Oman new 1-rial National Day commemorative note (B237a) confirmed
According to a press release dated 18 November 2015, on the occasion of the 45th National Day 2015, the Central Bank of Oman announced the introduction of a new commemorative 1-rial banknote. There are unconfirmed reports that the bank immediately withdrew the note because of an error in theRead More…
Peru currency changes name from “nuevo sol” to “sol” on 15.12.2015
According to an article on Gestión dated 14 December 2015, the Peruvian congress has passed a law changing the name of the country’s currency from nuevo sol (new sun) to sol (sun, symbol S/). On 1 July 1991, the nuevo sol replaced the inti at a rate of 1:1,000,000, effectivelyRead More…
Madagascar modified note family reported
According to a newspaper announcement dated 15 October 2015, Banky Foiben’i Madagasikara will issue notes without references to the Malagasy franc, and with a new signature. Courtesy of Albert Janssen.Read More…
Venezuela new sig/date (23.06.2015) 50-bolívar note (B362j) confirmed
Like B362i, but new date (23 DE JUNIO DE 2015), new signatures (Merentes/Khan), and two-letter prefix. Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
Hungary new 20,000-forint note (B592a) confirmed
According to a press release dated 25 September 2015, on 14 December 2015 the Magyar Nemzeti Bank will introduce a new 20,000-forint note like the existing issues (B586), which will circulate in parallel through 2016, then be withdrawn at an undisclosed date. The new notes feature a revised color schemeRead More…
Mexico new date (04.04.2014) 100-peso note (B706l) confirmed
Like B706k, but new date (4 ABR. 2014). Series AL – AR. Courtesy of Alberto Rios.Read More…
Mexico new date (04.04.2014) 200-peso note (B707n) confirmed
Like B707m, but new date (4 ABR. 2014). Series AT – AW. Courtesy of Alberto Rios.Read More…
Switzerland new 50-franc note (B357a) reported for introduction on 12.04.2016
According to a press release dated 10 December 2015, on 12 April 2016 the Swiss National Bank plans to introduce its new 50-franc note (B357a), the first denomination issued in a planned new series of notes. “The remaining banknotes in the series will be issued subsequently at half-yearly or yearlyRead More…
Mauritania new sig/date (28.11.2015) 100-ouguiya note (B121b) confirmed
, Like B121a, but new signatures and new date (28.11.2015). Prefix AC. Courtesy of Fernando Iglesias.Read More…
Scotland’s Clydesdale Bank new sig/date (11.07.2015) 20-pound note confirmed
,, According to an article in The Telegraph dated 29 November 2015, Clydesdale Bank introduced its 20-pound note (P229K) with the signature of Debbie Crosbie, the bank’s chief operating officer. This is the first time ever that a Scottish note is signed by a woman. The note is dated 11thRead More…