Description
🧾 General Information
Country: Yugoslavia (former Socialist Federal Republic / FR Yugoslija)
Denomination: 50,000 Dinara
Year: 1993
Catalog (Pick) Number: P-130a
Issuer: National Bank of Yugoslavia
Condition (graded): 67 EPQ – Superb Gem Uncirculated (very high grade)
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Serial Number: AC 7449615
🎨 Front (Obverse) Details
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Main Portrait:
Petar II Petrović-Njegoš (1813–1851)
A famous Montenegrin ruler, poet, and philosopher
Design Elements:
Large central value “50000”
Intricate guilloché patterns (fine security lines)
Soft gradient colors: pink, blue, green
Yugoslav emblem-like design behind denomination
Language:
Serbian (Cyrillic & Latin scripts)
Security Features:
Fine micro-pattern printing
Complex line engraving
Serial number in red
🔄 Back (Reverse) Details
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Main Illustration:
Njegoš Mausoleum on Mount Lovćen (Montenegro)
Style:
Clean geometric layout
Subtle pastel tones
Additional Features:
Repeated denomination patterns
Fine background engraving
💰 Historical Context
Issued during extreme hyperinflation in Yugoslavia (1992–1994)
Currency rapidly lost value, leading to:
Very high denominations (like 50,000 dinara)
Frequent new banknote issues
This note is part of one of the early hyperinflation series
📊 Condition & Value Insight
Grade 67 EPQ:
Almost perfect note
Exceptional paper quality (EPQ = Exceptional Paper Quality)
Collector Value:
Typically moderate value despite high grade (because of large supply from hyperinflation era)
Estimated range: $10 – $40 USD depending on demand and market
🔍 Interesting Facts
Yugoslavia issued billions of dinars during inflation
Later notes reached billions and trillions denominations
These notes are popular among collectors for:
Unique history
Beautiful colorful designs
Affordable high-grade examples