Asia & Middle East

From the Great Wall on China’s renminbi to Saddam-era Iraqi dinars and Sri Lanka’s celebrated 1979 wildlife series, Asian banknotes are some of the most colourful and varied in the world.

This collection brings together notes from East Asia, South-East Asia, South Asia and the Middle East, including demonetised series, colonial issues and modern commemoratives.

Each banknote is authentic, graded and photographed on both sides, with its history and Pick catalogue number in the description.

History and frequently asked questions below ↓

About Asia & Middle East banknotes

Asian and Middle Eastern notes span ancient cultures and modern economies: Chinese renminbi, Japanese occupation money, Vietnamese polymer notes, Indian rupees with their many languages, and the oil-rich dinars and riyals of the Gulf. Several countries, such as Cambodia and Afghanistan, have rebuilt their currencies entirely after war.

See also: China, Vietnam, India and Japan.

Frequently asked questions

Which countries are in this collection?

Countries from Turkey and the Middle East to Japan, including Central Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Are Asian notes good for beginners?

Yes, many are colourful and inexpensive, especially modern uncirculated notes and bundles.