Northern Ireland Bank of Ireland new 20-pound polymer note (B138a) confirmed
According to a press release dated 6 July 2020, the Bank of Ireland UK introduced a new 20-pound note on 20 July 2020. In addition to the transition to polymer substrate, the note’s security is enhanced with a clear window in the holographic stripe and iridescent ink. The note alsoRead More…
Northern Ireland Danske Bank new 20-pound polymer note (B504a) confirmed
According to an IrishNews article dated 9 July 2020, Danske Bank introduced a new 20-pound note (B504a) on 20 July 2020 which is like the preceding paper note (B502), but printed on polymer, and reduced in size. Courtesy of Pam West (British Notes).Read More…
Taiwan new 200- and 500-dollar stimulus vouchers confirmed
Premier Su Tseng-chang announced long-awaited details of the coronavirus economic stimulus voucher scheme on 28 May 2020. The vouchers have been renamed “Triple Stimulus Vouchers” to highlight the fact that they will cost just NT$1,000 to buy, and be worth NT$3,000 in purchasing power, with retailers adding their own offersRead More…
Bangladesh new date (2020) 500-taka note (B353l) reported
Like B353k, but new date (2020). Courtesy of Mohammad Raihan.Read More…
Bangladesh new date (2020) 1,000-taka note (B354k) reported
Like B354j, but new date (2020) and new windowed security thread. Courtesy of Mohammad Raihan.Read More…
Hungary new sig/date (2020) 2,000-forint note (B589b) confirmed
Like B589a, but new signatures (Patai/Matolcsy/Kandrács/Márton) and new date (2020). Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
Oman new 50-rial note (B244a) reported for introduction in July 2020
According to a press release dated 8 July 2020, the Central Bank of Oman is introducing a new 50-rial note in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the rise of the Modern Omani Renaissance and in commemoration of the memory of its founder, the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos binRead More…
China new 5-yuan note (B4119a) reportedly introduced on 08.07.2020
Like B4110a, but enhanced security features, including denomination in SPARK.Read More…
European Monetary Union new signature 5- and 10-euro notes (B108 and B109) reported for introduction in early July 2020
Like B108 and B109, but new signature (Christine Lagarde). Courtesy of I.B. and Claudio Marana.Read More…
Algeria new 2,000-dinar note (B412a) reportedly introduced on 04.07.2020
On 4 July 2020, the Banque d’Algérie introduced a new 2,000-dinar note (B412a) and replaced the 200-dinar note with a new coin. Aymen Benabderrahmane, minister of finance, revealed on this occasion that the bank will issue new notes in November, on the occasion of the celebration of the start ofRead More…