# List of motifs on banknotes

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This is a list of current motifs on the banknotes of different countries and territories. The customary design of banknotes in most countries is a portrait of a notable citizen on the front (or obverse) and a different motif on the back (or reverse) - often something relating to that person. One exception to this is the euro banknotes, where non-existent architectural structures have bee

## Key facts

## Overview

This is a list of current motifs on the banknotes of different countries and territories. The customary design of banknotes in most countries is a portrait of a notable citizen on the front (or obverse) and a different motif on the back (or reverse) - often something relating to that person. One exception to this is the euro banknotes, where non-existent architectural structures have been chosen to avoid the impression of a national bias. Even though most banknotes have more than one motif on each side, only the main motifs are described here.

## Afghanistan

The official currency of Afghanistan is the Afghan Afghani (AFN). The motifs used are:

## Albania

The official currency of Albania is the Albanian lek (ALL). The motifs used are:

## Algeria

The official currency of Algeria is the Algerian dinar (DZD). The motifs used are:

## Angola

The official currency of Angola is the Angolan kwanza (AOA). The motifs used are:

## Argentina

The official currency of Argentina is the Argentine peso (ARS). The motifs used are:

## Armenia

The official currency of Armenia is the Armenian dram (AMD). The motifs used are:

## Aruba

The official currency of Aruba is Aruban florin (AWG). The motifs used are:

## Australia

The official currency of Australia is the Australian dollar (AUD). The motifs used are:

## Azerbaijan

The official currency of Azerbaijan is the Azerbaijani manat (AZN). The motifs used are:

## Bahamas

The official currency of The Bahamas is the Bahamian dollar (BSD). The motifs used are:

## Bahrain

The official currency of Bahrain is the Bahraini dinar (BHD). The motifs used are:

## Sources

- List of motifs on banknotes · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/?curid=2341370

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