The International Bank Note Society (IBNS) announces that its voting membership has for the first time selected the Central Bank of Curacao and Sint Maarten to receive its annual prestigious “Bank Note of the Year Award” for 2025. With almost 100 new banknotes released worldwide during 2025, only 17 wereRead More…

This 100-kina note commemorates Sir Julius Chan, who served as the prime minister of Papua New Guinea three times. B163 (PNL): 100 kina (US$30) Green and gold. Front: English text; Papua New Guinean coat of arms with bird of paradise perched on Kundu drum and ceremonial spear; National Parliament buildingRead More…

These notes are denominated in Brunei dollars only. Preceding issues also expressed in ringgit continue to be legal tender. These notes feature upgraded security features with Domino tactile embossed marks for the visually impaired. B311 (PNL): 500 brunei dollars (US$390)Purple. Front: Malay text; Omar Ali Saifuddin mosque in Bandar SeriRead More…

These notes are denominated in Brunei dollars only. Preceding issues also expressed in ringgit continue to be legal tender. These notes feature upgraded security features with Domino tactile embossed marks for the visually impaired. B310 (PNL): 100 brunei dollars (US$78)Brown, yellow, and gold. Front: Malay text; Jame’ Asr Hassanil BolkiahRead More…

These notes are denominated in Brunei dollars only. Preceding issues also expressed in ringgit continue to be legal tender. These notes feature upgraded security features with Domino tactile embossed marks for the visually impaired. B308 (PNL): 10 brunei dollars (US$7.80)Red, yellow, and brown. Front: Malay text; Jame’ Asr Hassanil BolkiahRead More…