Belarus new 50-ruble note (B147a) confirmed
According to a press release dated 18 March 2020, the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus planned to introduce new 20- and 50-ruble notes on 23 March 2020. The new notes are like the preceding issues, but dated 2020, without signatures, printed by Goznak, with additional watermark features and widerRead More…
Bulgaria new 10-lev note (B236a) reported for introduction on 12.06.2020
According to a press release dated 22 May 2020, the Bulgarian National Bank plans to introduce a revised 10-lev note (B236a) on 12 June 2020. Courtesy of Ivan Bogdanov (bonistics.org).
Iran new signature 100,000-rial note (B289e) confirmed
Like B289d, but new signatures (Hemmati/Dejpasand). Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.
Turkey new signature 50-lira note (B303d) confirmed
Like B303c, but new signatures (Uysal/Çetinkaya). Courtesy of Paul Nahmias.
Singapore new symbol (one star) 5-dollar note (B209f) confirmed
Like B209e, but one star on back. Courtesy of KK Lim (Collectibles Arena on eBay) and Tan Wei Jie.
Yemen dual currency system explained
The Moneyness blog has an interesting article explaining Yemen’s dual currency system. Courtesy of Sam Dalton.
Spain chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
The Spain chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers. This 115-page catalog covers notes issued by the Banco Nacional de San Carlos (National Bank of Saint Charles) from 1783 to 1798, Banco Español de San Fernando (Spanish Bank ofRead More…
Argentina new 5,000-peso note reported for introduction in 2020
According to an article in La Nation dated 16 May 2020, Casa de Moneda, the printing facility of the Banco Central de la República Argentina, has begun production of new 5,000-peso banknotes pursuant to resolution 158 of 16 April 2020, with 20 million notes scheduled for delivery in June, followedRead More…
Argentina new signature 1,000-peso note (B422d) confirmed
Like B422c, but new signatures (Pesce/Massa). Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.