Singapore new signature 50-dollar note (B205b) confirmed
2009-12-19
Like B205b, but new signature (Tong) and one square below the word ARTS on back. Prefix 3AA – 3HQ. Intro: 2010.Courtesy of Vincent Tan.Read More…
Singapore new 100-dollar note (B206a) confirmed
2009-12-19
Like B136a, but now issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and signed by Chairman Goh Chok Tong. Despite the lower denominations having made the transition to polymer, this note remains printed on paper. Courtesy of Tan Wi Jie and Vincent Tan.Read More…
Thailand new signature 500-baht note (B176g) confirmed
2009-12-16
Like B176f, but new signatures (Korn/Wattanaket). Courtesy of Sanjay Basu.Read More…
North Korea 1998 500-won variety (B319c) confirmed
2009-12-16
, Apparently there are two varieties of North Korea’s 500-won note dated 1998 (B319). The first one features fine lines in the clouds surrounding the palace on the front (above, top). On the second one, reportedly issued in 2002 or 2005, the fine lines of the clouds blur into aRead More…
South Korea 1983 1,000-won varieties reported
2009-12-09
,,, Color varieties for South Korea 1,000-won (US$0.85) note (Pick 47) from 1983 have recently been reported. Specifically, it appears that the portrait on the front and the buildings on the back are purple on one variety, and brown on the other variety. Furthermore, on the “purple” variety, the numeralsRead More…
North Korea watermark varieties reported
2009-12-09
It has recently been reported that the North Korea 100-won note dated 1992 (Pick 43) is available with three different watermark varieties: small Arch of Triumph at angle, large Arch of Triumph straight on, and no watermark. The color scheme and printing on the note with the bigger arch watermarkRead More…
North Korea revalues and replaces currency
2009-12-04
,, According to a report on DailyNK, the North Korean central bank has revalued and is replacing the national currency as of 30 November 2009. With the exchange rate of 100:1, the formerly largest denomination of 5,000 won is now equivalent to 50 new won. Apparently there are nine newRead More…
South Koreans frustrated by 50,000-won notes
2009-11-20
, According to a Korea Times article dated 11-10-2009, some South Koreans have difficulty distinguishing between the new 50,000-won (US$43.20) note and the old 5,000-won (US$4.30) note due to “their physical similarity” and are calling for the government to change the color of the highest-value banknotes. The Bank of Korea,Read More…
North Korea new 500-won note (B327a) confirmed
2009-11-20
, 500 won, 2007. Green and purple. Front: Coat of arms; Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Kim Il Sung Mausoleum) in Pyongyang; mongnan (Seibold’s magnolia) flowers. Back: Suspension bridge over river; olive branch. No security thread. Watermark: Unknown. Printer: Unknown. 155 x 75 mm. Like B319, but new date and the bannerRead More…
Brunei issues date (2008) 10-dollar note (B124c) confirmed
2009-11-19
Like B124b, but new date (2008). Prefix C/22, C/23.Courtesy of Thomas Krause.Read More…