Description
🪙 Basic Information
Country: Yugoslavia
Denomination: 1000 Dinara
Year: 1994
Issuing Authority: National Bank of Yugoslavia
Catalog Reference: Pick #140a
👤 Front (Obverse) Design
Features a portrait of Petar II Petrović-Njegoš (a famous Montenegrin ruler, poet, and philosopher).
He is shown wearing traditional attire and a cap.
The background uses soft tones of orange, pink, and green with intricate patterns.
Large “1000” denomination printed prominently in the center.
Text appears in Cyrillic and Latin scripts:
“Narodna Banka Jugoslavije” (National Bank of Yugoslavia)
Vertical text on the left side includes the name of the historical figure.
🔢 Serial Number
Visible serial: AA 2523451 (printed in red)
🎨 Reverse (not shown fully)
Typical features (for this note):
Decorative patterns and guilloche designs
Cultural or architectural elements related to Yugoslavia
🧾 Condition & Grading (Important)
The note is graded by DIM Currency
Grade: 67 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)
✔️ Indicates:
Almost perfect condition
Crisp paper, no folds
Strong original quality
📦 Slab / Certification
Encapsulated in a protective holder (graded note)
Certification number: 67 EPQ
Year of grading: 2024
Company: DIM Currency
💰 Value (Approximate)
Because of the high grade (67 EPQ):
Estimated value: $20 – $60 USD (can vary depending on collector demand)
Yugoslav hyperinflation-era notes are common, but high-grade examples are collectible.
📊 Historical Context
Issued during the Yugoslav hyperinflation period (early 1990s)
Inflation was extremely high, leading to rapid increases in denominations.
⭐ Key Highlights
Beautiful portrait of a historical figure
Dual-language design (Cyrillic + Latin)
High collector grade (67 EPQ)
From a famous inflation period