New Zealand new date (2006) 20-dollar note (B133e) confirmed
2009-03-07
Like B133d, but new date (2006).Courtesy of Michael Reissner.Read More…
5th edition of World Plastic Money catalog published
2008-12-20
Thomas Krause and Peter Bauer have today released the fifth edition of their book, the Specialized Catalogue of World Plastic Money. Ordering information and a free PDF download can be obtained by visiting www.swschwedt.de/kunden/polymernotes.Read More…
Mauritius to introduce polymer notes
2008-12-10
According to an African Press Agency report dated 10 December 2008, the Bank of Mauritius plans to introduce polymer banknotes as a cost-cutting measure. The press release from the bank in Port Louis indicates that even though it costs US$0.50 to manufacture a polymer note versus US$0.05 for a paperRead More…
Australia 50-dollar note (B228) portrait used without permission?
2008-12-04
According to a Telegraph article dated 28 November 2008, Allan “Chirpy” Campbell claims the Reserve Bank of Australia gained permission to use the image of celebrated indigenous author and inventor David Unaipon from a woman who was posing as his daughter, and did not obtain authorisation from a genuine familyRead More…
Australia new date (2008) 50-dollar note (B228f) confirmed
2008-11-18
Like B228e, but new date (2008). Courtesy of Scott de Young.Read More…
Papua New Guinea new 5-kina note (B135a) confirmed
2008-09-20
B135 (P29): 5 kina (US$1.50) Violet. Front: English text; coat of arms with bird of paradise perched on Kundu drum and ceremonial spear; National Parliament building in Port Moresby. Back: English text; primitive currencies; Hombuli mask used for bridal payments in Sepik region; kina shell used in Highlands; shell necklaceRead More…
Mexico new date (22.11.2006) 50-peso note (B705d) confirmed
2008-04-14
Like B705c, but new date (22 NOV. 2006). Series F, G. Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.Read More…
Zambia new date (2008) 1,000-kwacha note (B146f) confirmed
2008-03-10
, Like B146e, but new date (2008) and new printer imprint. Printer: SABN (South African Bank Note). Polymer. Courtesy of Bwananick.Read More…
Singapore new 10-dollar note (B210a) confirmed
2008-02-26
Like B204a, but polymer.Courtesy of Thomas Krause.Read More…
Hong Kong new date (2007) 10-dollar note confirmed
2008-02-19
10 dollars (US$1.30), 1st OCTOBER 2007. Like the HKD10 issued July 9, 2007, but new date and new signatures (John Tsang Chun-wah, FINANCIAL SECRETARY; Joseph Yam Chi-kwong, MONETARY AUTHORITY). Polymer. 133 x 66 mm. Courtesy of Thomas Krause.Read More…