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Guatemala new 20-quetzal note (B608a) confirmed

On: 2017-04-04

Like B607c, but revised signatures (Francisco/Barquín), new date (14 DE MAYO DE 2014), SPARK scroll at right front, and new printer imprint (OBERTHUR fiduciaire). Courtesy of Dennis Zammit.Read More…

European Monetary Union new 50-euro note (B111) confirmed

By: Owen Linzmayer

On: 2017-04-04

In: Europe

Tagged: European Monetary Union

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, B111 (P23): 50 euro (US$55)Orange. Front: Flag; Renaissance architecture. Back: Bridge; map. Holographic stripe. Solid security thread with demetalized 50 EURO. Watermark: Head of Europa and electrotype 50. Printer: Various (see code chart). 140 x 77 mm.w3. Signature 3. Prefix PB, WB. Intro: 04.04.2017. Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).Read More…

Barbados new date (15.11.2016) 100-dollar note (B237b) confirmed

By: Owen Linzmayer

On: 2017-04-03

In: Caribbean, New Variety

Tagged: Barbados

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Like B237a, but new date (15 NOVEMBER 2016). Prefix E32, E33. Courtesy of Wally Myers.Read More…

Canada new 10-dollar confederation commemorative note (B377a) reported

By: Owen Linzmayer

On: 2017-04-03

In: Commemorative, New Note, North America, Polymer

Tagged: Canada

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The Bank of Canada has scheduled a press event for Friday 7 April 2017 to unveil a new 10-dollar note commemorating the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Courtesy of David Surette.Read More…

Ghana bank governor resigns 01.04.2017

By: Owen Linzmayer

On: 2017-04-03

In: Africa, Banking

Tagged: Ghana

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According to a press release dated 30 March 2017, the governor of the Bank of Ghana, Abdul-Nashiru Issahaku, has resigned “for personal reasons” after exactly one year in office. According to an article on Bloomberg, Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed Ernest Addison as the nation’s new central bank governor.Read More…