Oman new 1-rial commemorative note (B245a) reported for introduction 11.01.2026
This 1-rial commemorative note, the first polymer note issued by Oman, will circulate in parallel with the preceding issues. Furthermore, 1,000 uncut sheets and 10,000 banknotes in elegantly designed envelopes will be available for sale at the Central Bank of Oman (Ruwi-Salalah-Sohar) and Oman Post’s sales window at the OperaRead More…
Sri Lanka new sig/date (18.11.2024) 500-rupee note (B126i) confirmed
Like B126g, but new signatures (Dissanayake/Weerasinghe) and new date (2024-11-18). Courtesy of Kavan Ratnatunga (http://notes.lakdiva.org)Read More…
Seychelles new 500-rupee note (B423a) confirmed
Like B422, but without Optics security thread. B423 (PNL): 500 rupees (US$36)Tan, red, and brown. Front: Creole, English, and French text; five coco-de-mer nuts; Depth Image hologram coat of arms; Catkin flowers; holographic foil stripe with sea turtle swimming in waves; Seychelles Kestrel (Katiti / Crécerelle des Seychelles) bird onRead More…
Tajikistan new commemorative 100-somoni note (B222a) reportedly introduced 30.10.2025
This 100-somoni note commemorates the 25th anniversary of the national currency, the somoni. B222 (PNL): 100 somoni (US$10)Light blue, dark blue, pink, red, and green. Front: Tajik text; bank logo as registration device; 25th anniversary logo; purple-to-green RollingStar patch; Samanid mausoleum; Ismoil Somoni, founder of the first centralized state; coatRead More…
Tajikistan new sig/date (2025) 50-somoni note (B219d) confirmed
Like B219c, but new signatures (Rahmon/Tolibzoda) and new date (2025). 300-dpi scans requested. Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.Read More…
Tajikistan new sig/date (2025) 20-somoni note (B218d) confirmed
Like B218c, but new signatures (Rahmon/Tolibzoda) and new date (2025). 300-dpi scans requested. Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.Read More…
Bhutan new commemorative 1,000-ngultrum note (B227a) reported for introduction in January 2026
B227 (PNL): 1,000 ngultrum (US$14)Orange, brown, blue, and purple. Front: Dzongkha text; Wheel of the Universal Ruler; 1st king, Ugyen Wangchuck, wearing Raven Crown. Back: Dzongkha and English text; dragons and Garuda above Tongsa Dzong, ancestral seat of the Wangchuck dynasty and the historical home of the Tongsa Penlop; twoRead More…
Bhutan new commemorative 500-ngultrum note (B226a) reported for introduction in January 2026
B226 (PNL): 500 ngultrum (US$6.95)Pink, purple, gold, and green. Front: Dzongkha text; cross-vajra, an ancient Buddhist symbol denoting indestructibility and permanent stability; 4th king, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, wearing Raven Crown. Back: Dzongkha and English text; seal of the state; Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten; Punakha Dzong (aka Pungtang Dechen Photrang Dzong,Read More…
Bhutan new commemorative 100-ngultrum note (B225a) reported for introduction in January 2026
B225 (PNL): 100 ngultrum (US$1.40)Yellow, brown, purple, and orange. Front: Dzongkha text; cosmic mandala with five sensory offerings presented to nine central dragons, symbolizing the prosperity and protection bestowed upon the kingdom; 5th king, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, wearing Raven Crown. Back: Dzongkha and English text; seal of the state;Read More…
Fiji new polymer 100-dollar note (B538a) reported for introduction 02.01.2026
B538 (PNL): 100 dollars (US$46)Yellow. Front: English text; nanai (cicada) insect; Fijian coat of arms, leaves, kava bowl. Back: English text; leaves; Fijian man (Tu Yaqona) wearing traditional attire, standing on beach offering ceremonial kava drink in coconut shell (bilo). No security thread. Watermark (shadow image): Head of iTaukei man.Read More…