These larger denomination notes were introduced to ease economic transactions. The official exchange rates published in this chapter are overvalued by a factor of 20 compared to the black market rate. These notes are thought to be the first denominations of a new family honoring female Cuban heroines. Due toRead More…
Like B221b, but new date (2025), revised windowed security thread, revised coat of arms, and denomination at lower left front expressed as a Western, not Arabic, number. Courtesy of Tang Hao and Claudio Marana.Read More…
Like B220b, but new date (2025), revised windowed security thread, revised coat of arms, and denomination at lower left front expressed as a Western, not Arabic, number. Courtesy of Tang Hao and Claudio Marana.Read More…
Like B216a, but but with the symbol of the currency preceding the numerical denomination on both sides, as well as new signature (Munawar) and new date (31 JULY 2025). Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Peter Cindric.Read More…
These polymer notes featuring a portrait of King Charles III were unveiled on 12 January 2026 and were expected to be introduced into circulation by the end of the month. B312 (PNL): 20 pounds (US$26)Brown. Front: English text; King Charles III. Back: English text; Saint Helena ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) flower;Read More…
These polymer notes featuring a portrait of King Charles III were unveiled on 12 January 2026 and were expected to be introduced into circulation by the end of the month. B310 (PNL): 5 pounds (US$6.45)Blue. Front: English text; King Charles III. Back: English text; Saint Helena ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) flower;Read More…
These polymer notes featuring a portrait of King Charles III were unveiled on 12 January 2026 and were expected to be introduced into circulation by the end of the month. B311 (PNL): 10 pounds (US$14)Red. Front: English text; King Charles III. Back: English text; Saint Helena ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) flower;Read More…
Unveiled on 3 March 2026, these ZiG notes have upgraded security features and new designs featuring the “Big 5” animals of Zimbabwe. They also feature graduated sizes and intaglio horizontal lines at left/right front for easier identification by the sight impaired. The three lower denominations—along with 2- and 5-zig coins—wereRead More…
Unveiled on 3 March 2026, these ZiG notes have upgraded security features and new designs featuring the “Big 5” animals of Zimbabwe. They also feature graduated sizes and intaglio horizontal lines at left/right front for easier identification by the sight impaired. The three lower denominations—along with 2- and 5-zig coins—wereRead More…
Unveiled on 3 March 2026, these ZiG notes have upgraded security features and new designs featuring the “Big 5” animals of Zimbabwe. They also feature graduated sizes and intaglio horizontal lines at left/right front for easier identification by the sight impaired. The three lower denominations—along with 2- and 5-zig coins—wereRead More…