Nigeria plans to redesign its banknotes
According to a press release from the Central Bank of Nigeria dated 29 September 2010, the bank is redesigning the country’s notes to reduce cost and enhance security. Governor Mallam Lamido Sanusi said, “We will soon unfold proposals that should mark the beginning of the return of coins into circulationRead More…
Swaziland new 100-lilangeni note (B234a) reported
According to Times of Swaziland article dated 7 April 2010, by August the Central Bank of Swaziland (CBS) was to begin upgrading it entire series of banknotes—starting with the 100-lilangeni note (US$13.80), then continuing with the other denominations—10, 20, 50, and 200 emalangeni—one every six months. The new notes willRead More…
Mexico new date (28.10.2008) 50-peso note (B705g) confirmed
Like B705f, but new date (28 OCT. 2008). Series K, L.Courtesy of Ricardo G. Ramírez and Thomas Krause.Read More…
Sri Lanka new 5,000-rupee note rumored
In an e-Biz Sri Lanka article dated 7 September 2010, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka is said to be considering issuing a 5,000-rupee (US$44.50) banknote to commemorate the bank’s 60th anniversary, as well as other denominations from 20 to 1,000 rupees depicting scenes of “Development and Prosperity” and “SriRead More…
Palestine considers issuing its own currency
The National Interest has an article dated 17 September 2010 that summarizes a new subscriber-only article in The Monacle in which Chairman Jihadal-Wazir reveals the Palestine Monetary Authority is planning to introduce its own currency, the Palestinian pound, perhaps in 2011.Read More…
Azerbaijan new 1-manat note (B401a) confirmed
In connection with coming into force of the Referendum Act of Azerbaijan Republic dated 18 March 2009, Azerbaycan Milli Banki (National Bank of Azerbaijan) was renamed Azerbaycan Merkezi Banki (Central Bank of Azerbaijan). To date, only the 1-manat note has been issued.B401 (P31): 1 manat (US$0.60) Gray. Front: Azeri text;Read More…
Philippines considers destroying unissued 2,000-peso note (BNP1004a)
According to an article in mb.com.ph dated 20 September 2010, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is considering circulating or shredding five million 2,000-peso notes (BNP1004a) currently stored in its vaults. These unissued “New Millennium” notes are more commonly known at the BSP as “Erap” notes because theRead More…
Fiji 20-dollar notes (B523a) stolen upon delivery from DLR
According to an article in the Fiji Times Online, late on Friday 3 September 2010 a container arrived at Suva Kings Wharf in Fiji. Inside was supposed to be a special vault containing $1 million (US$519,100) in brand new 20-dollar notes, fresh from De La Rue’s security printing plant inRead More…
Chile new 20,000-peso note (B300a) confirmed
B300 (P165): 20,000 pesos (US$31) Coppery orange. Front: Spanish text; stylized corazón del copihue (heart of Chilean bellflower); Andres Bello; denomination as registration device. Back: Spanish text; denomination as registration device; Salar de Surire Monument, located in northern Chile in the region of Arica and Parinacota; two Chilean flamingos inRead More…
Chile new sig/date (2008) 2,000-peso note (B292c) confirmed
Like B292b, but new signatures (de Gregorio/Zurbuchen) and new date (2008). Prefix AC, AV. Courtesy of Thomas Krause.Read More…