North Korea new 200-won commemorative note (B360.2a) confirmed
2019-05-22
70th anniversary overprint on B343. Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Christian Funke.Read More…
Aruba new notes (B121a – B125a) confirmed
2019-05-19
The main theme of these banknotes is “Life in Aruba,” containing elements of the Aruban flora, fauna, cultural heritage, monuments, and landmarks. Preceding issues will circulate in parallel for 10 weeks, and can be exchanged for new notes for 30 years.Courtesy of Marco Pache and Areez Habib.Read More…
Ghana new cedi notes (B155a – B159a) confirmed
2019-05-12
According to a press release dated 8 April 2019, the Bank of Ghana planned to introduce “upgraded” banknotes with improved security features, durability, and machine readability on 6 May 2019. All denominations feature Crane’s RAPID windowed security thread; a more prominent watermark of Tetteh Quarshie, cocoa pod, and electrotype denomination;Read More…
Australia new 50-dollar note (B233a) contains typo in microprint
2019-05-09
According to various sources, the new 50-dollar note (B233a) issued on 18 October 2018 contains a typo in the microprinting. Specifically, the back of the note contains Edith Cowan’s first speech to parliament in microtext above her shoulder, in which the word “responsibility” is repeatedly misspelled as “responsibilty” without theRead More…
Trans-Dniester new 1-ruble numismatic product (BNP215a) confirmed
2019-05-07
On 12 April 2019, the Trans-Dniester Republican Bank introduced 1-ruble notes commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the left-bank Transnistria from the Nazi invaders. 1,500 notes were packaged in folders. Courtesy of Albert Vokhmin and Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).Read More…
Bahamas new 3-dollar note (B350a) confirmed
2019-05-07
CRISP Evolution (CE) $3 Banknote from CBOB IAM on Vimeo. Courtesy of Davenport Banknotes (www.davenport-banknotes.com), Areez Habib, and Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).Read More…
Burundi new note family (B236a – B240a) reported for introduction on 02.05.2019
2019-05-03
On 2 May 2019, the Banque de la République du Burundi announced the introduction of revised notes of 500, 2,000, 5,000, and 10,000 francs. The new notes are like the preceding issues, but with improved paper substrate and security features. Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
Belarus new 5- and 10-ruble notes reported for introduction on 20.05.2019
2019-05-02
According to a press release dated 30 April 2019, the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus plans to introduce new 5- and 10-ruble notes on 20 May 2019. The new notes are like the preceding issues, but dated 2019, without signatures, printed by Goznak, with additional watermark features andRead More…
Dominican Republic new 50-peso domincano note (B727a) confirmed
2019-04-28
Like B720, but new date, new signatures, and new design at upper right front. Courtesy of Richard Miranda.Read More…
India new 20-rupee note (B299a) reported for introduction “soon”
2019-04-28
According to a press release dated 26 April 2019, the Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue a new 20-rupee note (B299a). Courtesy of Prince Silvesten (http://banknotecoinstamp.com), Dennis Zammit, Claudio Marana, César David Zuluaga Cárdenas,Read More…