, B236a 5 dirhams, 2015 and ١٤٣٦ (AH1436). Like B226, but with tactile printing at left/right center front for the visually impaired. Courtesy of Nin Cheun (Noteshobby on eBay).Read More…
B439e200 new sheqalim, 2014. Like B439d, but new date and new signature (Karnit Flug). Courtesy of Raphael Dvir.Read More…
B438d100 new sheqalim, 2014. Like B438c, but new date and new signature (Karnit Flug). Courtesy of Raphael Dvir.Read More…
According to a Saudi Press Agency posting, Dr. Fahd Bin Abdullah Almobarak, governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, briefed King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on new banknote and coin designs. It is unclear when the new designs will be introduced into circulation. Couresty of Raihan Ahmed.Read More…
According to an article on GulfNews.com dated 7 July 2015, on 8 July the Central Bank of the UAE will introduce 5- and 500-dirham notes with tactile marks (not Braille) so that they will be readable by the visually impaired, just like the 50- and 100-dirham notes introduced on 9Read More…
According to an article on the Kuwait News Agency site dated 18 May 2015, the International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA) awarded the Central Bank of Kuwait the 2015 International Award for Best Banknote issue for its sixth series of notes (B229a – B234a) issued 29 June 2014.”This is consideredRead More…
, B239 (P29e): 50 dirhams (US$14)Purple. Front: Arabic text; OVI coat of arms; oryx (antelope) head with silver foil stamp. Back: English text; Saker falcon; Fort Jahili at Al Ain. 3-mm wide, color-shifting windowed security thread with demetalized UAE 50. Watermark: Saker falcon head with electrotype 50 and coffee pot.Read More…
According to a Central Bank of Kuwait press release dated 19 April 2015, all fifth issue (B223 – B228) notes introduced beginning in 1994 will lose their legal tender status on 1 October 2015, after which time they may still be exchanged by the CBK for a period of tenRead More…
B240 (P30f): 100 dirhams (US$27)Red. Front: Arabic text; OVI coat of arms; Fahidi Fort in Dubai with silver foil stamp of castle tower. Back: English text; Saker falcon; Trade Centre Tower in Dubai. 3-mm wide windowed security thread with demetalized UAE 100. Watermark: Saker falcon head with electrotype 100 andRead More…
Like B282a, but new signatures (Seif/Tayebnia). Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (www.banknoten.de).Read More…