Buy The WWII: Invasion of Yugoslavia (Six Banknotes) (Billfold) Online
In the spring of 1941, a teenage king disrupted Hitler’s plans. At just 17 years old, Peter II Karađorđević took the throne of Yugoslavia and refused to bow to Nazi Germany. Just two days earlier, his regent, Prince Paul, had signed Yugoslavia into the Axis Tripartite Pact in hopes of avoiding war. Peter’s bold resistance infuriated Hitler, who ordered an immediate invasion of Yugoslavia. This unexpected military campaign delayed Operation Barbarossa—Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union—by crucial weeks. That delay, historians agree, contributed directly to Germany’s failure in the brutal Russian winter.
This rare collection contains six authentic wartime banknotes that tell the story of a country caught between two empires, resisting both Italian and German domination.
This set includes:
-
One original 100 dinara note (1929) issued under the Kingdom of Yugoslavia
-
Two overprinted 100 dinara notes (1941): one with an Italian occupation overprint, and one with a German occupation overprint
-
One 10 dinara with Italian occupation overprint (1941)
-
One 20 dinara note issued by Nazi occupation forces (1941)
-
One 500 dinara note issued by Nazi occupation forces (1941)
Details of This Unique Collection:
Historical Significance: These notes span both monarchic Yugoslavia and its Axis occupations, including overprints from both Italian and German control in 1941.
Authenticity: All six are genuine wartime-issued notes.
Complete Occupation Overview: From royal issue to Axis propaganda currency—all represented in a single billfold.
Why Collect These Rare Banknotes?
This is not just a collection of paper—it is a vivid record of geopolitical betrayal, youthful defiance, and the unintended consequences that shaped the course of the war. The delay in launching the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union may have cost Hitler victory. These banknotes are silent witnesses to that turning point.
WWII Yugoslavia Billfold Highlights:
-
Peter II's Defiance: A teenager’s stand against Hitler sparked a ripple effect across the war
-
Multinational Occupation: Features overprints and designs from both Italian and German occupying forces
-
Rare & Varied: Six notes in one set—perfect for collectors of World War II, Balkan history, or currency transitions under occupation
-
Educational Value: Teaches a lesser-known but pivotal moment in WWII history
