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Notes Of The German Occupation, The Serbian Goddess: 100 Dinara (Serbia, 1941)-Reference

  • smithwicknumismati
  • Nov 21, 2025
  • 1 min read

This Serbian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Serbian Dinar (Series 1941-Overstamped), also known as the “WWII Dinar”. The observe features a goddess overlooking Belgrade, the Serbian capital. The reverse depicts a young man in traditional dress, carrying a wreath of various fruits. (Note Size: 148 x 92 mm or 5.83 x 3.62 in)


Notably there are two separate Series 1941, one features banknotes with no additional overstamps.

These unaltered notes are valued at 20, 50, and 500 Dinara. The latter overlaps with the overstamped Yugoslavian 1,000 Dinara (1935), which was revalued at 500 Serbian Dinara. The notes were pegged at rate of 250 Dinara = 1 German Reichsmark.


The Series 1941 notes were provisional in nature and were replaced by Series 1942. These notes circulated until 1944, when they were replaced by the Yugoslavian Federation Dinar. They were distributed by the Yugoslav Partisans, led by future Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito (1892-1980). The exchange rate was 20 Serbian Dinara = 1 Yugoslav Dinar.


Observe

This Serbian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Serbian Dinar (Series 1941-Overstamped), also known as the “WWII Dinar”. The observe features a goddess overlooking Belgrade, the Serbian capital.

Reverse

This Serbian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Serbian Dinar (Series 1941-Overstamped), also known as the “WWII Dinar”.  The reverse depicts a young man in traditional dress, carrying a wreath of various fruits.

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Ricky Rivera
Ricky Rivera
Jul 01

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melica john
melica john
Jun 12

The post about the 1941 Serbian 100 Dinara note gives an interesting look at history through currency and shows how design can reflect political and cultural moments of a period. It was interesting to see how historical details are preserved through collectibles. While studying, I also had to manage difficult coursework and came across Company Law Assignment Writing Services in UK in student discussions about organizing academic tasks. It reminded me that research and careful study help build deeper understanding.


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