2.000 Denari
North Macedonia · National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia
Dated May 2022, the purple, orange, yellow, and green 2,000-denar note (152 x 70 mm) is the highest denomination in the Macedonian denar series and was signed by Governor Anita Angelovska Bezhoska. It interweaves two strands of national identity: the vibrant folk traditions of the Macedonian bride and the ancient archaeological heritage represented by the bronze poppy vessel. The reverse's gilded bowl with peacock ornamentation exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the Ottoman-era Macedonian decorative arts. The 2022 update reflects the country's official rename to the Republic of North Macedonia.
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ReasonUpdated to bear the new official country name 'Republic of North Macedonia' following the Prespa Agreement, and to celebrate Macedonian folk heritage and ancient artefacts.
DesignObverse: Traditional Macedonian bridal costume from Prilep and a 7th-century BC bronze poppy from Suva Reka, Gevgelija. Reverse: Interior decoration of a 16th-century gilded bowl with peacocks.
Security featuresPearlescent windowed security thread with demetalized Cyrillic bank initials and denomination 2000; watermark of Macedonian bride, electrotype 2000, and cornerstones.
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