Egypt new 200-pound note (B335a) confirmed
2009-11-26
Like B334a, but reduced in size (165 x 73 mm vs. 175 x 80 mm), and horizontal lines added at right and left edges on front. 12.01.2009 – 28.11.2012. Courtesy of Alberto Fochi.Read More…
Kenya banknotes may exclude portraits
2009-11-25
According to a Daily Nation article dated 18 November 2009, Kenya’s coins and notes will not bear the portrait of any individual if the proposals in the new draft constitution of Kenya are adopted. The draft proposes “Notes and coins issued by the Central Bank of Kenya may bear imagesRead More…
Djibouti new 10,000-franc note (B204) confirmed
2009-11-04
, Like B106, but now issued by BANQUE CENTRALE DE DJIBOUTI and watermark includes electrotype BCD. Courtesy of Rui Manuel Palhares.Read More…
Morocco new 50-dirham commemorative note (B513a) confirmed
2009-10-26
Bank Al-Maghrib issued a 50-dirham (US$6.45) note in mid-October 2009 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the central bank. Apparently 4 million notes will be issued at face value. This is the first commemorative banknote issued in Morocco. It was designed by Roger Pfund, the Swiss artist who has alsoRead More…
Zambia new date (2009) 50,000-kwacha note (B150e) confirmed
2009-10-25
, Like B150d, but new date (2009). Courtesy of Ömer Yalçinkaya (omeryalcinkayacollectionshop on eBay).Read More…
South Africa declares 500-rand note fake
2009-10-17
According to an IOL.com article dated 17 October 2009, the South African Reserve Bank has refuted a rumor circulating via email claiming that the bank is about to issue a 500-rand note.Robertina Mbedzi, assistant communications practitioner at the Reserve Bank, said “The bank is currently not planning to issue aRead More…
Zambia new date (2009) 20,000-kwacha note (B149e) confirmed
2009-10-05
, Like B149d, but new date (2009). Courtesy of David Murcek.Read More…
Nigeria three new polymer notes confirmed
2009-10-04
,,,,,, On 16 September 2009, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced plans to issue 1.9 billion new polymer notes in 5, 10, and 50 naira denominations, worth US$0.03, 0.06, and 0.32, respectively. President Umaru Yar’Adua launched the new notes on 30 September. 1.3 billion note were printed abroad, whileRead More…
Nigeria considering polymer for 500- and 1,000-naira notes
2009-10-03
During the 30 September 2009 introduction of the new 5-, 10-, and 50-naira polymer banknotes, the Central Bank of Nigeria said it may eventually issue 500- and 1,000-naira notes printed on polymer, although the focus is now on the lower denominations since they are more widely used than the higherRead More…
Lesotho new date (2009) 50-maloti note confirmed
2009-09-30
,, 50 maloti (US$4.55). Like Pick 17, but new date, new signature (Moeketsi Senaoana), the colors are more vibrant, the watermark of the coat of arms now includes the denomination (not electrotype), as well as Cornerstones, and a windowed security thread. Printer: (TDLR). Courtesy of Ricardo Castedo.Read More…