Description
Basic Information
Country: Yugoslavia
Denomination: 50 Dinara
Year: 1981
Issuer: National Bank of Yugoslavia (Narodna Banka Jugoslavije)
Catalog Number: Pick #89b
Serial Number: AV 2368437
🏦 Condition & Grading
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: 67 EPQ (Superb Gem Uncirculated)
EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality):
✔ Original paper
✔ No repairs or cleaning
✔ Strong crispness
👉 This is a very high grade, close to perfect condition.
🎨 Front (Obverse) Design
Two industrial workers (male figures) in socialist realism style
Symbolizing:
Strength
Labor
Yugoslav unity
Dominant colors:
Blue
Green
Center shows large “50” denomination
Multilingual inscriptions (Serbian/Croatian in Cyrillic & Latin)
🔁 Back (Reverse) Design
(Not visible in your image, but typical for this note)
Usually features:
Industrial or architectural themes
Geometric patterns
Fine guilloche designs
🔐 Security Features
Fine guilloche patterns (anti-counterfeit designs)
Detailed engraving of figures
Watermark (visible when held to light)
Serial numbers in red
📜 Historical Context
Issued during Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Reflects:
Industrial pride
Socialist ideology
Worker-focused imagery
💰 Value (Approximate)
Because of the 67 EPQ grade, this note is collectible:
💵 Typical value: $40 – $120+ USD
Higher if:
Strong collector demand
Perfect centering & eye appeal
👉 Raw (non-graded) versions are much cheaper.
⭐ Key Highlights
High-grade certified note ✔
Strong visual socialist-era design ✔
Popular among world currency collectors ✔