Colombia to issue new 100,000-peso note in mid-2009
On December 2, 2008, the Banco de la República de Colombia announced that it would issue a 100,000-peso note in mid-2009 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birthday of 30th president of the republic, Carlos Lleras Restrepo, who held office 1966-1970. The note will be the largest denomination inRead More…
Australia 50-dollar note (B228) portrait used without permission?
According to a Telegraph article dated 28 November 2008, Allan “Chirpy” Campbell claims the Reserve Bank of Australia gained permission to use the image of celebrated indigenous author and inventor David Unaipon from a woman who was posing as his daughter, and did not obtain authorisation from a genuine familyRead More…
Zimbabwe new 10-, 50-, and 100-million dollar notes (B169a – B171a) confirmed
On 4 December 2008, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe introduced 10-, 50-, and 100-million-dollar notes, although it’s been reported that the notes were available on the foreign currency market a day prior to their official introduction. The bank also increased the daily cash withdrawal limit to 50 million dollars forRead More…
Ghana new date (10.06.1994) 1,000-cedi note (B131b) confirmed
Like B131a, but new date (10TH JUNE 1994). Courtesy of Christof Zellweger.Read More…
Brazil new signature 100-real note (B869e) confirmed
Like B869d, but new signatures (Guido Mantega, MINISTRO DA FAZENDA; Henrique Meirelles, PRESCENTE DO BANCO CENTRAL DO BRASIL). Prefix/suffix A/A 1311-2818. Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net and Braz Lomonaco.Read More…
Hungary new sig/date (2008) 500-forint note (B581b) confirmed
Like B581a, but new signatures (Dr. Karvalits Ferenc; Simor András; Dr. Király Júlia) and new date (2008). Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.Read More…
Australia new date (2008) 50-dollar note (B228f) confirmed
Like B228e, but new date (2008). Courtesy of Scott de Young.Read More…
United Arab Emirates new date (2007) 20-dirham note (B216c) confirmed
, Like B216b, but new date (2007) and watermark Saker falcon head with electrotype 20 and coffee pot. Prefix 197 – 327.. Courtesy of Rafal Nogowczyk.Read More…
Sierra Leone new date (27.04.1996) 5,000-leone note (B116b) confirmed
, Like B116a, but new date (27TH APRIL 1996). Prefix G/17 – G/20. Courtesy of Christof Zellweger.Read More…
Poland new 10-złoty Piłsudski numismatic product (BNP813a) confirmed
To commemorate the 90th anniversary of regaining independence, the National Bank of Poland sold 80,000 new 10-złoty notes packaged in a folder for 15 złotych each beginning on 30 October 2008. The front of this note depicts Commander Józef Piłsudski and the front façade of the Belweder Palace. The backRead More…