According to a press release dated 10 December 2015, on 12 April 2016 the Swiss National Bank plans to introduce its new 50-franc note (B357a), the first denomination issued in a planned new series of notes. “The remaining banknotes in the series will be issued subsequently at half-yearly or yearlyRead More…

According to a press release dated 14 August 2015, the Swiss National Bank plans to begin issuing new banknotes in April 2016. The first denomination to be issued will be the 50-franc note, with the 20-franc note planned for 2017 introduction. The remaining banknotes will be issued subsequently at half-yearlyRead More…

, According to reports, the Banque des États de l’Afrique Centrale (Bank of the Central African States) has begun printing 500-, 1,000-, and 2,000-franc notes (B106, B107, and B108, respectively) on a composite substrate. The notes appear identical to the preceding paper issues, except for the new signature combination ofRead More…

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