Philippines enhanced New Generation Currency notes reportedly introduced 05.12.2017
According to a press release dated 5 December 2017, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas introduced New Generation Currency (NGC) notes enhanced to highlight significant moments in the nation’s history, as well as its world heritage sites and iconic natural wonders. Courtesy of Lexter Ibasco.Read More…
Trinidad and Tobago new signature 100-dollar note (B233b) confirmed
Like B233a, but new signature. Prefix NB. Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
West African States Benin new sig/date (2016) 500-franc note (B120Be) confirmed
, Like B120Bd, but new date (2016) and new signatures. Courtesy of Jean-Michel Engels (Delcampe store).Read More…
West African States Benin new sig/date (2015) 500-franc note (B120Bd) confirmed
, Like B120Bc, but new date (2015) and new signatures. Courtesy of Jean-Michel Engels (Delcampe store).Read More…
Uruguay new 50-peso uruguayo BNU commemorative note (B559a) unveiled
According to an article in El Observador dated 23 May 2017, on 3 May 2017 a resolution authorized the Banco Central del Uruguay to introduce up to 10 million new 50-peso uruguayo polymer notes to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the bank. No word yet on when the notes willRead More…
Trans-Dniester new 1- and 5-ruble commemorative notes (B221a and B222a) confirmed
On 3 November 2017, the Trans-Dniester Republican Bank introduced 1- and 5-ruble banknotes (B221a and B222a) commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution. 2,983 pieces of each denomination were issued into circulation. 2,017 pieces of each denomination were sold as numismatic products. Courtesy of Albert Vokhmin, DmitryRead More…
Argentina new 1,000-peso note (B422a) reportedly introduced 01.12.2017
According to a press release, on 1 December 2017 the Central Bank of Argentina introduced a new 1,000-peso note (B422a). This is the fourth denomination issued in a new family; only the 50- and 100-peso notes remain to be introduced. Courtesy of Cleo Has.Read More…
Lithuania new numismatic product (BNP102a) confirmed
According to a press release dated 29 November 2017, on 4 December 2017 the Bank of Lithuania will auction 500 sets of notes with an opening bid of 50 euros each. The sets are comprised of three unissued notes: 100 litu dated 1994 (B161b), 500 litu dated 1991 (B162a), andRead More…
Yemen new 500-rial note (B128a) confirmed
B128 (P39): 500 rials (US$2) Blue, green, yellow, and tan. Front: Arabic text; Al Muhdar mosque in Tarim, Hadramaut. Back: English text; palace on the Rock at Wadi Dahr. Windowed security thread with demetalized CBY. Watermark: Coat of arms and electrotype ٥٠٠. Printer: (Goznak). 155 x 69 mm. Paper. a.Read More…
Mauritania reportedly introducing new banknotes 01.01.2018
According to an article dated 28 November 2017 in El Confidencial, the Banque Centrale de Mauritanie intends to introduce new notes on 1 January 2018. It is unclear if the bank will revalue the ouguiya currency unit, or simply issue notes in excess of 5,000 ouguiya, the largest denomination atRead More…