Nepal new 1,000-rupee note (B286) confirmed
, 1,000 rupees, 2013. Like B279, but now dated at lower center front and back, and the bank name in English appears on the back. On 25 April 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal near the capital of Kathmandu, causing massive devastation in the nation’s capital and largest city,Read More…
Central African States new 500-, 1,000- and 2,000-franc (B106, B107, B108) hybrid notes confirmed
, According to reports, the Banque des États de l’Afrique Centrale (Bank of the Central African States) has begun printing 500-, 1,000-, and 2,000-franc notes (B106, B107, and B108, respectively) on a composite substrate. The notes appear identical to the preceding paper issues, except for the new signature combination ofRead More…
Poland new numismatic product (BNP818a) confirmed
On 16 April 2015, the National Bank of Poland introduced an album containing all 23 banknotes issued from 1975 to 1993 (none of the notes is legal tender nor exchangeable). 23,000 sets quickly sold out at 190 zloty each (US$53), which is not surprising because until recently these notes wouldRead More…
Macau (BNU) new sig/date (11.11.2013) 50-pataca note (B070b) confirmed
Like B070a, but new signatures (DG5/A76) and new date (11 DE NOVEMBRO DE 2013). Courtesy of Wally Myers.Read More…
Macau (BOC) new date (01.07.2013) 50-pataca note (B215b) confirmed
Like B215a, but new date (1 DE JULHO DE 2013). Courtesy of Wally Myers.Read More…
Solomon Islands new 100-dollar note (B225a) confirmed
Like B220, but revised design. Intro: 10 April 2015. The following is a press release from De La Rue: 10 April 2015: A new $100 designed and printed in close collaboration with De La Rue has been launched by the Central Bank of Solomon Islands. This is the second denominationRead More…
Malawi new 1,000-kwacha note (B156a) confirmed
B156 (P68): 1,000 kwacha (US$1.25) Green and orange. Front: English text; fish; fishermen in boat; Malawi map as registration device; Reserve Bank of Malawi headquarters building in Lilongwe; Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda. Back: English text; Mzuzu maize silos; stalk of maize (corn); Malawi map; bank logo; silhouette of two peopleRead More…
Gambia new dalasi note family (B229a – B234a) confirmed
On 25 February 2015, the Central Bank of The Gambia unveiled a new family of notes, which now includes a 200-dalasi note, twice the size of the previously largest denomination. All of the redesigned banknotes bear the portrait of President Yahya Jammeh and are smaller in size than the precedingRead More…
Hong Kong (BOC) notes dated 01.01.2014 confirmed
All denominations (20, 50, 100, 500, and 1,000 dollars) have been confirmed dated 1 JANUARY 2014. Courtesy of Wally Myers.Read More…
United Arab Emirates new 50-dirham note (B239a) confirmed
, B239 (P29e): 50 dirhams (US$14)Purple. Front: Arabic text; OVI coat of arms; oryx (antelope) head with silver foil stamp. Back: English text; Saker falcon; Fort Jahili at Al Ain. 3-mm wide, color-shifting windowed security thread with demetalized UAE 50. Watermark: Saker falcon head with electrotype 50 and coffee pot.Read More…