South Korea 1983 1,000-won varieties reported
,,, Color varieties for South Korea 1,000-won (US$0.85) note (Pick 47) from 1983 have recently been reported. Specifically, it appears that the portrait on the front and the buildings on the back are purple on one variety, and brown on the other variety. Furthermore, on the “purple” variety, the numeralsRead More…
North Korea watermark varieties reported
It has recently been reported that the North Korea 100-won note dated 1992 (Pick 43) is available with three different watermark varieties: small Arch of Triumph at angle, large Arch of Triumph straight on, and no watermark. The color scheme and printing on the note with the bigger arch watermarkRead More…
India replacing 1- and 2-rupee notes with coins
According to an article in The Economic Times dated 08.12.09, the Reserve Bank of India is replacing 1- and 2-rupee banknotes with coins due to the short life span and high costs of printing small-denomination notes. In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Namo NarainRead More…
Bangladesh new signature variety 20-taka note reported
In a press release dated 02.12.2009, Bangladesh Bank announced the 06.12.2009 introduction of a 20-taka (US$0.30) note signed by Governor Dr. Atiur Rahman. It appears to be a new date/signature variety only. Courtesy of Nat Denkin and Mohammed J. Islam.Read More…
Hungary new date (2009) 10,000-forint note (B585b) confirmed
Like B585a, but new date (2009). Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.Read More…
Jamaica new date (15.01.2008) 50-, 500-, and 1,000-dollar notes (B238c, B240d, B241d) confirmed
50 dollars (US$0.55). Like B238b, but new date (15.01.2008). 500 dollars (US$5.60). Like B240c, but new date (15.01.2008). 1,000 dollars (US$11.20). Like B241c, but new date (15.01.2008). Courtesy of Banknoteshop and Thomas Krause.Read More…
Czech Republic new 5,000-korun note confirmed
,, On 1 December 2009, the Czech National Bank introduced a new version of the 5,000-korun (US$287) note, now dated 2009 (offset printed in black) and with enhanced security features. The 1999 note of the same denomination remains legal tender, while the 1993 version remains exchangeable at the CNB. TheRead More…
North Korea revalues and replaces currency
,, According to a report on DailyNK, the North Korean central bank has revalued and is replacing the national currency as of 30 November 2009. With the exchange rate of 100:1, the formerly largest denomination of 5,000 won is now equivalent to 50 new won. Apparently there are nine newRead More…
Isle of Man new signature 1-pound note confirmed
1 pound (US$1.65), ND. Like Pick 40, but new signature (P. M. Shimmin, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER) and two-character prefix. Courtesy of Pam West.Read More…
Jamaica new 5,000-dollar note (B242) confirmed
According to a 14 September 2009 press release, on 24 September the Bank of Jamaica issued its highest denomination ever, a new 5,000-dollar (US$56) note. The portrait of the late former Prime Minster of Jamaica, the Rt. Hon. Hugh Lawson Shearer, appears on the front of the note. The backRead More…