Ghana new 100- and 200-cedi notes (B160a and B161a) confirmed
Due to “sustained periods of high inflation and the perennial depreciation of the currency,” on 29 November 2019 the Bank of Ghana introduced a new 2-cedi coin, as well as new 100- and 200-cedi notes. Existing 1- and 2-cedi notes remain legal tender, though these denominations will be gradually replaced byRead More…
Angola new note family reported for introduction in 2020
A portrait of the first president of Angola, Agostinho Neto, will appear on the front of the notes, as well as illustrations of the national badges, while the back will present different images of the natural wonders of the nation. Courtesy of Alex Zlotin, Don Ludwig and Stane Štraus (www.polymernotes.org).Read More…
Zimbabwe new 10- and 20-dollar notes reported for introduction in days
According to a China.org.cn article dated 20 December 2019, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe plans to introduce new 10- and 20-dollar notes. Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa said the new notes will be introduced in the next few days as the government moves to contain persistent cash shortages. Mnangagwa said theRead More…
Cuba new sig/date (2018) 200-peso note (B916b) confirmed
Like B916a, but new signature (Martinez) and new date (2018). Courtesy of Yigal Arkin.Read More…
Thailand new signature 20-baht note (B193c) confirmed
Like B193b, but new signatures (Uttama Savanayon and Veerathai Santiprabhob). Courtesy of Mike Teseling and Nin Cheun (Noteshobby on eBay).Read More…
Vietnam new date (2019) 100,000-dong note (B346m) confirmed
Like B346l, but new date (2019). Courtesy of Don Ludwig and Stane Štraus (www.polymernotes.org). Read More…
France reconsiders French-backed African currency
According to a Financial Times article dated 15 December 2019, France is reconsidering the French-backed CFA franc used by west and central African states since 1945 but that critics see as a colonial relic. Courtesy of Mark Irwin.Read More…
Bangladesh new 200-taka Rahman commemorative note reported for introduction on 17.03.2020
According to an article in The Daily Star dated 15 December 2019, Bangladesh Bank plans to introduce a new 200-taka note commemorating the birth of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The new note is scheduled for introduction on 17 March 2020. Courtesy of Aidan Work.Read More…
Vietnam new date (2019) 50,000-dong note (B345k) confirmed
Like B345j, but new date (2019). Courtesy of Don Ludwig and Stane Štraus (www.polymernotes.org). Read More…
