Trinidad and Tobago new 50-dollar polymer note (B234a) reported for introduction on 15.12.2014
According to a post on the web site of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago, a redesigned 50-dollar note will be unveiled on 13 December 2014, and introduced into circulation on 15 December. The note will be printed on polymer substrate, be gold in color, and “reflect the beautyRead More…
Kyrgyzstan new 100- and 200-som numismatic products (BNP202a, BNP203a) confirmed
On 20 October 2014, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic began issuing 3,000 pieces each of 100- and 200-som banknotes to commemorate the 150th birthday of Toktogul Satylganov (25.10.1864) and the 100th birthday of Alykul Osmonov (21.03.1915), respectively. These legal tender commemorative notes are like the preceding regular issues,Read More…
Colombia moves to commemorate writer Gabriel García Marquez on money
According to an article in La Verdad dated 23 October 2014, the Colombian Congress has passed three of four stages necessary to honor 1982 Nobel literature prize winning writer Gabriel García Marquez on banknotes or coins. A final decision should be made by December. Courtesy of Cedrian Lopez-Bosch.Read More…
Zimbabwe new 20-dollar bearer cheque (B182.5a) confirmed
We’re looking for information about this bearer cheque (B182.5a). It’s payment clause stipulates “Pay the bearer on deman on or before 30th June 2009.” Issue date is listed as 1st August 2008, which corresponds to Zimbabwe’s revaluation when they struck 10 zeros from the dollar. However, the $20Read More…
Philippines new date (2014) 1,000-peso note (B1083d) confirmed
Like B1083c, but new date (2014). Courtesy of Andy Siegman.Read More…
Bangladesh new date (2013) 100-taka note confirmed
100 taka, 2013. Like BB B52, but new date. Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.Read More…
Bangladesh new date (2014) 10-taka note confirmed
10 taka, 2014. Like BB B49, but new date. Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.Read More…
Scotland new sig/date (30.11.2010) 5- and 10-pound notes confirmed
5 pounds, 30th NOVEMBER 2010. Like P352, but new date and new signature (Stephen Hester). 10 pounds, 30th NOVEMBER 2010. Like P353, but new date and new signature (Stephen Hester). Courtesy of Tomasz Jazwinski.Read More…
Myanmar new 5,000-kyat note (B117a) confirmed
According to an article on China.org.cn dated 19 September 2014, the Central Bank of Myanmar will issue a 5,000-kyat banknote with a new design and improved security features on 1 October 2014. Existing 5,000-kyat notes (B115a) remain legal tender. B117 (P83): 5,000 kyats (US$3.25) Purple. Front: Burmese text; walking elephantRead More…
New Zealand new sig/date (2014) 50-dollar note (B134f) confirmed
Like B134e, but new signature (Wheeler) and new date (2014).Courtesy of Scott de Young.Read More…