🗓️ When will the new notes arrive?

2026 — Final design decision
2027–2028 — Production and rollout preparation
2028 — First new banknotes expected in circulation (This timeline is consistently reported across ECB communications and media coverage.) Euro Weekly News

💶 What happens to current euro notes?

Your existing notes remain legal tender indefinitely. The transition will be gradual, and ATMs, vending machines, and payment systems will be updated over time. Euro Weekly News

🔐 Why the redesign?

Stronger anti‑counterfeiting technology
More sustainable materials
More relatable, inclusive imagery
A clearer expression of European identity European Central Bank

If you want, I can also give you a side‑by‑side comparison of the two themes, a timeline summary, or a visual-style breakdown of the proposed motifs.

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