Russia 100-ruble Olympic commemorative note reported for introduction in October 2013
, According to an article on Sports NDTV dated 22 January 2013, the Bank of Russia has announced that it will start printing 100-ruble (US$3.30) banknotes in March to commemorate the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, 7-23 February 2014. The new note features a blue color scheme, vertical orientation,Read More…
Philippines new date (2013) 50-peso note (B1044m) confirmed
Like B1044l, but new date (2013). Courtesy of Sing Chia Tan (goodluck4u888 on eBay).Read More…
West African States new sig/date 5,000- and 10,000-franc notes confirmed
5,000 francs, (20)09. Like P817T, but new date and signatures. 10,000 francs, (20)08. Like P818T, but new date and signatures. Courtesy of Alexander Petrov.Read More…
Haiti new date (2010) 250-gourde note (B849d) confirmed
Like B849c, but new date (2010) and date in green ink. Courtesy of Alexander Petrov.Read More…
Nigeria reported to be eliminating polymer notes
According to an artilce in PM News dated 11 March 2013, the Central Bank of Nigeria will cease printing polymer notes because of complaints that the notes fade and shrink over time, and environmental concerns regarding their disposal when unfit.Read More…
Colombia new date (12.06.2011) 1,000-peso note (B986p) confirmed
Like B986o, but new date (12 DE JUNIO DE 2011). Courtesy of Alexander Petrov.Read More…
Congo Democratic Republic new printer imprint 500-franc note (B317c) confirmed
Like B317b, but new printer imprint (orell füssli zürich). Prefix/suffix PF/N. Courtesy of Piet van der Pijl.Read More…
Tunisia new 5- and 10-dinar notes reported
According to an article on Tuniscope dated 9 March 2013, the Central Bank of Tunisia plans to issue new 5- and 10-dinar notes per decree 1223 of 2013. Also, per decree 1224 of 2013, Tunisia will withdraw 5-dinar notes dated 1993 and 2008 (B525a and B530a), as well as 10-dinarRead More…
Congo Democratic Republic new 20,000-franc note (B326a) confirmed
According to an article on L’Express dated 1 November 2012, the Banque Centrale du Congo has issued a new 20,000-franc banknote. B326 (P104): 20,000 francs (US$32) Yellow. Front: French text; RDC and map as registration device; two giraffes; carved head; holographic patch. Back: French text; palm trees; clusters of palmRead More…
Hong Kong (BOC) new date (01.01.2012) 100- and 500-dollar notes (B918b, B919b) confirmed
Like B918a, but new date (1st JANUARY 2012). Like B919a, but new date (1st JANUARY 2012). Courtesy of Peter Mosselberger (Bank Note Museum).Read More…