Singapore new symbol (one house) 2-dollar note (B208n) confirmed
2020-01-02
Like B208m, but with one house below EDUCATION on back. Prefix 7DN. Courtesy of Tan Wei Jie (https://tanwj.com).
Mexico new sig/date (01.12.2017) 50-peso note (B712j) confirmed
2019-12-30
Like B712i, but new date (1 DIC. 2017). Series AB, AC. Courtesy of Morten Brumoen.
Romania new 100-leu commemorative note (BNP203a) confirmed
2019-12-30
According to a press release dated 27 November 2019, on 4 December 2019 the National Bank of Romania plans to introduce a 100-leu numismatic product to commemorate the anniversary of The Completion of the Great Union. The blue note measures 147 x 82 mm and is printed on polymer. ItRead More…
Romania new date (2019) 50-leu note (B289b) confirmed
2019-12-29
Like B289a, but new date (2019). Courtesy of Sabine Leuenberger (collect-unc-currency on eBay).
Angola new note family reported to be introduced in 2020
2019-12-20
According to a Prensa Latina article dated 20 December 2019, the Banco Nacional de Angola has been authorized to introduce a new family of banknotes in 2020. The most commonly used denominations (200 to 2,000 kwanzas) will be printed on polymer substrate to increase longevity. The notes will be printedRead More…
Vietnam new date (2019) 100,000-dong note (B346m) confirmed
2019-12-17
Like B346l, but new date (2019). Courtesy of Don Ludwig and Stane Štraus (www.polymernotes.org).
Vietnam new date (2019) 50,000-dong note (B345k) confirmed
2019-12-16
Like B345j, but new date (2019). Courtesy of Don Ludwig and Stane Štraus (www.polymernotes.org).
Awards Recognize Outstanding New Banknote Technical Advancements
2019-12-15
Outstanding technical excellence in the design and security of new banknotes has been recognized by a series of awards. The awards formed part of the industry’s High Security Printing Asia Conference, which was organised by Reconnaissance International and held recently in Yokohama, Japan. These recognise the highest levels of achievementRead More…
Trinidad and Tobago new 100-dollar polymer note (B241a) confirmed
2019-12-12
On 9 December 2019, the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago introduced a new 100-dollar note on polymer substrate with significantly enhanced security. The bank intends to expand the range of polymer notes to the other denominations (1 to 50 dollars) in March 2020. The polymer notes will replace the precedingRead More…
Sao Tome and Principe new 5-, 10-, and 200-dobra notes reported for introduction in 2020
2019-11-28
According to a TélaNón article dated 27 November 2019, the Banco Central de São Tomé e Príncipe and De La Rue met to discuss replacing the defective 200-dobra note of 2016, which had been removed from circulation due to security flaws. Furthermore, the 5- and 10-dobra notes printed on polymerRead More…