South Korea issues new 1,000- and 10,000-won notes
,,, The Bank of Korea (BOK) issued newly-designed 1,000- and 10,000-won notes with strengthened anti-forgery features (including watermarks shown above) on January 22, 2007. For more information, visit the BOK’s web site dedicated to the new family of notes. Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.Read More…
Vanuatu issues revised 500-vatu note
, 500 vatu, ND (2006). Like Pick 5, but new signatures (Governor, Odo Tevi; Minister of Finance, Moana Carcasses Kalosil) windowed security thread, BB prefix, and De La Rue printer imprint. Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net and Kai Hwong.Read More…
Pakistan new 5-rupee note reported
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Bank of Pakistan to prepare a new 5-rupee note (US$0.08) for introduction to replace the old Rs5 (B229, above) that was withdrawn from circulation on 1 July 2005.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 new date (2006) 20-rupee note (B232b) confirmed
Like B232a, but new date (2006). Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
Belize new sig/date (2006) 50-dollar note (B328b) confirmed
Like B328a, but new signatures and new date (1st November 2006). Prefix DB.Courtesy of Dan Bellan.Read More…
Cuba revised, new date (2006) 20-peso note (B908a) confirmed
Like B907, but without serial number in tab of lower margin, braille dots added at upper right front, and intaglio printing. Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
Vietnam to issue more cotton notes
Despite previously announcing its intention to eventually convert all its bank note denominations to polymer, the State Bank of Vietnam recently announced it would issue low-denomination cotton notes in the face of strong public opposition to the usage of coins. There is no word yet on exactly what new denominationsRead More…
Pakistan directed to redesign its new family of notes
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…
Sudan issues new note family
,,,,, The Central Bank of Sudan issued the first three denominations of a new family of six Sudanese pound bank notes on January 9, 2007. The design of the new currency reflects the unity, cultural diversity, peace, and industrial development in Sudan. The 2-, 20-, and 100-pound notes are scheduledRead More…
Cuba new date (2003) 1-peso note (B901c) confirmed
A new Cuban 1-peso note has been reported. At first glance, this appears to be just a new date (2003 versus 2002) variety. However, closer examination reveals subtle differences. On the front, the series letters (GD in example above) are green, not red. On the back, the yellow underprintRead More…