Belarus new note family reported for introduction in 2019 – 2020
According to a press release dated 20 September 2018, the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus announced modifications to banknotes to be introduced in 2019 and 2020. They will retain the basic design, color, and size of existing issues, but the 50-ruble note will have its denomination spelled inRead More…
Sweden announces De La Rue to print banknotes for next three years
According to a press release dated 20 September 2018, De La Rue has been appointed by Sveriges Riksbank to print Swedish krona banknotes for the next three years, with an option to extend for a further four years at De La Rue’s printing site in the United Kingdom.Read More…
Venezuela new 100-bolívar note (B376a) confirmed
B376 (P106): 100 bolívares Purple. Front (vertical): Spanish text; Ezequiel Zamora. Back: Spanish text; coat of arms; northern muriqui (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) monkey; Guatopo National Park. Holographic windowed security thread with demetalized BCV. Watermark: Simón Bolívar and electrotype BCV. Printer: CASA DE LA MONEDA-VENEZUELA. 156 x 69 mm. Paper. a.Read More…
Uruguay new 50-peso uruguayo BCU anniversary commemorative note (B559a) confirmed
On 3 May 2017, a resolution authorized the Banco Central del Uruguay to introduce up to 10 million new 50-peso uruguayo polymer notes to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the bank. When these notes were introduced on 14 September 2018, the bank indicated that it intends to use polymer substrateRead More…
European Monetary Union new 100- and 200-euro notes (B112, B113) reported for introduction on 28.05.2019
,,, On 17 September 2018, the European Central Bank unveiled the new 100- and 200-euro notes scheduled to be introduced on 28 May 2019, thereby completing the Europa series. The new notes feature a satellite hologram and an enhanced OVI “emerald number” with € symbols at lower left front. TheyRead More…
Yemen new 200-rial note (B132a) confirmed
, According to an article in Al Ain dated 15 August 2018, the Central Bank of Yemen in the interim capital of Aden announced plans to introduce a new 200-rial paper note dated 2018 in Arabic, and measuring 150 x 69 mm. Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
Mexico new 500-peso note (B717a) confirmed
According to a press release dated 27 August 2018, the 500-peso note is the first denomination in a new family of banknotes with improved security features and designs representing Mexico’s historical and natural heritage. The fronts depict Old Mexico, Colonial Mexico, Independent Mexico, Reformation and Restoration of the Republic, RevolutionaryRead More…
Pakistan denies rumors that 5,000-rupee notes are being discontinued
According to a press release dated 10 September 2018, “Apropos the rumors circulating on social media regarding discontinuation of Rs.5000 banknote, SBP categorically rejects all such rumors and requests the general public to pay no heed to such disinformation. It is further clarified that SBP Act, 1956 clearly defines theRead More…
Bolivia new 20-boliviano note (B418a) confirmed
Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online) and Antje Bird.Read More…
East Caribbean States new polymer note family (B240a – B244a) reported for introduction in 2019
On 5 September 2018, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank announced plans to introduce a new family of notes beginning in mid-2019. The new family will retain the same denominations and color schemes as preceding issues, but with vertical orientation and new designs on polymer substrate for improved durability and security.Read More…