Iran new 1,000,000-rial cheque (B297a) confirmed introduced on 07.08.2020
2020-08-09
Courtesy of Peter Mosselberger (Bank Note Museum). Read More…
Nepal new 1,000-rupee note (B293a) confirmed
2020-08-08
Like B286, but new date (2019), new security thread, and two elephants on back. Courtesy of Arpan Banerjee and Albert.Read More…
Trinidad and Tobago unveils backs of new notes (B236a – B240a)
2020-08-06
In a press release dated 5 August 2020, the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago has unveiled the designs of the backs of the previously announced new polymer note family.Read More…
Poland new 20-złoty commemorative note reported for introduction in November 2021
2020-08-06
The National Bank of Poland plans to introduce 60,000 20-złoty banknotes commemorating Lech Kaczyński with the theme “It is Worth Being a Pole” in November 2021.Read More…
Philippines enhanced security 50- to 1,000-peso notes (B1090a – B1094a) confirmed introduced on 29.07.2020
2020-08-04
According to a press release dated 29 July 2020, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has begun issuing notes with upgraded windowed security threads, anti-copying and anti-scanning features, and tactile marks. The new notes are like the current series, but with added short horizontal lines that may be felt at theRead More…
Costa Rica new polymer notes (B564a – B568a) reported for introduction in 2020
2020-07-25
According to Central Bank of Costa Rica press release dated 23 July 2020, the bank intends to introduce polymer versions of the 2,000-, 5,000-, and 20,000-colon notes in the coming months. A polymer 10,000-colon note was also announced, but without an estimated introduction date.Read More…
Northern Ireland Bank of Ireland new 20-pound polymer note (B138a) confirmed
2020-07-22
According to a press release dated 6 July 2020, the Bank of Ireland UK introduced a new 20-pound note on 20 July 2020. In addition to the transition to polymer substrate, the note’s security is enhanced with a clear window in the holographic stripe and iridescent ink. The note alsoRead More…
Northern Ireland Danske Bank new 20-pound polymer note (B504a) confirmed
2020-07-22
According to an IrishNews article dated 9 July 2020, Danske Bank introduced a new 20-pound note (B504a) on 20 July 2020 which is like the preceding paper note (B502), but printed on polymer, and reduced in size. Courtesy of Pam West (British Notes).Read More…
Taiwan new 200- and 500-dollar stimulus vouchers confirmed
2020-07-21
Premier Su Tseng-chang announced long-awaited details of the coronavirus economic stimulus voucher scheme on 28 May 2020. The vouchers have been renamed “Triple Stimulus Vouchers” to highlight the fact that they will cost just NT$1,000 to buy, and be worth NT$3,000 in purchasing power, with retailers adding their own offersRead More…