India new signature 100-rupee note (B289d) confirmed
2014-05-21
Like B289c, but new signature (Rajan). Letter: None. Courtesy of Mohamed Ibrahim (Indian Paper Money).Read More…
Afghanistan new 1,000-aghani note (B365a) confirmed
2014-05-09
1,000 afghanis, ١٣٩١ (SH1391/2012). Like B364, but new date, new signatures, electrotype ١٠٠٠ and ornament added to watermark, new 12-mm wide holographic stripe, new 3-mm wide windowed security thread, and new invisible color-changing ink on center front. Courtesy of Nin Cheun (Noteshobby on eBay).Read More…
India new sig/date (2014) 20-rupee note (B287c1) confirmed
2014-04-29
Like B287b, but new signature (Ragan) and new date (2014). Letter: None, E, R.Courtesy of Mohamed Ibrahim.Read More…
India delays introduction of 10-rupee polymer notes
2014-04-25
According to an article on The Hindu BusinessLine dated 24 April 2014, the Reserve Bank of India has delayed the introduction of polymer-based 10-rupee notes due to the failure of the selected bidders in meeting technical specifications.Read More…
India new date (2014) 10-rupee note (B286e) confirmed
2014-04-18
Like B286d, but new date (2014). Letter: None, A, B, L, M, N, R, S, T. Courtesy of Mohamed Ibrahim.Read More…
Maldives new sig/date (02.01.2013) 100-rufiyaa note (B214c) confirmed
2014-04-08
On 22 October 2013, the Maldives Monetary Authority issued a new 100-rufiyaa note like B214b, but with enhanced security features, including Cornerstone watermarks, electrotype 100 watermark, and 3-mm wide red-to-green color-changing windowed security thread with demetalized 100 MMA and decoractive pattern. The new notes bear the signature ofRead More…
Afghanistan new 1,000-aghani note (B365a) reported
2014-03-22
1,000 afghanis, 2012. Like B364, but new date, new signature, electrotype added to watermark, new 12-mm wide holographic stripe, new 3-mm wide windowed security thread, and new invisible color-changing ink on center front. According to a report in Afghanistan Times, the bank unveiled the new note officially on 26 MarchRead More…
Afghanistan new 20-afghani note (B360a) confirmed
2014-03-16
20 afghanis, ١٣٨٧ (SH1387/2008). Like B352c, but new date, signatures, Cornerstones added to watermark, and modification to embossed design at right front.Courtesy of Dmitry Svobodin and Voyonick.Read More…
India extends exchange of pre-2005 notes to 2015
2014-03-03
According to a press release dated 22 January 2014, the Reserve Bank of India announced that all banknotes issued prior to 2005 were to be withdrawn from circulation as of 1 April 2014. However, a new press release dated 3 March 2014 indicates that RBI has extended the date ofRead More…
Pakistan central bank appoints acting governor
2014-01-31
According to a report on The News dated 31 January 2014, Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has appointed Ashraf Mahmood Wathra, Deputy Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) as the Acting Governor SBP till further orders. Wathra takes over from Yaseen Anwar, who tendered his resignation as governor ofRead More…