Solomon Islands new signature 5-dollar note (B216c) confirmed
2012-07-05
Like B216b, but new signatures (Rarawa/Fanega). Prefix C/5 – C/9. Courtesy of Andrew Randall.Read More…
New Zealand new bank governor announced
2012-06-25
On 26 June 2012, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand announced that Graeme Wheeler has been appointed the new governor, effective after current governor Alan Bollard’s second five-year term expires on 25 September 2012. This will likely result in new signature varieties for New Zealand’s polymer banknotes. Courtesy of ScottRead More…
New Caledonia, Tahiti, and Wallis and Futuna new note family reported
2012-06-04
According to a press release dated 31 May 2012, the supervisory board of the Institut d’Emission d’Outre-Mer met in Paris, chaired by Mr. Didier Bruneel, representing the Governor of the Banque de France, and with Mr Nicolas de Seze, CEO. The Council made the three following decisions: Renewal of theRead More…
New Caledonia new banknote designs approved for 2013 intro
2012-04-26
,,,,,,, According to an article on CaledoSphere dated 24 April 2012, under the chairmanship of Harold Martin, the government of New Caledonia has validated final designs for 500-, 1,000-, 5,000-, and 10,000-franc banknotes, though for security reasons the images have not been made public. The final designs are based uponRead More…
Papua New Guinea new 100-kina note (B149a) confirmed
2012-02-29
B149 (P44 or P47): 100 kina (US$30) Green and gold. Front: English text; coat of arms with bird of paradise perched on Kundu drum and ceremonial spear; National Parliament building in Port Moresby. Back: English text; coffee beans; cardamom seeds; coconut palm tree; fish; timber; cargo ship; oil rig; bird;Read More…
New Zealand Reserve Bank Governor Bollard to step down 25.09.2012
2012-02-27
According to a New Zealand Reserve Bank press release dated 30 January 2012, Alan Bollard will not be seeking another term as governor when his current term ends on 25 September this year. Appointed in September 2002, Dr Bollard is in his second five-year term.Dr Bollard said that he willRead More…
Solomon Islands new signature 100-dollar note (B220c) confirmed
2012-01-28
Like B220b, but new signatures (Rarawa/Fanega). Prefix A/4.Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
New Zealand 2007 and 2008 numismatic products (BNP111a and BNP112a) confirmed
2012-01-22
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has recently begun offering 1,000 sets of 2007 and 2008 notes of all six denominations with matching serial numbers, reversing its previous decision to offer such numismatic products only when there is a design change such as a new signature variety. The last setsRead More…
Solomon Islands new signature 10-dollar note (B217c) confirmed
2011-12-17
Like B217b, but new signatures (Rarawa/Fanega). Prefix C/5.Courtesy of Alexander Petrov.Read More…
Fiji new signature 2-, 5-, and 10-dollar notes confirmed
2011-12-04
According to a press release dated 1 December 2011, 2-, 5-, and 10-dollar notes of the 2007 design series were issued 5 December bearing the signature of Barry Whiteside, governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji. Governor Whiteside’s signature replaces the signature of the former governor, Savenaca Narube. The titleRead More…