Philippines enhanced security 50- to 1,000-peso notes (B1090a – B1094a) confirmed introduced on 29.07.2020
According to a press release dated 29 July 2020, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has begun issuing notes with upgraded windowed security threads, anti-copying and anti-scanning features, and tactile marks. The new notes are like the current series, but with added short horizontal lines that may be felt at theRead More…
Argentina new signature 50-peso note (B418b) confirmed
Like B418a, but new signatures (Sandleris/Monzó). Courtesy of Tang Hao.Read More…
Iraq new sig/date (2018) 10,000-dinar note (B355c) confirmed
Like B355b, but new signature (printed Alaq) and new date (٢٠١٨ – ١٤٤٠). Courtesy of Dmitry Svobodin.Read More…
Bolivia new signature 10-boliviano note (B412f) confirmed
Like B412e, but new signatures (Zabalaga/Colodro). Courtesy of Bob Fritsch.Read More…
Costa Rica new polymer notes (B564a – B568a) reported for introduction in 2020
According to Central Bank of Costa Rica press release dated 23 July 2020, the bank intends to introduce polymer versions of the 2,000-, 5,000-, and 20,000-colon notes in the coming months. A polymer 10,000-colon note was also announced, but without an estimated introduction date.Read More…
European Monetary Union new signature 5-euro note (B108n4) confirmed
Like B108n3, but new signature (Lagarde). Courtesy of Andrea Bossi.Read More…
Northern Ireland Bank of Ireland new 20-pound polymer note (B138a) confirmed
According to a press release dated 6 July 2020, the Bank of Ireland UK introduced a new 20-pound note on 20 July 2020. In addition to the transition to polymer substrate, the note’s security is enhanced with a clear window in the holographic stripe and iridescent ink. The note alsoRead More…
Northern Ireland Danske Bank new 20-pound polymer note (B504a) confirmed
According to an IrishNews article dated 9 July 2020, Danske Bank introduced a new 20-pound note (B504a) on 20 July 2020 which is like the preceding paper note (B502), but printed on polymer, and reduced in size. Courtesy of Pam West (British Notes).Read More…
Taiwan new 200- and 500-dollar stimulus vouchers confirmed
Premier Su Tseng-chang announced long-awaited details of the coronavirus economic stimulus voucher scheme on 28 May 2020. The vouchers have been renamed “Triple Stimulus Vouchers” to highlight the fact that they will cost just NT$1,000 to buy, and be worth NT$3,000 in purchasing power, with retailers adding their own offersRead More…
Bangladesh new date (2020) 500-taka note (B353l) reported
Like B353k, but new date (2020). Courtesy of Mohammad Raihan.Read More…