Laos new 500-kip note (B519a) confirmed
2019-12-07
Like B507, but new coat of arms and new date. Prefix AA. Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).Read More…
Bahamas new 50-dollar note (B354a) confirmed
2019-11-29
According to a press release, the Central Bank of The Bahamas introduced a new 50-dollar note (B354) on 3 October 2019. This is the first note in the world with a Rapid security thread on Durasafe substrate. Courtesy of Cesar Zuluaga and Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).Read More…
Sao Tome and Principe new 5-, 10-, and 200-dobra notes reported for introduction in 2020
2019-11-28
According to a TélaNón article dated 27 November 2019, the Banco Central de São Tomé e Príncipe and De La Rue met to discuss replacing the defective 200-dobra note of 2016, which had been removed from circulation due to security flaws. Furthermore, the 5- and 10-dobra notes printed on polymerRead More…
Ukraine new 50- and 200-hryvnia notes (B855a and B857a) reported for introduction in late 2019, early 2020
2019-11-26
According to a press release dated 26 November 2019, the National Bank of Ukraine plans to introduce a new 50-hryvnia note (B855) on 20 December 2019, followed by a new 200-hryvnia note (B857) on 25 February 2020, thereby completing the new note family which began with the introduction of theRead More…
Czech Republic new 100-koruna Czechoslovak currency commemorative note reported for introduction in 2022
2019-11-24
According to a press release dated 19 November 2019, the Czech National Bank plans to introduce a new 100-koruna note (194 x 84 mm) in March 2022 commemorating the establishment of the Czechoslovak koruna by featuring Karel Engliš, the most important financier of the First Republic.Read More…
Norway new 1,000-krone note confirmed
2019-11-22
According to a press release, the Norges Bank has introduced the new 1,000-krone note on 14 November 2019. This completes the new series of notes from Norway. Courtesy of Jan Ove Larsen.Read More…
Cuba new 500-peso Havana commemorative note (B919a) introduced 15.11.2019
2019-11-17
According to a press release dated 15 November 2019, the Banco Central de Cuba has introduced a new 500-peso note commemorating the 500th anniversary of the founding of the city of Havana. Like B917, but with commemorative text at lower center front, and new design on back. Courtesy of AravindRead More…
North Korea new 50-won commemorative note (B360.05a) confirmed
2019-11-17
Overprinted on B341. Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
Samoa new 10-tala XVI Pacific Games commemorative polymer note (B121a) confirmed
2019-11-15
According to a press release dated 24 May 2019, in June the Central Bank of Samoa planned to introduce a 10-tala note commemorating the XVI Pacific Games hosted in Apia, Samoa from 7 to 20 July 2019. The notes are printed on De La Rue’s Safeguard polymer substrate. Courtesy ofRead More…
Cambodia new 15,000-riel King Norodom Sihamoni commemorative note (B434a) confirmed
2019-11-11
This note commemorates the 15th anniversary of the coronation of King Norodom Sihamoni. Courtesy of Anthony Rodov and Igor Nosenko (Instagram).Read More…