Issued by the National Bank of Yugoslavia in 1986, this 500 Dinara banknote belongs to the late socialist-era series reflecting scientific achievement, technological progress, and national pride within the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
The obverse features a portrait of Nikola Tesla, the renowned inventor and electrical engineer of Serbian origin, accompanied by denomination numerals, inscriptions in Serbo-Croatian, and intricate guilloche patterns.
The reverse depicts industrial and energy-related motifs, commonly associated with power generation and technological advancement, symbolizing Yugoslavia’s emphasis on science, innovation, and modernization.
Issuer: National Bank of Yugoslavia
Denomination: 500 Dinara
Year: 1986
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, security thread, guilloche patterns
