Mexico new date (03.05.2010) 20-peso note (B704h) confirmed
2011-11-14
Like B704g, but new date (3 MAY. 2010). Series L – N. Courtesy of Ricardo Ramirez Gonzalez and Mark Fox.Read More…
Nigeria new date (2011) 10-naira note confirmed with 6-digit serial numbers
2011-11-12
10 naira (US$0.05), 2011. Like previous unlisted polymer 10-naira notes, but new date, new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda), and 6-digit serial numbers. Courtesy of Mohammed el-Arabi.Read More…
Malawi no longer issuing 20-kwacha notes
2011-11-11
According to an article on Nyasa Times dated 11 November 2011, the Reserve Bank of Malawi claims it has stopped issuing 20-kwacha (US$0.12) notes because they are in short supply and the existing stock consists of poor-condition notes. Speculation holds that the move is intended to encourage use of coinageRead More…
Uganda clarifies position on 100,000-shilling note to keep up with inflation
2011-11-11
According to an UGPulse article, Governor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile said the Bank of Uganda would consider introducing a 100,000-shilling (US$38.50) banknote if inflation doesn’t ease from recent levels around 30 percent. Currently the largest denomination is the 50,000-shilling note issued on 17 May 2010. In a follow-up statement dated 11Read More…
Identify building and monument on back of Madagascar 5,000-franc note (B303)
2011-11-10
Today’s challenge is to identify the objects which appears on the back of the old 5,000-franc note of Madagascar. If you can precisely identify the name and location of the building and/or monument—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably including a URL whichRead More…
Burundi new sig/date (2011.09.01) 100-franc note (B231b) confirmed
2011-11-06
Like B231a, but new sigantures (Kanyana/Sindayigaya) and new date (01-09-2011). Courtesy of Giuseppe Favaro.Read More…
Nigeria new sig/date (2011) 10- and 20-naira notes confirmed
2011-11-05
, 10 naira (US$0.05), 2011. Like previous unlisted polymer 10-naira notes, but new date, new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda), and 7-digit serial numbers. 20 naira (US$0.10), 2011. Like P34, but new date, new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda), and 6-digit serial numbers. Courtesy of MohammedRead More…
Identify dam on front of Congo 100-franc note
2011-11-05
, Today’s challenge is to identify the dam which appears on the front of the old 100-franc note of Congo Democratic Republic. If you can precisely identify the name and location of this dam—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably including a URLRead More…
Switzerland new sig/date (2010) 50-franc note (B351f) confirmed
2011-11-05
Like B351e, but new signatures (Raggenbass/Jordan) and new date (2010).Courtesy of Manfred Wolfensberger.Read More…
Belarus new thread 100- and 5,000-ruble notes (B126b and B128b) confirmed
2011-11-05
According to a press release, the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus introduced new 100-ruble (US$0.02) and 5,000-ruble (US$1) banknotes dated 2000. Both denominations retain their current designs (B126a and B128a, respectively). The solid security thread is eliminated from the 100-ruble note as a cost-saving measure, whereas the 5,000-rubleRead More…