Armenia new 1,000-dram note (B315a) confirmed
According to a News.am article dated 29 September 2011, the Central Bank of Armenia plans to issue a new 1,000-dram (US$2.67) banknote dated 2011 like the preceding issues dated 2001 (B310), but with a holographic stripe at left front. The note is printed without imprint by Enschede on paper producedRead More…
Indonesia new 20,000-, 50,000-, and 100,000-rupiah notes confirmed
,,,,, According to an article in The Jakarta Post dated 28 October 2011, Bank Indonesia issued newly designed banknotes denominated in 20,000, 50,000, and 100,000 rupiah (US$2.25, 5.67, and 11.35, respectively) on 1 August 2011 in commemoration of Youth Pledge Day, although they bear no special commemorative text or images.Read More…
Sudan to issue new 2-pound note by end of November 2011
According to an article in Sudan Vision dated 15 November 2011, the Central Bank of Sudan (CBOS) has announced that it will start circulation of the 1-pound coin and the new 2-pound (US$0.75) banknote by the end of November 2011. The bank is removing old style notes from circulation asRead More…
Mexico new date (03.05.2010) 20-peso note (B704h) confirmed
Like B704g, but new date (3 MAY. 2010). Series L – N. Courtesy of Ricardo Ramirez Gonzalez and Mark Fox.Read More…
Nigeria new date (2011) 10-naira note confirmed with 6-digit serial numbers
10 naira (US$0.05), 2011. Like previous unlisted polymer 10-naira notes, but new date, new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda), and 6-digit serial numbers. Courtesy of Mohammed el-Arabi.Read More…
Malawi no longer issuing 20-kwacha notes
According to an article on Nyasa Times dated 11 November 2011, the Reserve Bank of Malawi claims it has stopped issuing 20-kwacha (US$0.12) notes because they are in short supply and the existing stock consists of poor-condition notes. Speculation holds that the move is intended to encourage use of coinageRead More…
Uganda clarifies position on 100,000-shilling note to keep up with inflation
According to an UGPulse article, Governor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile said the Bank of Uganda would consider introducing a 100,000-shilling (US$38.50) banknote if inflation doesn’t ease from recent levels around 30 percent. Currently the largest denomination is the 50,000-shilling note issued on 17 May 2010. In a follow-up statement dated 11Read More…
Identify building and monument on back of Madagascar 5,000-franc note (B303)
Today’s challenge is to identify the objects which appears on the back of the old 5,000-franc note of Madagascar. If you can precisely identify the name and location of the building and/or monument—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably including a URL whichRead More…
Burundi new sig/date (2011.09.01) 100-franc note (B231b) confirmed
Like B231a, but new sigantures (Kanyana/Sindayigaya) and new date (01-09-2011). Courtesy of Giuseppe Favaro.Read More…
Nigeria new sig/date (2011) 10- and 20-naira notes confirmed
, 10 naira (US$0.05), 2011. Like previous unlisted polymer 10-naira notes, but new date, new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda), and 7-digit serial numbers. 20 naira (US$0.10), 2011. Like P34, but new date, new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda), and 6-digit serial numbers. Courtesy of MohammedRead More…