Bhutan new commemorative 1,000-ngultrum note (B227a) reported for introduction in January 2026
B227 (PNL): 1,000 ngultrum (US$14)Orange, brown, blue, and purple. Front: Dzongkha text; Wheel of the Universal Ruler; 1st king, Ugyen Wangchuck, wearing Raven Crown. Back: Dzongkha and English text; dragons and Garuda above Tongsa Dzong, ancestral seat of the Wangchuck dynasty and the historical home of the Tongsa Penlop; twoRead More…
Bhutan new commemorative 500-ngultrum note (B226a) reported for introduction in January 2026
B226 (PNL): 500 ngultrum (US$6.95)Pink, purple, gold, and green. Front: Dzongkha text; cross-vajra, an ancient Buddhist symbol denoting indestructibility and permanent stability; 4th king, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, wearing Raven Crown. Back: Dzongkha and English text; seal of the state; Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten; Punakha Dzong (aka Pungtang Dechen Photrang Dzong,Read More…
Bhutan new commemorative 100-ngultrum note (B225a) reported for introduction in January 2026
B225 (PNL): 100 ngultrum (US$1.40)Yellow, brown, purple, and orange. Front: Dzongkha text; cosmic mandala with five sensory offerings presented to nine central dragons, symbolizing the prosperity and protection bestowed upon the kingdom; 5th king, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, wearing Raven Crown. Back: Dzongkha and English text; seal of the state;Read More…
Fiji new polymer 100-dollar note (B538a) reported for introduction 02.01.2026
B538 (PNL): 100 dollars (US$46)Yellow. Front: English text; nanai (cicada) insect; Fijian coat of arms, leaves, kava bowl. Back: English text; leaves; Fijian man (Tu Yaqona) wearing traditional attire, standing on beach offering ceremonial kava drink in coconut shell (bilo). No security thread. Watermark (shadow image): Head of iTaukei man.Read More…
Fiji new polymer 50-dollar note (B537a) reported for introduction 02.01.2026
B537 (PNL): 50 dollars (US$23)Orange. Front: English text; tagimoucia flowering plant (Medinilla waterhousei); Fijian coat of arms, leaves, kava bowl. Back: English text; leaves; sailing ship Leonidas at sea, seated south Asian woman (Girmitiya). No security thread. Watermark (shadow image): Head of iTaukei man. Printer: (Crane Currency). 151 x 67Read More…
Fiji new polymer 20-dollar note (B536a) reported for introduction 02.01.2026
B536 (PNL): 20 dollars (US$9.10)Blue. Front: English text; kacau ni gau (Fiji petrel) bird flying over waves; Fijian coat of arms, leaves, kava bowl. Back: English text; leaves; flags flying outside RBF headquarters building in Suva. No security thread. Watermark (shadow image): Head of iTaukei man. Printer: (Crane Currency). 146Read More…
Fiji new polymer 10-dollar note (B535a) reported for introduction 02.01.2026
B535 (PNL): 10 dollars (US$4.55)Purple. Front: English text; beli fish (Redigobius leveri); Fijian coat of arms, leaves, kava bowl. Back: English text; leaves; three children planting mangrove sapling on beach with ocean and mountains in background. No security thread. Watermark (shadow image): Head of iTaukei man. Printer: (Crane Currency). 141Read More…
Fiji new polymer 5-dollar note (B534a) reported for introduction 02.01.2026
B534 (PNL): 5 dollars (US$2.25)Green. Front: English text; kulawai (red-throated lorikeet) bird perched on a branch; Fijian coat of arms, leaves, kava bowl. Back: English text; leaves; Vonu Dina green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas). No security thread. Watermark (shadow image): Head of iTaukei man. Printer: (Crane Currency). 136 x 67Read More…
Samoa new 100-tala polymer note (B131a) confirmed
B131 (PNL): 100 tala (US$37) Green. Front: English and Samoan text; Malietoa Tanumafili II. Back: English and Samoan text; Mulivai Catholic Cathedral; coat of arms of Samoa. No security thread. Watermark: None. Printer: (De La Rue). 139 x 71 mm. Polymer. a. No date. Sig. 8: Va’ai/Ainuu-Enari. Prefix EE. Intro:Read More…
Samoa new 50-tala polymer note (B130a) confirmed
B130 (PNL): 50 tala (US$18) Purple. Front: English and Samoan text; government building at Matagialalua. Back: English and Samoan text; Central Bank of Samoa building; coat of arms of Samoa. No security thread. Watermark: None. Printer: (De La Rue). 139 x 71 mm. Polymer. a. No date. Sig. 8: Va’ai/Ainuu-Enari.Read More…










