Haiti new date varieties confirmed
,,, 10 gourdes (US$0.25). Like Pick 272 but new date (2008) and new signatures (Charles Castel, Philippe W. Lahens, and Marc Hébert Ignace). 50 gourdes (US$1.25). Like Pick 273 but new date (2008) and new signatures. 100 gourdes (US$2.50). Like Pick 275 but new date (2008) and new signatures. 250Read More…
Pixel watermark debuts on Mexico 200-peso commemorative note (B711a)
On 23 September 2009, the Bank of Mexico introduced two new commemorative banknotes. The 200-peso paper note celebrates the bicentenial of independence. It is also noteworthy because it’s the first note in the world with a new security feature: the Pixel watermark, developed by ArjoWiggins Security. A new development inRead More…
Zambia new date (2009) 20,000-kwacha note (B149e) confirmed
, Like B149d, but new date (2009). Courtesy of David Murcek.Read More…
United Arab Emirates new 1,000-dirham note (B231a) confirmed
, B231 (P33): 1,000 dirhams (US$272)Brown. Front: Arabic text; Saker falcon head as registration device; coat of arms; Al Hosn Palace (White Fort) in Abu Dhabi. Back: English text; Saker falcon; Abu Dhabi skyline with Corniche; Saker falcon head. Holographic stripe with denomination. Windowed security thread with demetalized UAE 1000.Read More…
Colombia new date (14.11.2006) 2,000-peso note (B988e) confirmed
Like B988d, but new date (14 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2006). Courtesy of Alberto Fochi.Read More…
Nigeria three new polymer notes confirmed
,,,,,, On 16 September 2009, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced plans to issue 1.9 billion new polymer notes in 5, 10, and 50 naira denominations, worth US$0.03, 0.06, and 0.32, respectively. President Umaru Yar’Adua launched the new notes on 30 September. 1.3 billion note were printed abroad, whileRead More…
Chile new sig/date (2008) 10,000-peso note (B294x) confirmed
Like B294w, but new signatures (de Gregoiro/Zurbuchen) and new date (2008). Prefix AB, AM. Courtesy of Banknoteshop.Read More…
Nigeria considering polymer for 500- and 1,000-naira notes
During the 30 September 2009 introduction of the new 5-, 10-, and 50-naira polymer banknotes, the Central Bank of Nigeria said it may eventually issue 500- and 1,000-naira notes printed on polymer, although the focus is now on the lower denominations since they are more widely used than the higherRead More…
Uruguay new sig/date (2008) 50-peso uruguayo note (B546d) confirmed
Like B546c, but new signatures (Berro/Cancela), new date (2008), no security thread, new watermark (José Pedro Varela and electrotype Cincuenta), different screen trap patterns, and series D. Courtesy of Banknoteshop.Read More…
Lesotho new date (2009) 50-maloti note confirmed
,, 50 maloti (US$4.55). Like Pick 17, but new date, new signature (Moeketsi Senaoana), the colors are more vibrant, the watermark of the coat of arms now includes the denomination (not electrotype), as well as Cornerstones, and a windowed security thread. Printer: (TDLR). Courtesy of Ricardo Castedo.Read More…