Peru currency changes name from “nuevo sol” to “sol” on 15.12.2015
According to an article on Gestión dated 14 December 2015, the Peruvian congress has passed a law changing the name of the country’s currency from nuevo sol (new sun) to sol (sun, symbol S/). On 1 July 1991, the nuevo sol replaced the inti at a rate of 1:1,000,000, effectivelyRead More…
Madagascar modified note family reported
According to a newspaper announcement dated 15 October 2015, Banky Foiben’i Madagasikara will issue notes without references to the Malagasy franc, and with a new signature. Courtesy of Albert Janssen.Read More…
Venezuela new sig/date (23.06.2015) 50-bolívar note (B362j) confirmed
Like B362i, but new date (23 DE JUNIO DE 2015), new signatures (Merentes/Khan), and two-letter prefix. Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
Hungary new 20,000-forint note (B592a) confirmed
According to a press release dated 25 September 2015, on 14 December 2015 the Magyar Nemzeti Bank will introduce a new 20,000-forint note like the existing issues (B586), which will circulate in parallel through 2016, then be withdrawn at an undisclosed date. The new notes feature a revised color schemeRead More…
Mexico new date (04.04.2014) 100-peso note (B706l) confirmed
Like B706k, but new date (4 ABR. 2014). Series AL – AR. Courtesy of Alberto Rios.Read More…
Mexico new date (04.04.2014) 200-peso note (B707n) confirmed
Like B707m, but new date (4 ABR. 2014). Series AT – AW. Courtesy of Alberto Rios.Read More…
Switzerland new 50-franc note (B357a) reported for introduction on 12.04.2016
According to a press release dated 10 December 2015, on 12 April 2016 the Swiss National Bank plans to introduce its new 50-franc note (B357a), the first denomination issued in a planned new series of notes. “The remaining banknotes in the series will be issued subsequently at half-yearly or yearlyRead More…
Mauritania new sig/date (28.11.2015) 100-ouguiya note (B121b) confirmed
, Like B121a, but new signatures and new date (28.11.2015). Prefix AC. Courtesy of Fernando Iglesias.Read More…
Scotland’s Clydesdale Bank new sig/date (11.07.2015) 20-pound note confirmed
,, According to an article in The Telegraph dated 29 November 2015, Clydesdale Bank introduced its 20-pound note (P229K) with the signature of Debbie Crosbie, the bank’s chief operating officer. This is the first time ever that a Scottish note is signed by a woman. The note is dated 11thRead More…
Hong Kong (HSBC) new date (01.01.2014) 20-dollar note (B691d) confirmed
Like B691e, but new date (1 January 2014). Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer. Read More…