Papier 100 Dinara 1941 (P23, overprint on Yugoslavia 100 Dinara 1929), Serbia

The first banknotes issued by the Germans after invaiding Serbia were made by overprinting Yugoslavian banknotes they found in the vaults of the central bank. Perhaps it is telling that the Nazi's would put their ugly brown overprint on what was then one of the world's prettiest banknotes. This 100 Dinar note dated May 1, 1941, less than a month after the Nazi invasion began. It is overprinted on the 1929 Yugoslavia 100 Dinar banknotes. The Serbia 100 Dinara Banknote is part of the family of notes issued in 1941 to replace the Yugoslav dinar. vz On its obverse is the national personification Serbia wearing a robe, seated while holding a sword and produce at her feet. It also shows a sailboat along the coast of Belgrade. kz The back of the Serbia 100 Dinara note displays fruit trees, sailboats, and a man in national costume holding fruit and a shield that has the countrys Coat of Arms. Signed by D.Uzelac and M.Radosaviljevic, this bill has King Alexander Is portrait as its watermark. country: Serbia denomination: 100 Dinara date: 1941 variety: (P23, overprint on Yugoslavia 100 Dinara 1929) grade: between fine and very fine KM23 weight: 1,125 grams  sieze: 171 mm, 100 mm ebay, 11 dec. 2022, US $1,85 (EUR 1,70), koevoets_numismatics