Belarus new thread 500-ruble note (B127b) confirmed
Like B127a, but with 2-mm wide windowed thread. Intro: 15.03.2011.Courtesy of I.B.Read More…
Philippines reveals details about note production
According to a press release issued by the Philippine Information Agency dated 20 July 2011, the new banknotes introduced by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on 16 December 2010 were printed by an undisclosed French firm (most likely Oberthur Technologies), but that upgrades to the Security Plant Complex in QuezonRead More…
Nigeria new date (2011) 200-naira note confirmed
200 naira (US$1.30), 2011. Like P29, but new date and new signatures (Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Muhammad Nda). Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.Read More…
South Sudan public complains about lack of dates on new banknotes
According to articles in Al Bawaba and Sudan Tribune, members of the public in South Sudan are complaining that the new series of banknotes issued on 18 July 2011 lack printed dates, as have all notes previously issued by Sudan. Apparently the people are unaware that many countries routinely issueRead More…
Paraguay new date (2008) 100,000-guaraní note (B854b) confirmed
100,000 guaraníes (US$25.35), 2008. Like P233, but new date and prefix E. Courtesy of Didier Wiot.Read More…
Iraq new date (2010) 25,000-dinar note (B352e) confirmed
Like B352d, but new date (٢٠١٠ – ١٤٣١). Courtesy of Haider Saffar.Read More…
Identify objects in Liberia bank seal
Today’s challenge is to identify the crossed objects which appear in the seal of the Central Bank of Liberia (and previously the National Bank of Liberia). If you can precisely identify the name of these objects—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably includingRead More…
Liberia new date (2008) 10-dollar note confirmed
10 dollars (US$0.15), 2008. Like P27c, but new date. Courtesy of Nin Cheun (Noteshobby on eBay).Read More…
South Sudan new pound notes (B105 – B110) introduced on 18.07.2011
According to an Al Jazeera article dated 11 July 2011 as well as a BBC article dated 11 July 2011, South Sudan—which just gained its independence on 9 July—will introduce its own currency next week [update: the notes officially entered circulation on 18 July]. The South Sudan pound notes featureRead More…
Dominican Republic new note family denominated in pesos Dominicanos reported
According to a post on the MRI Guide web site dated 15 July 2011, “The Constitution of January 26, 2010 mandated the change of the name of the monetary unit from “peso oro” to “peso Dominicano”. To comply with this change the Banco Central de la República Dominicana is preparingRead More…