Argentina new variety 100-peso note (B410e) confirmed
Like B410d, but with both serial numbers printed horizontally in black, and without novel numbering (increasing in size). Series S, T.Courtesy of Ezequiel Pailos (NumismatiCenter).Read More…
Afghanistan new sig/date (2010) 500-afghani note (B363b) confirmed
500 afghanis (US$10), ١٣٨٩ (SH1389/2010). Like B363a, but new date and signatures (Fitrat/Zakhilwal).Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Thomas Augustsson.Read More…
New Zealand new bank governor announced
On 26 June 2012, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand announced that Graeme Wheeler has been appointed the new governor, effective after current governor Alan Bollard’s second five-year term expires on 25 September 2012. This will likely result in new signature varieties for New Zealand’s polymer banknotes. Courtesy of ScottRead More…
Argentina contracts for new banknotes to be printed
According to a post on the Federación de Entidades Numismáticas y Medallísticas Argentinas, the Banco Central de la República Argentina has approved a contract to print 1.205 million banknotes denominated in 5, 50, and 100 pesos. The Casa de Moneda (the mint) can print only 800 million units, so theRead More…
Sierra Leone new 5,000- and 10,000-leone notes reported
According to an article on Awoko.org dated 23 June 2012, the Bank of Sierra Leone has begun issuing new 5,000- and 10,000-leone (US$1.15 and $2.30, respectively) banknotes to alleviate a currency shortage. The article mentions that there was a delay in receiving these new notes because “the printers require timeRead More…
Kazakhstan new 10,000-tenge note (B142a) confirmed
On 28 May 2012, the National Bank of Kazakhstan introduced a 10,000-tengé (US$69) note like B138a, but without the 20th anniversary logo on back, and a new date of 2012. The commemorative issue of this note recently received the IBNS Bank Note of the Year award. Courtesy of Andrew Randall,Read More…
Jamaica new sig/date (15.01.2011) 500-dollar note (B240f) confirmed
Like B240e (P85), but new date (15.01.2011) and signature (Brian Wynter). Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Nin Cheun (Noteshobby on eBay).Read More…
Myanmar new 10,000-kyat note (B116a) confirmed
B116 (P82): 10,000 kyats (US$6.50) Blue, red, purple, green, brown, and yellow. Front: Burmese text; two elephants flanking laurel wreath with outline map of Myanmar. Back: English text; royal Palace of Mandalay with reflection on water. Windowed security thread with demetalized MYANMAR SPW. Watermark: Lotus blossom and electrotype 10000. Printer:Read More…
India asking for public input on replacing Gandhi on notes
There’s an interesting article in The Times of India dated 17 June 2012, regarding the Reserve Bank of India seeking suggestions from the public for replacing the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi on RBI banknotes.Read More…
Colombia replaces 1,000-peso note (B986) with coin
According to an article on Colombia Reports dated 2 April 2012, the Banco de la República Colombia intended to replace the 1,000-peso (B986) note with a coin in October. However, according to a recent article in Colombia Reports, on 13 June 2012, the bank began issuing new coins inRead More…