Pakistan new date (2006) 20-rupee note (B232b) confirmed
2007-01-20
Like B232a, but new date (2006). Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
Pakistan new 5-rupee note reported
2007-01-20
Pakistan’s Federal Cabinet has asked the State Bank of Pakistan to prepare a new 5-rupee note (US$0.08) for introduction to replace the old Rs5 (B229, above) that was withdrawn from circulation on 1 July 2005. Read More…
Pakistan directed to redesign its new family of notes
2007-01-10
On 10 January 2007, the subcommittee of the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee directed the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to change the colors and designs of the new family of banknotes, especially the Rs20 (B232a) and Rs5,000 (B239a) denominations. “The identical colours, designs, and sizes [sic] of new currencyRead More…
Nepal issues revised 20-rupee note (2006)
2006-10-20
, 20 rupees (US$0.30), ND (2006). Issued October 20, 2006. Like Pick 47, but text at center in different location and slightly reworded, plus signature 16 (Bijay Nath Bhattarai, Governor). Courtesy of Sagar Man Shrestha.Read More…
Sri Lanka new sig/date (19.11.2005) 500-rupee note (B118e) confirmed
2006-10-17
Like B118d, but new signatures (Rajapaksa/Mendis) and new date (2005-11-19). Also, red-to-green 3-mm StarChrome windowed security thread with RS 500 and butterfly. Wmk: Lion holding whip with electrotype sword, and Cornerstones. Prefix H/112 – H/167. Intro: 17.10.2006.Read More…
Sri Lanka new 2,000-rupee note (B120a) confirmed
2006-10-17
B120 (P121): 2,000 rupees (US$11) Light rose and brown. Front: English, Sinhala, and Tamil text; elephant procession; Sigiriya (Lion’s Rock) castle ruins in Matale District; Sesatha (ceremonial flag). Back (vertical): English, Sinhala, and Tamil text; Sigiriya fresco. Red-to-green 4-mm StarChrome windowed security thread with demetalized SRI LANKA RS 2000 andRead More…
Bangladesh issues smaller 5-taka note dated 2006
2006-10-08
, Pick 46: 5 taka, 2006. New date. Issued October 8, 2006. Like Pick 25, but reduced size (118 x 62 mm), new signature (Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Governor), and 3-mm windowed security thread. The 5-taka note was discontinued some years ago and has now been re-introduced, reportedly as a temporaryRead More…
Bangladesh issues smaller 10-taka note dated 2006
2006-09-21
, Pick 47: 10 taka, 2006. New date. Issued 21.09.2006. Like Pick 39, but reduced size (123 x 60 mm versus 130 x 60 mm), new signature (Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Governor), and signature in blue instead of red. Courtesy of Morris Lawing.Read More…
Nepal issues 50-rupee note to celebrate bank’s 25th anniversary
2006-09-08
, 50 rupees (US$0.70), ND (2006). Issued September 8, 2006, to celebrate the Nepal Rastra Bank Golden Jubilee Year 2005. Yellow, red, and green. Signature: Bijay Nath Bhattarai, Governor. Serial number prefix: KHA/ 97 to GA/17 (20 million pieces). Registration device. Windowed security thread. King Gyanendra dressed in Daura SuruwalRead More…
Bangladesh issues smaller 100-taka note dated 2006
2006-07-16
, Pick 49: 100 taka, 2006. Issued 16.07.2006. Light blue, dark blue, and brown. Like Pick 44, but reduced size and security thread now 3 mm wide. National Mausoleum and Sixty-dome Mosque in Bagerhat. Signature: Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Governor. Bengal tiger and bank symbol of as wmk. Banganabdhu Multipurpose bridgeRead More…