Colombia to replace 1,000-peso note with coin in October

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-16T13:13:14-07:00

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

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-16T13:01:32-07:00

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

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-15T20:35:36-07:00

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

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-15T11:44:41-07:00

Sam Nujoma; Parliament building in Windhoek; green-to-gold OVI diamond with latent image 10. ... Green-to-magenta/blue windowed security thread with demetalized BON 10. ...Sam Nujoma; Parliament building in Windhoek; green-to-magenta OVI diamond with latent image 20. ... Green-to-magenta/blue windowed security thread with demetalized BON 20. ...Front: Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi; Parliament building in Windhoek; green-to-gold SPARK bank logo. ... Green-to-magenta/blue windowed security thread with demetalized BON 50. ...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. ...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. ...Anyone interested in buying one of these notes can contact the contributor by clicking the link below. ...

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Jordan new sig/date (2012) 10-dinar note confirmed

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-14T17:12:03-07:00

10 dinars (US$14), 2012. Like CBJ B32 (P36), but new date and signatures (Dr. Umaya Toukan, Minister of Finance; Mohammad Said Shahin, Governer). Anyone interested in buying one of these notes can contact the contributor by clicking the link below. Be sure to say you saw it mentioned on BanknoteNews.com. Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Aseel Altotanjee.

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Serbia new 100-dinar banknote reported

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-14T08:56:12-07:00

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.

Mongolia new date (2011) 20-tögrög note confirmed

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-14T08:45:38-07:00

20 tögrög (US$0.02), 2011. Like MB B31 (P63), but new date. Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.

India new date (2012) 10-rupee note confirmed

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-13T10:11:59-07:00

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. Anyone interested in buying one of these notes can contact the contributor by clicking the link below. Be sure to say you saw it mentioned on BanknoteNews.com. Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Agostinho "Gus" Oliveira (gus26550@yahoo.com).

Northern Ireland's Northern Bank to become Danske Bank by end of 2012

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-11T10:14:38-07:00

According to an article in the Belfast Telegraph dated 11 May 2012, by the end of 2012 Northern Bank will be rebranded under the name of its Danish parent, Danske Bank, with new banknotes in circulation within a year.

Equatorial African States chapter of The Banknote Book is now available

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-10T23:18:09-07:00

The Equatorial African States chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale at US$4.99, and as a free download to subscribers. At the time of initial publication, this 5-page catalog covers every note (41 types and varieties, including 8 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Banque Centrale des États de l’Afrique Équatoriale et du Cameroun (Central Bank of Equatorial African States and Cameroun) in 1961, and the Banque Centrale États de l’Afrique Équatoriale (Central Bank of Equatorial African States) from 1963 to 1968. 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 ... • 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 ... • Signature tables, often with names and terms of service • Background information for historical and cultural context ...The Banknote Book is sold by subscription or individually by chapter, and payments may be made online or by mail. Sign up for Email Notifications If you would like to receive email notifications whenever a new chapter of The Banknote Book is published, please join the email list by clicking the button below.

Uganda new date (2011) 10,000-shilling note confirmed

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-10T14:32:22-07:00

10,000 shillings (US$4.05), 2011. Like BOU B57 (P52), but new date. Courtesy of Monetary Research Institute.

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Guyana new 100-dollar note watermark variety confirmed

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-08T13:01:15-07:00

100 dollars (US$0.50), no date. Like BOG B14 (P36), but electrotype watermark changed from map of Guyana to 100. The series started at B/30 000001 and was introduced on 25 January 2012. Courtesy of Murtaza Azeez.

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Azerbaijan designing new 150-, 200-, and 500-manat notes

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-08T11:56:31-07:00

According to an article on APA dated 8 May 2012, Chairman Elman Rustamov has said that the Central Bank of Azerbaijan is currently designing new 150-, 200-, and 500-manat banknotes for issuance in the coming years. Currently the largest denomination is the 100-manat note (AMB B19 / P30) with a face value of US$127.

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Zambia's new notes to feature fish eagle, not portrait

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-07T12:15:14-07:00

According to an article on The Post Online dated 7 May 2012, the rebased Zambian kwacha notes will feature the national symbol of the fish eagle instead of a portrait. The name of the printer of the new notes is expected to be announced this week. The colors and themes of the new notes will be the same as the old ones (economic, culture and history), except for the new denominations of 2 and 100 kwacha.

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India new date (2012) 100-rupee note confirmed

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-07T09:48:27-07:00

100 rupees (US$1.90), 2012. Like P98, but new date, new signature, and addition of rupee symbol to denomination. Courtesy of Claudio Marana.

Zambia new date (2010) 100-kwacha note confirmed

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-07T07:09:13-07:00

100 kwacha (US$0.02), 2010. Like BOZ B39 (P38), but new date. Courtesy of Garry Craig.

Philippines new 500-peso commemorative note reported

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-04T07:17:03-07:00

According to a press release dated 4 May 2012, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has issued a new 500-peso (US$12) note of the old style (P196) "with an overprint of the logo of the 45th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank to express solidarity with the ADB’s goal to free Asia and the Pacific from poverty. By ADB’s estimate, about 1.8 billion people in the region are poor and unable to access essential goods, services, and opportunities. The overprint is on the 500-piso banknote that features the late Senator Benigno Aquino, Jr. who said: “The Filipino is worth dying for.” A total of 10 million pieces of these 500-peso banknotes were printed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to make it available to the general public through banks across the country." Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed. Courtesy of Christopher Vaughn Inot.

Colombia new date (23.08.2009) 20,000-peso note confirmed

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-03T22:10:24-07:00

20,000 pesos (US$11), 23 DE AGOSTO DE 2009. Like P454, but new date. Courtesy of Claudio Marana.

Bermuda chapter of The Banknote Book is now available

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-04T07:28:02-07:00

The Bermuda 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 22-page catalog covers every note (162 types and varieties, including 20 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bermuda Government from 1914 to 1970, and the Bermuda Monetary Authority from 1974 until present day. Each chapter of The Banknote Book includes detailed descriptions and background information, full-color images, and accurate valuations. ... • Sharp color images of note’s front and back without overlap • Face value or date of demonetization if no longer legal tender ... • 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 ...Subscribe to The Banknote Book If you collect the entire world or a large number of countries, buying a $99 annual subscription is the best deal because it's less expensive than buying chapters individually, and it entitles you to every chapter currently available as well as everything published—or revised (click here to see the Change Log)—during the next 12 months. Sign up for Email Notifications If you would like to receive email notifications whenever a new chapter of The Banknote Book is published, please join the email list by clicking the button below.

Pakistan new signature banknotes confirmed

owen@banknotenews.com — 2012-05-07T08:57:38-07:00

According to a press release, the State Bank of Pakistan began issuing banknotes with Governor Yaseen Anwar’s signature on 10 February 2012. Notes with the new signature dated 2011 have been confirmed on denominations 10 - 1,000 rupees. Courtesy of Qaisar Miana, Hans-Dieter Müeller, and Dr. Malik Aftab Joiya.

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