The Cathedral of Curtea de Arges (early 16th century) is one of the most famous buildings in Romania, and stands in the grounds of a monastery, 1 1/2 m north of Curtea de Arges. It is dedicated to Saint Nicholas.

Romania (2005) 1 Lei (back) - the Curtea de Arges Cathedral

Bloomberg 19/06/2008: 1 USD = 23701.996 ROL (Romanian Leu)

In April 2008, the Bank of Ireland marked the moment with the launch of new banknotes that honour the Bushmills Irish Whiskey's heritage by featuring the famous Old Bushmills Distillery in Co Antrim.

Bank Of Ireland (2008) 20 Pounds - Bushmills Distillery

Vilnius Cathedral is the main Roman Catholic Cathedral of Lithuania. It is situated in Vilnius' Old Town, just off the Cathedral Square. It is the heart of Lithuania's spiritual life.

Lithuania (2003) 50 Litas (back) - Vilnius Cathedral

In March 1970, Jason Islands part of the Falkland Islands were bought by Len Hill. Around 1979 Len once issued banknotes in name of 'Jason Islands' to funds for conservation. The notes have validity to 31 Dec 1979 and by "Len Hill - Administrator".

Jason Islands (1979) 20 Pounds

(Images: courtesy Ron Wise World of Banknotes.)

A beautiful and iconic rock palace, making it one of the most recognised landmark in Yemen. Dar al-Hajar stands atop a protruding rock formation in Wadi Dhahr, a fertile and pleasant valley of small villages and clay-walled orchards. Pictured in many books about Yemen, it has become a symbol of the country itself.

Yemen (2001) 500 Rials (front) 0 The Dar al-Hajar, Rock Palace of Imam Yahya

The Chollima Statue stands for the heroism and invincible fighting spirit of the Korean people. It stands for their ceaseless innovations and continuous advance at the speed of Chollima, the legendary winged horse that is said to cover a thousand ri in a day. It was completed on Mansu Hill on April 15,1961.

North Korea (1978) 10 Won (front) - Winged Horse 'Chollima Statue'

Klaksvik is the second largest town of the Faroe Islands. The town is located on Bordoy, which is one of the northernmost islands. Klaksvik is located between two inlets lying back to back. It has an important harbour with fishing industry and a modern fishing fleet.

Faeroe Islands (2002) 100 Kronur (back) - Town of Klaksvik, Faeroe Islands.
Huge mountain at background is part of island Kunoy

Mount Nyiragongo is a volcano in the Virunga Mountains associated with the Great Rift Valley. It is located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, about 20 km north of the town of Goma and Lake Kivu and just west of the border with Rwanda. The main crater is 250 m deep, two km wide and sometimes contains a lava lake.

Congo DR (1997) 1 Centime (back) - Volcano - Mount Nyiragongo

Kotal-e Salang or Salang Pass (el. 3878 m.) is the major mountain pass connecting northern Afghanistan and Kabul province, with further connections to southern Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Afghanistan (1979) 10 Afghani (back) - Kotal-e Salang or Salang Pass

Forts and Castles are Oman's most striking cultural landmarks and, together with its towers and city walls, they have historically been used as defensive bastions or look-out points. Forts were often the seats of administrative and judicial authority. There are over 500 forts, castles and towers in Oman which has a coastline of 1,700 kms.....

Oman (2000) 10 Rials (back) Muttrah Corniche waterfront with Muttrah Fort, Muscat, capital Oman