South Yemen - 5 Dinars ND (1984) - Pick# 8a - PMG 40

South Yemen - 5 Dinars ND (1984) - Pick# 8a - PMG 40 Attractive and colorful banknote from the Yemen Democratic Republic (South Yemen), an independent state that existed from 1967 until Yemeni unification in 1990. Banknotes from South Yemen are highly collectible today among collectors of Arab and obsolete nations currency. Face: Traditional sailing boat in the Gulf of Aden with mountainous coastal scenery of Aden in the background, one of the most historic and important ports of the Arabian Peninsula. Back: Palm tree together with cotton and grain plants, representing the agricultural economy and local resources of the region. The note is graded PMG 40 Extremely Fine and retains strong colors with attractive paper quality. South Yemeni dinar issues are well known for their elegant and distinctive designs, combining traditional Arab themes with modern 1970s-1980s graphic style.