European Monetary Union new 100- and 200-euro notes (B112, B113) reported for introduction on 28.05.2019
,,, On 17 September 2018, the European Central Bank unveiled the new 100- and 200-euro notes scheduled to be introduced on 28 May 2019, thereby completing the Europa series. The new notes feature a satellite hologram and an enhanced OVI “emerald number” with € symbols at lower left front. TheyRead More…
Yemen new 200-rial note (B132a) confirmed
, According to an article in Al Ain dated 15 August 2018, the Central Bank of Yemen in the interim capital of Aden announced plans to introduce a new 200-rial paper note dated 2018 in Arabic, and measuring 150 x 69 mm. Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
Mexico new 500-peso note (B717a) confirmed
According to a press release dated 27 August 2018, the 500-peso note is the first denomination in a new family of banknotes with improved security features and designs representing Mexico’s historical and natural heritage. The fronts depict Old Mexico, Colonial Mexico, Independent Mexico, Reformation and Restoration of the Republic, RevolutionaryRead More…
Pakistan denies rumors that 5,000-rupee notes are being discontinued
According to a press release dated 10 September 2018, “Apropos the rumors circulating on social media regarding discontinuation of Rs.5000 banknote, SBP categorically rejects all such rumors and requests the general public to pay no heed to such disinformation. It is further clarified that SBP Act, 1956 clearly defines theRead More…
Bolivia new 20-boliviano note (B418a) confirmed
Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online) and Antje Bird.Read More…
East Caribbean States new polymer note family (B240a – B244a) reported for introduction in 2019
On 5 September 2018, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank announced plans to introduce a new family of notes beginning in mid-2019. The new family will retain the same denominations and color schemes as preceding issues, but with vertical orientation and new designs on polymer substrate for improved durability and security.Read More…
Colombia new sig/date (29.08.2017) 2,000-peso note (B993c) confirmed
Like B993b, but new date (29 DE AGOSTO DE 2017) and new signatures (Echavarría/Ocampo). Courtesy of Andres Collazos. Read More…
Czech Republic new 200-korun note (B128) confirmed
, According to a press release dated 5 September 2018, the Czech National Bank has introduced new 100- and 200-korun notes like the preceding issues, but they have enhanced anti-counterfeiting protection: addition of Omron rings; a 3-mm wide, puce-to-green windowed security thread with different demetalized text; electrotype element added toRead More…
India new 100-rupee note (B301a) confirmed
According to a press release dated 19 July 2018, the Reserve Bank of India intends to introduce a new 100-rupee note (B301a) “shortly.” Courtesy of Antje Bird, Manish Vasan, Rahat Aziz Rana, Mohamed Ibrahim, Rahat Aziz Rana, and Igor Nosenko.Read More…
West African States new sig/date (2017) 5,000-franc note (B123Sq) confirmed
, Like B123Sp, but new date (2017) and new signatures. Courtesy of Kevin Warfel.Read More…









