Trans-Dniester new commemorative notes (B217a – B220a) confirmed
On 27 August 2015, the Trans-Dniester Republican Bank introduced 1-, 5-, 10-, and 25-ruble banknotes commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Pridnestrovskaya Moldavskaya Respublica. 2,525 pieces of each denomination were issued into circulation. 2,000 sets of notes were sold in folders. Courtesy of Paul Soboleff (www.fox-notes.ru) and Albert Vokhmin.Read More…
Singapore two-diamond 10-dollar notes (B213b and B214b) confirmed
B213b: Like B213a, but with two diamonds below Opportunities for All on back. Prefix 5AC. B214b: Like B214a, but with two diamonds below Strong Families on back. Prefix 5BV. Courtesy of Morten Brumoen.Read More…
Tonga new signature 20-pa’anga note (B216b) confirmed
Like B216a, but new signatures (Kaho/Akolo). Prefix B, C. Courtesy of Alberto Fochi.Read More…
Venezuela new 500- and 1,000-bolivár notes reported for introduction in 2016
According to an article in the Australia Finanical Review dated 27 August 2015, the Banco Central de Venezuela is planning to introduce 500- and 1,000-bolivár notes after the 6 December 2015 congressional elections. With inflation likely to top 150% for 2015, the value of the currency has eroded to theRead More…
Oman Currency Museum is open to the public
The Times of Oman has a nice article dated 27 August 2015 about the Oman Currency Museum which looks like a must-see for any collector passing through Oman.Read More…
Poland new 20-złoty Jan Długosz numismatic product (BNP819a) confirmed
To commemorate the 600th anniversary of the birth of Jan Długosz (priest, historian, writer, geographer, and diplomat), the National Bank of Poland will begin selling 30,000 new numismatic products beginning on 24 August 2015. Designed by Andrzej Heidrich, the note features a Quick Recognition Code at lower left front. ThisRead More…
Singapore new 10- and one 50-dollar nation-building commemorative notes (B212a – B217a) confirmed
According to a press release dated 18 August 2015, the Monetary Authority of Singapore unveiled a set of six commemorative banknotes celebrating SG50, Singapore’s 50 years of nation-building. The notes comprise a $50 polymer note and five $10 polymer notes. The note designs drew inspiration from significant milestones and achievementsRead More…
Pakistan denies plans to introduce 10,000-rupee note
According to a press release dated 18 August 2015, the State Bank of Pakistan “categorically denies the news item reported in a section of press and electronic/social media regarding its plans to issue new banknote of Rs. 10,000/- The SBP has no plans whatsoever for issuance of any higher denominationRead More…
Gibraltar new 100-pound Sir Joshua Hassan commemorative note reported for introduction in 2016
According to a transcript of Gibraltar’s Chief Minister Fabian Picardo speech, a new 100-pound banknote will be put into circulation in the first half of 2016. The note will be dated 21 August 2015, the centenary of the birth of Sir Joshua Hassan. Nicknamed “Salvador” (Saviour), Sir Joshua was chiefRead More…
Guernsey new signature 10-pound note (B162d) confirmed
Like B162c, but new signature (Haines). Starting serial number F 600001. Replacement notes: Prefix Z. Intro: 2015. Courtesy of Pam West (http://britishnotes.co.uk).Read More…