MACEDONIA 500 Denari 2003

Front:

Displays the golden funerary mask of Trebeništa, a 6th-century BC archaeological artifact from the Ohrid region, placed on the left side.
The background contains geometric patterns, modern decorative elements and a vertical multicolor security band.
The denomination “500”, serial numbers and inscriptions appear across the note.
Main colors: orange, gold, red, and warm gradients.

Reverse:

Shows the decorated interior of an ancient vessel, featuring stylized ornamental motifs inspired by Balkan artistic tradition.
Additional geometric patterns, decorative bands and the denomination are included.
Dominant colors: orange, ochre, yellow, with artistic highlights.