South Sudan new 1,000-pound note (B117a) confirmed introduced on 04.02.2021
According to a press release dated 9 February 2021, the Bank of South Sudan has introduced a new 1,000-pound note (B117a) to address the need for a large denomination banknote in the face of hyperinflation. The Governor signatory appears to be Jamal Wani Abdalla, who held that position for lessRead More…
Afghanistan new 10- and 20-afghani notes (B372a, B373a) reported
According to a ToloNews article dated 6 January 2020, Da Afghanistan Bank awarded a US$8.5 million contract to the Polish Security Printing Works (PWPW) for 10 billion afghanis in new notes in denominations of 10, 20, 50, and 100 afghanis to be delivered within six to 18 months. On 1Read More…
Romania new date (2020) 10-leu note (B288b) confirmed
Like B288a, but new date (2020). Courtesy of Dinca Cristian.Read More…
Philippines new date (2019J) 100-peso note (B1086i) confirmed
Like B1086h, but new date (2019J). Courtesy of I.B.Read More…
Philippines new date (2019F) 500-peso note (B1088e) confirmed
Like B1088f, but new date (2019F). Courtesy of I.B.Read More…
Iran new 10,000-, 20,000-, and 50,000-rial notes (B298a – B300a) reported for introduction “soon”
According to a press release in Farsi, these new notes will be introduced in the coming months. Courtesy of Ali Zand.Read More…
Banknotes Continue to Cash In on Holography Benefits
Holography plays a central role in protecting banknotes against counterfeiting, says Dr Paul Dunn of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association, who considers current developments. Holograms are at the forefront of an integral array of overt features that appear on current banknotes, providing a highly effective, evolving weapon in the battle to thwartRead More…
Israel new sig/date (2020) 200-new sheqel note (B445b) confirmed
According to a press release dated 27 January 2021, the Bank of Israel intended to introduce “in the coming days,” 100- and 200-new sheqel notes (B444b and B445b, respectively) like preceding issues, but with new date (2020) and new signature (Amir Yaron). Courtesy of Peter Mosselberger (Bank Note Museum).Read More…
Guinea new sig/date (2019) 5,000-franc note (B340b) confirmed
Like B340a, but new signatures (Camara/Nabe) and new date (2019). Courtesy of Peter Mosselberger (Bank Note Museum).Read More…
Malaysia new signature 10-ringgit note (B150c) confirmed
Like B150b, but new signature (Nor Shamsiah). Courtesy of Tan Shi Chuan.Read More…