Bhutan new sig/date (2013) 10-ngultrum note (B218b) confirmed
2013-05-25
Like B218a, but new signature (Tenzin), new date (2013), new printer (Giesecke & Devrient), and new substrate (Hybrid). Courtesy of Gylfi Snorrason.Read More…
Morocco new 25-dirham commemorative note (B514a) world’s first printed on Durasafe substrate
2013-02-01
According to a press release dated 18 December 2012, Fortress Paper has announced the launch of the world’s first banknote printed on its new Durasafe substrate, an innovative paper-polymer-paper composite substrate produced at its Landqart mill. The new Swiss 50-franc note had been expected to be the first in theRead More…
Switzerland new 50-franc note introduction delayed until 2015
2012-12-16
According to a press release dated 13 December 2012, the introduction of the new Swiss 50-franc note has been delayed until 2015 at the earliest due to technical difficulties encountered in the note’s production on Durasafe substrate. Courtesy of Christoph Zellweger.Read More…
Jamaica new 2012 commemorative notes (B244 – B248) confirmed
2012-08-03
According to an article on the Jamaica Information Service dated 19 June 2012, the Bank of Jamaica has unveiled a new family of banknotes commemorating the country’s Golden Jubilee. Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, said the notes are not only being launched to celebrate theRead More…
Hybrid Term Misused
2012-05-22
The following is a letter that I recently wrote to the editor of the International Bank Note Society’s Journal. I do not know if it will be published in an upcoming issue, but I thought visitors to this site might find it interesting nonetheless.—OWL Dear Editor, I enjoyed reading MarcRead More…
Switzerland new 50-franc note introduction delayed until 2013
2012-02-11
According to a press release dated 9 February 2012, the Swiss National Bank has delayed the introduction of its new banknote series “for at least one year.” The new series was expected to be issued “towards the end of 2012,” but “unexpected technical problems were encountered.” The 50-franc note wasRead More…
Swaziland new 10-, 20-, and 50-lilangeni notes (B231a, B232a, B233a) confirmed
2011-07-06
B231 (P36): 10 emalangeni (US$0.70) Blue. Front: English and Swazi text; King Mswati III; coat of arms with lion and elephant flanking shield topped with crown of feathers (lidlabe); shield (isihlangu), spears (sikhali), and staff (umgobo). Back: English text; nine princesses taking part in the Ncwala (kingship ceremony); bank seal.Read More…
Swaziland announces release of remaining denominations of new series
2011-07-03
According to a press release dated 30 June 2011, the Central Bank of Swaziland announced the release into circulation the remaining denominations (10, 20, 50, and 200 emalangeni) of its new series of banknotes. This comes after the official introduction of the 100-lilangeni note on 1 November 2010, and theRead More…
Swaziland new 100- and 200-lilangeni notes (B234a and B235a) confirmed
2011-04-20
B234 (P39): 100 emalangeni (US$6.75) Brown. Front: English and Swazi text; King Mswati III; coat of arms with lion and elephant flanking shield topped with crown of feathers (lidlabe); green-to-blue OVI shield (isihlangu), spears (sikhali), and staff (umgobo). Back: English text; elephant, rhinoceros, lion, flowers, and bird; bank seal. Green-to-pinkRead More…
Swaziland new 100-lilangeni note (B234a) reported
2010-09-22
According to Times of Swaziland article dated 7 April 2010, by August the Central Bank of Swaziland (CBS) was to begin upgrading it entire series of banknotes—starting with the 100-lilangeni note (US$13.80), then continuing with the other denominations—10, 20, 50, and 200 emalangeni—one every six months. The new notes willRead More…