,, B279: 1,000 rupees (US$13.65) Like Pick 66, but without rhododendron printed atop watermark area. Introduced 8 January 2010. Blue, brown, and green. Front: Mount Everest; goddess Bhagwati; Swayambhunath stupa and temple of goddess Harati; obverse of coin. Back: Elephant; bank logo. 4-mm wide windowed security thread with demetalized NRB.Read More…
In a press release dated 15 December 2009, Bangladesh Bank announced the 18.11.2009 introduction of a 1,000-taka (US$14.45) note signed by Governor Dr. Atiur Rahman. This is a new date/signature variety only. Courtesy of Nat Denkin and Mohammed Islam.Read More…
According to a press release, on 17.11.2009 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka introduced a new 1,000-rupee (US$8.75) commemorative note (B122a) to mark the ushering of peace and prosperity to Sri Lanka. In terms of section 52 A (1) (a) and ( b) of the Monetary Law Act (Amendment) No.6Read More…
Like B238d, but new signature (Raza) and new date (2009). Courtesy of Jean-Michel Engels.Read More…
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…
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…
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…
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…
,,, 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…
,, 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…