Lyteran Lyira

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Lyteran Lyira

The ½ Lyira
Denominations
PluralLyiras
SymbolLYI (ȴ)
Banknotes1/2ȴ,1ȴ,2ȴ,5ȴ,10ȴ,15ȴ,20ȴ,50ȴ,100ȴ
Demographics
User(s) Kingdom of Lytera
Principality of Pelkesa
Issuance
PrinterTreasury
Valuation
Pegged with0.75 Euro

The Lyira (Lie-ra) is the currency unit of the Kingdom of Lytera and the Principality of Pelkesa. The currency was created in 2018 as a mere idea, and only came into production in August, with the design process starting in June 2019.

All the Banknotes show significant figures and locations of Lytera. The currency is valued as 75% of the Euro, though previously was worth 75% of the Pound. . The most noticeable shared feature is a picture of the current monarch, who, as of 2019, is Amelia I

Background

The idea for a currency first appeared in Lytera's early history, where a planned shared currency between it and The Republic of Clubhausia was considered. The plans fell through after the Great Ruislip War however, and Lytera stuck with using the Pound, Ideas for a currency then circulated again in 2018, during the anniversary of the Civil War. The currency was planned for a 2019 release, with work beginning on its design in June 2019. On August 10, the currency came into circulation, the same day the designs were first shown. In 2020, with Lytera severing relations with the United Kingdom, the currency was pegged to the Euro.

In 2023, the redesigned B-Series notes were unveiled, with a new design, both meant to be more simplistic yet complex. With the 15ȴ being discontinued for a lack of practical use, a new 500ȴ note was also released, with mixed reactions from the public. The note is being produced in limited quantities as a utility note and not expected to see widespread public use. A-Series currency will be legal tender until the 23rd of June, 2023, though will still be able to be traded in to the Bank of Lytera after this date.

Banknotes

A-Series (Original)

Image Value Dimensions Main colour Description
12ȴ 11.69 x 4.97 cm Moss Green The Capital, St. Cavendish.
11.69 x 4.97 cm Purple Portrait of the former King, Duke Matthew.
11.69 x 4.97 cm Cyan The Clubhaus Memorial Ground, an important location in Lytera's early history as the capital of Clubhausia, a nation Lytera was in a personal union with. The ruins are now a Lyteran Site of Cultural Significance.
11.69 x 4.97 cm Red Botwulf, also known as Saint Botolph, patron saint of Lytera and of travellers.
10ȴ 11.69 x 4.97 cm Orange The Imperial Royal Gardens after the Lyteran War of the Crown
15ȴ 11.69 x 4.97 cm Lime Green HRM Queen Amelia as Rooster in Annie, 2014.
20ȴ 7.28 x 16.99 cm Sea Foam Green Bailey, the Countess of Cavendish
50ȴ 7.28 x 16.99 cm Prussian Blue Mt. Fuji, a mountain in Japan linked closely to Lyteran Mythology.
100ȴ 7.28 x 16.99 cm Skin Peach Marion, High Regent of Lytera, the first official monarch in Lytera.

B-Series

Image Value Dimensions Main colour Description
12ȴ 9.45 x 4.02 cm Red The Capital, St. Cavendish, flanked by statues of Demeter
9.45 x 4.02 cm Green Botwulf, also known as Saint Botolph, patron saint of Lytera and of travellers, flanked by statues of Hermes
9.45 x 4.02 cm Purple Marion, High Regent of Lytera, the first official monarch in Lytera, flanked by statues of Hestia
9.45 x 4.02 cm Light Green Countess Bailey, flanked by statues of Hera
10ȴ 9.45 x 4.02 cm Cyan Countess Molly, flanked by statues of Athena
20ȴ 9.45 x 4.02 cm White Koi Lake, Seventh Wonder of the GUM, flanked by statues of Poseidon
50ȴ 9.45 x 4.02 cm Baby Blue The Marion Cross, flanked by statues of Hades
100ȴ 9.45 x 4.02 cm Blue The Selene I Patch, flanked by statues of Zeus
500ȴ 9.45 x 4.02 cm Pink The Royal Standard of HRM Queen Amelia I, flanked by statues of Artemis

Denominal History

Conversion Rates

Year w:United StatesUSD w:United KingdomGBP w:European UnionEUR w:JapanJPY w:Canada CAD w:TaiwanTWD w:RussiaRUB w:IndiaINR
2019 $1.20 £1.00 €1.07 ¥ 128 CA$1.59 NT$38 ₽ 79 ₹ 85
Jan 2020 $0.98 £0.75 €0.88 ¥ 107 CA$1.28 NT$29 ₽ 60 ₹ 70
Jan 2021 $0.91 £0.65 €0.75 ¥ 96.53 CA$1.15 NT$25.24 ₽ 67.54 ₹ 66.65
Aug 2021 $0.88 £0.64 €0.75 Steady ¥ 97.07 CA$1.12 NT$24.64 ₽ 65.50 ₹ 65.39
Mar 2023 $0.82 £0.66 €0.75 Steady ¥ 108.69 CA$1.11 NT$24.89 ₽ 63.06 ₹ 67.17

See also