Philippines new sig/date (2010A) 100-peso note (B1046l) confirmed
2010-10-11
Like B1046k, but new date (2010A). Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net and Rodney Hall (Kiwi Coins).Read More…
Brunei new date (2008) 1-dollar note (B122c) confirmed
2010-10-11
Like B122b, but new date (2008). Prefix C/36 – C/43.Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.Read More…
Indonesia dispells rumor of error on 100,000-rupiah note
2010-10-07
On 6 October 2010 Bank Indonesia issued the following press release: No. 12 / 45 / PSHM / HumasThe rumour that Rp100,000 denominated banknotes displaying Soekarno-Hatta would be withdrawn from circulation due to a misprint of the Proclamation of Independence, in particular the inclusion of the year ’05 [in smallRead More…
Philippines considers destroying unissued 2,000-peso note (BNP1004a)
2010-09-21
According to an article in mb.com.ph dated 20 September 2010, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is considering circulating or shredding five million 2,000-peso notes (BNP1004a) currently stored in its vaults. These unissued “New Millennium” notes are more commonly known at the BSP as “Erap” notes because theRead More…
Indonesia new 10,000-rupiah note confirmed
2010-09-09
,, On 20 July 2010, Bank Indonesia began issuing new 1,000-rupiah coins and 10,000-rupiah (US$1.10) notes. The coins have a picture of Garuda Pancasila on the front, and the angklung traditional musical instrument on the back against the background of the Gedung Sate building in Bandung. The new 10,000-rupiah noteRead More…
Singapore new symbol (two squares) 50-dollar note (B205c) confirmed
2010-09-09
Like B205b, but two squares below ARTS on back. Prefix 3AL – 3HV. Intro: 00.09.2010. Courtesy of Vincent Tan.Read More…
Hong Kong new date (01.01.2008) 50-note confirmed
2010-09-02
50 dollars (US$6.45), 1 JANUARY 2008. Like Pick 208, but new date and new signature. Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.Read More…
Indonesia contemplating currency revaluation
2010-08-04
On 3 August 2010, Darmin Nasution, the incoming governor of Bank Indonesia stated the central bank is studying revaluing its currency by removing two or three zeros from the rupiah in an attempt to make economic transactions more efficient and bring the currency in line with those of Indonesia’s neighbors.Read More…
Thailand to issue new note family in December 2010
2010-07-29
According to a post on The Nation, on 27 July 2010 the Bank of Thailand board approved the printing of new banknotes. The new 16th series of notes — in denominations of 20, 50, 100, 500, and 1,000 baht — will include more anti-counterfeit features and is expected to beRead More…
Hong Kong new date (01.01.2009) 20-dollar note confirmed
2010-07-26
20 dollars (US$2.60), 1 January 2009. Like P207, but new date. Courtesy of Michael Reissner.Read More…