Pakistan reportedly designing new family of notes with enhanced security features
According to a 29 January 2024 article on GeoNews, the State Bank of Pakistan is in the process of designing new banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting, though no estimate has been given for their introduction. Courtesy of Muhammad Zeeshan Yameen.Read More…
Nigeria new signature 200-naira note (B244c) confirmed
Like B244b, but new signatures (Emefiele/Kwaghe). Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.Read More…
Hong Kong (BOC) new date (01.01.2023) 20-dollar note (B921c) confirmed
Like B921b, but new date (1 JANUARY 2023). Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.Read More…
Hong Kong (BOC) new date (01.01.2023) 50-dollar note (B922c) confirmed
Like B922b, but new date (1 JANUARY 2023). Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.Read More…
Vietnam new date (2023) 100,000-dong note (B346p) confirmed
Like B346o, but new date (2023). Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.Read More…
Vietnam new date (2023) 50,000-dong note (B345o) confirmed
Like B345n, but new date (2023). Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.Read More…
Burundi new 2,000-franc note (B243a) confirmed
B243 (PNL): 2,000 francs (US$1.15) Pink. Front: French and Kirundi text; fish as registration device; leaping Roan antelope; coat of arms; pineapple plants; flag; green-to-gold OVI pineapple with embossed BRB. Back: French and Kirundi text; map outline of Burundi; farmers in field; fish; bank logo. Pearlescent stripe on front withRead More…
European Monetary Union new signature 5-euro note (B108y4) confirmed
Like B108y3, but new signature (Lagarde). Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.Read More…
Solomon Islands new 50-dollar note (B228a) confirmed introduced on 29.12.2023
On 28 December 2023, the Central Bank of Solomon Islands announced the introduction of 50- and 100-dollar notes with a new 18-mm wide micro-optic stripe replacing the Optiks security thread of the preceding issues. B228 (PNL): 50 dollars (US$6.05) Purple, green, and yellow. Front: English text; basket weave designs; stylizedRead More…
Solomon Islands new 100-dollar note (B229a) confirmed introduced on 29.12.2023
On 28 December 2023, the Central Bank of Solomon Islands announced the introduction of 50- and 100-dollar notes with a new 18-mm wide micro-optic stripe replacing the Optiks security thread of the preceding issues. B229 (PNL): 100 dollars (US$12) Light brown, yellow, purple, blue, and green. Front: English text; stylizedRead More…