Haiti new sig/date (2009) 1,000-gourde note (B837d) confirmed
2011-10-14
Like B837c, but new signatures (Castel/Lahens/Ignace) and new date (2009). Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.Read More…
Colombia new date (02.09.2008) 20,000-peso note (B991t) confirmed
2011-10-14
Like B991s, but new date (2 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2008). Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.Read More…
Angola to issue new note family by end of 2011
2011-10-09
According to an AngoNotícias article dated 3 October 2011, the Banco Nacional de Angola plans to introduce new banknotes before the end of the year. The new series will contain a 5,000-kwanza (US$53) denomination for the first time, and will replace the co-joined portrait of José Eduardo dos Santos andRead More…
Great article on Landqart, a Swiss banknote paper producer
2011-10-03
Check out this BBC article dated 21 September 2011, discussing the details of Landqart AG, a Swiss firm which produces security paper for the banknote industry. The article contains a lot of fascinating details and has several embedded videos, too. Be sure to check out the Related Stories links atRead More…
Dominican Republic announces features of new 2011-dated banknotes
2011-10-01
According to a press release dated 26 September 2011, the Banco Central de la Republica Dominciana has announced that all banknotes dated 2011 will be denominated in pesos dominicanos instead of pesos oro. Additionally, the 100-peso dominicano note will have color-shifting ink. The 500-, 1,000-, and 2,000-peso dominicano notes willRead More…
Zambia new date (2011) 50,000-kwacha note (B150g) confirmed
2011-09-30
, Like B150f, but new date (2011) and new printer imprint (Giesecke & Devrient). Courtesy of Garry Craig and Ronald Kowaleski.Read More…
England to issue new 50-pound note 02.11.2011
2011-09-30
According to a press release dated 30 September 2011, “the Bank of England will introduce a new-style £50 banknote into circulation on 2 November 2011. The note will feature the renowned 18th century business partnership of entrepreneur Matthew Boulton and engineer James Watt. “A range of new and enhanced securityRead More…
Peru new 10- and 20-nuevo sol notes (B522a and B524a) confirmed
2011-09-26
B522 (P182): 10 nuevos soles Green, orange, brown, and red. Front: Spanish text; inverted biplane; José Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales. Back: Spanish text; vase; Machu Picchu ruins and mountains; coat of arms. Solid security thread with demetalized Perú 10 BCRP. Watermark: José Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales, pixelated airplane, and electrotypeRead More…
East Caribbean States new variety 1-dollar note (B205v1) confirmed
2011-09-24
Like B205, but with V suffix, the country code for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.Courtesy of TDS.Read More…