Cuba new sig/date (2011) 10-peso convertible note (BFX908d) confirmed
Like BFX908c, but new signature (Medina) and new date (2011). Series DF. New sig. printed atop embossed old sig. Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson and Raul Perez Alejo.Read More…
Bermuda new date (07.05.2007) 20-dollar note (B226b) unconfirmed
Shown above, Bermuda B226a is dated 24 MAY 2000. The Bermuda Monetary Authority claims that it has also issued this denomination dated 2 MAY 2007. However, we’re unable to verify this note exists. If anyone can provide scans of same, it would be greatly appreciated.Read More…
New Caledonia new banknote designs approved for 2013 intro
,,,,,,, According to an article on CaledoSphere dated 24 April 2012, under the chairmanship of Harold Martin, the government of New Caledonia has validated final designs for 500-, 1,000-, 5,000-, and 10,000-franc banknotes, though for security reasons the images have not been made public. The final designs are based uponRead More…
Macau (BOC) new 100-pataca centennial anniversary commemorative note (BNP204a) confirmed
This note commemorates the Bank of China’s centennial anniversary. Two million notes were packaged in special holders and sold for 150 patacas each, with profits donated to charity. These notes were also sold in uncut sheets of 3 and 30. BNP204 (P114): 100 patacas (US$13) Orange, brown, green, purple,Read More…
Afghanistan new 50-afghani note (B361a) confirmed
50 afghanis (US$1), ١٢٨٧ (SH1387/2008). Like B353, but new date and signatures, as well as Cornerstone watermarks. Also, Arabesque design at center front more red than green. Courtesy of Takis Kouvatseas.Read More…
Sweden unveils artistic starting point for new note family
Sverigis Riksbank, Sweden’s central bank, has unveiled the artistic starting point for its new series of banknotes. The competition concluded in April 2012 and the jury chose “Kulturresan/Cultural journey” as the winning design. The General Council of the Riksbank decided that Göran Österlund’s entry “Kulturresan/Cultural journey” would form the artisticRead More…
Guinea new date (2012) 100-franc note (B324c) confirmed
Like B324b, but new date (2012) and new prefix/serial number font. Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Thomas Augustsson.Read More…
Mongolia new date (2011) 10-togrog note (B430b) confirmed
Like B430a, but new date (2011). Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Thomas Augustsson.Read More…
Pakistan new signature (2011) 1,000-rupee note (B238h) confirmed
Like B238g, but new signature (Anwar). Courtesy of Chris Hall.Read More…
Canada new 50-dollar polymer note (B374a) confirmed
The Bank of Canada held a press event on 26 March 2012 to officially introduce the new polymer 50-dollar note. B374 (P109): 50 dollars (US$40) Red. Front: English and French text; maple leaf; 10th prime minister, William Lyon Mackenzie King wearing suit. Back: English and French text; Canadian Coast GuardRead More…