Argentina contracts for new banknotes to be printed
According to a post on the Federación de Entidades Numismáticas y Medallísticas Argentinas, the Banco Central de la República Argentina has approved a contract to print 1.205 million banknotes denominated in 5, 50, and 100 pesos. The Casa de Moneda (the mint) can print only 800 million units, so theRead More…
Sierra Leone new 5,000- and 10,000-leone notes reported
According to an article on Awoko.org dated 23 June 2012, the Bank of Sierra Leone has begun issuing new 5,000- and 10,000-leone (US$1.15 and $2.30, respectively) banknotes to alleviate a currency shortage. The article mentions that there was a delay in receiving these new notes because “the printers require timeRead More…
Kazakhstan new 10,000-tenge note (B142a) confirmed
On 28 May 2012, the National Bank of Kazakhstan introduced a 10,000-tengé (US$69) note like B138a, but without the 20th anniversary logo on back, and a new date of 2012. The commemorative issue of this note recently received the IBNS Bank Note of the Year award. Courtesy of Andrew Randall,Read More…
Jamaica new sig/date (15.01.2011) 500-dollar note (B240f) confirmed
Like B240e (P85), but new date (15.01.2011) and signature (Brian Wynter). Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Nin Cheun (Noteshobby on eBay).Read More…
Myanmar new 10,000-kyat note (B116a) confirmed
B116 (P82): 10,000 kyats (US$6.50) Blue, red, purple, green, brown, and yellow. Front: Burmese text; two elephants flanking laurel wreath with outline map of Myanmar. Back: English text; royal Palace of Mandalay with reflection on water. Windowed security thread with demetalized MYANMAR SPW. Watermark: Lotus blossom and electrotype 10000. Printer:Read More…
India asking for public input on replacing Gandhi on notes
There’s an interesting article in The Times of India dated 17 June 2012, regarding the Reserve Bank of India seeking suggestions from the public for replacing the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi on RBI banknotes.Read More…
Colombia replaces 1,000-peso note (B986) with coin
According to an article on Colombia Reports dated 2 April 2012, the Banco de la República Colombia intended to replace the 1,000-peso (B986) note with a coin in October. However, according to a recent article in Colombia Reports, on 13 June 2012, the bank began issuing new coins inRead More…
Cambodia new sig/date (2007) 5,000-riel note (B418d) confirmed
Like B418c, but new signature and new date (2007). Courtesy of Nin Cheun (Noteshobby on eBay).Read More…
Congo Democratic Republic new 1,000-, 5,000-, and 10,000-franc notes reported for introduction on 02.07.2012
According to an article on Le Potentiel dated 6 June 2012, the Banque Centrale du Congo (Central Bank of Congo) plans to issue new 1,000-, 5,000-, and 10,000-franc notes on 2 July 2012, with face values of US$1.10, $5.40, and $11, respectively. Currently the largest denomination is 500 francs (B317).Read More…
Bosnia and Herzegovina new note family (B224a – B231a) confirmed
According to a press release dated 23 May 2012, the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina issued new banknotes denominated in 10, 20, 50, and 100 convertible mark (US$7.10-$71) on 1 June 2012. The new notes dated 2012 feature the same designs as the preceding issues, but improved paper quality,Read More…