Identify building on back of Laos 20-kip note
Today’s challenge is to identify the building which appears on the back of the old 20-kip note of Laos. If you can precisely identify the name and location of this building—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably including a URL which links toRead More…
Argentina new signature 2-peso note (B405h) confirmed
Like B405g, but new signatures (del Pont/Domínguez). Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.Read More…
Pakistan new date (2011) 1,000-rupee note (B238g) confirmed
Like B238f, but new date (2012). Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.Read More…
Serbia new 10-, 20-, and 200-dinar notes confirmed
On 30 September 2011, the National Bank of Serbia issued new notes dated 2011, denominated in 10, 20, and 200 dinars, all bearing the new Serbian coat of arms on back and a new signature (Dejan Šoškić, Governor). Notes denominated in 100, 500, 1,000, and 5,000 dinars have not beenRead More…
Pakistan to demonetize 5-rupee note (B230) on 01.01.2012
According to a press release issued by the State Bank of Pakistan, the 5-rupee note (B230) originally introduced 8 July 2008 will be demonetized on 1 January 2011 and replaced by a coin. Courtesy of Tristan Williams and Sejin Ahn.Read More…
Malaysia announces printers for fourth series of notes
Malaysia’s central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia, has settled on the printers of its fourth series of ringgit banknotes which will have improved security features to overcome counterfeiting. Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Donald Lim said the suppliers for the new banknotes were Crane AB of Sweden, Giesecke & Devrient GmbH ofRead More…
Bhutan new 100-ngultrum numismatic product (BNP201a) confirmed
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan has issued a 100-ngultrum (US$2.05) banknote to commemorate the 13 October 2011 royal wedding of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema. According to this BBS article dated 12 October 2011, the notes (and 500-ngultrum coins) are available in Bank of Bhutan,Read More…
Norway appoints new governor to central bank
According to a Ministry of Finance press release dated 22 October 2010, Øystein Olsen has been appointed the new governor of Norges Bank for a six-year term beginning on 1 January 2011. New signature varieties are likely to follow. Courtesy of Håkon Hagelund.Read More…
Belarus expected to issue 200,000-ruble note in 2012
According to a statement given by Chairman Nadezhda Ermakova on 20 October 2011, the National Bank of Belarus plans to issue a new 200,000-ruble (US$21.35) note in early 2012. The note will feature Belarusian architecture works. Additionally, the bank plans to withdraw 10- and 20-ruble notes and round off pricesRead More…
Paraguay new sig/date (2010) 5,000- and 10,000-guaraní notes confirmed
,,,, 5,000 guaraníes (US$1.20), 2010. 10,000 guaraníes (US$2.40), 2010. These notes are like the preceding issues, but have new date, new signatures (Jorge Aurelio Villalba Leguizamón and Jorge Raúl Corvalán Mendoza), new printer imprints (CASA DE MOEDA DO BRASIL), and new F series. Courtesy of Arnoldo Efron (Monetary Research Institute).Read More…