Iran new 50,000-rial commemorative note (B290a) reported for introduction in spring 2015
According to an article on FARS News Agency, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the University of Tehran, the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced its intention to introduce a new 50,000-rial note in the spring. Courtesy of Hamaseh Golestaneh and Christian Funke.Read More…
Nigeria new sig/date (2014) 5-naira note confirmed
5 naira, 2014. Like B234e, but new date and new signatures (Godwin Emefiele and Olufemi Fabamwo). Courtesy of Evgeny Afanasov.Read More…
IBNS Bank Note of the Year 2014 voting is open through 29.03.2015
The International Bank Note Society would like to remind members that voting is now open for Banknote of 2014. Members may choose their top three notes from those depicted above. Voting is open until 23:59GMT Sunday 29th March. The result of the voting will be announced at the IBNS BoardRead More…
Thailand new 100-baht note (B183a) confirmed
B183 (P120): 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; King Taksin the Great. Holographic stripe. Magenta-to-green windowed security thread with demetalized 100 บาท 100 BAHT.Read More…
Vietnam new date (2015) 10,000-dong note (B343i) confirmed
Like SBV B343h, but new date (2015).Courtesy of Evgeny Afanasov.Read More…
West African States (Senegal) new date (2014) 500-franc note
500 francs, (20)14. Like unlisted 500-franc note introduced in 2012, but new date. Prefix K (Senegal). Courtesy of David Murcek (The Monetary Unit).Read More…
Gambia unveils new note family including 20- and 200-dalasi denominations
, According to an article in The Point dated 26 February 2015, on 25 February the Central Bank of The Gambia launched a new 20-dalasi polymer note, part of a new family of notes, which now includes a 200-dalasi note, twice the size of the previously largest denomination. Please noteRead More…
Hungary new date (2015) 10,000-forint note (B591b) confirmed
Like B591a, but new date (2015). Courtesy of Róbert Szajkó.Read More…
Mauritania new 200-ouguiya note (B121) confirmed
, According to a press release, persuant to Décret Nº 237-2014 the Central Bank of Mauritania has issued a new 200-ouguiya banknote. The design is based upon the preceding note (B115), but is reduced in size to 134 x 65 mm. Both notes will circulate in parallel. Courtesy of ClaudioRead More…
European Monetary Union new 20-euro note reported for introduction on 25.11.2015
, On 24 February 2015, Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, unveiled the new 20-euro banknote in Frankfurt. The new note will be introduced 25 November 2015. The new note includes an innovative security feature in the form of a “portrait window” set in the hologram. When theRead More…