Curacao and Sint Maarten 200-gulden note (B105a) named IBNS Bank Note of the Year 2025
The International Bank Note Society (IBNS) announces that its voting membership has for the first time selected the Central Bank of Curacao and Sint Maarten to receive its annual prestigious “Bank Note of the Year Award” for 2025. With almost 100 new banknotes released worldwide during 2025, only 17 wereRead More…
Zimbabwe new 50-zig note (B208) confirmed
Unveiled on 3 March 2026, these ZiG notes have upgraded security features and new designs featuring the “Big 5” animals of Zimbabwe. They also feature graduated sizes and intaglio horizontal lines at left/right front for easier identification by the sight impaired. The three lower denominations—along with 2- and 5-zig coins—wereRead More…
Zimbabwe new 20-zig note (B207) confirmed
Unveiled on 3 March 2026, these ZiG notes have upgraded security features and new designs featuring the “Big 5” animals of Zimbabwe. They also feature graduated sizes and intaglio horizontal lines at left/right front for easier identification by the sight impaired. The three lower denominations—along with 2- and 5-zig coins—wereRead More…
Zimbabwe new 10-zig note (B206) confirmed
Unveiled on 3 March 2026, these ZiG notes have upgraded security features and new designs featuring the “Big 5” animals of Zimbabwe. They also feature graduated sizes and intaglio horizontal lines at left/right front for easier identification by the sight impaired. The three lower denominations—along with 2- and 5-zig coins—wereRead More…
Cuba new 5,000-peso note (B927) reportedly introduced 01.04.2026
These larger denomination notes were introduced to ease economic transactions. The official exchange rates published in this chapter are overvalued by a factor of 20 compared to the black market rate. These notes are thought to be the first denominations of a new family honoring female Cuban heroines. Due toRead More…
Cuba new 2,000-peso note (B926) reported
These larger denomination notes were introduced to ease economic transactions. The official exchange rates published in this chapter are overvalued by a factor of 20 compared to the black market rate. These notes are thought to be the first denominations of a new family honoring female Cuban heroines. Due toRead More…
Mexico new date (12.03.2025) 100-peso note (B724b) confirmed
Like B724a, but new date (12 MAR. 2025). Courtesy of Alberto Rios.Read More…
Papua New Guinea new sig/date (2025) 10-kina note (B156c) confirmed
Like B156b, but new signatures (Genia/Oaeke) and new date (2025). Courtesy of Don Ludwig and Stane Straus (polymernotes.org).Read More…
Nigeria new date (2026) 20-naira note (B232ab) confirmed
Like B232aa, but new date (2026). Courtesy of Alex Zlotin and Claudio Marana.Read More…
Azerbaijan new 100-manat note (B413) reported for introduction 15.07.2026
B413 (PNL): 100 manat (US$60)Purple. Front: Azeri text; development from ancient times to present through architectural symbols, as well as symbols of Azerbaijan manat and economic development; manat symbol in SPARK Flow Prime. Back: Azeri text; traditional Azerbaijan national ornaments; map of Azerbaijan. Windowed holographic security thread with demetalized AMBRead More…