Sudan new 50-pound note (B114) confirmed
2016-05-21
Like B109a, but new date, new signature, and matte denominations in corners. Prefix AE. Courtesy of Hamid Kazemi.Read More…
Uruguay new 2,000-peso uruguayo note (B558a) confirmed
2016-05-16
According to a press release dated 27 April 2016, the Banco Central del Uruguay has introduced a revised 2,000-peso series B note (B558) dated 2015 which is like the existing note (B551) of the same denomination, but with several significant changes to the security features, including denomination as registration device,Read More…
Zimbabwe intends to issue new dollar-denominated “bond notes”
2016-05-05
According to a press release dated 4 May 2016, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, blaming a cash shortage of US dollars on the strength of the US dollar, intends to convert all USD exchange receipts into South African rand and euros in an effort to “spread the demand for cashRead More…
United States new 5-, 10-, and 20-dollar note designs to be unveiled in 2020
2016-04-21
According to an announcement by the United States Department of the Treasury on 20 April 2016, Alexander Hamilton will not be removed from the 10-dollar note to make way for a woman. Instead, Harriet Tubman (whose life was dedicated to fighting for liberty) will replace President Andrew Jackson on theRead More…
Lebanon new 50,000-pound note (B545a) confirmed
2016-04-14
B545 (P94c): 50,000 livres (pounds) (US$33) Violet, blue, green, and orange. Front: Arabic text; cedar tree; geometric series design; stylized boat. Back: Arabic and French text; cedar tree; geometric series design. Windowed Motion security thread. Watermark: Cedar tree and electrotype ٥٠٠٠٠. Printer: (Oberthur Technologies). 140 x 77 mm. Paper. a.Read More…
Lebanon new 1,000-pound note (B541a) confirmed
2016-04-14
B541 (P90): 1,000 livres (pounds) (US$0.65) Green. Front: Arabic text; cedar tree; alphabetic characters. Back: Arabic and French text; cedar tree; alphabetic characters. 3-mm wide magenta-to-green windowed security thread with demetalized BDL 1000. Watermark: Coat of arms and electrotype ١٠٠٠. Printer: (Crane). 115 x 60 mm. Paper. a. ٢٠١٦ (01.01.2016).Read More…
Ukraine new 500-hryvnia note (B858a) confirmed
2016-04-13
According to a press release dated 25 December 2015, on 11 April 2016 the National Bank of Ukraine introduced a new 500-hryvnia note with enhanced security features, including windowed security thread and SPARK patch. B858 (P127): 500 гривень (hryven) (US$19) Beige, brown, green, blue, and pink. Front: Ukrainian text;Read More…
Switzerland new 50-franc note (B357a) confirmed
2016-04-13
According to a press release dated 6 April 2016, the Swiss National Bank has unveiled the design of the new 50-franc note (B357a), the first denomination in a new series of notes inspired by the theme “The many facets of Switzerland.” The new family consists of the same denominations asRead More…
Australia new 5-dollar note (B230a) reported for introduction on 01.09.2016
2016-04-12
According to a press release dated 12 April 2016, the Reserve Bank of Australia has released images of the new 5-dollar banknote (B230a) that will be introduced on 1 September 2016. “The images show the basic design artwork of each side of the banknote. As previously announced, key aspects ofRead More…
Argentina new 10-peso note (B416a) confirmed
2016-04-07
B416 (P360): 10 pesos (US$0.20) Brown, green, blue, and purple. Front: Spanish text; sunburst as registration device; green-to-blue OVI flower; leaves on branches; OVI patch of solider with raised flag on horseback; Manuel Belgrano in military uniform; OVI patch of Pedrito Ríos, drummer boy of Tacuarí. Back: Spanish text; JuanaRead More…