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#4 - 50 Zami
On its declaration of independence Zambonia instituted a figurehead for the new republic. Historic research revealed that many centuries ago an indiginous population lived on the islands that now form Zambonia. Fossil remains and evidence of an ancient community have been discovered along with the famous Zambonia totem. The totem depicts a the beautiful face of what is believed to be the worshipful demigod of the archipelago. An artist's reinterpretation of the demigod today graces the head side of all Zambonian banknotes, stamps and forms an integral part of the seal of the Zambonian government.
The fifty Zami note presented here bears the figurehead alongside a representation of the facets of the Zambonian situation. Behind the figurehead a rising sun eminates from the government seal. A map of the six islands sits proud on two blue sections representing both the sea, an integral feature of Zambonian life, and the sky, to which Zambonians look to give thanks for their situation in this beautiful new land. The watermark bears the wombat, the animal symbol of the country.
The reverse of the fifty note depicts the beautiful landscape of the central Zambonian island with it's dramatic rolling hills and crashing seascape.
Zambonia is a bright new country. The colours of the note reflect its positive, sun-drenched outlook.
Mark Russell - 2 August 2002
#4 - 50 Zami
On its declaration of independence Zambonia instituted a figurehead for the new republic. Historic research revealed that many centuries ago an indiginous population lived on the islands that now form Zambonia. Fossil remains and evidence of an ancient community have been discovered along with the famous Zambonia totem. The totem depicts a the beautiful face of what is believed to be the worshipful demigod of the archipelago. An artist's reinterpretation of the demigod today graces the head side of all Zambonian banknotes, stamps and forms an integral part of the seal of the Zambonian government.
The fifty Zami note presented here bears the figurehead alongside a representation of the facets of the Zambonian situation. Behind the figurehead a rising sun eminates from the government seal. A map of the six islands sits proud on two blue sections representing both the sea, an integral feature of Zambonian life, and the sky, to which Zambonians look to give thanks for their situation in this beautiful new land. The watermark bears the wombat, the animal symbol of the country.
The reverse of the fifty note depicts the beautiful landscape of the central Zambonian island with it's dramatic rolling hills and crashing seascape.
Zambonia is a bright new country. The colours of the note reflect its positive, sun-drenched outlook.
Mark Russell - 2 August 2002