B1097 (PNL): 50 piso (pesos) (US$0.95) Red. Front: Filipino text; First National Assembly in 1907; Sergio Osmeña; US General Douglas MacArthur during Leyte Landing in 1944; seal of Philippine president; Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas seal. Back: English and Filipino text; map; maliputo fish (Caranx ignobilis); Taal Lake; Batangas embroidery design.Read More…

In August 2008, the central bank issued new “cheques,” which—due to political, financial, and social reasons—it claims are not banknotes even though they circulate like legal tender and do not require endorsement. They were introduced to replace the array of high-denomination promissory notes which private banks had been issuing toRead More…

This note—entitled “We will not forget! We will not forgive!”—commemorates “Ukraine’s struggle against the Russian invaders and celebrates the fortitude, resilience, indomitability, and heroism of Ukrainians.” It was issued on the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It is considered legal tender, but is sold at a premium toRead More…

These notes commemorate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) on 1 January 1997. B226 (PNL): 50 dollars (US$61) Purple. Front: English text; stingrays; map; holographic patch with CIMA 25th Anniversary logo; coat of arms; Queen Elizabeth II. Back: English text; shell; stingray. HolographicRead More…

These notes commemorate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) on 1 January 1997. B225 (PNL): 25 dollars (US$31) Dark brown, light brown, and orange. Front: English text; scallop shells; map; holographic patch with CIMA 25th Anniversary logo; coat of arms; Queen Elizabeth II.Read More…