Bank of England announces new 20-pound note to be polymer in 2018-2020
According to a press release dated 2 September 2015, the Bank of England announced that the next 20-pound banknote will be printed on polymer, a substrate that is more secure, durable, and cleaner than traditional security paper. In December 2013, the bank announced that the next 5- and 10-pound banknotesRead More…
Bolivia new signature 20-boliviano note (B413e) confirmed
According to a Spanish-language press release dated 3 March 2015, the Banco Central de Bolivia introduced a 20-boliviano note with suffix J. This note is like B413d, but with new signatures (Zabalaga/Pérez), 1.2-mm wide magenta-to-green windowed security thread with demetalized BCB 20 20, and new printer imprint (OBERTHUR fiduciaire). Suffix J.Read More…
Iran new 500,000-rial cheque (B294a) confirmed
According to various web sites, in December 2014 the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran introduced a new 500,000-rial cheque. B294 (P154): 500,000 rials (US$19) Purple, green, and yellow. Front: Farsi text; Imam Reza Holy Shrine entrance, dome with flag, and minaret in Mashhad; 50 and flying doveRead More…
Guinea new smaller 500-franc note (B338a) confirmed
, B338 (P47): 500 francs (US$0.05) Green. Front: French text; woman with headscarf; coat of arms. Back: French text; minehead; diamond; ceremonial headdress. Solid security thread. Watermark: Woman with headscarf, RG, and Cornerstones. Printer: (De La Rue). 128 x 63 mm. Paper. a. 2015. Sig. 5: Camara/Nabe. Prefix NU –Read More…
Switzerland new date (2014) 20-franc note (B350i) confirmed
Like B350h, but new signatures (Studer/Jordan) and new date (2014). Courtesy of Manfred Wolfensberger.Read More…
Trans-Dniester new commemorative notes (B217a – B220a) confirmed
On 27 August 2015, the Trans-Dniester Republican Bank introduced 1-, 5-, 10-, and 25-ruble banknotes commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Pridnestrovskaya Moldavskaya Respublica. 2,525 pieces of each denomination were issued into circulation. 2,000 sets of notes were sold in folders. Courtesy of Paul Soboleff (www.fox-notes.ru) and Albert Vokhmin.Read More…
Singapore two-diamond 10-dollar notes (B213b and B214b) confirmed
B213b: Like B213a, but with two diamonds below Opportunities for All on back. Prefix 5AC. B214b: Like B214a, but with two diamonds below Strong Families on back. Prefix 5BV. Courtesy of Morten Brumoen.Read More…
Tonga new signature 20-pa’anga note (B216b) confirmed
Like B216a, but new signatures (Kaho/Akolo). Prefix B, C. Courtesy of Alberto Fochi.Read More…
Venezuela new 500- and 1,000-bolivár notes reported for introduction in 2016
According to an article in the Australia Finanical Review dated 27 August 2015, the Banco Central de Venezuela is planning to introduce 500- and 1,000-bolivár notes after the 6 December 2015 congressional elections. With inflation likely to top 150% for 2015, the value of the currency has eroded to theRead More…
Oman Currency Museum is open to the public
The Times of Oman has a nice article dated 27 August 2015 about the Oman Currency Museum which looks like a must-see for any collector passing through Oman.Read More…