What's New in NumisMaster: Independence Day-Themed Bank Notes

July is the month when at least 26 countries celebrate their respective anniversaries of achieving independence. Inspired by this month’s July 4th holiday and the others being celebrated, below is a selection of notes from NumisMaster’s database that showcase the various ways nations have commemorated achieving statehood. See these notes and more at NumisMaster.com.

2015 Guatemala 20 quetzales for Banco de Guatemala (SC #124). The reverse displays the granting of independence to Central America.

2009 Malaysia 50 ringgit for Bank Negara Malaysia (SC #50). The back shows the country’s first Prime Minister declaring independence.

2007 Albania 500 lekë for Banka e Shqiperise (SC #72). The house where Albanian independence was declared is on the reverse.

1999 Indonesia 50,000 rupiah for Bank Indonesia (SC #139). The reverse illustrates students guarded by soldiers while hoisting the Indonesian flag on Independence Day.

2013 United States $2 Federal Reserve Small Size Note (SC #538). The back shows the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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