Sao Tome and Principe new sig/date (10.12.2010) 50,000- and 100,000-dobra notes confirmed
50,000 dobras (US$2.65), 10 de Dezembro de 2010. Like P68, but new date and signatures (unknown and Luis Fernando de Sousa Moreiraa). 100,000 dobras (US$5.30), 10 de Dezembro de 2010. Like P69, but new date and signatures (unknown and Luis Fernando de Sousa Moreiraa). Courtesy of David Murcek (www.themonetaryunit.com).Read More…
Laos new 2,000-kip note (B517) confirmed
According tp a report on J&C Expat Services dated 29 November 2011, the Bank of the Lao PDR has released a new 2,000-kip (US$0.25) note dated 2011, marking the 36th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the birthday of the late President Kaysone Phomvihane onRead More…
Solomon Islands new signature 10-dollar note (B217c) confirmed
Like B217b, but new signatures (Rarawa/Fanega). Prefix C/5.Courtesy of Alexander Petrov.Read More…
Zambia new date (2011) 500-, 1,000-, and 20,000-kwacha notes confirmed
500 kwacha (US$0.10), 2011. Like BOZ B45 (P43), but new date and printer imprint (Giesecke & Devrient.). 1,000 kwacha (US$0.20), 2011. Like BOZ B46 (P44), but new date and printer imprint (Giesecke & Devrient.). 20,000 kwacha (US$3.90), 2011. Like BOZ B49 (P47), but new date and printer imprint (Giesecke &Read More…
Belarus chairperson discusses new denominations and currency revaluation
According to a Charter 97 article dated 16 December 2011, “I think that there will be no denomination [currency revaluation] next year. I cannot tell for sure,” stated Nadzeja Yermakova, the chairperson of the board of the National Bank of Belarus (NBB). The bank is planning to issue a newRead More…
Switzerland new sig/date (2010) 50-franc note (B351f) confirmed
Like B351e, but new signatures (Raggenbass/Danthine) and new date (2010).Courttesy of Manfred Wolfensberger.Read More…
Thailand new 100-baht commemorative numismatic product (BNP117a) confirmed
On 2 December 2011, Bank of Thailand issued a new 100-baht note to commemorate the king’s 7th Cycle (84th) Birthday Anniversary.BNP117 (P124): 100 บาท (baht) (US$3.05) Red and orange. Front: Thai text; king’s initials in silver foil circle; Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) wearing uniform; royal seal; Royal Garuda emblem. Back:Read More…
Mauritius new 200-, 500-, and 1,000-rupee notes (B427a, B428a, B429a) confirmed
According to a press release dated 10 October 2011, on 14 October Bank of Mauritius issued revised 200-, 500-, and 1,000-rupee banknotes with new security features: Multi Image Hologram upgrade for 200- and 500-rupee banknotes This upgrade consists of a new feature which appears as a Multi Image design ofRead More…
Saudi Arabia names new governor of SAMA
According to a post on the U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council dated 13 December 2011, King Abdullah appointed Dr. Fahad Al-Mubarak as governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, taking over from Muhammad Al-Jaser. As the governor’s signature appears on SAMA banknotes, it’s likely that this move may mean that newRead More…
Mexico new date (05.10.2009) 200-peso note (B707f) confirmed
Like B707e, but new date (5 OCT. 2009). Series T – W.Courtesy of Ricardo Ramirez Gonzalez.Read More…