Nepal new 100-rupee note (B287a) confirmed
, Like B280, but new signature (Chiranjivi Nepal), new date (2015), raised black dot for sight-impaired, and rhino calf added to vignette on back. Intro: 13.06.2016. Courtesy of Shankar Shrestha (http://www.nuphil.com).Read More…
Guyana new signature 100-dollar note (B114d) confirmed
, B114d: Like B114c, but new signatures (Gobind Ganga and Ashni Singh). Prefix B/60. Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).Read More…
Jordan new date (2016) 50-dinar note (B234i) confirmed
Like B234h, but new date (2016 ٢٠١٦). Courtesy of Raphael Dvir.Read More…
Bhutan new date (2015) 5-ngultrum note (B217c) confirmed
Like B217b, but new date (2015). Courtesy of Peter Mosselberger (Bank Note Museum).Read More…
Tanzania reportedly replacing 500-shilling note (B139a) with coin
According to an article on DailyNews dated 9 June 2016, the Bank of Tanzania is phasing out 500-shilling notes (B139a) and replacing same with coins.Read More…
Egypt reported to resume printing of 1-pound note (B316n)
According to an Albawaba Business article dated 7 June 2016, the Central Bank of Egypt’s printing house has begun producing 500 million new 1-pound banknotes to alleviate a shortage of small change. The new notes are expected to be identical to the 1-pound note (B316) which has not been producedRead More…
Hong Kong (BOC) commemorative note reported for introduction in September 2016
According to an article in The Standard dated 7 June 2016, the Bank of China (Hong Kong) has received approval to issue a note in September to commemorate the bank’s 100th anniversary in Hong Kong.Read More…
Poland new 500-złoty note (B864a) reported for introduction in February 2017
, According to a Polish-language press release dated 6 June 2016, the National Bank of Poland intends to introduce a new 500-złoty note with a portrait of King Jan III Sobieski (John Sobieski), thereby keeping with the theme of the other denominations which feature “The monarchs of Poland.” The newRead More…
Guyana new 50-dollar independence commemorative note (B119) confirmed
, According to an article in Guyana Chronicle dated 12 May 2016, the Bank of Guyana is commemorating the nation’s 50 years of independence by issuing a new 50-dollar banknote as well as new 2,000- and 5,000-dollar coins struck by the Mint of Norway. B119 (PNL): 50 dollars (US$0.25) Brown,Read More…
Great Britain new 5-pound polymer note unveiled for 13.09.2016 introduction
, The Bank of England has printed 440 million polymer 5-pound notes it plans to introduce 13 September 2016. A new 10-pound polymer note featuring Jane Austen is scheduled to be introduced in mid-2017. A new 20-pound polymer note featuring J.M.W. Turner is expected in 2020. The bank has notRead More…