birthstone series / gemstones
* images for reference only.
The Birthstone series will feature images of the main gem linked to one of the twelve months. The art of Alphonse Mucha is used on the obverse and the reverse will feature images of mining or other images representing the gem. The country featured is based on the mining output of the gem. The two zodiacs for the month is shown on the obverse as stars in the tradition of Omron rings. The custom strip will be stamped using colors of holographic foil.
Traditional gemstones will be used to represent the month in most cases.
Modern will be used on some months.
Modern will be used on some months.
THE BIRTHSTONE BANKNOTES
january / garnet / capricorn ~ aquariusCAPRICORN:
“Time. Capricorn is climbing the mountain straight to the top and knows that patience, perseverance, and dedication is the only way to scale. The last earth sign of the zodiac, Capricorn is represented by the sea-goat, a mythological creature with the body of a goat and the tail of a fish. Accordingly, Capricorns are skilled at navigating both the material and emotional realms.” AQUARIUS:
“Innovative, progressive, and shamelessly revolutionary; Aquarius is represented by the water bearer, the mystical healer who bestows water, or life, upon the land. Accordingly, Aquarius is the most humanitarian astrological sign. At the end of the day, Aquarius is dedicated to making the world a better place.” |
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January - Garnet- Banknote No: 166
Note Description:
Series: AHA - Birthstone Series
Denomination: 100
Currency Name: Vatosoa (Gems)
Size: 3" x 6" (76.2 x 152.4 mm)
Composition: Polymer
Front: Mucha Art, Garnet, Zodiacs for January, red foil strip, serial numbering
Back: A Miner, pomegranate, bird, Madagascar ancient map
Note Description:
Series: AHA - Birthstone Series
Denomination: 100
Currency Name: Vatosoa (Gems)
Size: 3" x 6" (76.2 x 152.4 mm)
Composition: Polymer
Front: Mucha Art, Garnet, Zodiacs for January, red foil strip, serial numbering
Back: A Miner, pomegranate, bird, Madagascar ancient map
february / amethyst / aquarius ~ piscesAQUARIUS:
“Innovative, progressive, and shamelessly revolutionary, Aquarius is represented by the water bearer, the mystical healer who bestows water, or life, upon the land. Accordingly, Aquarius is the most humanitarian astrological sign. At the end of the day, Aquarius is dedicated to making the world a better place.” PISCES:
“The most intuitive, sensitive, and empathetic sign of the entire zodiac — and that’s because it’s the last of the last. As the final sign, Pisces has absorbed every lesson — the joys and the pain, the hopes and the fears — learned by all of the other signs. It's symbolized by two fish swimming in opposite directions, representing the constant division of Pisces' attention between fantasy and reality.” |
SiO2
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February - Banknote No: 167
Note Description:
Series: AHB - Birthstone Series
Denomination: 100
Currency Name: Gemas (Gems)
Size: 3" x 6" (76.2 x 152.4 mm)
Composition: Polymer
Front: Mucha Art, Zodiacs for Fenruary, purple foil strip, serial numbering
Back: Miners working, Bird, Brazil Map
Note Description:
Series: AHB - Birthstone Series
Denomination: 100
Currency Name: Gemas (Gems)
Size: 3" x 6" (76.2 x 152.4 mm)
Composition: Polymer
Front: Mucha Art, Zodiacs for Fenruary, purple foil strip, serial numbering
Back: Miners working, Bird, Brazil Map
march / aquamarine / pisces ~ ariesPISCES:
“The most intuitive, sensitive, and empathetic sign of the entire zodiac — and that’s because it’s the last of the last. As the final sign, Pisces has absorbed every lesson — the joys and the pain, the hopes and the fears — learned by all of the other signs. It's symbolized by two fish swimming in opposite directions, representing the constant division of Pisces' attention between fantasy and reality.” ARIES:
“Aries are the trailblazers. Passionate and independent, Aries will never do something just because everyone else is doing it—a Ram needs to be one hundred percent committed to the task at hand. Competitive to the max, the best way to motivate an Aries is to turn something into a contest." |
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March - Banknote No: 168
Note Description:
Series: AHC - Birthstone Series
Denomination: 100
Currency Name: Vito (Gems)
Size: 3" x 6" (76.2 x 152.4 mm)
Composition: Polymer
Front: Mucha Art, Zodiacs for March, Teal foil strip, serial numbering
Back: Mermaid, Bird, Tanzania Map
Note Description:
Series: AHC - Birthstone Series
Denomination: 100
Currency Name: Vito (Gems)
Size: 3" x 6" (76.2 x 152.4 mm)
Composition: Polymer
Front: Mucha Art, Zodiacs for March, Teal foil strip, serial numbering
Back: Mermaid, Bird, Tanzania Map
april / diamond / aries ~ taurusARIES:
“Aries are the trailblazers. Passionate and independent, Aries will never do something just because everyone else is doing it—a Ram needs to be one hundred percent committed to the task at hand. Competitive to the max, the best way to motivate an Aries is to turn something into a contest." TAURUS:
“Smart, ambitious, and trustworthy, Taurus is the anchor of the Zodiac. Amazing friends, colleagues, and partners, Taureans value honesty above all else and are proud that their personal relationships tend to be drama free. Bulls get the reputation of being stubborn, but they're not always stuck in their ways.” |
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April - Banknote No: 169
Note Description:
Series: AHD - Birthstone Series
Denomination: 100
Currency Name: Vito (Gems)
Size: 3" x 6" (76.2 x 152.4 mm)
Composition: Polymer
Front: Mucha Art, Zodiacs for March, Teal foil strip, serial numbering
Back: Mermaid, Bird, Tanzania Map
Note Description:
Series: AHD - Birthstone Series
Denomination: 100
Currency Name: Vito (Gems)
Size: 3" x 6" (76.2 x 152.4 mm)
Composition: Polymer
Front: Mucha Art, Zodiacs for March, Teal foil strip, serial numbering
Back: Mermaid, Bird, Tanzania Map
may / emerald / taurus ~ geminiTAURUS:
“Smart, ambitious, and trustworthy, Taurus is the anchor of the Zodiac. Amazing friends, colleagues, and partners, Taureans value honesty above all else and are proud that their personal relationships tend to be drama free. Bulls get the reputation of being stubborn, but they're not always stuck in their ways.” GEMINI:
“Gemini is a zodiac sign that represents two different personalities in one, making them expressive and quick-witted. They are sociable, communicative, and always ready for fun, but can suddenly become serious, thoughtful, and restless. Their curiosity about the world knows no bounds, and they often feel like there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see." |
C
Carbon |
May - Banknote No: 170
Note Description:
Series: AHE - Birthstone Series
Denomination: 100
Currency Name: Gemas (Gems)
Size: 3" x 6" (76.2 x 152.4 mm)
Composition: Polymer
Front: Mucha Art, Zodiacs for May, Teal foil strip, serial numbering
Back: Goddess Venus, Bird, Columbia Map
Note Description:
Series: AHE - Birthstone Series
Denomination: 100
Currency Name: Gemas (Gems)
Size: 3" x 6" (76.2 x 152.4 mm)
Composition: Polymer
Front: Mucha Art, Zodiacs for May, Teal foil strip, serial numbering
Back: Goddess Venus, Bird, Columbia Map
june / pearl / gemini ~ cancerGEMINI:
“Gemini is a zodiac sign that represents two different personalities in one, making them expressive and quick-witted. They are sociable, communicative, and always ready for fun, but can suddenly become serious, thoughtful, and restless. Their curiosity about the world knows no bounds, and they often feel like there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see." CANCER:
“Cancer is a zodiac sign that is deeply intuitive and sentimental, making them one of the most challenging signs to get to know. They are highly emotional and sensitive, and prioritize matters related to family and home. Those born with their Sun in Cancer are very loyal and empathetic to the pain and suffering of others." |
CaCO3
Calcium carbonate, Conchiolin |
June - Banknote No: 171
Note Description:
Series: AHF - Birthstone Series
Denomination: 100
Currency Name: Gems
Size: 3" x 6" (76.2 x 152.4 mm)
Composition: Polymer
Front: Mucha Art, Zodiacs for May, Teal foil strip, serial numbering
Back: Woman in a shell, Bird, Bahrain Map
Note Description:
Series: AHF - Birthstone Series
Denomination: 100
Currency Name: Gems
Size: 3" x 6" (76.2 x 152.4 mm)
Composition: Polymer
Front: Mucha Art, Zodiacs for May, Teal foil strip, serial numbering
Back: Woman in a shell, Bird, Bahrain Map
july / ruby / cancer ~ leoCANCER:
“Cancer is a zodiac sign that is deeply intuitive and sentimental, making them one of the most challenging signs to get to know. They are highly emotional and sensitive, and prioritize matters related to family and home. Those born with their Sun in Cancer are very loyal and empathetic to the pain and suffering of others." LEO:
“Individuals born under the sign of Leo are known for their natural leadership abilities. They possess qualities such as creativity, self confidence, dominance and a strong presence that is hard to resist. Leos are capable of achieving anything they set their minds to in all aspects of their lives. The strength of a Leo lies in their 'king of the jungle' status." |
Al2O3:Cr
Aluminium Oxide with Chromium |
July - Banknote No: 172
Note Description:
Series: AHG- Birthstone Series
Denomination: 100
Currency Name: Gems
Size: 3" x 6" (76.2 x 152.4 mm)
Composition: Polymer
Front: Mucha Art, Zodiacs for July, Red foil strip, serial numbering
Back: Woman and Moon, Birds, Australia Map
Note Description:
Series: AHG- Birthstone Series
Denomination: 100
Currency Name: Gems
Size: 3" x 6" (76.2 x 152.4 mm)
Composition: Polymer
Front: Mucha Art, Zodiacs for July, Red foil strip, serial numbering
Back: Woman and Moon, Birds, Australia Map
august / peridot / leo ~ virgoLEO:
“Individuals born under the sign of Leo are known for their natural leadership abilities. They possess qualities such as creativity, self confidence, dominance and a strong presence that is hard to resist. Leos are capable of achieving anything they set their minds to in all aspects of their lives. The strength of a Leo lies in their 'king of the jungle' status." VIRGO:
“We can begin to learn about the sign of Virgo by considering its ruling planet, Mercury, which governs communication, intellect, and travel and is also associated with the sign of Gemini. In Gemini (a mutable air sign), Mercury manifests as quick-thinking, chatty, and dynamic energy. Virgo, however, is an earth sign, so it speaks to Mercury's more self-contained energy." |
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August - Banknote No: 173
Note Description:
Series: AHH- Birthstone Series
Denomination: 100
Currency Name: Gems
Size: 3" x 6" (76.2 x 152.4 mm)
Composition: Polymer
Front: Mucha Art, Zodiacs for August, Green foil strip, serial numbering
Back: Woman with Hawk,, Norway Map
Note Description:
Series: AHH- Birthstone Series
Denomination: 100
Currency Name: Gems
Size: 3" x 6" (76.2 x 152.4 mm)
Composition: Polymer
Front: Mucha Art, Zodiacs for August, Green foil strip, serial numbering
Back: Woman with Hawk,, Norway Map
september / sapphire / virgo ~VIRGO:
“We can begin to learn about the sign of Virgo by considering its ruling planet, Mercury, which governs communication, intellect, and travel and is also associated with the sign of Gemini. In Gemini (a mutable air sign), Mercury manifests as quick-thinking, chatty, and dynamic energy. Virgo, however, is an earth sign, so it speaks to Mercury's more self-contained energy." LIBRA:
“Libra is interested in ideas and ideals—in finding social order and pointing out injustices and inequities along the way. This makes Libras essential players in our current cultural moment. They're the ones asking: What is justice? What is fair? Who is being left out? Famously design-savvy and aesthetically attuned, Libras also place a lot of importance on maintaining a beautiful environment." |
Al2O3
Aluminium Oxide |
September - Banknote No: 174
Note Description:
Series: AHI- Birthstone Series
Denomination: 100
Currency Name: Gems
Size: 3" x 6" (76.2 x 152.4 mm)
Composition: Polymer
Front: Mucha Art, Zodiacs for September, Blue foil strip, serial numbering
Back: Woman in repose, Kashmir Map
Note Description:
Series: AHI- Birthstone Series
Denomination: 100
Currency Name: Gems
Size: 3" x 6" (76.2 x 152.4 mm)
Composition: Polymer
Front: Mucha Art, Zodiacs for September, Blue foil strip, serial numbering
Back: Woman in repose, Kashmir Map
