Uganda clarifies position on 100,000-shilling note to keep up with inflation
According to an UGPulse article, Governor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile said the Bank of Uganda would consider introducing a 100,000-shilling (US$38.50) banknote if inflation doesn’t ease from recent levels around 30 percent. Currently the largest denomination is the 50,000-shilling note issued on 17 May 2010. In a follow-up statement dated 11Read More…
Identify building and monument on back of Madagascar 5,000-franc note (B303)
Today’s challenge is to identify the objects which appears on the back of the old 5,000-franc note of Madagascar. If you can precisely identify the name and location of the building and/or monument—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably including a URL whichRead More…
Burundi new sig/date (2011.09.01) 100-franc note (B231b) confirmed
Like B231a, but new sigantures (Kanyana/Sindayigaya) and new date (01-09-2011). Courtesy of Giuseppe Favaro.Read More…
Nigeria new sig/date (2011) 10- and 20-naira notes confirmed
, 10 naira (US$0.05), 2011. Like previous unlisted polymer 10-naira notes, but new date, new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda), and 7-digit serial numbers. 20 naira (US$0.10), 2011. Like P34, but new date, new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda), and 6-digit serial numbers. Courtesy of MohammedRead More…
Identify dam on front of Congo 100-franc note
, Today’s challenge is to identify the dam which appears on the front of the old 100-franc note of Congo Democratic Republic. If you can precisely identify the name and location of this dam—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably including a URLRead More…
Switzerland new sig/date (2010) 50-franc note (B351f) confirmed
Like B351e, but new signatures (Raggenbass/Jordan) and new date (2010).Courtesy of Manfred Wolfensberger.Read More…
Belarus new thread 100- and 5,000-ruble notes (B126b and B128b) confirmed
According to a press release, the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus introduced new 100-ruble (US$0.02) and 5,000-ruble (US$1) banknotes dated 2000. Both denominations retain their current designs (B126a and B128a, respectively). The solid security thread is eliminated from the 100-ruble note as a cost-saving measure, whereas the 5,000-rubleRead More…
Vanuatu new signature 200-vatu note confirmed
200 vatu (US$2.20), no date. Like RBV B3 (P8), but new signatures (Odo Tevi and Sela Molisa). Courtesy of Takis Kouvatseas.Read More…
Solomon Islands new signature 2-dollar note (B215b) confirmed
Like B216a, but new signatures (Rarawa/Fanega). Prefix C/7, C/8.Courtesy of Rui Manuel Palhares.Read More…
Tunisia new 20-dinar note (B533a) confirmed
B533 (P93): 20 dinars (US$7.25) Red, blue, and yellow. Front: Arabic text; Ksar Ouled Soltane fortified granary in Tataouine district; Kheireddine Ettounsi with sword on horse. Back: French text; Sadiki College building in Tunis. Holographic stripe. Windowed security thread with demetalized 20 DINARS BCT. Watermark: Olive tree with electrotype 20.Read More…