Syria new 50-pound note (B639a) confirmed
Starting 1 January 2026, the Central Bank of Syria began exchanging preceding Assad-era notes for notes denominated in the new Syrian Arab Republic pound at a rate of 100:1, effectively removing two zeroes in an attempt to simplify economic life. Both currencies circulated in parallel for at least 90 daysRead More…
Syria new 25-pound note (B638a) confirmed
Starting 1 January 2026, the Central Bank of Syria began exchanging preceding Assad-era notes for notes denominated in the new Syrian Arab Republic pound at a rate of 100:1, effectively removing two zeroes in an attempt to simplify economic life. Both currencies circulated in parallel for at least 90 daysRead More…
Syria new 10-pound note (B637a) confirmed
Starting 1 January 2026, the Central Bank of Syria began exchanging preceding Assad-era notes for notes denominated in the new Syrian Arab Republic pound at a rate of 100:1, effectively removing two zeroes in an attempt to simplify economic life. Both currencies circulated in parallel for at least 90 daysRead More…
Philippines new date (2025) 100-peso polymer note (B1106b) confirmed
Like B1106a, but new date (2025). Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.Read More…
Brazil new signature 20-real note (B877f) confirmed
Like B877e, but new signatures (Fernando Haddad/Roberto de Oliveira Campos Neto). Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
Oman new 1-rial commemorative note (B245a) confirmed introduced 11.01.2026
This 1-rial commemorative note, the first polymer note issued by Oman, circulates in parallel with the preceding issues. Furthermore, 1,000 uncut sheets and 10,000 banknotes in elegantly designed envelopes are available for sale at the Central Bank of Oman (Ruwi-Salalah-Sohar) and Oman Post’s sales window at the Opera Galleria, startingRead More…
Nigeria new sig/date (2025) 1,000-naira note (B246g) confirmed
Like B246f, but new signatures (Cardoso/Adedeji) and new date (2025). Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.Read More…
Nigeria new sig/date (2025) 500-naira note (B245g) confirmed
Like B245f, but new signatures (Cardoso/Adedeji) and new date (2025). Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.Read More…
Nigeria new sig/date (2025) 200-naira note (B244g) confirmed
Like B244f, but new signatures (Cardoso/Adedeji) and new date (2025). Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.Read More…
China new 20-yuan commemorative note (B4129a) confirmed
B4129 (PNL): 20 yuan (US$2.90) Pink, red, orange, and green. Front (vertical): Chinese text; national emblem of the PRC; horse; denomination in SPARK Optical. Back (vertical): Mongolian, Tibetan, Uyghur, and Zhang text; three children playing musical instruments; residential houses. No security thread. Watermark: None. Printer: (China Banknote Printing and Minting).Read More…