England seeks suggestions for scientist to appear on new 50-pound note
The Bank of England is seeking public input on the design of the new 50-pound note, Courtesy of Chris Huff and Christopher Nield.Read More…
Canada new 10-dollar note (B379a) reported for introduction on 19.11.2018
According to a post on the Bank of Canada’s web site, the new 10-dollar note will be introduced 19 November 2018. Courtesy of Gabriel Labrie.Read More…
Honduras new 100-lempira note (B352a) confirmed
Like B351, but new date (28 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2016), new signatures (Bautista/Méndez/Cerrato), and denomination in OVI at lower left front. Courtesy of Micah Parker. Read More…
Czech Republic new 100-korun note (B127a) confirmed
, According to a press release dated 5 September 2018, the Czech National Bank has introduced new 100- and 200-korun notes like the preceding issues, but they have enhanced anti-counterfeiting protection: addition of Omron rings; a 3-mm wide, puce-to-green windowed security thread with different demetalized text; electrotype element added toRead More…
United Arab Emirates new 100-dirham note (B244a) confirmed
According to an article in The National dated 28 October 2018 and a bank press release, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates intends to introduce a new 100-dirham note with improved anti-counterfeiting features on 30 October 2018, including a new green-to-blue SPARK Live feature at lower left frontRead More…
Iraq new 1,000-dinar note (B360a) confirmed
In October 2018, the Central Bank of Iraq introduced the first three denominations in a new series of banknote designs aimed at modernizing the currency and better reflecting the nation’s heritage and diversity. As part of the redesign, the new banknotes will now feature the governor of the central bank’sRead More…
Royal Bank of Scotland unveils design of new 20-pound polymer note
According to a press release dated 24 October 2018, the Royal Bank of Scotland has unveiled the design of its first 20-pound polymer note which features the historic Scottish entrepreneur Kate Cranston on front, and features red squirrels and blaeberry fruit on back. It also includes extracts from 16th centuryRead More…
Bank of England new 50-pound note to be printed on polymer substrate
According to a press release dated 13 October 2018, the Bank of England confirms that it intends to introduce a 50-pound note printed on polymer substrate some time after the new 20-pound note is introduced in 2020. Courtesy of Christopher Nield, Mark Irwin, Don Ludwig, and Stane Štraus (www.polymernotes.org).Read More…
Bahamas new 20-dollar note (B353a) confirmed
According to a press release dated 26 September 2018, the Central Bank of the Bahamas has introduced a new 20-dollar note (B353a) and is going to be printing the ½- and 3-dollar denominations as part of the CRISP Evolution family. Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
Norway new 50-krone note confirmed
, According to the Norges Bank, the new 50-krone note was introduced on 18 October 2018. The preceding issue will circulate in parallel for one year before being withdrawn. Green. Front: Norwegian text; SPARK Orbital rectangle; seagull in flight; Utvær lighthouse in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway’s westernmost point. Back: NorwegianRead More…