Sweden new date (2007) 500-kronor confirmed
2009-01-05
500 kronor (US$63.40), (200)7. Like P65, but new date and new signatures. Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.Read More…
Albania revised 1,000-lek note (B318b) and new 2,000-lek note (B320a) confirmed
2009-01-04
On 29 December 2008, the Bank of Albania issued its first-ever 2,000-lek note. Also, on 14 November 2008, the bank issued a revised 1,000-lek note. Both are dated 2007 and apparently printed by TDLR based upon their use of Cornerstone watermarks. B318 (P69 & P73): 1,000 leke (US$9.10) Green. Front:Read More…
Slovakia adopts the euro as of 2009
2008-12-31
,,,,,, As of 1 January 2009, Slovakia is adopting the euro. While I am sad to see another country abandon its unique notes, I must remember that it was the impending introduction of the euro that first sparked my interest in the hobby of collecting banknotes. Perhaps Slovakia’s move willRead More…
Turkey issues new notes on 01.01.2009
2008-12-31
,,,,,,,,,,, The name of Turkey’s currency has reverted from “new Turkish lira” (TRY) to “Turkish lira” (TRL) as of 1 January 2009, necessitating the issuance of new banknotes and coins. Turkey last changed the currency by removing six zeroes on 1 January 2005, at a cost of US$300 million. ThisRead More…
Georgia issues revised 10- and 50-lari notes dated 2008
2008-12-10
,,, On 9 December 2008, the National Bank of Georgia introduced 10- and 50-lari notes dated 2008. The notes are similar to earlier issues of the same denominations, but have enhanced security features. The new 10-lari note has two relief inscriptions of the nominal value 10 imprinted above the oak-leafRead More…
Bulgaria to issue new date (2008) 10-lev note
2008-12-08
On 8 December 2008, the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) issued a revised 10-lev (US$6.50) note similar to the existing 1999 note (Pick 117), but with new date, signatures, and security features, including a red-to-green windowed security thread with demetalized text, watermark with electrotype bank initials, latent image, and UV elements.Read More…
Hungary new sig/date (2008) 500-forint note (B581b) confirmed
2008-11-20
Like B581a, but new signatures (Dr. Karvalits Ferenc; Simor András; Dr. Király Júlia) and new date (2008). Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.Read More…
Poland new 10-złoty Piłsudski numismatic product (BNP813a) confirmed
2008-11-13
To commemorate the 90th anniversary of regaining independence, the National Bank of Poland sold 80,000 new 10-złoty notes packaged in a folder for 15 złotych each beginning on 30 October 2008. The front of this note depicts Commander Józef Piłsudski and the front façade of the Belweder Palace. The backRead More…
Ireland’s First Trust Bank new date (01.05.2007) £20 note confirmed
2008-10-21
20 pounds (US$39.25), 1st MAY 2007. Like P137, but new date and new signature. Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.Read More…
Estonia new date (2007) 25-kroon note (B229b) confirmed
2008-10-21
Like B229a, but new date (2007). Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net and Frank van Tiel.Read More…