South Korea new 2,000-won Winter Olympics commemorative note reported for introduction in 2017
, According to an article on KOREA.net dated 20 December 2016, in 2017 the Bank of Korea plans to introduce 2.8 million new 2,000-won notes to commemorate the Winter Olympic Games to be held 9-25 February 2018 in PyeongChang. The front features athletes from seven winter sports events (biathlon, iceRead More…
Nepal new 20-rupee note (B289) confirmed
, Like B281, but new signature, new date (2016), and new vignette of two deer on back. Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
Indonesia new banknote family confirmed
,,,,,,,,,,,,, On 19 December 2016, Bank Indonesia introduced seven new banknotes with enhanced security features and new designs of national heroes, traditional dances, and natural sites. The new notes are the Rp 100,000, Rp 50,000, Rp 20,000, Rp 10,000, Rp 5,000 and Rp 2,000 and Rp 1,000. All previously issuedRead More…
Denmark new date (2014) 50-krone note (B935e) confirmed
B935e: Like B935d, but new date (2014). Prefix B3. Courtesy of Frede Hansen.Read More…
Mexico new date (07.12.2015) 50-peso note (B712f) confirmed
Like B712e, but new date (7 DIC. 2015). Series S, T. Courtesy of Alberto Rios.Read More…
Brazil new signature 100-real note (B879d) confirmed
Like B879c, but new signatures. Prefix GG, GJ. Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
Indonesia new note family reported for introduction on 19.12.2016
According to an article in JakartaGlobe, on 19 December 2016, Bank Indonesia plans to introduce new banknotes denominated in 1000, 2000, 10000, 20000, and 50000 rupiah with new portraits and enhanced security features, such as color-shifting metallic foil security patches, latent images of BI logo, and tactile patterns.Read More…
Switzerland new 20-franc note (B356a) due 17.05.2017, with 10-franc note (B355a) to follow in autumn
According to a press release dated 15 December 2016, the Swiss National Bank has announced that it will unveil the design of the new 20-franc note (B356a) on 10 May 2017, with the notes entering circulation on 17 May 2017. The third denomination in the new family, the 10-franc noteRead More…
Saudi Arabia new note family (B136 – B140) reported for introduction on 26.12.2016
,,,,,,,,, These notes are slated for introduction on 26 December 2016.Read More…
Colombia names new central bank governor to start 04.01.2017
According to a Spanish-language press release dated 12 December 2016, on 4 January 2017 Juan José Echavarría Soto will take over as Gerente General from José Darío Uribe Escobar, who has held the position since 4 January 2005. Expect new signature varieties to follow.Courtesy of Camilo Uribe.Read More…