Angola unveils new polymer notes reported for introduction in 2020
According to a press release dated 7 July 2020, the Banco Nacional de Angola is intoducing a new family of notes to commemorate the 45th anniversary of independence, declared on 11 November 1975 by Agostinho Neto, the first president of Angola, whose portrait appears on the front of the notes.Read More…
Bulgaria new 10-lev note (B236a) confirmed
According to a press release dated 22 May 2020, the Bulgarian National Bank planned to introduce a revised 10-lev note (B236a) on 12 June 2020. Courtesy of I.B.Read More…
Moldova new signature 50-leu note (B120b) reportedly introduced on 03.04.2020
Like B120a, but new signature (Armașu). Courtesy of Alexandru Mocanu.Read More…
Trans-Dniester new 1-ruble numismatic product (BNP218a) confirmed
On 6 May 2020, the Trans-Dniester Republican Bank introduced 1-ruble notes commemorating the 75th anniversary of the “Victory in the Great Patriotic War.” 2,500 notes were packaged in folders. Courtesy of Albert Vokhmin.Read More…
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Tunisia new 10-dinar note (B538a) confirmed introduced on 27.03.2020
According to a press release, the Banque Centrale de Tunisie introduced a new 10-dinar note on 27 March 2020. B538 (PNL): 10 dinars (US$3.65) Light blue, green, and orange. Front: Arabic text; denomination in circular green-to-blue SPARK Live; doctor Tawhida Ben Cheikh. Back: French text; pottery objects and Berber jewelry.Read More…
Uganda new date (2019) 10,000-shilling note (B157f) confirmed
Like B157e, but new date (2019). Courtesy of David Hunter.Read More…
Myanmar new 10- to 10,000-kyat notes reported to feature Aung San
According to an article on The Irrawaddy dated 16 June 2020, the Central Bank of Myanmar will issue banknotes of all “14 denominations” bearing the image of General Aung San, although the article specifically cites only eight denominations from 10 to 10,000 kyat. In addition to the new designs, theRead More…
West African States Senegal new date (2020) 2,000-franc note (B122Kt) confirmed
Like B122Kt, but new date (2020). Courtesy of Kevin Warfel.Read More…