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This note commemorates King Norodom Sihanouk, who died of illness at the age of 90 in Beijing on 15 October 2012. B424 (P63): 1,000 រៀល (riels) (US$0.25) Lilac and dark blue. Front: Khmer text; naga, mythical snake; coat of arms; King Norodom Sihanouk. Back: French and Khmer text; Royal PalaceRead More…

Fiji new flora and fauna family (B526a – B530a) confirmed

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On: 2013-01-30

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Fiji announces the 2012 flora and fauna series of notes and coins on 12 December 2012 in this video. The notes begin circulating 2 Janauary 2013, with the exception of the 5-dollar note, the introduction of which is being delayed until April for undisclosed reasons. Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (www.banknoten.de),Read More…

England 1- and 100-million pound notes confirmed

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On: 2013-01-29

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BBC News has an interesting article which discusses the Bank of England’s “giant” and “titan” notes denominated in 1- and 100-million pounds. Courtesy of Christof Zellwegger.Read More…

Zambia new date (2012) 5,000-kwacha note (B147h) confirmed

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On: 2013-01-27

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, Like B147g, but new date (2012). Courtesy of Garry Craig (http://www.garrysue.net).Read More…

Bangladesh new 25-taka commemorative note confirmed

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On: 2013-01-27

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, This 25-taka note commemorates the “Silver Jubilee of ‘The Security Printing Corporation (Bangladesh) Ltd.’ 1988-2013.” Reportedly the note was also sold as a numismatic product for 100-taka in a folder. BB B57 (PNL): 25 taka (US$0.25)Blue, purple, and red. Front: National Martyr’s Monument in Savar; banknotes and stamps; threeRead More…