Costa Rica new 20,000-colon note (B562a) confirmed
B562 (P278): 20,000 colones (US$34) Orange. Front: Spanish text; María Isabel Carvajal (Carmen Lyra); fox and hare; map of Costa Rica in OVI. Back: Spanish text; papelillo flowers; moor; Chispita hummingbird (Selasphorus flammula); rabbits; herbs. Motion windowed security thread and solid security thread. Watermark: María Isabel Carvajal and electrotype 20000.Read More…
Indonesia dispells rumor of error on 100,000-rupiah note
On 6 October 2010 Bank Indonesia issued the following press release: No. 12 / 45 / PSHM / HumasThe rumour that Rp100,000 denominated banknotes displaying Soekarno-Hatta would be withdrawn from circulation due to a misprint of the Proclamation of Independence, in particular the inclusion of the year ’05 [in smallRead More…
Krause publishes SCWPM: General Issues Volume II, 13th Edition
Krause Publications has released a new 13th edition of the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, General Issues, 1368-1960. I haven’t gotten a copy yet, but according to the press release, key features of the book include: • 25,100 bank note varieties with current values in three condition grades.• EnhancedRead More…
Book review: Apples Are From Kazakhstan
Apples Are From Kazakhstan:: The Land that Disappeared by Christopher Robbins (Order from Amazon.com) This 296-page paperback book is a fascinating look at a country most Westerners barely know. The English author Robbins does a wonderful job of weaving his personal experiences in this former Soviet republic with rich historicalRead More…
Ethiopia new date (2008) 1-birr note confirmed
1 birr (US$0.05), 2000/2008. Like Pick 46, but new date. Courtesy of Banknotes LT.Read More…
How well do you know the Ghana cedi?
Check out this interesting article on Ghana Business News.Read More…
European Monetary Union to introduce 2nd-generation euro notes as early as 2013
According to an article in Wiener Zeitung, the second generation of euro notes is slated for introduction in 2013 or 2014. The new notes will be designed by the same Austrian designer, Robert Kalina, and retain their basic color schemes, but security will be enhanced. Courtesy of Ricardo Castedo.Read More…
United States new 100-dollar note delayed
On 1 October 2010, the Federal Reserve Board announced a delay in the issue date of the redesigned US$100 note. This new design incorporates cutting edge, anti-counterfeiting technologies and the Federal Reserve imposes strict quality controls to ensure that users of U.S. currency around the world receive the highest qualityRead More…
Yemen new 1,000-rial note (B129) confirmed
, The Central Bank of Yemen introduced a new 1,000-rial note that is similar to the 2004-dated note (B126), but dated 2009 and with improved security features, including the replacement of the holographic stripe on front for Goznak’s Visual Formed Image security thread previously introduced on the 250-rial note ofRead More…
Nigeria plans to redesign its banknotes
According to a press release from the Central Bank of Nigeria dated 29 September 2010, the bank is redesigning the country’s notes to reduce cost and enhance security. Governor Mallam Lamido Sanusi said, “We will soon unfold proposals that should mark the beginning of the return of coins into circulationRead More…