It’s great for spending and worth collecting too—9 super cool currencies from around the world

By Rita

Banknotes are also a way to showcase cultural identity. Have you ever paid close attention to the images on banknotes from different countries?Roadwarriorvoices has compiled a list of 9 super cool global currencies, offering a glimpse into each country’s iconic imagery.

1. British Pounds and Pence
No other coin in the world is as heavy or steeped in history as the British pound, while the smaller design of the pence makes loose change look even cooler.

▲British Pound (Image / Wikipedia)

2. Canadian Dollar
It features Braille dots for the visually impaired.

▲Canadian Dollar (Image / Wikipedia)

3. Icelandic Króna
Icelandic banknotes transport you into a Nordic fantasy novel, with features like forked beards, distinctive hats, and stylish fonts.

▲Icelandic Króna (Image / Wikipedia)

4. Kazakhstani Tenge
Named the Bank Note of the Year in 2012 by the International Bank Note Society, the 5000 tenge note looks like a psychedelic trip, featuring many national symbols such as monuments, the presidential residence, the national emblem, the flag, and the snow leopard.

▲Kazakhstani Tenge (Image / Wikipedia)

5. Bhutanese Ngultrum
The word “ngultrum” has a fun pronunciation, and if you look closely, you’ll find dragons, auspicious gems, and a raven crown on the notes.

▲Bhutanese Ngultrum (Image / Wikipedia)

6. Swiss Franc
Switzerland’s financial security is reflected in the anti-counterfeiting features of its banknotes, including perforations, foil, color-shifting ink, and UV elements. They also feature iconic artists like Le Corbusier and Alberto Giacometti.

▲Swiss Franc (Image / Wikipedia)

7. New Zealand Dollar
Bird lovers will fall in love with the New Zealand dollar, which features many birds such as penguins, ducks, falcons, and ravens.

▲New Zealand (Image /imgarcade.com/1/new-zealand-dollar-symbol/)

8. Thai Baht
As the Thai people hold their king in high regard, accidentally stepping on a banknote bearing the king’s image could result in severe punishment, including beatings or imprisonment.

▲Thai baht (Photo / Wikipedia)

9. Norwegian Krone
The Norwegian krone, first issued in 2017, is quite unusual — architects used a pixelated style to depict Norwegian coastal scenery.

▲Norwegian krone (Photo /http://snohetta.com/project/200-norways-new-banknotes)