This 1-rial commemorative note, the first polymer note issued by Oman, circulates in parallel with the preceding issues. Furthermore, 1,000 uncut sheets and 10,000 banknotes in elegantly designed envelopes are available for sale at the Central Bank of Oman (Ruwi-Salalah-Sohar) and Oman Post’s sales window at the Opera Galleria, startingRead More…
B4129 (PNL): 20 yuan (US$2.90) Pink, red, orange, and green. Front (vertical): Chinese text; national emblem of the PRC; horse; denomination in SPARK Optical. Back (vertical): Mongolian, Tibetan, Uyghur, and Zhang text; three children playing musical instruments; residential houses. No security thread. Watermark: None. Printer: (China Banknote Printing and Minting).Read More…
B837.5 (PNL): 1,000 рублей (rubles) (US$15) Turquoise, brown, green, and purple. Front: Russian text; bank seal; Nikolskaya (Saint Nicholas Tower) and bridge of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin; Nizhny Novgorod Main Fair building; map of Oka and Volga rivers; stylized tower and circle in golden-crimson to golden-green OVI; Nizhny Novgorod Stadium;Read More…
Like B209a, but new signature (Cleland). Courtesy of Elcio Figueiredo.Read More…
Like B115a, but new signatures (Bangui/Angue) Courtesy of Ludek Vostal.Read More…
On 5 January 2026, the Banque Centrale des Comores introduced more robust 5,000- and 10,000-franc notes that are like the preceding issues, but with enhanced security features, most notably the emblem of the Union of the Comoros in OVI and a new holographic stripe. Also notable is the switch toRead More…
On 5 January 2026, the Banque Centrale des Comores introduced more robust 5,000- and 10,000-franc notes that are like the preceding issues, but with enhanced security features, most notably the emblem of the Union of the Comoros in OVI and a new holographic stripe. Also notable is the switch toRead More…
This 100-dirham note commemorates the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) held in Morocco 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. B524 (PNL): 100 dirhams (US$11)Blue, orange, purple, yellow, and green. Front: Arabic and Tamazight text; three hexagons; denomination in gold OVI; outline map of Africa; Moroccan arabesque motifs;Read 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…
Like B422, but without Optics security thread. B423 (PNL): 500 rupees (US$36)Tan, red, and brown. Front: Creole, English, and French text; five coco-de-mer nuts; Depth Image hologram coat of arms; Catkin flowers; holographic foil stripe with sea turtle swimming in waves; Seychelles Kestrel (Katiti / Crécerelle des Seychelles) bird onRead More…