Romania new date (2015) 200-leu note (B284g) confirmed
Like B284f, but new date (2015). Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.Read More…
Kuwait to withdraw fifth issue notes (B223 – B228) as of 01.10.2015
According to a Central Bank of Kuwait press release dated 19 April 2015, all fifth issue (B223 – B228) notes introduced beginning in 1994 will lose their legal tender status on 1 October 2015, after which time they may still be exchanged by the CBK for a period of tenRead More…
Colombia new date (27.08.2014) 1,000-peso note (B986q) confirmed
Like B986p, but new date (27 DE AGOSTO DE 2014). In 2013 Colombia stoped issuing the 1,000-peso note as it was replaced by a coin. But due to a shortage of the new coin, the bank has reissued the note until sufficient coins can be produced to meet demand. CourtesyRead More…
Which country has the least sexist banknotes?
The BBC News has an interesting artlcle, “Which country has the least sexist banknotes?“ Courtesy of Mark Irwin and Jim Chen.Read More…
Singapore new 50-dollar commemorative note reported
According to an article in The Straits Times dated 14 April 2015, Singapore will issue a new commemorative 50-dollar polymer banknote featuring a transparent panel showing the late Lee Kuan Yew (the first Prime Minister of Singapore) with fist raised, leading the crowd with the rallying cry of “Merdeka!” whichRead More…
Poland banknote numismatic product (BNP818a) reported
According to a press release, on 16 April 2015 Narodowy Bank Polkski will begin selling 23,000 special collector albums of 23 banknotes issued from 1975 to 1993 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Polish zloty. The albums will be sold through all NBP regional branches and online at 190Read More…
United Arab Emirates new 100-dirham note (B240a) confirmed
B240 (P30f): 100 dirhams (US$27)Red. Front: Arabic text; OVI coat of arms; Fahidi Fort in Dubai with silver foil stamp of castle tower. Back: English text; Saker falcon; Trade Centre Tower in Dubai. 3-mm wide windowed security thread with demetalized UAE 100. Watermark: Saker falcon head with electrotype 100 andRead More…
Gambia delays introduction of new note family (B229a – B234a) until 15.04.2015
PRESS RELEASE ISSUE OF THE NEW FAMILY OF BANKNOTES In February, 2015, the Central Bank of The Gambia announced that the new family of Gambian Banknotes including a new D200 banknote will be issued on the 30th March, 2015. Due to delay in the receipt of publicity materials from theRead More…
Thailand new 100-baht Princess Sirindhorn commemorative note (B186a) confirmed
B186 (P127): 100 บาท (baht) (US$3.05) Red, orange, brown, and green. Front: Thai text; Royal Garuda emblem; Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) in the Royal House of Chakri gown. Back: Thai text; Royal Garuda emblem; Rama IX walking with Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn; flower; Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn; flowers. Holographic stripe.Read More…
Paraguay new 20,000-guaraní note (B860a) confirmed
, B860 (PNL): 20,000 guaraníes (US$4.50)Blue and green. Front: Circle symbol for blind; BCP registration device; round coat of arms with star; round emblem with lion and cap La Mujer Paraguaya (Paraguayan woman) holding vase. Back: Modern Banco Central del Paraguay headquarters building in Asunción. Motion windowed security thread withRead More…