Philippines enhanced security 50- to 1,000-peso notes (B1090a – B1094a) reportedly introduced on 29.07.2020
According to a press release dated 29 July 2020, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has begun issuing notes with upgraded windowed security threads, anti-copying and anti-scanning features, and tactile marks. The new notes are like the current series, but with added short horizontal lines that may be touched and feltRead More…
Argentina new signature 50-peso note (B418b) confirmed
Like B418a, but new signatures (Sandleris/Monzó). Courtesy of Tang Hao.Read More…
Brazil new 200-real note (B880a) reported for introduction in August 2020
According to a press release dated 29 July 2020, the Banco Central do Brasil plans to introduce a new denomination, the 200-real note (B880a), in August 2020. Images of same have not yet been released, but the note will feature the maned wolf on back. Courtesy of Aidan Work.Read More…
Vanuatu new 1,000-vatu commemorative note (B215a) reportedly introduced 23.07.2020
This 1,000-vatu note (overprinted on B210) commemorates the 40th anniversary of independence. Unlike with preceding issues wherein the first two digits of the serial number represent the last two digits of the year of printing, the 40 on these notes represents the 40th anniversary. Courtesy of Pratham Vyas.Read More…
Iraq new sig/date (2018) 10,000-dinar note (B355c) confirmed
Like B355b, but new signature (printed Alaq) and new date (٢٠١٨ – ١٤٤٠). Courtesy of Dmitry Svobodin.Read More…
Bolivia new signature 10-boliviano note (B412f) confirmed
Like B412e, but new signatures (Zabalaga/Colodro). Courtesy of Bob Fritsch.Read More…
Costa Rica new polymer notes (B564a – B568a) reported for introduction in 2020
According to Central Bank of Costa Rica press release dated 23 July 2020, the bank intends to introduce polymer versions of the 2,000-, 5,000-, and 20,000-colon notes in the coming months. A polymer 10,000-colon note was also announced, but without an estimated introduction date.Read More…
European Monetary Union new signature 5-euro note (B108n4) confirmed
Like B108n3, but new signature (Lagarde). Courtesy of Andrea Bossi.Read More…
Northern Ireland Bank of Ireland new 20-pound polymer note (B138a) confirmed
According to a press release dated 6 July 2020, the Bank of Ireland UK introduced a new 20-pound note on 20 July 2020. In addition to the transition to polymer substrate, the note’s security is enhanced with a clear window in the holographic stripe and iridescent ink. The note alsoRead More…
Northern Ireland Danske Bank new 20-pound polymer note (B504a) confirmed
According to an IrishNews article dated 9 July 2020, Danske Bank introduced a new 20-pound note (B504a) on 20 July 2020 which is like the preceding paper note (B502), but printed on polymer, and reduced in size. Courtesy of Pam West (British Notes).Read More…