eSwatini new 200-lilangeni (B105a) note reported
2018-07-17
Like Swaziland B238a, but with new country name, eSwatini, on back. Courtesy of Igor Nosenko (http://mycollection.net.ua/).Read More…
Solomon Islands new 40-dollar independence commemorative note (B226a) confirmed
2018-07-16
According to a Central Bank of the Solomon Islands press release dated 5 July 2018 as well as a De La Rue press release of the same date, on 7 July 2018, the Central Bank of Solomon Islands introduced a new legal tender 40-dollar polymer banknote and 2-dollar coloredRead More…
Romania new 50-leu note (B289a) confirmed
2018-07-12
Like B282, but new date and new coat of arms. Courtesy of Marius Rosca (Pecunia Auctions/www.ebancnote.ro).Read More…
Congo Democratic Republic new 500-, 1,000-, and 5,000-franc notes reported for introduction in August 2018
2018-07-02
According to a press release dated 30 June 2018, in an effort to combat counterfeiting, the Banque Centrale du Congo intends to introduce new 500-, 1,000-, and 5,000-franc notes in August 2018, with larger denominations to follow in 2019. Existing notes will continue to circulate in parallel.Read More…
Azerbaijan new 200-manat note (B407a) confirmed introduced
2018-06-27
According to a press release dated 23 May 2018, the Central Bank of Azerbaijan introduced a new denomination, the 200-manat note designed by Crane Currency in the US and printed by Giesecke & Devrient in Germany. The motif of the notes is “the ‘Heydar Aliyev Center’ constructed to the memoryRead More…
Moldova new 20-leu note (B119a) confirmed
2018-06-19
Like B111, but demetalized BNM on the solid security thread, denomination as registration device at lower right front, intaglio printing and blind embossing of the denomination. Courtesy of .Read More…
Philippines new 50-peso note (B1085a) confirmed
2018-06-16
Like B1078j, but with LEYTE LANDING OCTOBER 1944 at lower right front. Prefix NB. Courtesy of Claudio Marana. Read More…
Bolivia new 10-boliviano note (B417a) confirmed
2018-05-25
B417 (P248): 10 bolivianos (US$1.45) Blue. Front: Spanish text; Caverna de Umajalanta (Umajalanta Cavern) in Torotoro; José Santos Vargas “El Tambor Vargas,” Apiaguaiki Tüpa, and Eustaquio Méndez “El Moto Méndez.” Back: Spanish text; hummingbird as SPARK; landscape of Isla del Pescado (Fish Island) in Salar de Uyuni salt flat; PicaflorRead More…
Solomon Islands new 40-dollar independence commemorative note (B226a) and 2-dollar coin reported for introduction in July 2018
2018-05-17
According to an article on SIBC, on 10 May 2018 the Central Bank of Solomon Islands announced plans to introduce a new 40-dollar note (B226a) and 2-dollar coin to commemorate the country’s 40th anniversary of independence. Both are currently in production and are expected to be received in time forRead More…
Cambodia new 20,000-riel King Sihamoni’s 65th birthday commemorative note (B433a) confirmed
2018-05-17
This note commemorates the 65th birthday of King Norodom Sihamoni. Courtesy of Claudio Marana, Jacek Stącel, and Vladimir Buravlev.Read More…