Nigeria new date (2011) 5-naira note confirmed
May 20, 2012 08:10 PM Category: Africa
5 naira (US$0.05), 2011. Like CBN B34 (PNL), but new date.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
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Nigeria new sig/date (2012) 100-naira note confirmed
May 20, 2012 08:10 PM Category: Africa
100 naira (US$0.70), 2012. Like CBN B26 (P28), but new date and new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda).
100 naira (US$0.70), 2012. Like CBN B26 (P28), but new date and new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Mahmoud K. Umar).
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
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Nigeria new date (2012) 200-naira note confirmed
May 20, 2012 08:10 PM Category: Africa
200 naira (US$1.45), 2012. Like CBN B27 (P29), but new date.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
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Nigeria new sig/date (2012) 1,000-naira note confirmed
May 20, 2012 08:09 PM Category: Africa
1,000 naira (US$7.15), 2012. Like CBN B29 (P36), but but new date and new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Mahmoud K. Umar).
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
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South Africa shreds 3.6 million defective 100-rand notes
May 20, 2012 01:07 PM Category: Africa
According to an article on News24.com dated 20 May 2012, the South Africa Reserve Bank shreaded more than 3.6 million 100-rand (US$12) notes printed by Crane Currency’s Swedish division (Tumba Bruk) because they have the same serial numbers as a batch printed by the South African Bank Note Company. In addition, the notes printed in Sweden aren’t the right color, and they are one millimeter short.
The article doesn't state if the defective notes are of the existing series (P131) or the new series featuring Nelson Mandela's portrait, which are scheduled for introduction in late 2012. In 2011, the South African Reserve Bank outsourced printing of the 100-rand note to Sweden following the discovery of missing security features on notes previously printed by the South African Bank Note Company.
The article doesn't state if the defective notes are of the existing series (P131) or the new series featuring Nelson Mandela's portrait, which are scheduled for introduction in late 2012. In 2011, the South African Reserve Bank outsourced printing of the 100-rand note to Sweden following the discovery of missing security features on notes previously printed by the South African Bank Note Company.
Kazakhstan 10,000-tengé note named IBNS Bank Note of the Year 2011
May 20, 2012 09:52 AM Category: Central Asia
The International Bank Note Society (IBNS) announces that its voting membership has selected the National Bank of Kazakhstan to receive its prestigious “Bank Note of the Year” Award for 2011. Facing stiff competition as always from almost 100 new banknotes released worldwide in 2011, the 10,000 Tenge denomination Kazakhstani note [NBK B38 (PNL)] was followed in voting by the Canada 100 Dollar and Gibraltar 100 Pound currency bills [GOG B34 (P39)].
Now in its 51st year, the IBNS has over 2000 members worldwide. As a non-profit educational organization its objectives are to promote, stimulate and advance the study, collection and dissemination of information related to paper money. From all significantly newly designed and widely circulated banknotes released in 2011, the IBNS board of directors nominated notes from 12 different countries to place on the ballot. Nominees represented 5 continents and ranged from the fledgling country of South Sudan to the venerable Bank of England. Past “Bank Note of the Year” winners include Uganda (2010), Bermuda (2009), Samoa (2008), Scotland (2007), Comoros (2006), Faeroe Islands (2005) and Canada (2004).
The 2011 winning banknote was designed collaboratively by De La Rue of England and the National Bank. The Banknote Factory of the National Bank of Kazakhstan undertook the printing. The 10,000 Tenge bill has a face value of approximately 68 U.S. dollars or 53 euro or 42 British pounds at mid-May 2012 exchange rates. The note was released 4 July 2011 with a circulation of 30 million pieces to commemorate 20 years of Independence for the Republic of Kazakhstan. Slightly larger than either the 50 euro or U.S. dollar bills, its size is almost identical to the English 20 pound note.
The stunning design, predominantly in dark blue-violet features the “Kazak Eli” monument with flying birds in a vertical format on the face of the banknote. The horizontal format reverse side highlights the Presidential Palace in the new capital city of Astana and a map of the country. A full color image of this and other Kazakh banknotes can be viewed on the National Bank’s website.
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Afghanistan new sig/date (2010) 1,000-afghani note confirmed
May 20, 2012 08:06 AM Category: South Asia
1,000 afghanis (US$20), ١٣٨٩ (SH1389/2010). Like DAB B61 (P77), but new date and signatures (Abdul Qadeer Fitrat and unknown).
Courtesy of Victor Krysko.
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Azerbaijan new 5-manat note confirmed
May 19, 2012 08:22 AM Category: Middle East
This note is like AMB B15 (P26), but with new date, and the issuer's name changed from Azərbaycan Milli Bankı (National Bank of Azerbaijan) to Azərbaycan Mərkəzi Bankı (Central Bank of Azerbaijan). To date, only the 1- and 5-manat denominations have been confirmed with the new bank name.
CBA B2 (PNL): 5 manat (US$6.35)
Orange. Front: MANAT as registration device; literature personalities, ancient books, and a part from the state anthem. Back: Map of Europe; Qobustan rock hieroglyphs, Orhon-Yenisei alphabet, and modern writing; ; map of Azerbaijan. Windowed security thread with demetalized Azәrbaycan Mәrkәzi Banki 5 MANAT. Watermark: Quill pen & book and electrotype 5. Printer: (OeBS). 127 x 70 mm.
a. 2009. Signature 1.
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Courtesy of yuri111.
CBA B2 (PNL): 5 manat (US$6.35)
Orange. Front: MANAT as registration device; literature personalities, ancient books, and a part from the state anthem. Back: Map of Europe; Qobustan rock hieroglyphs, Orhon-Yenisei alphabet, and modern writing; ; map of Azerbaijan. Windowed security thread with demetalized Azәrbaycan Mәrkәzi Banki 5 MANAT. Watermark: Quill pen & book and electrotype 5. Printer: (OeBS). 127 x 70 mm.
a. 2009. Signature 1.
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Courtesy of yuri111.
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Royal Bank of Scotland to auction rare notes
May 19, 2012 08:07 AM Category: Europe
According to an article on Scotsman.com dated 19 May 2012, the Royal Bank of Scotland will auction off some of its rare notes at a charity benefit for the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubliee Trust.
Belize new 20-dollar commemorative note confirmed
May 18, 2012 10:27 AM Category: Central America | Commemorative
CBB B30 (PNL): 20 dollars (US$10)
Brown, chestnut, and orange. Front: Jade head; flying bird; coat of arms; school of fish; Queen Elizabeth II wearing Grand Duchess Vladimir’s tiara and Queen Victoria’s golden jubilee necklace; Baird’s tapir head as registration device. Back: Tapir; keel-billed toucan and Baird’s tapir; Central Bank of Belize headquarters building in Belize City. Windowed security thread with demetalized BELIZE. Watermark: Carved head of the “sleeping giant” and electrotype TWENTY. Printer: DE LA RUE. 140 x 70 mm.
a. 1st. JANUARY 2012. Sig. 13c. Intro: 30.04.2012.
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Courtesy of yuri111.
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Ethiopia chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
May 18, 2012 07:03 AM Category: The Banknote Book | Africa
The Ethiopia chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale at US$9.99, and as a free download to subscribers.
At the time of initial publication, this 18-page catalog covers every note (144 types and varieties, including 30 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Ethiopia from 1932 to 1933, the State Bank of Ethiopia from 1945 to 1961, and the National Bank of Ethiopia from 1966 until present day.
Each chapter of The Banknote Book includes detailed descriptions and background information, full-color images, and accurate valuations. The Banknote Book also features:
- Sharp color images of note’s front and back without overlap
- Face value or date of demonetization if no longer legal tender
- Specific identification of all vignette elements
- Security features described in full
- Printer imprint reproduced exactly as on note
- Each date/signature variety assigned an individual letter
- Variety checkboxes for tracking your collection and want list
- Red stars highlight the many notes missing from the SCWPM
- Date reproduced exactly as on note
- Precise date of introduction noted when known
- Replacement note information
- Signature tables, often with names and terms of service
- Background information for historical and cultural context
- Details magnified to distinguish between note varieties
- Bibliographic sources listed for further research
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Malawi new banknote family expected 23 May 2012
May 17, 2012 01:05 PM Category: Africa
According to an article in the Nyasa Times dated 17 May 2012, the Reserve Bank of Malawi will issue new banknotes on 23 May 2012. The bank is replacing the old denominations 10-500 kwacha, and adding a new 1,000-kwacha (US$4) note. The new notes, printed by De La Rue, are to be "much smaller in size" than the current notes which measure from 132 x 66 mm to 162 x 81 mm. Old notes will circulate in parallel until 22 May 2013, at which time they will cease to be legal tender. Three months later, they will be demonetized.
The main designs of the fronts/backs of the new notes are reported to be as follows:
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
Courtesy of Aidan Work and Claudio Marana.
The main designs of the fronts/backs of the new notes are reported to be as follows:
- 20 kwacha: Inkosi ya Makhosi M'mbelwa II (Lazalo Mkhuzo Jere) / Domasi Teachers College
- 50 kwacha: Inkosi Ya Makhosi Gomani II (Philip Zitonga Maseko) / Kasungu National Park
- 100 kwacha: James Frederick Sangala / College of Medicine in Blantyre
- 200 kwacha: Rose Chibambo / Parliament building
- 500 kwacha: John Chilembwe / Mulunguzi dam
- 1,000 kwacha: Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda / Mzuzu maize silos
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
Courtesy of Aidan Work and Claudio Marana.
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Colombia to replace 1,000-peso note with coin in October
May 16, 2012 01:13 PM Category: South America
According to an article on Colombia Reports dated 2 April 2012, the Banco de la República Colombia intends to replace the 1,000-peso (US$0.55) note with a coin in October.
Nigeria contemplating new 2,000- and 5,000-naira notes
May 16, 2012 01:01 PM Category: Africa
According to an article in Leadership dated 13 May 2012, the Central Bank of Nigeria is contemplating introducing 2,000- and 5,000-naira (US$13 and $31, respectively) notes, as well as replacing the 10-, 20-, and 50-naira notes with coins.
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Libya new 10-dinar note reported
May 15, 2012 08:35 PM Category: Africa
This post on Facebook includes images of Libya's new 5- and 10-dinar notes. Both denominations have been confirmed already, but curiously the images show two different varieties of the 10-dinar note. The upper one printed by De La Rue has prefix 7 and the bank's name on back is rendered with iniital-capitals, whereas the lower one printed by Oberthur has prefix 1 and the bank's name in all-caps. It also appears as if the square security feature at upper right front is different, but the images are of insufficient resolution to be sure. To date, only the all-caps variety has been confirmed.
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.
Namibia new 2012 banknote family confirmed
May 15, 2012 11:44 AM Category: Africa
BON B9 (PNL): 10 dollars (US$1.50)
Blue. Front: H.E. Dr. Sam Nujoma; Parliament building in Windhoek; green-to-gold OVI diamond with latent image 10. Back: Coat of arms; three standing springbok antelope (Antidorcas marsupialis). Green-to-magenta/blue windowed security thread with demetalized BON 10. Watermark: Sam Nujoma and electrotype 10. Printer: Unknown. 129 x 70 mm.
a. 2012. Signature 4. Intro: 15.05.2012.
BON B10 (PNL): 20 dollars (US$2.95)
Orange. Front: H.E. Dr. Sam Nujoma; Parliament building in Windhoek; green-to-magenta OVI diamond with latent image 20. Back: Coat of arms; three standing red hartebeest. Green-to-magenta/blue windowed security thread with demetalized BON 20. Watermark: Sam Nujoma and electrotype 20. Printer: Unknown. 134 x 70 mm.
a. 2011. Signature 4. Intro: 15.05.2012.
Curiously, the 20-dollar note is dated 2011, whereas all the other denominations bear the date of 2012 at lower center on back.
BON B11 (PNL): 50 dollars (US$7.35)
Green. Front: Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi; Parliament building in Windhoek; green-to-gold SPARK bank logo. Back: Coat of arms; five standing kudo antelope (Tragelaphus stepsiceros). Green-to-magenta/blue windowed security thread with demetalized BON 50. Watermark: Hendrik Witbooi and electrotype 50. Printer: Unknown. 140 x 70 mm.
a. 2012. Signature 4. Intro: 15.05.2012.
BON B12 (PNL): 100 dollars (US$15)
Pink. Front: Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi; Parliament building in Windhoek; green-to-gold SPARK bank logo. Back: Coat of arms; three standing oryx antelope (Oryx gazella). Green-to-magenta/blue windowed security thread with demetalized BON 100. Watermark: Hendrik Witbooi and electrotype 100. Printer: Unknown. 147 x 70 mm.
a. 2012. Signature 4. Intro: 15.05.2012.
BON B13 (PNL): 200 dollars (US$29)
Purple. Front: Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi; Parliament building in Windhoek; green-to-purple SPARK bank logo. Back: Coat of arms; three standing roan antelope. Green-to-magenta/blue windowed security thread with demetalized BON 200. Watermark: Hendrik Witbooi and electrotype 200. Printer: Unknown. 152 x 70 mm.
a. 2012. Signature 4. Intro: 15.05.2012.
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Courtesy of Heinrich Lindner.
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Jordan new sig/date (2012) 10-dinar note confirmed
May 14, 2012 05:12 PM Category: Middle East
10 dinars (US$14), 2012. Like CBJ B32 (P36), but new date and signatures (Dr. Umaya Toukan, Minister of Finance; Mohammad Said Shahin, Governer).
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Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Aseel Altotanjee.
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Serbia new 100-dinar banknote reported
May 14, 2012 08:56 AM Category: Europe
According to a press release dated 11 May 2012, the National Bank of Serbia has issued a new 100-dinar (US$1.15) banknote which is like NBS B9 (P49), "but the back contains the Great Coat-of-Arms of the Republic of Serbia in a new design, in accordance with the Decree on Establishing the Original Great and Small Coat-of-Arms, Flag and National Anthem of the Republic of Serbia (RS Official Gazette, No. 85 of 15 November 2010). The year of issue (’2012’) and the Governor’s signature have also been changed."
With this release, only the 5,000-dinar (US$57) note has yet to be issued with the new coat of arms.
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn and Dragan Peric.
With this release, only the 5,000-dinar (US$57) note has yet to be issued with the new coat of arms.
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn and Dragan Peric.
Mongolia new date (2011) 20-tögrög note confirmed
May 14, 2012 08:45 AM Category: East and Southeast Asia
India new date (2012) 10-rupee note confirmed
May 13, 2012 10:11 AM Category: South Asia
10 rupees (US$0.20), 2012. Like P95, but new date and inset letter P. This note does not have the rupee symbol. Curiously, the 10-rupee note bearing the rupee symbol has previously been confirmed dated 2011.
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Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Agostinho "Gus" Oliveira (gus26550@yahoo.com).
