Serbia new sig/date (2013) 10-, 20-, and 100-dinar notes confirmed
On 24 May 2013, the National Bank of Serbia issued 10-, 20-, and 100-dinar notes like the preceding issues, but with new date (2013) and signature (Jorgovanka Tabaković) on back. Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Alberto Fochi.Read More…
Rwanda new 500-, 1,000-, and 5,000-franc varieties confirmed
At some point during the issuance of the notes dated 1998 (BNR B25-B27), the font used for printing the upper left serial numbers changed from wide to narrow (see below). Courtesy of Sergey Vostrikov and Alexander Petrov.Read More…
Barbados new note family (B232a – B237a) confirmed
According to a press release, “for the first time in 40 years, the Central Bank of Barbados is issuing redesigned banknotes. This new series, with its bold, modern design and vibrant hues, was launched on May 2, 2013.”Like the 2007 series, the new notes are being issued in six denominationsRead More…
Namibia new 10- and 20-dollar notes (B209a and B210a) confirmed
According to a media release dated 13 July 2012, the Bank of Namibia “has observed that the diamond shape feature on some of the N$ 10 and N$ 20 banknotes is cracking after multiple folding or handling.” These affected notes feature a large OVI (optically variable ink) diamond with latentRead More…
Libya new 50-dinar note (B547a) confirmed
B547 (P80): 50 dinars (US$37) Green. Front: Arabic text; crescent moon and star in green SPARK Orbital; 1922 Italian lighthouse in Benghazi. Back: English text; rock arch in Tadrart Acacus. Holographic stripe. Solid security thread and windowed Motion security thread with crescent moon and star. Watermark: Omar ElRead More…
Kuwait to issue new note series by mid-2014
According to an official press release dated 10 June 2013, the Central Bank of Kuwait will issue new notes in all denominations (0.25 to 20 dinars) with “modern and enhanced security features.” The new notes are expected to be issued “within a year” and will circulate in parallel with theRead More…
Hong Kong (HSBC) new date (01.01.2012) 20-dollar note (B691b) confirmed
Like B691a, but new date (1 January 2012). Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.Read More…
Serbia new sig/date (2013) 10-, 20-, and 100-dinar notes reported
According to a press release, on 24 May 2013 the National Bank of Serbia issued 10-, 20-, and 100-dinar notes dated 2013 with the governor’s signature as Jorgovanka Tabaković. Courtesy of Dragan Peric.Read More…
Nigeria new sig/date (2013) 50-naira note confirmed
50 naira, 2013. Like B236, but new date and new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Mahmoud K. Umar). Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.Read More…
Tajikistan revised 20-, 50-, and 100-somoni notes (B208b, B209b, B210b) confirmed
, According to a press release dated 4 March 2013, on 5 March the National Bank of Tajikistan issued 20-, 50-, and 100-somoni notes with enhanced security features which include laser-etching the last three digits of the serial number into the adjacent holographic stripe. The 200-somoni note released two yearsRead More…