The monetary reform in 498 made by Emperor Anastasius was to eliminate the inflation and monetary chaos in the eastern part of the Roman Empire. The uncontrolled minting of copper coins was replaced by introducing a new weight of copper folis of 9,10 grams, which is 72-nd equal part of the copper pound. The folis with M had a value of 50 numies, with a K - a value of 20 numies and with an I a value 10 numies.
Decorative stucco ark
from the south wall of the church of St.Panteleimon in Gorno Nerezi, Skopje
This is the frame for the fresco od St.Panteleimon, the patron of the church which was built in 1164 and contains magnificent frescoes. St. Panteleimon was a doctor, always presented with a scalpel and bottle of medicine in his hand, a protector of doctors and health.
Reverse View
Archangel Gabriel
from the the scene of the Annunciation on the east wall of the church of St.Ghiorghi in Kurbinovo on the LakePrespa. The church dates from 1191. The frescoes were painted by the outstanding artist, Pictor I
Watermark
registered threedimensional watermark bearing image of "Folis Anastasie".
Windowed Thread
2mm wide windowed thread, visible microtext bearing text abbreviation "NBRM".
Offset print
multi-colored offset printed text and engraving.
Sensitised ink
changing under UV light.
Micro-text
in the thin line above the text "Narodna Banka na Republika Makedonija".
See-through Feature
image of Archangel Gabriel divided into two parts, one on each side of the note, and which match when observed against the light.
