Press release: InterCrim-Press announced Currencies of the World online directory
InterCrim-Press is pleased to introduce its new product, “Currencies of the World: Cash Circulation. Analysis. Counterfeiting,” a unique digital resource providing up-to-date information on 182 currencies of more than 250 countries and territories of the world. The directory is a useful tool for bank employees, security experts of bank financialRead More…
European Monetary Union new signature 10-euro note confirmed
10 euros (US$12), 2002. Like P2, but new signature (Mario Draghi). Confirmed with X country code for Germany and P printer code for G&D. Also reported X for Germany and E for Oberthur, as well as T for Ireland and K for Central Bank of Ireland. Courtesy of Merjim GroenRead More…
Singapore new signature 50-dollar note (B205d) confirmed
Like B205c, but new signature (Tharman Shanmugaratnam) and one triangle under ARTS on back. Prefix 4AA – 4BG, 4DR – 4DX. Intro: 2012.Courtesy of Tan Wei Jie, Claudio Marana, and JianKuan Lee (quality_banknotes888).Read More…
India considering 10-rupee polymer note
According to an article in IndiaWest dated 9 July 2012, the Reserve Bank of India said it is working on launching polymer banknotes and will soon start a pilot project. “Counterfeiting of plastic notes is very difficult. So we are planning to launch some plastic money on pilot basis inRead More…
Bolivia new signature 20-boliviano note (B413c) confirmed
Like B413b, but new signatures (Loza/Pardo), new watermark (Pantaléon Dalence, pixelated pattern, and electrotype 20), and new printer imprint (CBN). Suffix I. Intro: 2011.Courtesy of Christof Zellweger.Read More…
Samoa new 50-tala commemorative note (B120a) confirmed
According to a Central Bank of Samoa press release, the bank has issued two commemorative collectible coins and a limited edition 50-tala (US$22) banknote for circulation to mark Samoa’s 50th Independence Day on 1 June 2012. This note is like the preceding issues, but with 50th ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE belowRead More…
Tanzania to replace 500-shilling note (B139a) with coin by December 2012
According to an article on DailyNews dated 1 March 2012, the Bank of Tanzania plans to replace 500-shilling notes (B139a) with coins because the latter lasts much longer in circulation. The article also contains new details on plans of the East African Community (www.eac.int)—Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda—to introduceRead More…
Zambia delays issuing new banknotes and coins
According to an article on Zambia Reports dated 4 July 2012, “unforeseen technicalities” have caused the Bank of Zambia to indefinitely postpone the planned re-basing of the kwacha which was expected to take effect this month.Read More…
Curacao and St. Maarten delays purchase of new banknotes
According to a Today newspaper article dated 2 July 2012, the Central Bank of Curacao and St. Maarten revealed that it cannot buy more banknotes because its board has yet to take a decision on the proposal from management to buy new notes.Read More…
Press release: Monumental Money: People and Places on U.S. Paper Money
Monumental Money: People and Places on U.S. Paper Money, by Yigal Arkin Presenting U.S. currency used from the colonial period to the present day, this reference surveys the world of American banknotes and paper currency in three parts: Part one presents all the banknotes in circulation today, including those beingRead More…