South Korea issues new 50,000-won note
, On 23 June 2009, the Bank of Korea issued its first-ever 50,000-won note, now the highest denomination in the country. 50,000 won (US$38.85)Yellow and green. Front: Tree branches, grape leaf, berries, and eggplant; painter and author Shin Saim-dang. Back (vertical): Bamboo tree and Japanese apricot tree. Holographic stripe withRead More…
Guyana new signature 20-dollar note confirmed
, Two different new signature varieties of Pick 30 have been confirmed for Guyana’s 20-dollar note (US$0.10). The color differences seen below are due to the notes being scanned on different equipment. Like Pick 30, but new signatures (Lawrence Williams, GOVERNOR; Saisnarine Kowlessar, MINISTER OF FINANCE). Printer: THOMAS DE LARead More…
India considering polymer notes
According to a Business Standard article dated 3 June 2009, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is considering a pilot project to introduce polymer notes in an effort to increase the longevity of its banknotes, said H R Khan, executive director, RBI. The timing of the project has not yetRead More…
Bank of England to issue new £50 note in 2011
On 29 May 2009, the Bank of England announced that it would issue a new 50-pound note in early 2011. The new £50 note (US$82) will feature portraits of 18th century entrepreneur Matthew Boulton and engineer James Watt. Bank of England Governor, Mervyn King, said, “Just as the Bank ofRead More…
Bulgaria issues revised 5-lev note
, On 1 June 2009, the Bulgarian National Bank introduced a revised BGN 5 banknote. The new 2009 issue has the same dimensions, coloring, and graphical design as the 1999 note, with some minor changes. Both notes will circulate in parallel. In keeping with a tradition which it started followingRead More…
Scotland may commemorate Commonwealth Games with note
Labour MSP Margaret Curran has written to the Royal Bank of Scotland, the Bank of Scotland, and the Clydesdale Bank urging them to consider issuing a commemorative banknote to mark the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. No word yet on whether any of the banks will take up the idea.Read More…
Nepal new 5-rupee note confirmed
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has issued a new updated 5-rupee note. Courtesy of Roman Boroznjak.Read More…
Nicaragua new 100- and 200-córdoba notes (B500a and B501a) confirmed
On 1 June 2009, the Central Bank of Nicaragua introduced new 100- and 200-córdoba banknotes, the former printed on paper and the latter printed on polymer. 100 cordobas (US$4.95). L. 12 SEPTIEMBRE DE 2007. Introduced 01.06.2009. Front: Monument to Rubén Darío. Back: Cathedral of Leon. Windowed securityRead More…
Mongolia new 5-togrog note (B429a) confirmed
Like B405a, but it has the date (2008) printed on the back, plus the text and signature on front has changed. Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.Read More…
Pakistan issues notes signed by Governor Raza
On 15 May 2009, State Bank of Pakistan issued all denominations with the signature of the new governor, Syed Saleem Raza, who assumed the post on 2 January 2009. These banknotes are the same color, design, and size as the preceding notes.Read More…