West African States (Mali) new sig/date (2016) 2,000-franc note (B122Dp) confirmed
Like B112Do, but new signatures (Sidibe/Koné) and new date (2016). Courtesy of Thomas Neldner.Read More…
Georgia new 5-lari note (B254) unveiled for 01.09.2017 introduction
, According to a press release dated 7 June 2017, the National Bank of Georgia has unveiled the design of a new 5-lari note with revised designs/colors/dimensions and enhanced security features that is slated for introduction on 1 September 2017. Courtesy of Cleo Has.Read More…
Bangladesh new 100- and 500-taka notes reported for introduction on 11.06.2017
According to an article in the Dhaka Tribune, Bangladesh Bank will reportedly introduce new 100- and 500-taka notes on 11 June 2017. The new notes are supposedly like the existing issues (B352 and B353), but have a new 4-mm Kinetic StarChrome windowed security thread.Read More…
Yemen new sig/date (2017) 1,000-rial note (B129c) confirmed
, Like B129b, but new date (2017) and new signature (Mohamed Awad Bin Humam). Courtesy of Peter Mosselberger (Bank Note Museum).Read More…
Uganda new sig/date (2017) 1,000-shilling note (B154e) confirmed
According to a press release dated 17 February 2017, the Bank of Uganda has introduced a 1,000-shilling note like B154d, but new signatures (Mutebile/Kanyemibwa) and new date (2017). Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Vygandas Kadzys.Read More…
Canada new 10-dollar confederation commemorative note (B377a) confirmed
On 1 June 2017, the Bank of Canada began issuing 40 million new 10-dollar polymer notes commemorating the 150th anniversary of confederation. “This bank note is intended to captivate our imagination and instill pride in what we, as a nation, have accomplished,” said Governor Stephen S. Poloz. “It celebrates theRead More…
Pakistan new date (2017) 50-rupee note (B234m) confirmed
Like B234l, but new date (2017). Courtesy of Chris Hall.Read More…
Uganda new sig/date (2017) 2,000-shilling note (B155d) confirmed
Like B155c, but new signatures (Mutebile/Kanyemibwa) and new date (2017). Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
Soviet banknotes discovered abandonded in Russian forest
Check out this fascinating video of billions of demonetized Soviet banknotes abandoned in a Russian forest. Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.Read More…
West African States new sig/date (2016) 500-franc note (B120De) confirmed
Like B120Dd, but new signatures (Sidibe/Koné) and new date (2016). Courtesy of Kevin Warfel.Read More…