Artist Thomas Hipschen: The man behind your (US) money
Here’s an interesting short video about Thomas Hipschen, former engraver for the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing.Read More…
Mongolia new 10,000-togrog note (B435a) confirmed
B435 (P69): 10,000 төгрөг (togrog) (US$4.15) Orange, black, red, and brown. Front: Mongolian text; Chinggis Khaan; holographic Soyombo symbol; warrior on horseback. Back: Mongolian text; building courtyard with tree-like water fountain. Windowed security thread with demetalized MONGOLBANK. Watermark: Chinggis Khaan and electrotype МБ. Printer: (Giesecke & Devrient). 150 x 72Read More…
Malawi new sig/date (31.10.2009) 20-kwacha note (B143f) confirmed
Like B143e, but new signature (Ligoya) and new date (31st OCTOBER 2009). Courtesy of Andrew Roberts. Read More…
Kazakhstan new 2,000-tenge commemorative note (B136a) confirmed
On 17 January 2011, the National Bank of Kazakhstan issued a new 2,000-tenge (US$13.60) banknote to mark the 2011 Asian Winter Games hosted by Kazakhstan. The banknote bears the emblem of the 7th Asian Winter Games that are scheduled to be held in Astana and Almaty from 30 January toRead More…
Canada new date (2009) 20-dollar note (B368f) confirmed
Like B368e, but new date (2009). Prefix ARW – ARZ, AUA – AUB, EUJ – EUZ, FIA – FIK. Courtesy of James Huang.Read More…
Canada new date (2009) 10-dollar note (B367e) confirmed
Like B367d, but new date (2009). Prefix BFH – BFW. Courtesy of James Huang.Read More…
Paraguay new date (2009) 2,000-guaraní note (B846b) confirmed
2,000 guaraníes (US$0.45), 2009. Like B846a, but new date, prefix B, and printer(Giesecke & Devrient). Courtesy of Banknotes LT.Read More…
Sri Lanka unveils new note family (B123a – B128a) reported for introduction “soon”
According to a booklet produced by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to highlight events planned to celebrate its 60th anniversary, a new series of banknotes was scheduled to be issued 3 March 2011. However, according to a more recent AsianTribute article, the notes are expected “next month,” and indicationsRead More…
Ukraine new 200- and 1,000-hryvnia notes reported
According to a Ukrainske Radio report dated 28 January 2011, the National Bank of Ukraine is contemplating issuing a 1,000-hryvnia (US$126) note, which would double the largest denomination in the country. The bank is also scheduled to issue a new 200-hryvnia (US$25.15) note in the fourth quarter of 2011. TheRead More…
Colombia new date (20.08.2007) 10,000-peso note (B990m) confirmed
Like B990l, but new date (20 DE AGOSTO DE 2007). Courtesy of Larry Hirsch.Read More…