Saint Helena new 20-pound polymer note (B312a) reported for introduction January 2026
These polymer notes featuring a portrait of King Charles III were unveiled on 12 January 2026 and were expected to be introduced into circulation by the end of the month. B312 (PNL): 20 pounds (US$26)Brown. Front: English text; King Charles III. Back: English text; Saint Helena ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) flower;Read More…
Saint Helena new 10-pound polymer note (B311a) reported for introduction January 2026
These polymer notes featuring a portrait of King Charles III were unveiled on 12 January 2026 and were expected to be introduced into circulation by the end of the month. B310 (PNL): 5 pounds (US$6.45)Red. Front: English text; King Charles III. Back: English text; Saint Helena ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) flower;Read More…
Saint Helena new 5-pound polymer note (B310a) reported for introduction January 2026
These polymer notes featuring a portrait of King Charles III were unveiled on 12 January 2026 and were expected to be introduced into circulation by the end of the month. B310 (PNL): 5 pounds (US$6.45)Blue. Front: English text; King Charles III. Back: English text; Saint Helena ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) flower;Read More…
Bolivia new security thread 10-boliviano note (B417c) confirmed
Like B417b, but new security thread. Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.Read More…
Czech Republic new 100-koruna commemorative note (BNP103a) reported introduced 21.01.2026
This 100-koruna note featuring Vilém Pospí (the first governor of the National Bank of Czechoslovakia) commemorates the establishment of the central bank. It was designed by painter Eva Hašková. The new note packaged in a folder sold for 2,500 koruna. BNP103 (PNL): 100 korun (crown) (US$4.50) Blue, purple, yellow, andRead More…
Syria new 500-pound note (B642a) confirmed
Starting 1 January 2026, the Central Bank of Syria began exchanging preceding Assad-era notes for notes denominated in the new Syrian Arab Republic pound at a rate of 100:1, effectively removing two zeroes in an attempt to simplify economic life. Both currencies circulated in parallel for at least 90 daysRead More…
Syria new 200-pound note (B641a) confirmed
Starting 1 January 2026, the Central Bank of Syria began exchanging preceding Assad-era notes for notes denominated in the new Syrian Arab Republic pound at a rate of 100:1, effectively removing two zeroes in an attempt to simplify economic life. Both currencies circulated in parallel for at least 90 daysRead More…
Syria new 100-pound note (B640a) confirmed
Starting 1 January 2026, the Central Bank of Syria began exchanging preceding Assad-era notes for notes denominated in the new Syrian Arab Republic pound at a rate of 100:1, effectively removing two zeroes in an attempt to simplify economic life. Both currencies circulated in parallel for at least 90 daysRead More…
Syria new 50-pound note (B639a) confirmed
Starting 1 January 2026, the Central Bank of Syria began exchanging preceding Assad-era notes for notes denominated in the new Syrian Arab Republic pound at a rate of 100:1, effectively removing two zeroes in an attempt to simplify economic life. Both currencies circulated in parallel for at least 90 daysRead More…
Syria new 25-pound note (B638a) confirmed
Starting 1 January 2026, the Central Bank of Syria began exchanging preceding Assad-era notes for notes denominated in the new Syrian Arab Republic pound at a rate of 100:1, effectively removing two zeroes in an attempt to simplify economic life. Both currencies circulated in parallel for at least 90 daysRead More…