Liberia new 2011 varieties confirmed for all denominations
All denominations (CBL B6-B10, respectively) have been confirmed dated 2011 with two varieties. The first variety is plain, and the second variety has the denomination spelled out in pearlescent ink on tne watermark area on front. The 5- to 20-dollar notes also have pearlescent designs added around the border onRead More…
Philippines new date (2013) 100-peso note (B1046p) confirmed
Like B1046o, but new date (2013). Courtesy of Sing Chia Tan (goodluck4u888 on eBay).Read More…
Canada denies adding maple syrup smell to polymer banknote
According to many different news outlets, including the Mail Online, some members of the public have reported that Canada’s new polymer banknotes smell of maple syrup. Bank of Canada denies that any scent has been added to any of its notes, so now people can return to searching for BigfootRead More…
Australian mint releases coins featuring banknote designs
According to a post on World Coin News, “The Royal Australian Mint has released this uncirculated three coin set. The coin designs within are inspired by banknote designs originally issued 100 years ago; they feature iconic images of Australia’s primary industries of the era. The ten shillings, one pound, andRead More…
Mauritius to issue polymer banknotes
An article on BusinessMega dated 26 May 2013 states that the Bank of Mauritius will soon issue polymer banknotes, according to the Facebook page of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Xavier-Luc Duval. Polymer will be used for 25-, 50-, and 500-rupee notes “in the coming months” and will circulateRead More…
Bhutan new sig/date (2013) 10-ngultrum note (B218b) confirmed
Like B218a, but new signature (Tenzin), new date (2013), new printer (Giesecke & Devrient), and new substrate (Hybrid). Courtesy of Gylfi Snorrason.Read More…
Haiti new date (2010) 100-gourde note (B848c) confirmed
Like B848b, but new date (2010). Courtesy of David Murcek (www.themonetaryunit.com).Read More…
Indonesia new date (2013) 10,000-rupiah note confirmed
10,000 rupiah, 2013/2005. Like P150b, but new date. Courtesy of David Murcek (www.themonetaryunit.com).Read More…
Indonesia new date (2013) 5,000-rupiah note confirmed
5,000 rupiah, 2013/2001. Like P142l, but new date. Courtesy of David Murcek (www.themonetaryunit.com).Read More…
Saudi Arabia new sig/date (2012) 1-riyal note (B130c) confirmed
, Like B130b, but new date (١٤٣٣/2012) and signature (Fahad Al-Mubarak and Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz bin Abdullah al-Assaf). Courtesy of Takis Kouvatseas.Read More…