Macau (BOC) new 10-pataca commemorative notes (B223, B224) confirmed
,,, B223 (PNL): 10 patacas (US$1.25)Red, orange, and green. Front: Flower and monkey; Chinese zodiac; bank logo; 10 in SPARK; Chinese lantern. Back: Banco da China headquarters building in Macau; children with fireworks outside the Templo de A-Má (temple of A-Ma) building; flower and monkey. 4-mm wide windowed security threadRead More…
Dominican Republic new date (2015) 100-peso dominicano note confirmed
, Like P190, but new date (2015). Prefix CN. Courtesy of Hans-Dieter Müller.Read More…
Namibia new date (2016) 50-dollar note (B211b) confirmed
Like B211a, but new date (2016). Courtesy of Heinrich Lindner.Read More…
Indonensia new date (2011) 50,000-rupiah note (B602g) confirmed
, B602g: Like B602f, but new date (2011/2005). Prefix DOK. Courtesy of Peter Mosselberger (Bank Note Museum).Read More…
Zimbabwe intends to issue new dollar-denominated “bond notes”
According to a press release dated 4 May 2016, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, blaming a cash shortage of US dollars on the strength of the US dollar, intends to convert all USD exchange receipts into South African rand and euros in an effort to “spread the demand for cashRead More…
European Central Bank to retire 500-euro note (B107) in 2018
, According to a press release dated 4 May 2016, the European Central Bank will discontinue production and issuance of the 500-euro banknote (B107) in 2018, though existing notes will remain legal tender. The new Europa series will not include the 500-euro denomination. Courtesy of Christof Zellweger.Read More…
Madagascar new signature 100-ariary note (B320c) confirmed
Like B320b, but new signature (Rasolofondraibe). Prefix/suffix C/A.Courtesy of Thomas Neldner.Read More…
India new date (2016) 100-rupee note (B289h) confirmed
Like B289g, but new date (2016). No inset letter. Normal s/n. Courtesy of Mohamed Ibrahim.Read More…
Malaysia central bank appoints new governor as of 01.05.2016
According to a Bank Negara Malaysia press release dated 27 April 2016, deputy governor Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim has been appointed as the new governor for five years, effective from 1 May 2016, following the retirement of the current governor, Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akthar Aziz. Expect new signature varieties toRead More…
Scotland new 5- and 10-pound polymer note designs unveiled
,,, According to a Royal Bank of Scotland press release dated 25 April 2016, Scottish poet and novelist Nan Shepherd will appear on a new batch of polymer £5 notes. The writer joins scientist Mary Somerville, who was chosen for the new £10 note in a public poll, meaning womenRead More…