NumisMaster: Thinking Pink with Bank Notes
For those who celebrate, Valentine’s Day is a lovely holiday that occurs in the middle of February. A major part of this festival of love is the color pink, which…
For those who celebrate, Valentine’s Day is a lovely holiday that occurs in the middle of February. A major part of this festival of love is the color pink, which hues holiday decor, heart-shaped chocolate boxes, and bouquets of roses. This reddish-white color, in many countries, signifies feelings of tenderness and romance and is often associated with femininity. With such an association, one would think it would be the last color used on a bank note, but in reality, it is quite common. Not only does it lend a light, artistic feel to the note, but a pink shade can also serve as a strong security measure in preventing counterfeiting.
Here are some examples from countries around the world that have been thinking pink with their bank notes.
Angola: 2003 200 kwanzas from the Banco Nacional de Angola. SC #148.
Australia: 2016 $5 from the Reserve Bank of Australia. SC #62.
India: 2015 1 rupee from the Republic of India. SC #117.
Russia: 1991 5 rubles from the Bank of Russia. SC #239.
Indonesia: 1957 100 rupiah from Bank Indonesia. SC #51.
Northern Ireland: 2021 50 pounds from the Ulster Bank Limited. SC #346.
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