This 50-dollar note commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands. The theme for CBSI’s 50th Anniversary, “50 Years of Resilience and Progressive Development,” marks five decades of the bank’s contribution to maintaining economic stability, strengthening the financial system, and supporting the development of the Solomon Islands.Read More…
Like B366a, but new signature (Rahman). Courtesy of Muhammad Zeeshan Yameen (turpan on eBay).Read More…
These notes commemorate the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. They are like the preceding issues, but with the slogan of modern Ukraine—СЛАВА УКРАЇНІ! ГЕРОЯМ СЛАВА! (Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes!)—added at upper right back. B868 (PNL): 100 гривень (hryven) (US$3.85)Olive green, brown, red, and purple. Front: Ukrainian text;Read More…
B149 (PNL): 200 рублёў (rubles) (US$70)Purple. Front: Belarusian text; denomination as puzzle number registration device; Mogilev Regional Art Museum. Back: Belarusian text; kiln-fired tile; open book; buildings; key; denomination as puzzle number registration device; buildings. Holographic windowed security thread with demetalized Br200. Watermark: Tower and Cornerstones. Printer: (Goznak). 155 xRead More…
B106 (PNL): 200 ҧсар (apsars) (US$30)Red, orange, yellow, black, and green. Front: Abkhaz text; apsars symbol; seven 5-pointed stars; stylized horseman of the Abkhaz revolutionary detachment “Kiaraz;” Nestor Apollonovich Lakoba; state emblem of the SSR of Abkhazia. Back: Abkhaz text; traditional Abkhaz homestead with residential buildings; soaring hawk; seven 5-pointedRead More…
This note reportedly commemorates the 168 people killed at the Shajareh Tayyibeh Elementary School in Minab following an airstrike on 28 February 2026, the first day of military conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States. B306 (PNL): 1,000,000 rials (US$0.65)Blue and red. Front: Farsi text; 168 as puzzle numberRead More…
Like B222b, but new signatures (Al-Thani/Al-Kuwari), new date (2026), revised windowed security thread, revised coat of arms, and denomination at lower left front expressed as a Western, not Arabic, number. Although not mentioned in the bank’s press release, it appears that the holographic patch on front has been changed toRead More…
On 15 November 2023, the National Bank of Kazakhstan unveiled a new family of notes that will have a staggered introduction from 2023 to 2025. The designs are based on the elements of “Saka style” and reflects the heritage of the country, from the unique nomad culture to modern Kazakhstan.Read More…
This 100-quetzal note commemorates the 80th anniversary of the foundation of the Banco de Guatemala. A total of 15 million notes were produced. B613 (PNL): 100 quetzales (US$13)Brown, purple, green, blue, and red. Front: Spanish text; denomination as registration device; flag; flying quetzal bird; bishop and university founder, Francisco Marroquín;Read More…
=Like B408b, but new date (2024). Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.Read More…