Mongolia new 1,000-togrog note (B433a) confirmed
2011-12-24
Like B424b, but new signature (Purevdorj), new date (2011), and revised script to the left of the signature on front. Courtesy of Peter Mosselberger (Bank Note Museum).Read More…
Laos new 2,000-kip note (B517) confirmed
2011-12-17
According tp a report on J&C Expat Services dated 29 November 2011, the Bank of the Lao PDR has released a new 2,000-kip (US$0.25) note dated 2011, marking the 36th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the birthday of the late President Kaysone Phomvihane onRead More…
Belarus chairperson discusses new denominations and currency revaluation
2011-12-16
According to a Charter 97 article dated 16 December 2011, “I think that there will be no denomination [currency revaluation] next year. I cannot tell for sure,” stated Nadzeja Yermakova, the chairperson of the board of the National Bank of Belarus (NBB). The bank is planning to issue a newRead More…
Thailand new 100-baht commemorative numismatic product (BNP117a) confirmed
2011-12-16
On 2 December 2011, Bank of Thailand issued a new 100-baht note to commemorate the king’s 7th Cycle (84th) Birthday Anniversary.BNP117 (P124): 100 บาท (baht) (US$3.05) Red and orange. Front: Thai text; king’s initials in silver foil circle; Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) wearing uniform; royal seal; Royal Garuda emblem. Back:Read More…
Mauritius new 200-, 500-, and 1,000-rupee notes (B427a, B428a, B429a) confirmed
2011-12-15
According to a press release dated 10 October 2011, on 14 October Bank of Mauritius issued revised 200-, 500-, and 1,000-rupee banknotes with new security features: Multi Image Hologram upgrade for 200- and 500-rupee banknotes This upgrade consists of a new feature which appears as a Multi Image design ofRead More…
Suriname new 5-, 10-, and 100-dollar notes (B545a, B546a, B549a) confirmed
2011-12-06
On 20 December 2010, the Central Bank of Suriname issued new 5-, 10-, and 100-dollar (US$1.50, 3.05, 30.30, respectively) notes dated 1 SEPTEMBER 2010 with the following improved security features: The notes now have a holographic strip at right front. An electrotype CBvS has been added to the watermark. TheRead More…
South Sudan new piaster notes (B101 – B103) confirmed
2011-12-02
According to various news reports, on 19 October 2011 the Central Bank of South Sudan issued new notes in the denominations of 5, 10, 25, and 50 piasters. These low-value notes will make it possible to purchase smaller items that cost less than a pound (1 South Sudan pound =Read More…
Libya new note family reported for introduction in 2012
2011-12-01
According to an article on Arabstoday dated 29 November 2011, the Central Bank of Libya is set to introduce new 1-, 5-, and 10-dinar banknotes in early 2012.Read More…
Ukraine not planning 1,000-hryvnia note
2011-12-01
According to a Ukrainian Journal article dated 1 December 2011, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has no plans to issue a 1,000-hryvnia (US$125) banknote, says Viktor Zaivenko, deputy director general of the Money Circulation Department. “The NBU has no such plans. And did not have [such plans]… The NBURead More…
Tunisia new 50-dinar note (B534a) confirmed
2011-11-28
B534 (P94): 50 dinars (US$18) Green, blue, and orange. Front: Arabic text; Musée de la Monnaie (Currency Museum) building in Tunis; scholar Ibn Rachiq. Back: French text; Place Gouvernement la Kasbah, central square in Tunis. Holographic stripe. Windowed security thread with demetalized 50 DINARS BCT. Watermark: Olive tree and electrotypeRead More…