Tajikistan revised 5-somoni note (B206b) confirmed
2011-03-09
Like B206a, but central vignette in blue, not gray. Intro: 2010. Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.Read More…
Russia new 1,000-ruble note confirmed
2011-03-09
, On 10 August 2010, Bank of Russia issued a new 1,000-ruble (US$33.20) note with improved security features, including a translucent band, OVI bank logo, SPARK patch with bear on shield, rainbow moire pattern, electrotype 1000 watermark, solid security thread with demetalized 1000, microperf, intaglio printing, microprinting, and a slightlyRead More…
Kazakhstan new 2,000-tenge commemorative note (B136a) confirmed
2011-02-02
On 17 January 2011, the National Bank of Kazakhstan issued a new 2,000-tenge (US$13.60) banknote to mark the 2011 Asian Winter Games hosted by Kazakhstan. The banknote bears the emblem of the 7th Asian Winter Games that are scheduled to be held in Astana and Almaty from 30 January toRead More…
Kyrgyzstan new 200-, 500-, and 1,000-som notes (B223a, B224a, B225a) confirmed
2010-12-16
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic introduced new 20-, 50-, 100-, and 5,000-som banknotes in 2009, all of which were produced by the French security printer, Oberthur Technologies, without imprint. On 1 December 2010 the bank issued 200-, 500-, and 1,000-som (US$4.25, 10.70, and 21.40, respectively) notes printed byRead More…
Tajikistan new 3-, 200-, and 500-somoni notes (B211a, B212a, B123a) confirmed
2010-11-26
3 somoni (US$0.70) Violet. Front: Tajik text; coat of arms; open book with pen; Shirinsho Shotemur, hero statesman; bank logo as registration device. Back: English and Tajik text; bank logo; Majlisi Oli (parliament) building in Dushanbe; flag. Windowed security thread with demetalized БМТ. Watermark: Shirinsho Shotemur. Printer: (Unknown). 141 xRead More…
Russia to issue new 5,000-ruble note in 2011 with new ruble symbol
2010-11-05
According to an article on AdIndex.ru dated 01.11.2010, Russia’s central bank hopes to finalize a new symbol for its currency, the ruble, and introduce a revised 5,000-ruble (US$164) note in 2011.Read More…
Reviving regional currencies in Russia
2010-10-19
Paul Goble, a longtime specialist on ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia, has posted an interesting article on his Window on Eurasia blog, Primorsky Kray Deputies Suggest Reviving a Regional Currency, in which he discusses the possibility of Russian regions issuing their own local currencies, and covers historical examples ofRead More…
Book review: Apples Are From Kazakhstan
2010-10-05
Apples Are From Kazakhstan:: The Land that Disappeared by Christopher Robbins (Order from Amazon.com) This 296-page paperback book is a fascinating look at a country most Westerners barely know. The English author Robbins does a wonderful job of weaving his personal experiences in this former Soviet republic with rich historicalRead More…
Azerbaijan new 1-manat note (B401a) confirmed
2010-09-22
In connection with coming into force of the Referendum Act of Azerbaijan Republic dated 18 March 2009, Azerbaycan Milli Banki (National Bank of Azerbaijan) was renamed Azerbaycan Merkezi Banki (Central Bank of Azerbaijan). To date, only the 1-manat note has been issued.B401 (P31): 1 manat (US$0.60) Gray. Front: Azeri text;Read More…
Tajikistan new variety 1-somoni note (B205b) confirmed
2010-08-06
1 somoni (US$0.20), 1999. On earlier notes the globe at center front is green and orange (B205a, left), but on later notes, the globe is all green (B205b, right). Courtesy of Alexander Petrov.Read More…