Thailand new signature 100-baht note (B175i) confirmed
2012-08-08
Like B175h, but new signatures (Ranong/Trairatvorakul).Courtesy of Vic Krysko.Read More…
Thailand new 100-baht commemorative note (B180a) confirmed
2012-08-07
According to a Bank of Thailand press release dated 3 July 2012, this 100-baht (US$3.20) commemorative banknote was issued to celebrate His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn’s 5th Cycle Birthday Anniversary on 28 July 2012. Ten million commemorative 100-baht notes were issued into circulation on 27 July 2012. TheRead More…
Thailand new 50-baht note (B182a) confirmed
2012-08-06
According to a press release dated 12 January 2012, Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul announced that the Bank of Thailand is issuing a new family (series 16) of banknotes designed to glorify Thai kings of different periods. The notes will feature “new advanced counterfeit deterrent features,” but will retain the sizes, colors,Read More…
Philippines new date (2012) 20-peso note (B1077b) confirmed
2012-07-28
Like B1077a, but new date (2012). Courtesy of Andy Siegman.Read More…
Malaysia new banknote series issued into circulation on 16.07.2012
2012-07-17
According to a press release, on 16 July 2012 Bank Negara Malaysia issued into circulation its new family of banknotes. These notes were previously issued in matching serial number sets and various numismatic products beginning 22 December 2011. Courtesy of Aidan Work and Joel Kandah.Read More…
Singapore new signature 50-dollar note (B205d) confirmed
2012-07-09
Like B205c, but new signature (Tharman Shanmugaratnam) and one triangle under ARTS on back. Prefix 4AA – 4BG, 4DR – 4DX. Intro: 2012.Courtesy of Tan Wei Jie, Claudio Marana, and JianKuan Lee (quality_banknotes888).Read More…
India considering 10-rupee polymer note
2012-07-09
According to an article in IndiaWest dated 9 July 2012, the Reserve Bank of India said it is working on launching polymer banknotes and will soon start a pilot project. “Counterfeiting of plastic notes is very difficult. So we are planning to launch some plastic money on pilot basis inRead More…
Philippines new date (2011) 500-peso note (B1049n) confirmed
2012-06-30
Like B1049m, but new date (2011). Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.Read More…
Myanmar new 10,000-kyat note (B116a) confirmed
2012-06-17
B116 (P82): 10,000 kyats (US$6.50) Blue, red, purple, green, brown, and yellow. Front: Burmese text; two elephants flanking laurel wreath with outline map of Myanmar. Back: English text; royal Palace of Mandalay with reflection on water. Windowed security thread with demetalized MYANMAR SPW. Watermark: Lotus blossom and electrotype 10000. Printer:Read More…
India asking for public input on replacing Gandhi on notes
2012-06-17
There’s an interesting article in The Times of India dated 17 June 2012, regarding the Reserve Bank of India seeking suggestions from the public for replacing the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi on RBI banknotes.Read More…