Indonesia new note family reported for introduction on 19.12.2016
According to an article in JakartaGlobe, on 19 December 2016, Bank Indonesia plans to introduce new banknotes denominated in 1000, 2000, 10000, 20000, and 50000 rupiah with new portraits and enhanced security features, such as color-shifting metallic foil security patches, latent images of BI logo, and tactile patterns.Read More…
Switzerland new 20-franc note (B356a) due 17.05.2017, with 10-franc note (B355a) to follow in autumn
According to a press release dated 15 December 2016, the Swiss National Bank has announced that it will unveil the design of the new 20-franc note (B356a) on 10 May 2017, with the notes entering circulation on 17 May 2017. The third denomination in the new family, the 10-franc noteRead More…
Saudi Arabia new note family (B136 – B140) reported for introduction on 26.12.2016
,,,,,,,,, These notes are slated for introduction on 26 December 2016.Read More…
Colombia names new central bank governor to start 04.01.2017
According to a Spanish-language press release dated 12 December 2016, on 4 January 2017 Juan José Echavarría Soto will take over as Gerente General from José Darío Uribe Escobar, who has held the position since 4 January 2005. Expect new signature varieties to follow.Courtesy of Camilo Uribe.Read More…
Venezuela to withdraw 100-bolívar notes (B363) by 24.12.2016
According to various sources, the central bank of Venezuela is withdrawing all 100-bolívar notes (worth US¢2 on the black market) in an attempt to stop transnational gangs from hoarding cash. Of the approximately 6 billion such notes in circulation, the government asserts that half is held by gangs abroad. TheRead More…
Saudi note issuer changes name to Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority
According to a press release dated 4 December 2016, “the name of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency has been changed to the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, with effect from the date of this announcement. The acronym SAMA remains unchanged. All existing agreements, obligations and contracts under the previous name ofRead More…
Brazil new signature 10-real note (B876c) confirmed
Like B876b, but new signatures (Henrique Meirelles and Ilan Goldfajn). Prefix EH, EJ, FC, FH. Courtesy of Takis Kouvatseas.Read More…
Iran proposes replacing rial with toman as new currency unit
According to an article on DW dated 7 December 2016, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s government proposed changing the name and denomination of the country’s official currency from the rial to the toman. With 1 toman equal 10 rials, this would effectively remove a single zero from prices, making transactions slightlyRead More…
Canada chooses Viola Desmond to be face of 10-dollar note (B379a) reported for introduction in late 2018
According to a press release dated 8 December 2016, “Governor Stephen S. Poloz, Minister of Finance Bill Morneau and Minister of Status of Women Patty Hajdu today announced that Viola Desmond will be featured on a new $10 bank note, expected in late 2018. This will mark the first timeRead More…
Venezuela new note family (B364a – B369a) reported for introduction on 15.12.2016
According to a Spanish-language press release dated 7 December 2016, Banco Central de Venezuela intends to introduce six new banknotes (500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, and 20000 bolivars) and three coins (10, 50, and 100 bolivars). The denominations will be introduced in a staggered progression, starting with the 500-bolivar noteRead More…