Pakistan new date (2008) 20-rupee note (B233b) confirmed
2009-07-27
Like B233a, but new date (2008). Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.Read More…
Maldives new date (1998) 10-rufiyaa variety (B211b) confirmed
2009-07-24
The SCWPM lists two date varieties for the 10-rufiyaa from Maldives (Pick 19): 1998 and 2006. As it turns out, there are actually two varieties dated 1998. The difference is that the first variety has the printer imprint of DE LA RUE at bottom center on back, whereas the secondRead More…
Maldives new date (2000) 5-rufiyaa variety (B210c) confirmed
2009-07-24
The SCWPM lists three date varieties for the 5-rufiyaa from Maldives (Pick 18): 1998, 2000, and 2006. As it turns out, there are actually two varieties dated 2000. The difference is that the first variety has the printer imprint of DE LA RUE at bottom center on back, as doesRead More…
Bangladesh new date (2009) 5-taka note confirmed
2009-07-14
5 taka (US$0.05), 2009. Like Pick 46, but new date and solid security thread. Signature: Salehuddin Ahmed.Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.Read More…
Sri Lanka new sig/date (03.07.2006) 2,000-rupee note (B120b) confirmed
2009-07-09
Like B120a, but new signatures (Rajapaksa/Cabraal) and new date (2006-07-03). Prefix P/31 – P/75.Courtesy of Rui Manuel Palhares.Read More…
India new 5-rupee note (B279a) confirmed
2009-06-26
Like B271, but with date (2009) at lower center on back (previous issues were undated), new signature (Subbarao), windowed security thread with demetalized text, and inset letter E. Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.Read More…
India considering polymer notes
2009-06-22
According to a Business Standard article dated 3 June 2009, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is considering a pilot project to introduce polymer notes in an effort to increase the longevity of its banknotes, said H R Khan, executive director, RBI. The timing of the project has not yetRead More…
Nepal new 5-rupee note confirmed
2009-06-05
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has issued a new updated 5-rupee note. Courtesy of Roman Boroznjak.Read More…
Pakistan issues notes signed by Governor Raza
2009-05-29
On 15 May 2009, State Bank of Pakistan issued all denominations with the signature of the new governor, Syed Saleem Raza, who assumed the post on 2 January 2009. These banknotes are the same color, design, and size as the preceding notes.Read More…
Bangladesh new date (2008) 50-taka note confirmed
2009-05-29
Bangladesh Bank has issued a 50-taka note (US$0.75) like Pick 41, but dated 2008 and signed by Governor Salehuddin Ahmed. On 3 May 2009, Dr. Atiur Rahman was appointed the 10th governor of Bangladesh Bank, so we can expect new signature varieties to appear soon bearing his signature. Courtesy ofRead More…