Colombia new 2,000-peso note (B988j) with Braille confirmed
On 28 December 2010, the Banco de la República Colombia introduced a new 2,000-peso (US$1.10) note which is like B988i, but with the number 2 expressed in Braille over the watermark on the front left, to facilitate the use of the notes by the sight impaired. The 50,000-peso noteRead More…
Samoa to replace 2-tala note with coin
According to a Radio New Zealand International posting on 5 April 2011, the Central Bank of Samoa plans to replace the polymer 2-tala (B107) note with a coin, and also plans to reduce the size of its coinange, all in an effort to save money in the face of risingRead More…
Macedonia new date (00.09.2008) 100-denar note (B208i) confirmed
, Like B208h, but new date (СЕПТЕМВРИ 2008). Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.Read More…
Cayman Islands new family of notes (B218a – B223a) confirmed
B218 (P38): 1 dollar (US$1.20) Violet, sea blue, and orange. Front: English text; angel fish; map; coat of arms; Queen Elizabeth II. Back: English text; nautilus shell; The Bluff on Cayman Brac. 1.4-mm wide windowed security thread with demetalized CAYMAN ISLANDS. Watermark: Turtle, electrotype CIMA, and Cornerstones. Printer: DE LARead More…
Congo Democratic Republic new 500-franc note (B318a) confirmed
Like B317, but lacking the three diamonds to the left of the watermark area on the front (top image). Both notes bear the imprint of GIESECKE & DEVRIENT MUNICH (the imprint is very faint, printed at lower right on back). We’re unsure if this is an error note or anRead More…
Iran considering revaluing its currency, yet again
According to an article in Tehran Times dated 7 April 2011, Mahmoud Bahmani, the governor of the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran, said the bank has begun studying plans to remove four zeros from the rial, and will seek approval from the Monetary and Credit Council withinRead More…
Sweden announces design motifs for new note family reported for introduction in 2014
The General Council of Sveriges Riksbank, Sweden’s central bank, has announced its choices for people and natural motifs to be featured on a new family of banknotes and coins: Denomination Portrait Nature and environment motifs 20 krona Astrid Lindgren Småland 50 krona Evert Taube Bohuslän 100 krona Greta Garbo StockholmRead More…
Kenya’s constitution requires new notes without names
According to an article in The East African dated 4 April 2011, Kenya’s new constitution requires that names of individuals be removed from the front of banknotes and coins. The country’s current notes, originally issued in 2004, all feature a named portrait of Kenya’s first president, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. ThisRead More…
Ghana new date (2010) 1-cedi note (B145b) confirmed
, On early 1-cedi notes dated 6th MARCH 2010, the watermark is Tetteh Quarshie, a cacao pod, and Cornerstones. On later issues with the same date and signature, an electrotype denomination numeral has been added. Collectors are encouraged to check the other denominations also dated 6th MARCH 2010 to seeRead More…
Czech Republic withdraws 50-koruna banknote
On 1 April 2011, the Czech National Bank officially replaces the 50-koruna note (Pick 17) note with a coin as a cost-saving measure. Notes remain redeemable for another five years. Courtesy of Jay Mollindo.Read More…