Zimbabwe intends to issue new dollar-denominated “bond notes”
According to a press release dated 4 May 2016, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, blaming a cash shortage of US dollars on the strength of the US dollar, intends to convert all USD exchange receipts into South African rand and euros in an effort to “spread the demand for cashRead More…
European Central Bank to retire 500-euro note (B107) in 2018
, According to a press release dated 4 May 2016, the European Central Bank will discontinue production and issuance of the 500-euro banknote (B107) in 2018, though existing notes will remain legal tender. The new Europa series will not include the 500-euro denomination. Courtesy of Christof Zellweger.Read More…
Madagascar new signature 100-ariary note (B320c) confirmed
Like B320b, but new signature (Rasolofondraibe). Prefix/suffix C/A.Courtesy of Thomas Neldner.Read More…
India new date (2016) 100-rupee note (B289h) confirmed
Like B289g, but new date (2016). No inset letter. Normal s/n. Courtesy of Mohamed Ibrahim.Read More…
Malaysia central bank appoints new governor as of 01.05.2016
According to a Bank Negara Malaysia press release dated 27 April 2016, deputy governor Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim has been appointed as the new governor for five years, effective from 1 May 2016, following the retirement of the current governor, Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akthar Aziz. Expect new signature varieties toRead More…
Scotland new 5- and 10-pound polymer note designs unveiled
,,, According to a Royal Bank of Scotland press release dated 25 April 2016, Scottish poet and novelist Nan Shepherd will appear on a new batch of polymer £5 notes. The writer joins scientist Mary Somerville, who was chosen for the new £10 note in a public poll, meaning womenRead More…
Ghana central bank new governor appointed as of 01.04.2016
According to a press release, “Dr. Abdul-Nashiru Issahaku has been appointed by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana with effect from Friday, April 1, 2016.” Expect new signature varieties to follow. Courtesy of Merjim Groen.Read More…
England new 20-pound note reported for introduction in 2020
According to a press release dated 22 April 2016, the Bank of England has announced that J.M.W. Turner will appear on the next 20-pound polymer banknote due to be issued by 2020. Commenting on the decision, Bank of England Governor, Mark Carney said: “I am delighted to announce that J.M.W.Read More…
New Zealand 5-dollar note (B137a) named IBNS Bank Note of the Year 2015
According to an announcement on the IBNS web site, New Zealand’s 5-dollar note (B137a) has been chosen by the IBNS membership as the Bank Note of the Year 2015.Read More…
United States new 5-, 10-, and 20-dollar note designs to be unveiled in 2020
According to an announcement by the United States Department of the Treasury on 20 April 2016, Alexander Hamilton will not be removed from the 10-dollar note to make way for a woman. Instead, Harriet Tubman (whose life was dedicated to fighting for liberty) will replace President Andrew Jackson on theRead More…