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…
Romania new date (2012) 1-leu note (B278g) confirmed
Like B278f, but new date (2012). Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Just World Banknotes.Read More…
Pakistan new date (2012) 1,000-rupee note (B238i) confirmed
Like B238h, but new date (2012). Courtesy of Chris Hall.Read More…
Mexico new sig/date (24.06.2011) 50-peso note (B705l) confirmed
Like B705k, but new signature (Alegre) and new date (24 JUN. 2011) . Series T, U.Courtesy of Ricardo G. Ramírez and Thomas Krause.Read More…
Mexico new date (03.05.2010) 50-peso note (B705k) confirmed
Like B705j, but new date (3 MAY. 2010). Serie Q – S. Courtesy of Ricardo G. Ramírez.Read More…
Malawi new note (B150a – B155a) family confirmed
According to an article in the Nyasa Times dated 17 May 2012, the Reserve Bank of Malawi issued new banknotes on 23 May 2012. The bank is replacing the old denominations 10-500 kwacha, and adding a new 1,000-kwacha (US$4) note. The new notes, printed by De La Rue, are “muchRead More…