Iran new signature 50,000-rial note (B294b) confirmed
Like B294a, but new signatures (Hemmati/Dejpasand). Courtesy of Nenad Gavrilovic.
Zimbabwe new 10- and 20-dollar notes (B194a and B195a) reported
According to a press release dated 15 May 2020, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has officially introduced new 10- and 20-dollar notes (B194a and B195a) on 14 May 2020, but they won’t enter circulation until 19 May and June, respectively. B194 (PNL): 10 dollars Red. Front: English text; Chiremba balancingRead More…
Namibia new 30-dollar commemorative note (B218a) confirmed
On 21 March 2020, the Bank of Namibia unveiled a new 30-dollar polymer note to commemorate the 30th anniversary of independence. The theme of the note is “3 Decades of Peace and Stability,” represented by the smooth transition of power between the three presidents since independence. According to a pressRead More…
Bangladesh new date (2020) 20-taka note (B350.5i) confirmed
Like B350.5h, but new date (2020). Courtesy of Mohammad Raihan.
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As the entire world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic through various shelter-in-place or quarantine orders, many of you have been passing the time with your banknote collections. I appreciate all the input I’ve received as a result, from prefix range extensions to images of new note varieties. Keep those contentRead More…
Namibia names Johannes Gawaxab as new governor of Bank of Namibia
Courtesy of Heinrich Lindner.
Namibia new date (2019) 50-dollar note (B211c) confirmed
Like B211b, but new date (2019). Courtesy of Heinrich Lindner.
Zimbabwe new 10- and 20-dollar notes reported for introduction in weeks
According to an article on NewsdzeZimbabwe dated 9 May 2020, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe plans to introduce up to $600 million worth of new 10- and 20-dollar notes “in the next few weeks.” The designs have already been approved and printing is underway.
Trans-Dniester new 1-ruble numismatic product (BNP218a) reportedly introduced on 06.05.2020
On 6 May 2020, the Trans-Dniester Republican Bank introduced 1-ruble notes commemorating the 75th anniversary of the “Victory in the Great Patriotic War.” 2,500 notes were packaged in folders.
Mexico new date (24.08.2017) 200-peso note (B707s) confirmed
Like B707r, but new date (24 AGO. 2017). Courtesy of Alberto Rios.