European Monetary Union new signature 5- and 10-euro notes (B108 and B109) reported for introduction in early July 2020
Like B108 and B109, but new signature (Christine Lagarde). Courtesy of I.B. and Claudio Marana.Read More…
Algeria new 2,000-dinar note (B412a) reportedly introduced on 04.07.2020
On 4 July 2020, the Banque d’Algérie introduced a new 2,000-dinar note (B412a) and replaced the 200-dinar note with a new coin. Aymen Benabderrahmane, minister of finance, revealed on this occasion that the bank will issue new notes in November, on the occasion of the celebration of the start ofRead More…
Angola unveils new polymer notes reported for introduction in 2020
According to a press release dated 7 July 2020, the Banco Nacional de Angola is intoducing a new family of notes to commemorate the 45th anniversary of independence, declared on 11 November 1975 by Agostinho Neto, the first president of Angola, whose portrait appears on the front of the notes.Read More…
Bulgaria new 10-lev note (B236a) confirmed
According to a press release dated 22 May 2020, the Bulgarian National Bank planned to introduce a revised 10-lev note (B236a) on 12 June 2020. Courtesy of I.B.Read More…
Moldova new signature 50-leu note (B120b) reportedly introduced on 03.04.2020
Like B120a, but new signature (Armașu). Courtesy of Alexandru Mocanu.Read More…
Trans-Dniester new 1-ruble numismatic product (BNP218a) confirmed
On 6 May 2020, the Trans-Dniester Republican Bank introduced 1-ruble notes commemorating the 75th anniversary of the “Victory in the Great Patriotic War.” 2,500 notes were packaged in folders. Courtesy of Albert Vokhmin.Read More…
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Tunisia new 10-dinar note (B538a) confirmed introduced on 27.03.2020
According to a press release, the Banque Centrale de Tunisie introduced a new 10-dinar note on 27 March 2020. B538 (PNL): 10 dinars (US$3.65) Light blue, green, and orange. Front: Arabic text; denomination in circular green-to-blue SPARK Live; doctor Tawhida Ben Cheikh. Back: French text; pottery objects and Berber jewelry.Read More…
Uganda new date (2019) 10,000-shilling note (B157f) confirmed
Like B157e, but new date (2019). Courtesy of David Hunter.Read More…









