Poland new 500-złoty note (B864a) reported for introduction in February 2017
, According to a Polish-language press release dated 6 June 2016, the National Bank of Poland intends to introduce a new 500-złoty note with a portrait of King Jan III Sobieski (John Sobieski), thereby keeping with the theme of the other denominations which feature “The monarchs of Poland.” The newRead More…
Guyana new 50-dollar independence commemorative note (B119) confirmed
, According to an article in Guyana Chronicle dated 12 May 2016, the Bank of Guyana is commemorating the nation’s 50 years of independence by issuing a new 50-dollar banknote as well as new 2,000- and 5,000-dollar coins struck by the Mint of Norway. B119 (PNL): 50 dollars (US$0.25) Brown,Read More…
Great Britain new 5-pound polymer note unveiled for 13.09.2016 introduction
, The Bank of England has printed 440 million polymer 5-pound notes it plans to introduce 13 September 2016. A new 10-pound polymer note featuring Jane Austen is scheduled to be introduced in mid-2017. A new 20-pound polymer note featuring J.M.W. Turner is expected in 2020. The bank has notRead More…
Saudi Arabia reportedly to replace 1-riyal note (B130) with 2-riyal coin
According to an ArabNews article dated 1 June 2016, the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency plans to replace the 1-riyal note (B130) with a 2-riyal coin. Courtesy of Brian Lema.Read More…
Thailand new 70-baht numismatic product (BNP119a) confirmed
According to a press release dated 30 May 2016, on 9 June 2016, the Bank of Thailand will introduce a 70-baht note to commemorate the 70th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s accession to the throne. 20 million notes are being sold with a leaflet as numismatic products for 100 baht.Read More…
Bolivia new note family reportedly planned for 2018 introduction
According to a television news report from 6 May 2016, in 2018 the Banco Central de Bolivia intends to introduce a new note family with denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 bolivianos. Courtesy of Fran Pas.Read More…
New Zealand new 20-, 50-, and 100-dollar notes (B139a, B140a, B141a) confirmed
According to a press release, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand introduced its new 20-, 50-, and 100-dollar notes on 16 May 2016. This completes the new family of notes; the 5- and 10-dollar notes were issued on 12 October 2015. Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).Read More…
South Korea 2018 Winter Olympics commemorative note reported
According to an article on Yonhap News Agency dated 29 May 2016, the Bank of Korea plans to issue the country’s first legal tender commemorative banknote for the Winter Olympics set to take place in PyeongChang 9 – 25 February 2018. The Bank of Korea also plans to start sellingRead More…
Somalia reportedly to issue new official notes in early 2017
According to a Bloomberg article dated 27 May 2016, Somalia plans to print new official banknotes that will circulate in parallel with US dollars by early 2017. The International Monetary Fund is helping Somalia print and circulate the currency, said Bashir Issa Ali, governor of Somalia’s central bank. Most SomaliRead More…
Libya’s rival currencies reportedly will circulate in parallel
The latest reports out of Libya indicate that the Presidency Council of the United Nations-backed Government of National Accord has reversed its previous rejection of the new banknotes which were printed in Russia for the Thinni government in Beida. Although similar in design and size to the existing notes issuedRead More…