List of people on coins
This is a list of people found on circulating coins throughout the world. Note that this list is of actual people and not deities or fictional persons.
Elizabeth II, Queen of the Commonwealth realms and their territories and dependencies, features on more coins than any other person.[1]
Coins in Circulation
Albania
Currency: Lek (since 1926)
Subdivision: Qindarkë (1⁄100)
Currency Code: ALL
See also Albanian lek.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentius | unknown | last King of Illyria, 180 BC-168 BC | 50 lekë | obverse | 1996 |
| Teuta | unknown | Queen and Regent of Illyria, 230 BC-228 BC | 100 lekë | obverse | 2000 |
Aruba
Currency: Florin (since 1986)
Symbol: ƒ
Subdivision: Cent (1⁄100)
Currency Code: AWG
See also Aruban florin.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrix | 1938- | Queen of the Netherlands, 1980-2013 | 1ƒ | obverse | 1986 |
| 21⁄2ƒ | obverse | ||||
| 5ƒ | obverse | ||||
| Willem-Alexander | 1967- | King of the Netherlands, 2013- | 1ƒ | obverse | 2014 |
| 21⁄2ƒ | obverse | ||||
| 5ƒ | obverse | ||||
Australia
Main article: List of people who have appeared on Australian currency
Currency: Dollar (since 1966)
Symbol: $
Subdivision: Cent (1⁄100)
Symbol: ¢
Currency Code: AUD
See also Coins of the Australian dollar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth II | 1926- | Queen of Australia, 1952- | 5c | obverse | 1966 |
| 10c | obverse | ||||
| 20c | obverse | ||||
| 50c | obverse | 1969 | |||
| $1 | obverse | 1984 | |||
| $2 | obverse | 1988 | |||
| The Duchess of Cambridge (née Catherine Middleton)[2] | 1982- | Duchess of Cambridge, 2011- | 20c | reverse | 2011 |
| Prince William, Duke of Cambridge[2] | 1982- | Duke of Cambridge, 2011- | 20c | reverse |
Belize
Currency: Dollar (since 1885)
Symbol: $
Subdivision: Cent (1⁄100)
Currency Code: BZD
See also Coins of the Belize dollar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth II | 1926- | Queen of Belize, 1952- | 1 cent | obverse | 1981 |
| 5 cents | obverse | ||||
| 10 cents | obverse | ||||
| 25 cents | obverse | ||||
| 50 cents | obverse | ||||
| $1 | obverse | 1990 |
Bermuda
Currency: Dollar (since 1970)
Symbol: $
Subdivision: Cent (1⁄100)
Currency Code: BMD
See also Bermudian dollar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth II | 1926- | Queen of the United Kingdom, 1952- | 1 cent | obverse | 1970 |
| 5 cents | obverse | ||||
| 10 cents | obverse | ||||
| 25 cents | obverse | ||||
| $1 | obverse |
Brazil
Currency: Real (since 1994)
Symbol: R$
Subdivision: Centavo (1⁄100)
Currency Code: BRL
See also Brazilian real.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Álvares Cabral | 1467–1520 | explorer and navigator; discovered the sea route to Brazil, 1500 | R$0.01 | obverse | 1998 |
| Tiradentes | 1746–1792 | leader of the Brazilian independence movement | R$0.05 | obverse | |
| Pedro I | 1798–1834 | 1st Emperor, 1822–1831 | R$0.10 | obverse | |
| Deodoro da Fonseca | 1827–1892 | 1st President, 1889–1891 | R$0.25 | obverse | |
| José María da Silva Paranhos, Jr. | 1845–1912 | Baron of Rio Branco, statesman; helped establish the modern national boundaries of Brazil | R$0.50 | obverse |
Brunei
Currency: Dollar (since 1967)
Symbol: $
Subdivision: Sen (1⁄100)
Currency Code: BND
See also Coins of the Brunei dollar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassanal Bolkiah | 1946- | 29th Sultan, 1967- | 1 sen | obverse | 1996 |
| 5 sen | obverse | ||||
| 10 sen | obverse | ||||
| 20 sen | obverse | ||||
| 50 sen | obverse |
Canada
Currency: Dollar (since 1858)
Symbol: $
Subdivision: Cent (1⁄100)
Symbol: ¢
Currency Code: CAD
See also Coins of the Canadian dollar. List of people on coins of Canada
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth II | 1926- | Queen of Canada, 1952- | 1¢ | obverse | 1953 |
| 5¢ | obverse | ||||
| 10¢ | obverse | ||||
| 25¢ | obverse | ||||
| 50¢ | obverse | ||||
| $1 | obverse | 1987 | |||
| $2 | obverse | 1996 | |||
| Terry Fox | 1958–1981 | cancer treatment activist; ran the Marathon of Hope on a prosthetic leg | $1 | reverse | 2005 |
Cayman Islands
Currency: Dollar (since 1972)
Symbol: $
Subdivision: Cent (1⁄100)
Currency Code: KYD
See also Cayman Islands dollar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth II | 1926- | Queen of the United Kingdom, 1952- | 1 cent | obverse | 1972 |
| 5 cents | obverse | ||||
| 10 cents | obverse | ||||
| 25 cents | obverse |
Colombia
Currency: Peso (since 1837)
Symbol: $
Subdivision: Centavo (1⁄100)
Currency Code: COP
See also Colombian peso.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simón Bolívar | 1783–1830 | 1st President, 1819–1828 | $20 | obverse | 1989 |
Cyprus
Currency: Pound (since 1879)
Symbol: £
Subdivision: Cent (1⁄100) and Mil (1⁄1000)
Currency Code: CYP
See also Cypriot pound and Coins of the Cypriot pound.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeno of Citium | 333 BC-264 BC | Hellenistic Stoic philosopher | 20 cents | obverse | 1983 |
Czech Republic
Currency: Koruna (since 1993)
Symbol: Kč
Subdivision: Haléř (1⁄100)
Symbol: h
Currency Code: CZK
See also Coins of the Czech koruna.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceslaus I | 907-929/35 | patron saint of the Czech Republic | 20 Kč | reverse | 1993 |
Denmark
Currency: Krone (since 1873)
Symbol: kr
Subdivision: Øre (1⁄100)
Currency Code: DKK
See also Danish krone.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margrethe II | 1940- | Queen of Denmark, 1972- | 10 kr | obverse | 1989 |
| 20 kr | obverse | 1989 |
Dominican Republic
Currency: Peso (since 1844)
Symbol: $
Subdivision: Centavo (1⁄100)
Symbol: ¢
Currency Code: DOP
See also Dominican peso.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco del Rosario Sánchez | 1817–1861 | 2nd Founding Father of the Republic | $5 | obverse | 1997 |
| Juan Pablo Duarte | 1813–1876 | 1st Founding Father of the Republic | $1 | obverse | 1991 |
| Gregorio Luperón | 1839–1897 | 3rd Founding Father of the Republic | $10 | obverse | 2005 |
| Ramón Matías Mella | 1816–1864 | hero of the Dominican War of Independence, 1844 | $25 | obverse | 2005 |
Eastern Caribbean States
Currency: Dollar (since 1981)
Symbol: $
Subdivision: Cent (1⁄100)
Currency Code: XCD
See also East Caribbean dollar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth II | 1926- | Queen of the United Kingdom, 1952- | 1 cent | obverse | 1981 |
| 2 cents | obverse | ||||
| 5 cents | obverse | ||||
| 10 cents | obverse | ||||
| 25 cents | obverse | ||||
| $1 | obverse |
European Union
Currency: Euro (since 2002)
Symbol: €
Subdivision: Cent (1⁄100)
Symbol: n/a
Currency Code: EUR
See also Euro coins.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert II | 1934- | King of the Belgians, 1993-2013 | €0.01 | reverse (Belgium) |
2002 |
| €0.02 | reverse (Belgium) | ||||
| €0.05 | reverse (Belgium) | ||||
| €0.10 | reverse (Belgium) | ||||
| €0.20 | reverse (Belgium) | ||||
| €0.50 | reverse (Belgium) | ||||
| €1 | reverse (Belgium) | ||||
| €2 | reverse (Belgium) | ||||
| Philippe | 1960- | King of the Belgians, 2013- | €0.01 | reverse (Belgium) |
2014 |
| €0.02 | reverse (Belgium) | ||||
| €0.05 | reverse (Belgium) | ||||
| €0.10 | reverse (Belgium) | ||||
| €0.20 | reverse (Belgium) | ||||
| €0.50 | reverse (Belgium) | ||||
| €1 | reverse (Belgium) | ||||
| €2 | reverse (Belgium) | ||||
| Albert II | 1958- | Prince of Monaco | €1 | reverse (Monaco) |
2002 |
| reverse (Monaco) |
2005 | ||||
| €2 | reverse (Monaco) |
2005 | |||
| Dante Alighieri | 1265–1321 | author of The Divine Comedy | €2 | reverse (Italy) |
2002 |
| Beatrix | 1938- | Queen of the Netherlands, 1980-2013 | €0.01 | reverse (Netherlands) |
2002 |
| €0.02 | reverse (Netherlands) | ||||
| €0.05 | reverse (Netherlands) | ||||
| €0.10 | reverse (Netherlands) | ||||
| €0.20 | reverse (Netherlands) | ||||
| €0.50 | reverse (Netherlands) | ||||
| €1 | reverse (Netherlands) | ||||
| €2 | reverse (Netherlands) | ||||
| Willem-Alexander | 1967- | King of the Netherlands, 2013- | €0.01 | reverse (Netherlands) |
2014 |
| €0.02 | reverse (Netherlands) | ||||
| €0.05 | reverse (Netherlands) | ||||
| €0.10 | reverse (Netherlands) | ||||
| €0.20 | reverse (Netherlands) | ||||
| €0.50 | reverse (Netherlands) | ||||
| €1 | reverse (Netherlands) | ||||
| €2 | reverse (Netherlands) | ||||
| Francis | 1936- | Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, 2013- | €0.01 | reverse (Vatican) |
2014 |
| €0.02 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| €0.05 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| €0.10 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| €0.20 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| €0.50 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| €1 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| €2 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| Benedict XVI | 1927- | Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, 2005-2013 | €0.01 | reverse (Vatican) |
2006 |
| €0.02 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| €0.05 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| €0.10 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| €0.20 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| €0.50 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| €1 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| €2 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| John Capodistria | 1776–1831 | 1st head of state of independent Greece | €0.20 | reverse (Greece) |
2002 |
| Miguel de Cervantes | 1547–1616 | novelist, poet, playwright; father of Spanish literature | €0.10 | reverse (Spain) |
2002 |
| €0.20 | reverse (Spain) | ||||
| €0.50 | reverse (Spain) | ||||
| Rigas Feraios | 1757–1798 | revolutionary; first casualty of the Greek War of Independence | €0.10 | reverse (Greece) |
2002 |
| Henri | 1955- | Grand Duke of Luxembourg, 2000- | €0.01 | reverse (Luxembourg) |
2002 |
| €0.02 | reverse (Luxembourg) | ||||
| €0.05 | reverse (Luxembourg) | ||||
| €0.10 | reverse (Luxembourg) | ||||
| €0.20 | reverse (Luxembourg) | ||||
| €0.50 | reverse (Luxembourg) | ||||
| €1 | reverse (Luxembourg) | ||||
| €2 | reverse (Luxembourg) | ||||
| John Paul II | 1920–2005 | Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, 1978–2005 | €0.01 | reverse (Vatican) |
2002 |
| €0.02 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| €0.05 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| €0.10 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| €0.20 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| €0.50 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| €1 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| €2 | reverse (Vatican) | ||||
| Juan Carlos I | 1938- | King of Spain, 1975-2014 | €1 | reverse (Spain) |
2002 |
| €2 | reverse (Spain) | ||||
| Felipe VI | 1968- | King of Spain, 2014- | €1 | reverse (Spain) |
2015 |
| €2 | reverse (Spain) | ||||
| Marcus Aurelius | 121-180 | Emperor of the Roman Empire, 161-180 | €0.50 | reverse (Italy) |
2002 |
| Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | 1756–1791 | classical composer and pianist | €1 | reverse (Austria) |
2002 |
| Saint Marinus | ???-366 | founder of San Marino, 301 | €0.20 | reverse (San Marino) |
2002 |
| France Prešeren | 1800–1849 | poet; author of the lyrics to the national anthem | €2 | reverse (Slovenia) |
2007 |
| Rainier III | 1923–2005 | Prince of Monaco, 1949–2005 | €1 | reverse (Monaco) |
2002 |
| €2 | reverse (Monaco) | ||||
| Primož Trubar | 1508–1586 | founder and first superintendent of the Protestant Church of Slovenia | €1 | reverse (Slovenia) |
2007 |
| Eleftherios Venizelos | 1864–1936 | statesman, diplomat | €0.50 | reverse (Greece) |
2002 |
| Bertha von Suttner | 1843–1914 | winner, Nobel Peace Prize, 1905 | €2 | reverse (Austria) |
2002 |
Fiji
Currency: Dollar (since 1969)
Symbol: $
Subdivision: Cent (1⁄100)
Currency Code: FJD
See also Fijian dollar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth II | 1926- | Queen of the United Kingdom, 1952- | 1 cent | obverse | 1969 |
| 2 cents | obverse | ||||
| 5 cents | obverse | ||||
| 10 cents | obverse | ||||
| 20 cents | obverse | ||||
| 50 cents | obverse | 1975 | |||
| $1 | obverse | 1995 |
Guatemala
Currency: Quetzal (since 1925)
Symbol: Q
Subdivision: Centavo (1⁄100)
Currency Code: GTQ
See also Coins of the Australian dollar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartolomé de Las Casas | 1484–1566 | priest; advocate for the rights of Indigenous people | 1 centavo | obverse | 1965 |
Honduras
Currency: Lempira (since 1931)
Symbol: L
Subdivision: Centavo (1⁄100)
Currency Code: HNL
See also Honduran lempira.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lempira | ????-1537 | Lencas leader who fought against Spanish conquistadors | 20 centavos | obverse | 1967 |
| 50 centavos | obverse |
Jamaica
Currency: Dollar (since 1969)
Symbol: $
Subdivision: Cent (1⁄100)
Currency Code: JMD
See also Jamaican dollar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Bustamante | 1884–1977 | Chief Minister, 1953–1955; Prime Minister, 1962–1967 |
$1 | reverse | 1990 |
| Paul Bogle | 1822–1865 | leader of the Morant Bay Rebellion, 1865 | 10 cents | reverse | 1991 |
| Marcus Garvey | 1887–1940 | founder, UNIA-ACL, 1914 | 25 cents | reverse | 1991 |
| $20 | reverse | 1999 | |||
| George William Gordon | 1820–1865 | statesman | $10 | reverse | 1991 |
| Norman Washington Manley | 1893–1969 | Chief Minister, 1955–1962 | $5 | reverse | 1994 |
Jordan
Currency: Dinar (since 1949)
Subdivision: Qirsh or Piastre (1⁄100)
Currency Code: JOD
See also Jordanian dinar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullah II | 1962- | King of Jordan, 1999- | 1 qirsh | reverse | 2000 |
| 5 piastres | reverse | ||||
| 10 piastres | reverse | ||||
| ¼ dinar | reverse | 2004 | |||
| ½ dinar | reverse | 2000 | |||
| Hussein | 1935–1999 | King of Jordan, 1952–1999 | ½ qirsh | reverse | 1996 |
| 2½ piastres | reverse | 1992 | |||
| 1 dinar | reverse | 1998 |
Kenya
Currency: Shilling (since 1966)
Subdivision: Cent (1⁄100)
Currency Code: KES
See also Kenyan shilling.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta | 1893–1978 | 1st Prime Minister, 1963–1964; 1st President, 1964–1978 |
5 cents | obverse | 2005 |
| 10 cents | obverse | ||||
| 50 cents | obverse | ||||
| 1 shilling | obverse | ||||
| 5 shillings | obverse | ||||
| 10 shillings | obverse | ||||
| 20 shillings | obverse |
Mexico
Currency: Peso (since 1821)
Symbol: $
Subdivision: Centavo (1⁄100)
Symbol: ¢
Currency Code: MXN
See also Mexican peso.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan de la Barrera | 1828–1847 | one of the six Niños Héroes, military cadets who died fighting against US forces in the Mexican–American War, 1847 | $50 | reverse | 1993 |
| Juan Escutia | 1830–1847 | one of the six Niños Héroes, military cadets who died fighting against US forces in the Mexican–American War, 1847 | $50 | reverse | 1993 |
| Miguel Hidalgo | 1753–1811 | Catholic priest; leader of the Mexican War of Independence | $20 | reverse | 1993 |
| Francisco Márquez | 1834–1847 | one of the six Niños Héroes, military cadets who died fighting against US forces in the Mexican–American War, 1847 | $50 | reverse | 1993 |
| Agustín Melgar | 1830–1847 | one of the six Niños Héroes, military cadets who died fighting against US forces in the Mexican–American War, 1847 | $50 | reverse | 1993 |
| Fernando Montes de Oca | 1830–1847 | one of the six Niños Héroes, military cadets who died fighting against US forces in the Mexican–American War, 1847 | $50 | reverse | 1993 |
| Octavio Paz | 1914–1998 | winner, Nobel Prize in Literature, 1990 | $20 | reverse | 2000 |
| Vicente Suárez | 1833–1847 | one of the six Niños Héroes, military cadets who died fighting against US forces in the Mexican–American War, 1847 | $50 | reverse | 1993 |
Mongolia
Currency: Tögrög (since 1925)
Symbol: ₮
Subdivision: Möngö (1⁄100)
Currency Code: MNT
See also Mongolian tögrög.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damdin Sükhbaatar | 1893–1923 | military hero; victorious against both the Chinese and Russian armies | ₮500 | reverse | 2001 |
Morocco
Currency: Dirham (since 1882)
Symbol: د.م.
Subdivision: Santim (1⁄100)
Currency Code: MAD
See also Moroccan dirham.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan II | 1929–1999 | King of Morocco, 1961–1999 | 5 dirhams | obverse | 1987 |
| 10 dirhams | obverse | 1995 | |||
| Mohammed VI | 1963- | King of Morocco, 1999- | 1 dirham | obverse | 2002 |
| Mohammed VI | 1963- | King of Morocco, 1999- | 2 dirhams | obverse | 2002 |
| Mohammed VI | 1963- | King of Morocco, 1999- | 5 dirhams | obverse | 2002 |
| Mohammed VI | 1963- | King of Morocco, 1999- | 10 dirhams | obverse | 2002 |
New Zealand
Currency: Dollar (since 1967)
Symbol: $
Subdivision: Cent (1⁄100)
Symbol: c
Currency Code: NZD
See also New Zealand dollar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth II | 1926- | Queen of New Zealand, 1952- | 10c | obverse | 2006 |
| 20c | obverse | ||||
| 50c | obverse | ||||
| $1 | obverse | 1990 | |||
| $2 | obverse |
Nigeria
Currency: Naira (since 1973)
Symbol: ₦
Subdivision: Kobo (1⁄100)
Currency Code: NGN
See also Nigerian naira.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Macauley | 1864–1946 | national leader in colonial Nigeria | ₦1 | obverse | 2007 |
Norway
Currency: Krone (since 1875)
Symbol: kr
Subdivision: Øre (1⁄100)
Currency Code: NOK
See also Norwegian krone.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harald V | 1937- | King of Norway, 1991- | 10 kr | obverse | 1995 |
| 20 kr | obverse | 1994 |
Pakistan
Currency: Rupee (since 1947)
Symbol: Rs.
Subdivision: Paisa (1⁄100)
Currency Code: PKR
See also Pakistani rupee.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Ali Jinnah | 1876–1948 | 1st Governor-General, 1947–1948; "Father of the Nation" |
Rs. 1 | obverse | 1998 |
| Benazir Bhutto | 1953–2007 | Prime Minister, 1988–1990; 1993–1996 | Rs. 10 | reverse | 2008 |
Paraguay
Currency: Guaraní (since 1943)
Symbol: 
Subdivision: Céntimo (1⁄100)
Currency Code: PYG
See also Paraguayan guaraní.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernardino Caballero | 1839–1912 | President, 1880–1886 | 500 |
obverse | 1997 |
| José E. Díaz | ????-1867 | General; hero of the Battle of Curupaity, 1866 | 100 |
obverse | 1990 |
| José Félix Estigarribia | 1888–1940 | President, 1939–1940 | 50 |
obverse | 1975 |
| Eugenio A. Garay | ????-???? | General | 10 |
obverse | 1975 |
Philippines
Currency: Piso (since 1852)
Symbol: ₱
Subdivision: Sentimo (1⁄100)
Currency Code: PHP
See also Philippine peso and Coins of the Philippine peso.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emilio Aguinaldo | 1869–1964 | 1st President, 1899–1901 |  5 |
obverse | 1995 |
| Andrés Bonifacio | 1863–1897 | leader in the Philippine Revolution | 10 |
obverse | 2000 |
| Apolinario Mabini | 1864–1903 | 1st Prime Minister, 1899; author of the 1st Constitution | 10 |
obverse | 2000 |
| José Rizal | 1861–1896 | hero of the Philippine Revolution | 1 |
obverse | 1995 |
Russia
Currency: Ruble (since 1710)
Symbol: руб/₽
Subdivision: Kopek (1⁄100)
Symbol: к
Currency Code: RUB
See also Russian ruble.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George | 278-303 | Patron saint of Moscow | 1к | obverse | 1997 |
| 5к | obverse | ||||
| 10к | obverse | ||||
| 50к | obverse |
Serbia
Currency: Dinar (since 2003)
Symbol: din.
Subdivision: Para (1⁄100)
Currency Code: RSD
See also Serbian dinar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Tesla | 1856–1943 | father of AC power | 20 din. | obverse | 2003 |
South Korea
Currency: Won (since 1962)
Symbol: ₩
Subdivision: Jeon (1⁄100)
Currency Code: KRW
See also South Korean won.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yi Sun-sin | 1545–1598 | naval leader during the Japanese invasions of Korea, 1592–1598 | ₩100 | obverse | 1970 |
| obverse | 1983 |
Republic of China (Taiwan)
Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (since 1949)
Symbol: $
Subdivision: Jiao (1⁄10), Cent (1⁄100)
Currency Code: TWD
See also New Taiwan dollar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiang Kai-shek | 1887–1975 | President of the Republic of China, 1948–1975 | $1 | obverse | 1981 |
| $5 | obverse | ||||
| $10 | obverse | ||||
| Sun Yat-sen | 1866–1925 | Founding father of the Republic of China | $10 | obverse | 2001 |
| $50 | obverse | 2002 | |||
| Mona Rudao | 1882–1930 | Seediq chief, leader of Wushe Incident | $20 | obverse | 2001 |
| Chiang Ching-kuo | 1910–1988 | President of the Republic of China, 1978–1988 | $10 | obverse | 2010 |
| Chiang Wei-shui | 1891–1931 | Leader of colonial resistance movement | $10 | obverse | 2010 |
United Kingdom
Currency: Pound Sterling (since 1158)
Symbol: £
Subdivision: Penny (1⁄100)
Symbol: p
Currency Code: GBP
See also Coins of the pound sterling.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth II | 1926- | Queen of the United Kingdom, 1952- | 1p | obverse | 1971 |
| 2p | obverse | ||||
| 5p | obverse | 1968 | |||
| 10p | obverse | ||||
| 20p | obverse | 1982 | |||
| 50p | obverse | 1969 | |||
| £1 | obverse | 1983 | |||
| £2 | obverse | 1997 |
United States
Currency: Dollar (since 1792)
Symbol: $
Subdivision: Cent (1⁄100)
Symbol: ¢
Currency Code: USD
See also Coins of the United States dollar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | In Circulation Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams | 1735–1826 | 2nd President, 1797–1801 | $1 | obverse | 2007 |
| John Quincy Adams | 1767–1848 | 6th President, 1825–1829 | $1 | obverse | 2008 |
| Susan B. Anthony | 1820–1906 | suffragist, women's rights activist | $1 | obverse | 1979 |
| Neil Armstrong | 1930–2012 | explorer, first man on the moon | 25¢ | reverse(OH) | 2002 |
| James Buchanan | 1791–1868 | 15th President, 1857–1861 | $1 | obverse | 2010 |
| Jean Baptiste Charbonneau | 1805–1866 | Sacagawea's son | $1 | obverse | 2000 |
| William Clark | 1770–1838 | co-leader of the Corps of Discovery | 25¢ | reverse (MO) | 2003 |
| Duke Ellington | 1899–1974 | jazz composer, pianist, and orchestra leader | 25¢ | reverse (DC) | 2009 |
| Millard Fillmore | 1800–1874 | 13th President, 1850–1853 | $1 | obverse | 2010 |
| James Garfield | 1831–1881 | 20th President, 1881 | $1 | obverse | 2011 |
| Ulysses S. Grant | 1822–1885 | 18th President, 1869–1877 | $1 | obverse | 2011 |
| General Edward Hand | 1744–1802 | Continental Army Officer | 25¢ | reverse(NJ) | 1999 |
| Rutherford B. Hayes | 1822–1893 | 19th President, 1877–1881 | $1 | obverse | 2011 |
| William Henry Harrison | 1773–1841 | 9th President, 1841 | $1 | obverse | 2009 |
| Andrew Jackson | 1767–1845 | 7th President, 1829–1837 | $1 | obverse | 2008 |
| Thomas Jefferson | 1743–1846 | 3rd President, 1801–1809 | 5¢ | obverse | 1938 |
| 25¢ | reverse (SD) | 2006 | |||
| $1 | obverse | 2007 | |||
| Andrew Johnson | 1808–1875 | 17th President, 1865–1869 | $1 | obverse | 2011 |
| Kamehameha I | 1758?-1819 | King of Hawaii, 1795–1819 | 25¢ | reverse (HI) | 2008 |
| Helen Keller | 1880–1968 | deafblind activist, author, lecturer | 25¢ | reverse (AL) | 2003 |
| John F. Kennedy | 1917–1963 | 35th President, 1917–1963 | 50¢ | obverse | 1964 |
| Meriwether Lewis | 1774–1809 | leader of the Corps of Discovery | 25¢ | reverse (MO) | 2003 |
| Abraham Lincoln | 1809–1865 | 16th President, 1861–1865 | 1¢ | both | 1909 |
| future president | 25¢ | reverse (IL) | 2003 | ||
| 16th President, 1861–1865 | 25¢ | reverse (SD) | 2006 | ||
| $1 | obverse | 2010 | |||
| James Madison | 1751–1836 | 4th President, 1809–1817 | $1 | obverse | 2007 |
| James Monroe | 1758–1831 | Revolutionary War hero | 25¢ | reverse (NJ) | 1999 |
| 5th President, 1817–1825 | $1 | obverse | 2008 | ||
| John Muir | 1838–1914 | one of the first modern preservationists | 25¢ | reverse (CA) | 2005 |
| Franklin Pierce | 1804–1869 | 14th President, 1853–1857 | $1 | obverse | 2010 |
| James K. Polk | 1795–1849 | 11th President, 1845–1849 | $1 | obverse | 2009 |
| Caesar Rodney | 1728–1784 | rode all night from Dover, DE, to Philadelphia, PA, to cast the deciding vote for the Declaration of Independence, 1776 | 25¢ | reverse (DE) | 1999 |
| Franklin D. Roosevelt | 1882–1945 | 32nd President, 1933–1945 | 10¢ | obverse | 1946 |
| Theodore Roosevelt | 1858–1919 | 26th President, 1901–1909 | 25¢ | reverse (SD) | 2006 |
| Sacagawea | 1787–1812 | guide to the Corps of Discovery | $1 | obverse | 2000 |
| John Tyler | 1790–1862 | 10th President, 1841–1845 | $1 | obverse | 2009 |
| Zachary Taylor | 1784–1850 | 12th President, 1849–1850 | $1 | obverse | 2009 |
| George Washington | 1732–1799 | 1st President, 1789–1797 | 25¢ | obverse | 1932 |
| General of the Continental Army | 25¢ | reverse (NJ) | 1999 | ||
| 1st President, 1789–1797 | 25¢ | reverse (SD) | 2006 | ||
| $1 | obverse | 2007 | |||
| Martin Van Buren | 1782–1862 | 8th President, 1837–1841 | $1 | obverse | 2008 |
| Prince Whipple | 1750–1796 | African American Slave, accompanied General Whipple of NH | 25¢ | reverse(NJ) | 1999 |
| Orville Wright | 1871–1948 | brothers who built the first airplane | 25¢ | reverse (NC) | 2001 |
| Wilbur Wright | 1867–1912 | ||||
| York | 1770–1831 | explorer, Corps of Discovery | 25¢ | reverse(MO) | 2003 |
Coins Out of Circulation
Albania
Currency/Subdivision: Lek/qindarkë
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander the Great | 356 BCE-323 BCE | King of Macedonia | Albanian lek | 1 lek | obverse & reverse | 1926–1939 |
Argentina
Currency/Subdivision: Peso Moneda Nacional (m$n, 1881–1969)/Centavo (¢, 1⁄100)
Currency/Subdivision: Peso Ley ($L, 1970–1983)/Centavo (¢, 1⁄100)
Currency/Subdivision: Peso Argentino ($a, 1983–1985)/Centavo (¢, 1⁄100)
Currency/Subdivision: Austral (A, 1985–1991)/Centavo (¢, 1⁄100)
Currency/Subdivision: Peso ($, 1992–Present)/Centavo (¢, 1⁄100)
Currency Codes: ARM, ARL, ARP, ARA, ARS
See also Argentine peso moneda nacional, Argentine peso ley, Argentine peso argentino, Argentine austral, and Argentine peso.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Brown | 1777–1857 | Father of the Argentine Navy | Peso Ley | $L10 | obverse | 1977–1984 |
| José de San Martín | 1778–1850 | leader for independence from Spain | Peso Moneda Nacional | 5¢ | obverse | 1950–1965 |
| obverse | 1953–1965 | |||||
| 10¢ | obverse | 1950–1966 | ||||
| obverse | 1952–1966 | |||||
| 20¢ | obverse | 1950–1967 | ||||
| obverse | 1952–1967 | |||||
| 50¢ | obverse | 1952–1969 | ||||
| Peso Ley | $L50 | obverse | 1978–1984 | |||
| $L100 | obverse | |||||
| obverse | ||||||
| Domingo Faustino Sarmiento | 1811–1888 | President, 1868–1874 | Peso Moneda Nacional | m$n25 | obverse | 1950–1965 |
Australia
Currency/Subdivision: Pound (£, 1813–1966)/Penny (d, 1⁄240)
Currency/Subdivision: Dollar ($, 1966–Present)/Cent (c, 1⁄100)
Currency Code: AUD
See also Coins of the Australian pound and Coins of the Australian dollar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward VII | 1841–1910 | King of the United Kingdom, 1901–1910 | Pound | 3d | obverse | 1910–1966 |
| 6d | obverse | |||||
| 12d (1/- or 1 shilling) |
obverse | |||||
| 24d (2/- or 1 florin) |
obverse | |||||
| Elizabeth II | 1926- | Queen of the United Kingdom, 1952- | Pound | 1⁄2d | obverse | 1953–1966 |
| 1d | obverse | |||||
| 3d | obverse | |||||
| 6d | obverse | |||||
| -12d (1/- or 1 shilling) |
obverse | |||||
| 24d (2/- or 1 florin) |
obverse | |||||
| Dollar | 1c | obverse | 1966–1992 | |||
| 2c | obverse | |||||
| George V | 1865–1936 | King of the United Kingdom, 1910–1936 | Pound | 1⁄2d | obverse | 1911–1966 |
| 1d | obverse | |||||
| 3d | obverse | |||||
| 6d | obverse | |||||
| 12d (1/- or 1 shilling) |
obverse | |||||
| 24d (2/- or 1 florin) |
obverse | |||||
| George VI | 1895–1952 | King of the United Kingdom, 1936–1952 | Pound | 1⁄2d | obverse | 1938–1966 |
| 1d | obverse | |||||
| 3d | obverse | |||||
| 6d | obverse | |||||
| 12d (1/- or 1 shilling) |
obverse | |||||
| 24d (2/- or 1 florin) |
obverse | |||||
| 60d (5/- or 1 crown) |
obverse | 1937–1966 |
Belgium
Currency/Subdivision: Franc (fr., 1832–Present)/Centime (c., 1⁄100)
Currency Code: BEL
See also Belgian franc.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert I | 1875–1934 | King of Belgium, 1909–1934 | Franc | 50 c. | obverse | 1910–1932 |
| 1 fr. | obverse | 1910–1932 | ||||
| 2 fr. | obverse | 1910–1932 | ||||
| 5 fr. (1 Belga) |
obverse | 1926–1951 | ||||
| 10 fr. (2 Belgas) |
obverse | 1930–1934 | ||||
| 20 fr. | obverse | 1914–1934 | ||||
| 20 fr. (4 Belgas) |
obverse | 1931–1934 | ||||
| 20 fr. | obverse | 1933–1947 | ||||
| Leopold I | 1790–1865 | King of Belgium, 1831–1865 | Franc | 20 c. | obverse | 1852–1860 |
| 20 c. | obverse | 1860–1861 | ||||
| 1⁄4 fr. | obverse | 1832–1852 | ||||
| 1⁄2 fr. | obverse | 1832–1867 | ||||
| 1 fr. | obverse | 1832–1867 | ||||
| 1 fr. | obverse | 1880–1932 | ||||
| 2 fr. | obverse | 1832–1867 | ||||
| 2 fr. | obverse | 1880–1932 | ||||
| 21⁄2 fr. | obverse | 1848–1867 | ||||
| 5 fr. | obverse | 1832–1932 | ||||
| 10 fr. | obverse | 1849–1850 | ||||
| 10 fr. (2 Belgas) |
obverse | 1930–1934 | ||||
| 20 fr. | obverse | 1865-1865 | ||||
| 25 fr. | obverse | 1848–1850 | ||||
| Leopold II | 1835–1909 | King of Belgium, 1865–1909 | Franc | 50 c. | obverse | 1867–1932 |
| 50 c. | obverse | 1901–1932 | ||||
| 50 c. | obverse | 1909–1932 | ||||
| 1 fr. | obverse | 1867–1932 | ||||
| 1 fr. | obverse | 1880–1932 | ||||
| 1 fr. | obverse | 1904–1932 | ||||
| 2 fr. | obverse | 1867–1932 | ||||
| 2 fr. | obverse | 1880–1932 | ||||
| 2 fr. | obverse | 1904–1932 | ||||
| 5 fr. | obverse | 1867–1932 | ||||
| 10 fr. (2 Belgas) |
obverse | 1930–1934 | ||||
| 20 fr. | obverse | 1867–1882 | ||||
| Leopold III | 1901–1983 | King of Belgium, 1934–1951 | Franc | 5 fr. | obverse | 1936–1972 |
| 20 fr. | obverse | 1934–1946 | ||||
| 50 fr. | obverse | 1939–1947 |
Brunei
Currency/Subdivision: Dollar ($, 1967–Present)/Sen (1⁄100)
Currency Code: BND
See also Coins of the Brunei dollar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Ali Saifuddin III | 1914–1986 | 28th Sultan, 1951–1967 | Dollar | 1 sen | obverse | 1967–1968 |
| 5 sen | obverse | |||||
| 10 sen | obverse | |||||
| 20 sen | obverse | |||||
| 50 sen | obverse | |||||
| Hassanal Bolkiah | 1946- | 29th Sultan, 1967- | Dollar | 1 sen | obverse | 1968–1996 |
| 5 sen | obverse | |||||
| 10 sen | obverse | |||||
| 20 sen | obverse | |||||
| 50 sen | obverse |
Canada
Currency/Subdivision: Dollar ($, 1858–Present)/Cent (¢, 1⁄100)
Currency Code: CAD
See also Coins of the Canadian dollar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward VII | 1841–1910 | King of the United Kingdom, 1901–1910 | Pound Sterling | 1¢ | obverse | 1902–1911 |
| 5¢ | obverse | |||||
| 10¢ | obverse | |||||
| 25¢ | obverse | |||||
| 50¢ | obverse | |||||
| George V | 1865–1936 | King of the United Kingdom, 1910–1936 | Pound Sterling | 1¢ | obverse | 1911–1937 |
| 5¢ | obverse | |||||
| 10¢ | obverse | |||||
| 25¢ | obverse | |||||
| 50¢ | obverse | |||||
| $1 | obverse | 1935–1937 | ||||
| George VI | 1895–1952 | King of the United Kingdom, 1936–1952 | Pound Sterling | 1¢ | obverse | 1937–1953 |
| 5¢ | obverse | |||||
| 10¢ | obverse | |||||
| 25¢ | obverse | |||||
| 50¢ | obverse | |||||
| $1 | obverse | |||||
| Victoria | 1819–1901 | Queen of the United Kingdom, 1837–1901 | Pound Sterling | 1¢ | obverse | 1870–1901 |
| 5¢ | obverse | |||||
| 10¢ | obverse | |||||
| 25¢ | obverse | |||||
| 50¢ | obverse |
Czechoslovakia
Currency/Subdivision: Koruna (Kčs, 1919–1939 and 1945–1993)/Haléř or Halier (h, 1⁄100)
Currency Code: CSK
See also Czechoslovak koruna.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juraj Jánošík | 1688–1713 | outlaw; "Slovak Robin Hood" | Koruna | 2 Kčs | reverse | 1947–1953 |
Fiji
Currency/Subdivision: Pound (£, 1934–1969)/Penny (1⁄240)
Currency/Subdivision: Dollar ($, 1969–Present)/Cent (1⁄100)
Currency Code: FJD
See also Coins of the Fijian pound and Fijian dollar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward VIII | 1894–1972 | King of the United Kingdom, 1936 | Pound | 1 penny | obverse | 1936–1937 |
| 3 pence | obverse | |||||
| Elizabeth II | 1926- | Queen of the United Kingdom, 1952- | Pound | 1⁄2 penny | obverse | 1953–1969 |
| 1 penny | obverse | |||||
| 3 pence | obverse | |||||
| 6 pence | obverse | |||||
| 12 pence (1/- or 1 shilling) |
obverse | |||||
| 120 pence (10/- or 10 shillings) |
obverse | |||||
| £1 | obverse | |||||
| £5 | obverse | |||||
| George V | 1865–1936 | King of the United Kingdom, 1910–1936 | Pound | 1⁄2 penny | obverse | 1934–1936 |
| 1 penny | obverse | |||||
| 6 pence | obverse | |||||
| 12 pence (1/- or 1 shilling) |
obverse | |||||
| 120 pence (10/- or 10 shillings) |
obverse | |||||
| £1 | obverse | |||||
| £5 | obverse | |||||
| George VI | 1895–1952 | King of the United Kingdom, 1910–1952 | Pound | 1⁄2 penny | obverse | 1937–1953 |
| 1 penny | obverse | |||||
| 3 pence | obverse | |||||
| 6 pence | obverse | |||||
| 12 pence (1/- or 1 shilling) |
obverse | |||||
| 120 pence (10/- or 10 shillings) |
obverse | |||||
| £1 | obverse | |||||
| £5 | obverse |
Germany
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Currency/Subdivision: Deutsche Mark (DM, 1948–2002)/Pfennig (Pf., 1⁄100)
Currency Code: DEM
Currency/Subdivision: Reichsmark (ℛℳ, 1924–1945)/Reichspfennig (rpf., 1⁄100)
See also German mark and Reichsmark.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul von Hindenburg | 1847–1934 | 2nd president of Germany, 1925–1934 | Reichsmark | 5 ℛℳ | obverse | 1935–1945 |
| Konrad Adenauer | 1876–1967 | 1st chancellor of West Germany, 1949–1963 | Deutsche Mark | 2 DM | reverse | 1969–1987 |
| Willy Brandt | 1913–1992 | 4th chancellor of West Germany, 1999-1974 | Deutsche Mark | 2 DM | reverse | 1969–1987 |
| Ludwig Erhard | 1897–1977 | 2nd chancellor of West Germany, 1963–1966 | Deutsche Mark | 2 DM | reverse | 1988–2001 |
| Theodor Heuss | 1884–1963 | 1st president of the Federal Republic of Germany, 1949–1959 | Deutsche Mark | 2 DM | reverse | 1970–1987 |
| Max Planck | 1858–1947 | Nobel Prize in Physics winner, 1918 | Deutsche Mark | 2 DM | reverse | 1957–1971 |
| Kurt Schumacher | 1895–1952 | leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, 1945–1952 | Deutsche Mark | 2 DM | reverse | 1979–2001 |
| Franz Josef Strauß | 1915–1988 | Prime Minister of Bavaria, 1978–1988 | Deutsche Mark | 2 DM | reverse | 1990–1994 |
Greece
Currency/Subdivision: Drachma (Δρ., 1832–2001)/Lepto (n/a, 1⁄100)
Currency Code: GRD
See also Greek drachma.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander the Great | 356 BC-323 BC | King of Macedon, 336 BC-323 BC | Drachma | 100 Δρ. | obverse | 1990–2002 |
| Aristotle | 384 BC-322 BC | philosopher | Drachma | 5 Δρ. | obverse | 1976–2002 |
| Markos Botsaris | 1788–1823 | a leader of the Greek War of Independence | Drachma | 50 lepta | obverse | 1976–2002 |
| Laskarina Bouboulina | 1771–1825 | heroine of the Greek War of Independence | Drachma | 1 Δρ. | obverse | 1988–2002 |
| Democritus | 406 BC-370 BC | philosopher | Drachma | 10 Δρ. | obverse | 1976–2002 |
| Homer | 8th century BC | poet | Drachma | 50 Δρ. | obverse | 1986–2002 |
| Manto Mavrogenous | 1796–1840 | heroine of the Greek War of Independence | Drachma | 2 Δρ. | obverse | 1988–2002 |
| Dionysios Solomos | 1798–1857 | poet; wrote "Hymn to Freedom," part of the National Anthem | Drachma | 2 Δρ. | obverse | 1990–2002 |
Hungary
Currency/Subdivision: Korona (K, 1919–1926)/Fillér (1⁄100)
Currency/Subdivision: Pengő (P, 1927–1946)/Fillér (1⁄100)
Currency/Subdivision: Forint (Ft, 1946–Present)/Fillér (1⁄100)
Currency Code: HUF
See also Coins of the Hungarian pengő and Coins of the Hungarian forint.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferenc Deák | 1803–1876 | statesman, political reformer | Forint | 200 Ft | obverse | 1983–1995 |
| György Dózsa | ????-1514 | lead a peasants' revolt against the nobility | Forint | 20 Ft | obverse | 1983–1995 |
| Miklós Horthy | 1868–1957 | Regent, 1920–1944 | Pengő | 5 P | reverse | 1939–1945 |
| Lajos Kossuth | 1802–1894 | Regent-President, 1848–1849 | Forint | 5 Ft | reverse | 1946–1977 |
| reverse | 1947–1977 | |||||
| reverse | 1967–1973 | |||||
| obverse | 1971–1995 | |||||
| obverse | 1983–1995 | |||||
| Mary | 1st century BC-1st century AD | Mother of Jesus Christ | Pengő | 2 P | reverse | 1930–1942 |
| Jesus | 1 BC-33 AD | the Christ | Pengő | 2 P | reverse | 1930–1942 |
Jordan
Currency/Subdivision: Dinar (1949–Present)/Qirsh or Piastre (1⁄100) and Fils (1⁄1000)
Currency Code: JOD
See also Jordanian dinar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hussein | 1935–1999 | King of Jordan, 1952–1999 | Dinar | 1 fils | reverse | 1968–1984 |
| 1984–1985 | ||||||
| 5 fils | reverse | 1968–1978 | ||||
| 1978–1996 | ||||||
| 10 fils | reverse | 1968–1978 | ||||
| 1978–1994 | ||||||
| 25 fils | reverse | 1968–1981 | ||||
| 1981–1992 | ||||||
| 50 fils | reverse | 1968–1978 | ||||
| 1978–1992 | ||||||
| 100 fils | reverse | 1968–1978 | ||||
| 1978–1992 | ||||||
| ¼ dinar | reverse | 1970–1978 | ||||
| 1978–1996 |
Kenya
Currency/Subdivision: Shilling (1966–Present)/Cent (1⁄100)
Currency Code: KES
See also Kenyan shilling.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta | 1893–1978 | 1st Prime Minister, 1963–1964; 1st President, 1964–1978 |
Shilling | 5 cents | obverse | 1966–1980 |
| 10 cents | obverse | |||||
| 25 cents | obverse | 1966–1969 | ||||
| 50 cents | obverse | 1966–1980 | ||||
| 1 shilling | obverse | |||||
| 2 shillings | obverse | 1966–1971 | ||||
| Daniel arap Moi | 1924- | 2nd President, 1978–2002 | Shilling | 5 cents | obverse | 1980–2005 |
| 10 cents | obverse | |||||
| 50 cents | obverse | |||||
| 1 shilling | obverse | |||||
| 5 shillings | obverse | 1985–2005 | ||||
| 10 shillings | obverse | 1994–2005 | ||||
| 20 shillings | obverse | 1998–2005 |
Mexico
Currency/Subdivision: Peso ($, 1821–Present)/Centavo (¢, 1⁄100)
Currency Code: MXP (1821–1993) and MXN (1993–Present)
See also Mexican peso.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venustiano Carranza | 1859–1920 | President, 1917–1920 | Peso | $5 | obverse | 1959–1971 |
| $100 | obverse | 1984–1992 | ||||
| Miguel Domínguez | 1756–1830 | conspirator and supporter of the Mexican War of Independence | Peso | 10¢ | obverse | 1955–1976 |
| $1 | obverse | 1957-1957 | ||||
| $5 | obverse | 1957-1957 | ||||
| $10 | obverse | 1957-1957 | ||||
| Miguel Hidalgo | 1753–1811 | Catholic priest; chief leader of the Mexican War of Independence | Peso | $5 | obverse | 1955–1959 |
| $10 | obverse | 1955–1956 | ||||
| $10 | obverse | 1960–1974 | ||||
| $10 | obverse | 1978–1985 | ||||
| $10 | obverse | 1985–1990 | ||||
| Benito Juárez | 1806–1872 | President, 1858–1872 | Peso | $25 | obverse | 1972–1982 |
| $50 | obverse | 1984–1992 | ||||
| José María Morelos | 1765–1815 | general and leader in the Mexican War of Independence | Peso | $1 | obverse | 1947–1987 |
| $100 | obverse | 1977–1979 | ||||
| Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez | 1768–1829 | conspirator and supporter of the Mexican War of Independence | Peso | 5¢ | obverse | 1942–1976 |
| Francisco I. Madero | 1873–1913 | President, 1911–1913 | Peso | 20¢ | obverse | 1974–1983 |
| 25¢ | obverse | 1964–1966 | ||||
| $10 | obverse | 1960–1974 | ||||
| Guadalupe Victoria | 1786–1843 | President, 1824–1829 | Peso | $20 | obverse | 1985–1990 |
Morocco
Currency/Subdivision: Dirham (1882–Present)/Santim (1⁄100)
Currency Code: MAD
See also Moroccan dirham.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan II | 1929–1999 | King of Morocco, 1961–1999 | Dirham | 20 santimat | obverse | 1974–1987 |
| 50 santimat | obverse | |||||
| ½ dirham | obverse | 1987–2002 | ||||
| 1 dirham | obverse | 1965–1974 | ||||
| obverse | 1974–1987 | |||||
| obverse | 1987–2002 | |||||
| 5 dirham | obverse | 1980–1987 |
Netherlands
Currency/Subdivision: Gulden (ƒ, 1817–2002)/Cent (ct., 1⁄100)
Currency Code: NLG
See also Dutch gulden.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrix | 1938- | Queen of the Netherlands, 1980- | Gulden | 5 ct. | obverse | 1982–2001 |
| 10 ct. | obverse | |||||
| 25 ct. | obverse | |||||
| 1 ƒ | obverse | |||||
| 21⁄2 ƒ | obverse | |||||
| 5 ƒ | obverse | 1987–2001 |
New Zealand
Currency/Subdivision: Pound (£, 1840–1967)/Penny (d, 1⁄240)
Currency/Subdivision: Dollar ($, 1967–Present)/Cent (c, 1⁄100)
Currency Code: NZD
See also New Zealand pound and Coins of the New Zealand dollar.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth II | 1926- | Queen of the United Kingdom, 1952- | Pound | 1⁄2d | obverse | 1940–1967 |
| 1d | obverse | |||||
| 3d | obverse | 1933–1967 | ||||
| 6d | obverse | |||||
| 12d (1/- or 1 shilling) |
obverse | |||||
| 24d (2/- or 1 florin) |
obverse | |||||
| 30d (21⁄2/- or 1⁄2 crown) |
obverse | |||||
| Dollar | 1c | obverse | 1967–1990 | |||
| 2c | obverse | |||||
| 5c | obverse | 1967–2006 | ||||
| 10c | obverse | |||||
| 20c | obverse | |||||
| 50c | obverse |
Nigeria
Currency/Subdivision: Pounds (£, 1959–1973)/Shilling (/-, 1⁄20) and pence (d, 1⁄240)
Currency/Subdivision: Naira (₦, 1973–Present)/Kobo (1⁄100)
Currency Code: GBP, NGN
See also Nigerian pound and Nigerian naira.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth II | 1926- | Queen of the United Kingdom, 1952- | Pound | 3d | obverse | 1959–1973 |
| 6d | obverse | |||||
| 1/- | obverse | |||||
| 2/- | obverse | |||||
| Herbert Macaulay | 1864–1946 | national leader in colonial Nigeria | Naira | ₦1 | obverse | 1979–1984 |
Romania
Currency/Subdivision: Romanian leu (L, 1867–Present)/ban (b, 1⁄100)
Currency Code: ROL
See also Romanian leu.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol I | 1839–1914 | Domnitor (1866–1881) King (1881–1914) |
Romanian leu | 1 L | both | 1905–1910 |
| 5 L | ||||||
| 50 b | reverse | 1910–1914 | ||||
| 1 L | ||||||
| 2 L | ||||||
| Michael I | 1921- | King (1st reign) | 5 L | reverse | 1930 | |
| 20 L | ||||||
| Carol II | 1893–1953 | King | 10 L | reverse | 1930–1932 | |
| 20 L | ||||||
| 100 L | 1932–1936 | |||||
| 250 L | ||||||
| 50 L | 1936–1942 | |||||
| 100 L | ||||||
| Michael I | 1921- | King (2nd reign) | 200 L | reverse | 1942–1944 | |
| 1944–1945 | ||||||
| 250 L | 1941–1944 | |||||
| 500 L | 1941 | |||||
| 1944–1945 | ||||||
| 1945–1946 | ||||||
| 1946–1947 | ||||||
| 100 L | 1944–1947 | |||||
| 2,000 L | 1946–1947 | |||||
| 25,000 L | ||||||
| 100,000 L | ||||||
| 5 L | 1947 | |||||
| 10,000 L | ||||||
| Ştefan cel Mare | ca. 1432-1504 | Domnitor of Moldavia | 20 L | reverse | 1991–2004 | |
| Alexandru Ioan Cuza | 1820–1873 | Domnitor of the Romanian Principalities | 50 L | reverse | ||
| Mihai Viteazu | 1558–1601 | Domnitor of Wallachia, Domnitor of Transylvania, Domnitor of Moldavia | 100 L | reverse | 1991–2006 | |
| Constantin Brâncoveanu | 1654–1714 | Domnitor of Wallachia | 1,000 L | reverse | 2000–2006 |
South Africa
Currency/Subdivision: Pound (£, 1923–1961)/Penny (d, 1⁄240)
Currency/Subdivision: Rand (R, 1961–Present)/Cent (c, 1⁄100)
Currency Code: ZAR
See also Coins of the South African pound and Coins of the South African rand.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth II | 1926- | Queen of the United Kingdom, 1952- | Pound | 1⁄4d | obverse | 1953–1961 |
| 1⁄2d | obverse | |||||
| 1d | obverse | |||||
| 3d | obverse | |||||
| 6d | obverse | |||||
| 1/- (1 shilling) |
obverse | |||||
| 2/- (1 florin) |
obverse | |||||
| 21⁄2 shillings | obverse | |||||
| 1⁄2 sovereign | obverse | |||||
| 1 sovereign | obverse | |||||
| George V | 1865–1936 | King of the United Kingdom, 1910–1936 | Pound | 1⁄4d | obverse | 1923–1937 |
| 1⁄2d | obverse | |||||
| 1d | obverse | |||||
| 3d | obverse | |||||
| 6d | obverse | |||||
| 1/- (1 shilling) |
obverse | |||||
| 2/- (1 florin) |
obverse | |||||
| 21⁄2 shillings | obverse | |||||
| 1⁄2 sovereign | obverse | |||||
| 1 sovereign | obverse | |||||
| George VI | 1895–1952 | King of the United Kingdom, 1936–1952 | Pound | 1⁄4d | obverse | 1937–1953 |
| 1⁄2d | obverse | |||||
| 1d | obverse | |||||
| 3d | obverse | |||||
| 6d | obverse | |||||
| 1/- (1 shilling) |
obverse | |||||
| 2/- (1 florin) |
obverse | |||||
| 21⁄2 shillings | obverse | |||||
| 1⁄2 sovereign | obverse | |||||
| 1 sovereign | obverse |
South Korea
Currency/Subdivision: Won (1945–1953)/Jeon (1⁄100)
Currency/Subdivision: Hwan (1953–1962)/Jeon (1⁄100)
Currency/Subdivision: Won (1962–Present)/Jeon (1⁄100)
Currency Code: KRW
See also South Korean won (1945), South Korean hwan, and South Korean won.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syngman Rhee | 1875–1965 | 1st President of the Provisional Government of South Korea, 1919–1925; 1st, 2nd, & 3rd President of the Republic of Korea, 1948–1960 |
won | 100 won | obverse | 1959–1962 |
Soviet Union
Currency/Subdivision: Ruble (руб, 1917–1991)/Kopek (к, 1⁄100)
Currency Code: SUR
See also Soviet ruble.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Lenin | 1870–1924 | leader of the October Revolution; 1st Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars, 1917–1924 | Ruble | 50к | obverse | 1967–1991 |
United Kingdom
Currency/Subdivision: Pound Sterling (£, 1138–Present)/Pence (p, 1⁄240, 1158-1971; 1⁄100, 1971–Present)
Currency Code: GBP
See also Coins of the pound sterling.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne | 1665–1714 | King of Great Britain and Ireland, 1702–1714 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | 1702–1714 |
| Charles I | 1600–1649 | King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, 1625–1649 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | 1625–1649 |
| Charles II | 1630–1685 | King of Scots, King of England and Ireland, 1660–1685 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | 1660–1685 |
| Edward I | 1239–1307 | King of England, 1272–1307 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | ????-???? |
| 1 halfpenny (1⁄2p) |
obverse | ????-???? | ||||
| Edward II | 1284–1327 | King of England, 1307–1327 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | ????-???? |
| Edward III | 1312–1377 | King of England, 1327–1377 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | ????-???? |
| Edward IV | 1442–1483 | King of England, 1461–1470 and 1470–1471 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | ????-???? |
| Edward VI | 1537–1553 | King of England, 1547–1553 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | 1547–1553 |
| Edward VII | 1841–1910 | King of the United Kingdom, 1901–1910 | Pound Sterling | 3⁄4 farthing (1⁄12p) |
obverse | 1902–1913 |
| 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | 1901–1911 | ||||
| Elizabeth II | 1926- | Queen of the United Kingdom, 1952- | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | 1953–1960 |
| Halfpenny (1⁄2p) |
obverse | 1953–1984 | ||||
| 3p | obverse | 1953–1971 | ||||
| 6p | obverse | 1953–1980 | ||||
| 12p | obverse | 1953–1990 | ||||
| George I | 1660–1727 | King of Great Britain and Ireland, 1714–1727 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | 1717–1730 |
| George II | 1683–1760 | King of Great Britain and Ireland, 1727–1760 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | 1730–1771 |
| George III | 1738–1820 | King of the United Kingdom, 1760–1820 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | 1771–1821 |
| George IV | 1762–1830 | King of the United Kingdom, 1820–1830 | Pound Sterling | 1⁄3 farthing (1⁄12p) |
obverse | 1827–1835 |
| 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | 1821–1831 | ||||
| George V | 1865–1936 | King of the United Kingdom, 1910–1936 | Pound Sterling | 1⁄3 farthing (1⁄12p) |
obverse | 1913-???? |
| 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | 1911-1831 | ||||
| George VI | 1895–1952 | King of the United Kingdom, 1936–1952 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | 1936–1952 |
| Henry I | 1068–1135 | King of England, 1100–1135 | Pound Sterling | 1 halfpenny (1⁄2p) |
obverse | ????-???? |
| Henry III | 1207–1272 | King of England, 1216–1272 | Pound Sterling | 1 halfpenny (1⁄2p) |
obverse | ????-???? |
| Henry IV | 1367–1413 | King of England, 1399–1413 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | ????-???? |
| Henry V | 1387–1422 | King of England, 1399–1413 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | ????-???? |
| Henry VI | 1421–1471 | King of England, 1422–1461 and 1470–1471 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | ????-???? |
| Henry VII | 1457–1509 | King of England, 1457–1509 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | ????-???? |
| Henry VIII | 1491–1547 | King of England, 1509–1547 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | 1509–1547 |
| James I | 1566–1625 | King of Scots, 1567–1625; King of England and Ireland, 1603–1625 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | 1566–1625 |
| James II | 1633–1701 | King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, 1685–1688 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | 1685–1688 |
| Mary II | 1662–1694 | Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland, 1689–1694 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | 1689–1694 |
| Richard II | 1367–1400 | King of England, 1377–1399 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | ????-???? |
| Richard III | 1452–1485 | King of England, 1483–1485 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | ????-???? |
| Victoria | 1819–1901 | Queen of the United Kingdom, 1837–1901 | Pound Sterling | 1⁄4 farthing (1⁄16p) |
obverse | 1839–1853 |
| {{fraction|1|3}} farthing (1⁄12p) |
obverse | 1866–1902 | ||||
| 1⁄2 farthing (1⁄8p) |
obverse | 1828–1869 | ||||
| 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | 1838–1902 | ||||
| William III | 1650–1702 | King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, 1689–1702 | Pound Sterling | 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | 1689–1702 |
| William IV | 1765–1837 | King of the United Kingdom, 1830–1837 | Pound Sterling | 1⁄3 farthing (1⁄12p) |
obverse | 1835–1866 |
| 1 farthing (1⁄4p) |
obverse | 1831–1838 |
United States
Currency/Subdivision: Dollar ($, 1792–Present)/Cent (¢, 1⁄100)
Currency Code: USD
See also Coins of the United States dollar and Template:Obsolete U.S. currency and coinage.
| Person | Years of Birth/Death | Reason for Honor | Currency | Denomination | Obverse or Reverse | Years of Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower | 1890–1969 | 34th President, 1953–1961 | Dollar | $1 | obverse | 1971–2008 |
| Benjamin Franklin | 1706–1790 | Founding Father | Dollar | 50¢ | obverse | 1948–2008 |
References
- ↑ Book of Guinness World Records 50th anniversary edition
- 1 2 "Minister releases circulating wedding coin for all Australians" (Press release). Royal Australian Mint. 2011-04-12. Retrieved 2011-06-02. (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/5yKAuROta)
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