Pakistan new sig/date (2009) 1,000-rupee note (B238d) confirmed
2009-12-11
Like B238d, but new signature (Raza) and new date (2009). Courtesy of Jean-Michel Engels.Read More…
Afghanistan to introduce new series of notes
2009-12-11
Central Bank of Afghanistan introduces a new family of Afghani Banknotes At a press-conference held on Mizan 13, 1388 (2009) the Central Bank Governor, His Excellency Abdul Qadeer Fitrat, announced that a new family of banknotes would soon be released to the public. The bank notes are machine readable, ofRead More…
India replacing 1- and 2-rupee notes with coins
2009-12-09
According to an article in The Economic Times dated 08.12.09, the Reserve Bank of India is replacing 1- and 2-rupee banknotes with coins due to the short life span and high costs of printing small-denomination notes. In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Namo NarainRead More…
Bangladesh new signature variety 20-taka note reported
2009-12-08
In a press release dated 02.12.2009, Bangladesh Bank announced the 06.12.2009 introduction of a 20-taka (US$0.30) note signed by Governor Dr. Atiur Rahman. It appears to be a new date/signature variety only. Courtesy of Nat Denkin and Mohammed J. Islam.Read More…
Bangladesh notes to feature Bangabandhu portrait
2009-11-19
According to an All Headline News article dated 19 November 2009, Bangladesh Bank plans to use a portrait of founding father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mijubur Rahman on all new currency. The central bank has requested the finance ministry’s approval of its plans. If granted, new banknotes and coins are scheduled forRead More…
Bangladesh new signature variety 100-taka confirmed
2009-10-15
,,, 100 taka (US$1.45). Like Pick 49, but new date, new signature, and new title on back. There are now at least three 100-taka note varieties dated 2009. One is signed by Governor Salehuddin Ahmed, and the other two are signed by Governor Atiur Rahman, but the signatures are slightlyRead More…
Nepal new 500-rupee note confirmed
2009-09-24
,, 500 rupees (US$6.50)Like Pick 65, but without rhododendron printed atop watermark (unknown; presumably not King Gyanendra), and new signature (Deependra Bahadur Chhettri). Introduced 20.09.2009. Reportedly printed in France. A new 1,000-rupee note is expected in December. Presumably it will be like Pick 66, but again without the rhododendron printedRead More…
Pakistan new sig/date (2009) 5-rupee note (B230b) confirmed
2009-09-18
Like B230a, but new signature (Raza) and new date (2009). Introduced 15 May 2009. Courtesy of Jean-Michel Engels.Read More…
Bangladesh 20-taka error confirmed
2009-09-05
While editing the Bangladesh chapter of my new catalog of world notes, Bill Stubkjaer and I confirmed that his example of the Bangladesh 20-taka note of 1979 (Pick 22) has an error in the printed solid security thread. Specifically, the words BANGLADESH BANK are repeated on the thread, but theRead More…
Bangladesh new 500-taka note confirmed
2009-08-26
,, 500 taka (US$7.30). Like P38, but new date (2009), new signature Atiur Rahman, Governor, and with a monochrome (not two-tone) denomination in the upper left front. Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Jean-Michel Engels.Read More…