Burundi new smaller 500- and 1,000-franc notes (B232a and B233a) confirmed
La Banque de la République du Burundi has introduced new 500- (US$0.40) and 1,000-franc (US$0.80) notes, both dated 01-05-09 and bearing the same signature combinations. The designs are the same as B225 and B226, respectively, but the sizes have been reduced to 132 x 67 mm and 137 x 69Read More…
Denmark new 50-kroner note confirmed
,, On 11 August 2009, Danmarks Nationalbank issued a new 50-kroner (US$9.50) note, the first in a new Danish series intended to make it even more difficult to counterfeit or copy genuine banknotes. Among the new security features is Crane’s windowed Motion thread on the back, which was first usedRead More…
Bangladesh new date (2009) 100-taka note confirmed
100 taka (US$1.45). Like Pick 49, but new date (2009) and G9 signature of Salehuddin Ahmed. Courtesy of Mohammed J. Islam.Read More…
Malaysia issues new 50-ringgint note
, This 50-ringgit note is like the preceding commemorative issue of 2007, but without the 50th anniversary logo and RM 1957-2007 text on the back. Furthermore, the windowed thread is color-shifting and wider, the governor’s signature is larger, and the numeral 50 is printed in two-color fluorescent ink on theRead More…
Tunisia new 5-dinar note (B530a) confirmed
On 22 June 2009, the Central Bank of Tunisia introduced a new 5-dinar (US$3.70) note. B530 (P92): 5 dinars (US$1.80) Green. Front: Arabic text; olive branch; Carthaginian general, Hannibal wearing helmet; ancient Punic port. Back: French text; sailing ship; antelope; flamingo; oil refinery; sea fish mosaic. Windowed security thread withRead More…
Mauritania unissued 100-ouguiya note (B108s) confirmed
, This note dated 28.11.1975 is a recently-discovered unissued 100-ouguiya specimen, printed by TDLR without imprint, but this specimen bears the TDLR oval overprints in opposing corners on front and back. Courtesy of Jean-Michel Engels.Read More…
Philippines considers adding “Cory” Aquino to 500-peso note
Following the 1 August 2009 death of former president Corazon “Cory” Aquino, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is considering adding her portrait to the 500-piso (US$10.50) note which has featured a portrait of her husband and former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. since 20 August 1987. If approved, the newRead More…
Georgia new date (2008) 100-lari note confirmed
100 lari (US$60). Like Pick 74, but new date (2008) and new signatures. Courtesy of Peter Kelly.Read More…
Bangladesh new date (2009) 100-taka note confirmed
100 taka (US$1.45). Like Pick 49, but new date (2009) and new signature of Atiur Rahman, who took over as governor on 01.05.2009. Courtesy of Mirsad Delic.Read More…
Bolivia considering new note issue in 2011-2012
The president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, has suggested that Banco Central de Bolivia print banknotes with images of indigenous heroes, coca, and archaeological sites in the South American country, as part of its policy of “decolonization.” Among those proposed to be depicted on the new notes are Bartolina Sisa andRead More…