According to an article on Rappler dated 14 May 2015, Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has asked the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to explain why the 100- and 1,000-peso banknotes are almost identical to each other and state if there are plans to improve the situation. BSP Deputy GovernorRead More…

This note commemorates the 62th birthday of King Norodom Sihamoni. B430 (P69): 10,000 រៀល (riels) (US$2.50) Blue. Front: Khmer text; naga, mythical snake; King Norodom Sihamoni. Back: English and Khmer text; Neak Pean (entwined serpents) archeological ruins of Buddhist temple on circular island in Preah Khan Baray, Angkor; stone statueRead More…

According to an article in The Korean Times dated 20 April 2015, the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (KOMSCO) is seeking customers outside of Korea to offset declines in production brought about by the introduction of a 50,000-won note in 2009 and the public’s increased usage of credit cardsRead More…

According to an article in The Straits Times dated 14 April 2015, Singapore will issue a new commemorative 50-dollar polymer banknote featuring a transparent panel showing the late Lee Kuan Yew (the first Prime Minister of Singapore) with fist raised, leading the crowd with the rallying cry of “Merdeka!” whichRead More…

B186 (P127): 100 บาท (baht) (US$3.05) Red, orange, brown, and green. Front: Thai text; Royal Garuda emblem; Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) in the Royal House of Chakri gown. Back: Thai text; Royal Garuda emblem; Rama IX walking with Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn; flower; Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn; flowers. Holographic stripe.Read More…