Venezuela to withdraw 100-bolívar notes (B363) by 24.12.2016
According to various sources, the central bank of Venezuela is withdrawing all 100-bolívar notes (worth US¢2 on the black market) in an attempt to stop transnational gangs from hoarding cash. Of the approximately 6 billion such notes in circulation, the government asserts that half is held by gangs abroad. TheRead More…
Saudi note issuer changes name to Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority
According to a press release dated 4 December 2016, “the name of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency has been changed to the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, with effect from the date of this announcement. The acronym SAMA remains unchanged. All existing agreements, obligations and contracts under the previous name ofRead More…
Brazil new signature 10-real note (B876c) confirmed
Like B876b, but new signatures (Henrique Meirelles and Ilan Goldfajn). Prefix EH, EJ, FC, FH. Courtesy of Takis Kouvatseas.Read More…
Iran proposes replacing rial with toman as new currency unit
According to an article on DW dated 7 December 2016, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s government proposed changing the name and denomination of the country’s official currency from the rial to the toman. With 1 toman equal 10 rials, this would effectively remove a single zero from prices, making transactions slightlyRead More…
Canada chooses Viola Desmond to be face of 10-dollar note (B379a) reported for introduction in late 2018
According to a press release dated 8 December 2016, “Governor Stephen S. Poloz, Minister of Finance Bill Morneau and Minister of Status of Women Patty Hajdu today announced that Viola Desmond will be featured on a new $10 bank note, expected in late 2018. This will mark the first timeRead More…
Venezuela new note family (B364a – B369a) reported for introduction on 15.12.2016
According to a Spanish-language press release dated 7 December 2016, Banco Central de Venezuela intends to introduce six new banknotes (500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, and 20000 bolivars) and three coins (10, 50, and 100 bolivars). The denominations will be introduced in a staggered progression, starting with the 500-bolivar noteRead More…
Colombia new 10,000-peso note (B995a) confirmed
According to a press release, Colombia’s Banco de la Repüblica plans to introduce a new 10,000-peso note on 7 December 2016, thereby completing the new family of notes. B995 (P460): 10,000 pesos (US$2.90) Red. Front: Spanish text; denomination in dark red-to-light red OVI; BRC as registration device; QueenRead More…
Philippines new date (2016F) 100-peso note (B1080d) confirmed
Like B1080c, but new date (2016F). Prefix CY. Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
Kyrgyzstan modified 200-, 500-, and 1,000-som notes (B230-B232) reported for introduction on 01.01.2017
,, According to a Russian language press release dated 6 December 2016, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic plans to introduce three new banknotes on 1 January 2017. These notes are like the preceding issues, but with revised portraits at left front, round ornament at center front that revealsRead More…
Venezuela new note family reported (B364a – B369a) for introduction on 15.12.2016
According to a Spanish-language press release, the Central Bank of Venezuela intends to gradually introduce six new banknotes and three coins beginning with a 500-bolívar note on 15 December 2016. The circulation of the new notes of Bs. 500, Bs. 1,000, Bs. 2,000, Bs. 5,000, Bs. 10,000 and Bs. 20,000Read More…