Indonesia new banknote family confirmed
,,,,,,,,,,,,, On 19 December 2016, Bank Indonesia introduced seven new banknotes with enhanced security features and new designs of national heroes, traditional dances, and natural sites. The new notes are the Rp 100,000, Rp 50,000, Rp 20,000, Rp 10,000, Rp 5,000 and Rp 2,000 and Rp 1,000. All previously issuedRead More…
Denmark new date (2014) 50-krone note (B935e) confirmed
B935e: Like B935d, but new date (2014). Prefix B3. Courtesy of Frede Hansen.Read More…
Mexico new date (07.12.2015) 50-peso note (B712f) confirmed
Like B712e, but new date (7 DIC. 2015). Series S, T. Courtesy of Alberto Rios.Read More…
Brazil new signature 100-real note (B879d) confirmed
Like B879c, but new signatures. Prefix GG, GJ. Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
Indonesia new note family reported for introduction on 19.12.2016
According to an article in JakartaGlobe, on 19 December 2016, Bank Indonesia plans to introduce new banknotes denominated in 1000, 2000, 10000, 20000, and 50000 rupiah with new portraits and enhanced security features, such as color-shifting metallic foil security patches, latent images of BI logo, and tactile patterns.Read More…
Switzerland new 20-franc note (B356a) due 17.05.2017, with 10-franc note (B355a) to follow in autumn
According to a press release dated 15 December 2016, the Swiss National Bank has announced that it will unveil the design of the new 20-franc note (B356a) on 10 May 2017, with the notes entering circulation on 17 May 2017. The third denomination in the new family, the 10-franc noteRead More…
Saudi Arabia new note family (B136 – B140) reported for introduction on 26.12.2016
,,,,,,,,, These notes are slated for introduction on 26 December 2016.Read More…
Colombia names new central bank governor to start 04.01.2017
According to a Spanish-language press release dated 12 December 2016, on 4 January 2017 Juan José Echavarría Soto will take over as Gerente General from José Darío Uribe Escobar, who has held the position since 4 January 2005. Expect new signature varieties to follow.Courtesy of Camilo Uribe.Read More…
Venezuela to withdraw 100-bolívar notes (B363) by 24.12.2016
According to various sources, the central bank of Venezuela is withdrawing all 100-bolívar notes (worth US¢2 on the black market) in an attempt to stop transnational gangs from hoarding cash. Of the approximately 6 billion such notes in circulation, the government asserts that half is held by gangs abroad. TheRead More…
Saudi note issuer changes name to Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority
According to a press release dated 4 December 2016, “the name of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency has been changed to the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, with effect from the date of this announcement. The acronym SAMA remains unchanged. All existing agreements, obligations and contracts under the previous name ofRead More…