Tanzania new signature 1,000-shilling note (B140c) confirmed
2019-12-27
Like B140b, but new signatures (Mpango/Luoga). Prefix HB. Courtesy of Vygandas Kadzys (www.numisnota.eu).Read More…
Argentina considering new family and 2,000- and 5,000-peso notes
2019-12-23
According to an article in El Dia dated 22 December 2019, the Banco Central de la República Argentina is considering a new series of notes to which they may add 2,000- and 5,000-peso notes. The current family’s largest denomination is 1,000 pesos, worth approximately US$16.75. Courtesy of Jorge Aloy.Read More…
Thailand new signature 100-baht note (B195c) confirmed
2019-12-22
Like B195b, but new signatures (Uttama Savanayon and Veerathai Santiprabhob). Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.Read More…
Angola new note family reported for introduction in 2020
2019-12-20
A portrait of the first president of Angola, Agostinho Neto, will appear on the front of the notes, as well as illustrations of the national badges, while the back will present different images of the natural wonders of the nation. Courtesy of Alex Zlotin, Don Ludwig and Stane Štraus (www.polymernotes.org).Read More…
Zimbabwe new 10- and 20-dollar notes reported for introduction in days
2019-12-20
According to a China.org.cn article dated 20 December 2019, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe plans to introduce new 10- and 20-dollar notes. Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa said the new notes will be introduced in the next few days as the government moves to contain persistent cash shortages. Mnangagwa said theRead More…
Cuba new sig/date (2018) 200-peso note (B916b) confirmed
2019-12-20
Like B916a, but new signature (Martinez) and new date (2018). Courtesy of Yigal Arkin.Read More…
Thailand new signature 20-baht note (B193c) confirmed
2019-12-19
Like B193b, but new signatures (Uttama Savanayon and Veerathai Santiprabhob). Courtesy of Mike Teseling and Nin Cheun (Noteshobby on eBay).Read 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). Read More…
France reconsiders French-backed African currency
2019-12-17
According to a Financial Times article dated 15 December 2019, France is reconsidering the French-backed CFA franc used by west and central African states since 1945 but that critics see as a colonial relic. Courtesy of Mark Irwin.Read More…
Bangladesh new 200-taka Rahman commemorative note reported for introduction on 17.03.2020
2019-12-16
According to an article in The Daily Star dated 15 December 2019, Bangladesh Bank plans to introduce a new 200-taka note commemorating the birth of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The new note is scheduled for introduction on 17 March 2020. Courtesy of Aidan Work.Read More…