Northern Ireland Ulster Bank new 20-pound polymer note (B941a) unveiled
According to an article in BelfastLive dated 17 January 2020, Ulster Bank has unveiled the design of its new 20-pound polymer note (B941a) due out sometime in early 2020.
Egypt new 10-pound polymer note planned
According to an Egypt Independent article dated 10 January 2020, the Central Bank of Egypt plans to print new 10-pound polymer notes (current paper note, B337a, shown above) after moving its headquarters and printing facility to Egypt’s New Administrative Capital being built to the east of Cairo.
Myanmar new 1,000-kyat note (B119a) confirmed
According to the state-owned Myanmar Radio and Television, the Central Bank of Myanmar introduced a new 1,000-kyat note on 4 January 2020. Courtesy of Felix Wu and Mohammad Raihan.
Omani sultan dies; new notes expected
According to an AFP article dated 10 January 2020, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the longest-reigning leader of the modern Arab world, has died at the age of 79. The sultan’s image and signature appears on all notes since 1976, so new notes will likely appear after a successor is named.
Sri Lanka new 2,000-rupee commemorative note reported for introduction in 2020
According to an Ada Derana article dated 7 January 2020, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka plans to introduce a new 20-rupee coin and a new 2,000-rupee note (current B120a shown above) in 2020 to commemorate its 70th anniversary. Additionally, security features of the existing banknote series will be enhanced.Read More…
Argentina new notes featuring heroes to replace current animal family
According to an El Dia article dated 8 January 2020, over the next six months the Banco Central de la República Argentina plans to develop a new family of banknotes featuring heroes and cultural figures instead of animals, and possibly a denomination larger than 1,000 pesos (B422a, shown above). CourtesyRead More…
Afghanistan new notes to be printed in Poland
According to a ToloNews article dated 6 January 2020, Da Afghanistan Bank has awarded a US$8.5 million contract to the Polish Security Printing Works (PWPW) for 10 billion afghanis in new notes in denominations of 10, 20, 50, and 100 afghanis to be delivered within six to 18 months.
Zimbabwe new 5-dollar note (B193a) confirmed
According to this report, the new 2- and 5-dollar notes are printed on Hybrid, a composite substrate from Giesecke & Devrient. Courtesy of Andrew Roberts.
Trans-Dniester new 1-ruble commemorative note (B225a) and numismatic product (BNP217a) confirmed
According to a press release, on 20 December 2019, the Trans-Dniester Republican Bank introduced a new 1-ruble note to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Trans-Dniester ruble. 200,000 notes (B225a) will enter circulation (HB 1002501 to HB 1200000) and 2,500 notes will be sold as numismatic products (BNP217a) packaged inRead More…