Chile new sig/date (2008) 10,000-peso note (B294x) confirmed
Like B294w, but new signatures (de Gregoiro/Zurbuchen) and new date (2008). Prefix AB, AM. Courtesy of Banknoteshop.Read More…
Nigeria considering polymer for 500- and 1,000-naira notes
During the 30 September 2009 introduction of the new 5-, 10-, and 50-naira polymer banknotes, the Central Bank of Nigeria said it may eventually issue 500- and 1,000-naira notes printed on polymer, although the focus is now on the lower denominations since they are more widely used than the higherRead More…
Uruguay new sig/date (2008) 50-peso uruguayo note (B546d) confirmed
Like B546c, but new signatures (Berro/Cancela), new date (2008), no security thread, new watermark (José Pedro Varela and electrotype Cincuenta), different screen trap patterns, and series D. Courtesy of Banknoteshop.Read More…
Lesotho new date (2009) 50-maloti note confirmed
,, 50 maloti (US$4.55). Like Pick 17, but new date, new signature (Moeketsi Senaoana), the colors are more vibrant, the watermark of the coat of arms now includes the denomination (not electrotype), as well as Cornerstones, and a windowed security thread. Printer: (TDLR). Courtesy of Ricardo Castedo.Read More…
Poland new 20-złoty Slowacki numismatic product (BNP814a) confirmed
To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the poet Julius Slowacki, the National Bank of Poland issued 80,000 new 20-zloty (US$6.90) notes on 23 September 2009. The notes were issued in a folder at a price of 29-zloty each, which makes these non-circulating numismatic products. Dated 08 STYCZNIARead More…
Solomon Islands new signature 20-dollar note (B218b) confirmed
Like B218a, but new signatures (Rarawa/Fanega). Prefix C/3, C/4. Intro: 2009.Courtesy Claudio Marana.Read More…
Belize new date (01.09.2007) 2-dollar note (B324c) confirmed
Like B324b, but new signatures and new date (1st. SEPTEMBER 2007). Prefix DF.Read More…
Nepal new 500-rupee note confirmed
,, 500 rupees (US$6.50)Like Pick 65, but without rhododendron printed atop watermark (unknown; presumably not King Gyanendra), and new signature (Deependra Bahadur Chhettri). Introduced 20.09.2009. Reportedly printed in France. A new 1,000-rupee note is expected in December. Presumably it will be like Pick 66, but again without the rhododendron printedRead More…
Mexico introduces two new commemorative notes (B710a and B711a)
In a press release dated 23 September 2009, the Bank of Mexico announced the immediate introduction of two new commemorative banknotes: a paper one to celebrate the bicentennial of independence, and a polymer one to celebrate the centennial of the Mexican Revolution. Each will be limited to 50 million piecesRead More…
Trans-Dniester commemorative 10-ruble note (BNP202a) confirmed
On 18 August 2009, the Trans-Dniester Republican Bank introduced a 10-ruble banknote (BNP202a) commemorating 15 years of national currency. 1,000 copies of the note were packaged in a special folder. All have sold out at US$50 each. The note is a completely new design, featuring the date (2009) and aRead More…