Northern Ireland Ulster Bank new 20-pound polymer note (B941a) unveiled
According to an article in BelfastLive dated 17 January 2020, Ulster Bank has unveiled the design of its new 20-pound polymer note (B941a) due out sometime in early 2020.
Brazil new signature 20-real note (B877e) confirmed
Like B877d, but new signatures (Paulo Guedes/Roberto Campos Neto). Prefix HG.
India new sig/date (2019) 10-rupee note (B298c) confirmed
Like B298b, but new signature (Das) and new date (2019). Inset letter L, R. Courtesy of Mohamed Ibrahim.
Egypt new 10-pound polymer note planned
According to an Egypt Independent article dated 10 January 2020, the Central Bank of Egypt plans to print new 10-pound polymer notes (current paper note, B337a, shown above) after moving its headquarters and printing facility to Egypt’s New Administrative Capital being built to the east of Cairo.
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Singapore new symbol (two inverted triangles) 10-dollar note (B210n) confirmed
Like B210m, but with two inverted triangles below SPORTS on back. Prefix 6FP – 6FU. Courtesy of KK Lim (Collectibles Arena on eBay) and Tan Wei Jie.
Myanmar new 1,000-kyat note (B119a) confirmed
According to the state-owned Myanmar Radio and Television, the Central Bank of Myanmar introduced a new 1,000-kyat note on 4 January 2020. Courtesy of Felix Wu and Mohammad Raihan.
Omani sultan dies; new notes expected
According to an AFP article dated 10 January 2020, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the longest-reigning leader of the modern Arab world, has died at the age of 79. The sultan’s image and signature appears on all notes since 1976, so new notes will likely appear after a successor is named.
Bosnia and Herzegovina new sig/date (2019) 20-convertible mark note (B227b) confirmed
Like B227a, but new signature (Softić) and new date (2019). Prefix H. Courtesy of Amer Krivošija.
Bosnia and Herzegovina new sig/date (2019) 20-convertible mark note (B226b) confirmed
Like B226a, but new signature (Softić) and new date (2019). Prefix H. Courtesy of Amer Krivošija.