Norway 1977-1998 notes demonetized
Norges Bank has announced that the notes dated 1977-1998 (Pick 41-P45) were demonetized as 1 November 2012. Courtesy of Sune Persson.Read More…
Identify artifacts on Lebanon banknotes
I am cataloging the Bank of Lebanon’s notes for publication in The Banknote Book, and I have been unable to identify a few items which appear on these notes. The front of the 1-livre notes (B501) dated 1964-1980 depict the ruins of Corinthian columns of the Roman Temple of JupiterRead More…
European Monetary Union to issue new “Europa” series 5-euro note in May 2013
According to a press release dated 8 November 2012, “The European Central Bank (ECB) and the national central banks (NCBs) of the Eurosystem are to introduce a second series of euro banknotes. Called the “Europa” series, it will include a portrait of Europa – a figure from Greek mythology andRead More…
Belize new sig/date (01.11.2011) 10-dollar note (B326d) confirmed
Like B326c, but new signatures (Glenford Ysaguirre, Joseph Waight, and Manuel Esquivel) and new date (1st. NOVEMBER 2011). Prefix DH.Courtesy of Numis-Phil.Read More…
Mexico new sig/date (10.01.2012) 100-peso note (B706f) confirmed
Like B706e, but new signature (Alegre) and new date (10 ENE. 2012). Series N – T.Courtesy of Alberto Rios.Read More…
New Caledonia, Tahiti, and Wallis and Futuna new note family reported for introduction in 2014
According to an article on Tahiti News dated 26 October 2012, the Institut d’Emission d’Outre-Mer will issue new notes denominated 500, 1000, 5000, 10000, and 20000 francs CFP in early 2014. The designs have not yet been revealed, but they will be smaller in size than the current notes, andRead More…
European Monetary Union new note family reported for introduction in 2013
According to an article on EUObserver dated 5 November 2012, “The European Central Bank is Thursday to present a plan for replacing current euro notes with safer ones from [May] 2013, Hessischer Rundfunk reported Sunday. The second generation euro notes will still have values from five to €500, but motifsRead More…
Moldova 1-leu commemorative note confirmed fake
This note supposedly commemorates the 15th anniversary of the Moldovan leu, which was introduced on 29 November 1993. Apparently the first 150 1-leu notes dated 2006 were embossed in the Czech Republic with a gold medalion at right front containing the bank logo, the words 15 ANI (15 years), andRead More…
Who is Sister Sarah on Bahamas 50-cent note?
Beginning with the Bahamas’ 50-cent note (B307) introduced in 1984, the back has depicted “Sister Sarah in Nassau Market.” However, the bank’s web site makes no mention of who this woman is, or why she is featured on the banknote. If anyone knows if she is in fact a realRead More…
Colombia new date (11.06.2011) 1,000-peso note (B986o) confirmed
Like B986n, but new date (11 DE JUNIO DE 2011). Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.Read More…