Africa
Cape Verde chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Feb 16, 2012 10:55 PM
The Cape Verde (Post-independence) 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 7-page catalog covers every note (37 types and varieties, including 5 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Banco de Cabo Verde (Bank of Cape Verde) from 1977 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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Namibia to issue new notes in March 2012
Feb 15, 2012 10:14 PM
According to a press release dated 10 May 2010 [sic], the Bank of Namibia has announced that it will issue new banknotes sometime after 21 March 2012. The new family will have the same denomination structure as the current series: 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 dollars. All denominations will have improved anti-counterfeiting features, and the portrait of Kaptein Hendrik Witbooi will be retained for all but the 10- and 20-dollar notes, which will feature a new portrait of Sam Nujoma, the founding president and father of the Namibian nation. The existing notes will circulate in parallel with the new ones.
Informanté has published an article dated 15 February 2012 which states that the notes will be issued “right after Independence Day (21 March).”
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
Courtesy of Jay Mollindo.
Informanté has published an article dated 15 February 2012 which states that the notes will be issued “right after Independence Day (21 March).”
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
Courtesy of Jay Mollindo.
Sudan new 2-pound note confirmed
Feb 14, 2012 11:02 PM
CBS B7 (PNL): 2 pounds (US$0.90)
Yellow, purple, and brown. Front: Sunflower as registration device; peace theme with dove in flight above map, Central Bank of Sudan headquarters building in Khartoum, and drums. Back: Bank logo; two doves in flight; sunflower. 2-mm wide windowed security thread with demetalized CBS 1 LS and Arabic text. Watermark: Pigeon and electrotype LS 1. Printer: (Sudan Currency Printing Press). 139 x 64 mm.
a. JUNE 2011. Signature 2. Intro: November 2011.
Courtesy of Marian Klubert and Andrew Roberts.
Botswana new sig/date (2010) pula notes confirmed
Feb 11, 2012 09:14 AM
All denominations—BOB B24 (P30) to BOB B28 (P34)—except the 50-pula note have been confirmed with the new date 2010 on back, and new signature combo (Ontefetse Kenneth Matambo and Linah K. Mohohlo).
Courtesy of Craig Eustace and Andrew Roberts.
South Africa announces new banknote series for late 2012
Feb 11, 2012 08:43 AM
President Jacob Zuma holding example of 50-rand note bearing portrait of Nelson Mandela.
According to a press release dated 11 February 2012 (22 years after Nelson Mandela was freed), the South African Reserve Bank is in the process of producing a new series of banknotes which “will have the same denominations, sizes, and colors but the front of all notes will carry a specially designed engraving of former President Nelson Mandela. The reverse side of each denomination will have an image of one of the big five [lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino].” The new notes are expected to be issued “towards the end of 2012.”
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts.
Maldives new sig/date (2011) 5-rufiyaa note confirmed
Feb 09, 2012 08:34 PM
5 rufiyaa (US$0.35), 2011. Like MMA B10 (P18), but new signature and new date.
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 Hartmut Fraunhoffer (www.banknoten.de).
Maldives new sig/date (2008) 50-rufiyaa note confirmed
Feb 09, 2012 08:32 PM
50 rufiyaa (US$3.25), 2008. Like MMA B13 (P21), but new signature and new date.
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 Hartmut Fraunhoffer (www.banknoten.de).
Ghana new date (01.07.2011) 10-cedi note confirmed
Jan 27, 2012 07:20 PM
Liberia new date (2011) 20-dollar note confirmed
Jan 26, 2012 05:03 PM
Nigeria new 200-naira note variety reported
Jan 25, 2012 02:29 PM
Both of the above scans are of 200-naira (US$1.25) notes dated 2010, signed by Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda, with prefix numerators AG. However, on the note on the left the spelled out denomination “Two Hundred Naira” and the signatures are located higher up, the word “Two” is 9-mm tall versus 11-mm tall, and Sanusi’s signature is equal in width to that of Nda. All other images I’ve examined of this denomination dated 2000 to 2011 are like the note on the right. Does anyone else have an example of the “short Two” vareity? If so, please send scans so it can be confirmed and the serial number range narrowed.
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts.
Libya removing 50-dinar note featuring Gaddafi's portrait
Jan 25, 2012 01:02 PM
According to an article on Trend.com dated 13 September 2011, banks in Libya are withdrawing 50-dinar (US$40.70) banknotes from circulation because they feature a large portrait of Muammar Gaddafi, who has recently been ousted from power but whose location remains uncertain. "The banks have agreed to collect the notes and to hand them over to the Central Bank," said Talal al Dhaguissi, an official in charge of a branch of Libya's National Commercial Bank in capital Tripoli, according to TAP. There’s no word on whether the Central Bank of Libya will destroy the withdrawn notes or overprint the portait and recirculate them eventually.
According to an article on Libya Business News dated 13 January 2012, citizens have until 15 March 2012 to turn in the old 50-dinar notes, and that the old 1- and 20-dinar notes, both of which also feature images of Gaddafi, will be gradually withdrawn.
Courtesy of Richard Miranda and Thomas Augustsson.
Libya new 10-dinar note confirmed
Jan 25, 2012 11:44 AM
10 dinars (US$8), 17-2-2011. Like CBL B37 (P73), but new date, new signature (possibly Gasem Azzoz, new governor as of September 2011), new demetalization on windowed thread, new hologram on upper right front, and the removal of the reference to the Gadaffi era “Jamahiriya” from the front and upper right back, plus the use of English on the notes for the first time in two decades. Furthermore, the serial number prefix system has apparently been reset to 1.
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 Eyad Alali and Thomas Augustsson.
Zambia revalues kwacha by removing three zeros
Jan 23, 2012 08:37 AM
According to an article in The Post Online dated 23 January 2012, the government of Zambia has revalued the currency by removing three zeros from all denominations of the kwacha. Currently the largest denomination banknote is 50,000 kwacha (US$9.75), which will become 50 kwacha under the revaluation plan. No details yet on whether new notes will be issued, or if old notes will be overprinted as a provisional measure.
Courtesy of Thomas Krause.
Courtesy of Thomas Krause.
Somaliland new 1,000- and 5,000-shilling notes confirmed
Jan 19, 2012 06:43 AM
Eritrea new 50- and 100-nakfa notes reported
Jan 18, 2012 01:52 PM
According to a press release dated 16 January 2012 on Sabait.com, the web site of Eritrea’s Ministry of Information, the National Bank of Eritrea has produced new 50- and 100-nakfa (US$3.35 and $6.65, respectively) banknotes. Kibreab Woldemariam, administrator of the bank, said the new 50-nakfa note is already in circulation, and the new 100-nakfa note will be introduced soon.
“Explaining that it is common to change old currency notes with new one, Mr. Kibreab said that the previous currency notes of the same color were creating problem to identify. As a result, the National Bank of Eritrean was obliged to make the change. The Government has been conducting research to print colored currency notes of better color and that the process would be continue as regards other currency notes, he added. Pointing out that the newly circulated currency notes are of the same value with the previous ones, Mr. Kibreab called on the general public to utilize with due caution.”
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
Courtesy of Nazir Rahemtulla.
“Explaining that it is common to change old currency notes with new one, Mr. Kibreab said that the previous currency notes of the same color were creating problem to identify. As a result, the National Bank of Eritrean was obliged to make the change. The Government has been conducting research to print colored currency notes of better color and that the process would be continue as regards other currency notes, he added. Pointing out that the newly circulated currency notes are of the same value with the previous ones, Mr. Kibreab called on the general public to utilize with due caution.”
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
Courtesy of Nazir Rahemtulla.
Abyssinia (Ethiopia) scans needed for catalog
Jan 18, 2012 11:47 AM
If you have any of the notes listed below, please email 300-dpi, 100% actual size, 24-bit color scans of the front and back of these notes, saved as uncompressed JPEG, BMP, or TIFF. Please download and follow these detailed scanning instructions.
I am looking for 300-dpi images of the following banknotes of Abyssinia (Ethiopia):
Pick 1 5 thalers
Pick 2 10 thalers
Pick 3 50 thalers
Pick 4 100 thalers
Pick 5 500 thalers
It appears these notes were first issued with handwritten dates, then stamped, and finally printed. As such, I’m looking to assertain the ranges for each variety of date issue.
As a contributor, you will receive the satisfaction of taking part in creating something of excellence, your note may be immortalized as the plate note for The Banknote Book, plus your name will appear in the Acknowledgements along with your email address or URL, if you wish.
Thanks in advance for everyone's cooperation!
I am looking for 300-dpi images of the following banknotes of Abyssinia (Ethiopia):
Pick 1 5 thalers
Pick 2 10 thalers
Pick 3 50 thalers
Pick 4 100 thalers
Pick 5 500 thalers
It appears these notes were first issued with handwritten dates, then stamped, and finally printed. As such, I’m looking to assertain the ranges for each variety of date issue.
As a contributor, you will receive the satisfaction of taking part in creating something of excellence, your note may be immortalized as the plate note for The Banknote Book, plus your name will appear in the Acknowledgements along with your email address or URL, if you wish.
Thanks in advance for everyone's cooperation!
Kenya new sig/date (16.07.2010) notes confirmed
Jan 14, 2012 08:03 PM
Sao Tome and Principe chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jan 13, 2012 08:02 AM
The Sao Tome and Principe 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 10-page catalog covers every note (50 types and varieties, including 10 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Banco Nacional de S. Tomé e Príncipe (National Bank of Sao Tome and Principe) from 1976 to 1989, and the Banco Central de S. Tomé e Príncipe (Central Bank of Sao Tome and Principe) from 1993 to present day. Banco Nacional Ultramarino notes are not currently included in this chapter.
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
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.
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Nigeria new date (2011) 50-naira variety confirmed
Jan 06, 2012 02:33 PM
Nigeria new sig/date (2010) 100-naira note confirmed
Jan 06, 2012 02:09 PM
Nigeria new sig/date (2011) 500-naira note confirmed
Jan 06, 2012 02:08 PM
Ghana new sig/date (01.07.2011) 5- and 20-cedi notes confirmed
Dec 27, 2011 11:28 AM
5 cedis (US$3.25), 1st JULY 2011. Like BOG B46 (P38), but new date and signature (Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur).
20 cedis (US$13), 1st JULY 2011. Like BOG B48 (P40), but new date and signature (Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur).
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
These notes are included in the Ghana chapter of The Banknote Book, a 16-page catalog which covers every note (224 types and varieties, including 46 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Ghana from 1958 until until present day. Revised 27 December 2011.
Liberia new sig/date (2011) 50-dollar note confirmed
Dec 24, 2011 07:31 AM
50 dollars (US$0.70), 2011. Like CBL B9 (P29), but new signatures (Augustine K. Ngafuan and Joseph Mills Jones) and date.
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 Murtaza Karimjee.
Sao Tome and Principe new sig/date (10.12.2010) 50,000- and 100,000-dobra notes confirmed
Dec 17, 2011 02:10 PM
50,000 dobras (US$2.65), 10 de Dezembro de 2010. Like P68, but new date and signatures (unknown and Luis Fernando de Sousa Moreiraa).
100,000 dobras (US$5.30), 10 de Dezembro de 2010. Like P69, but new date and signatures (unknown and Luis Fernando de Sousa Moreiraa).
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 David Murcek (www.themonetaryunit.com).
Zambia new date (2011) 500-, 1,000-, and 20,000-kwacha notes confirmed
Dec 16, 2011 05:05 PM
500 kwacha (US$0.10), 2011. Like BOZ B45 (P43), but new date and printer imprint (Giesecke & Devrient.).
1,000 kwacha (US$0.20), 2011. Like BOZ B46 (P44), but new date and printer imprint (Giesecke & Devrient.).
20,000 kwacha (US$3.90), 2011. Like BOZ B49 (P47), but new date and printer imprint (Giesecke & Devrient.).
Courtesy of Garry Craig.
These notes are included in the Zambai chapter of The Banknote Book, a 16-page catalog which covers every note (203 types and varieties, including 19 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Zambia from 1963 until present day. Revised 17 December 2011.
Mauritius new 200-, 500-, and 1,000-rupee notes confirmed
Dec 15, 2011 08:12 AM
According to a press release dated 10 October 2011, on 14 October Bank of Mauritius issued revised 200-, 500-, and 1,000-rupee (US$6.90, 17.25, and 34.55, respectively) banknotes with new security features:
Multi Image Hologram upgrade for 200- and 500-rupee banknotes
This upgrade consists of a new feature which appears as a Multi Image design of a dodo and the face value as a new feature on the 200-rupee banknote, whereas the previous silver foil on the 500-rupee banknote has been replaced by a Multi Image design of a deer and the value of Rs500.
Depth Image Hologram upgrade for 1,000-rupee banknote
This feature replaces the current silver foil on the 1,000-rupee banknote and is an optically variable device. Classical holography allows a perception of depth by placing an image over a secondary plane apparently deep. On the hologram there is a registered central image of the Bank of Mauritius Tower and in the background the Multi Image feature showing the design of a key and the value of Rs1000.
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 Sami Kiuru, Claudio Marana, and Noteshobby.
Malawi new date (30.06.2011) 100-kwacha note confirmed
Dec 07, 2011 02:54 PM
100 kwacha (US$0.60), 31th JUNE 2011. Like RBM B45 (P46 & P54), but new date and signature (Perks M. Ligoya).
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts.
These notes are included in the Malawi chapter of The Banknote Book, a 14-page catalog which covers every note (153 types and varieties, including 22 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Reserve Bank of Malaŵi from 1964 until present day.
Angola new date (2011) and signature 500-, 1,000-, and 2,000-kwanza notes confirmed
Dec 06, 2011 11:22 AM
500 kwanza (US$5.25), JANEIRO DE 2011. Like P149, but new date and new signatures.
1,000 kwanza (US$10.50), JANEIRO DE 2011. Like P150, but new date and new signatures.
2,000 kwanza (US$21), JANEIRO DE 2011. Like P151, but new date and new signatures.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Rui Manuel Palhares.
Sudan new 5-pound notes confirmed
Dec 06, 2011 11:03 AM
5 pounds (US$1.85), JUNE 2011. Like P66, but new color schemes, new date, new signature, 2-mm wide windowed security thread moved to back of note, and map removed from upper right front.
5 pounds (US$1.85), JUNE 2011. Like above note, but with windowed thread on front of note.
Curiously, all denominations of the new designs issued on 24 July 2011 had the windowed thread on the back, apparently to help distinguish them from the preceding issues. However, it now appears that the bank is reversing course. It remains to be seen if the thread will move to the front on the other denominations in this series.
Courtesy of Rui Manuel Palhares.
South Sudan new piaster notes confirmed
Dec 02, 2011 09:10 PM
According to various news reports, on 19 October 2011 the Central Bank of South Sudan issued new notes in the denominations of 5, 10, 25, and 50 piasters. These low-value notes will make it possible to purchase smaller items that cost less than a pound (1 South Sudan pound = 100 piasters), said Governor Kornelio Koriom. The new piaster notes are reportedly printed by De La Rue, which also produced the pound-denominated notes introduced on 18 July 2011. Further reports indicate that the 50-piaster denomination was dropped in favor of a coin.
Curiously, the currency is spelled piaster, not piastre, and the signatures remain the same as on the pound-denominated notes, even though the governor was replaced shortly after their introduction, which means these notes must have been planned well before his removal. To differentiate the designs from the higher denominations, the piaster notes have the portrait at right instead of left, and they do not have windowed security threads.
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
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 Murtaza Karimjee.
P.S. These notes are included in the South Sudan chapter of The Banknote Book, a 4-page catalog which covers every note (9 types and varieties, including 9 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of South Sudan from 2011 until present day. Revised 2 December 2011.
Malawi new date (30.06.2011) 50-kwacha note confirmed
Dec 02, 2011 11:51 AM
According to an article on Nyasa Times dated 2 June 2011, in late May the Reserve Bank of Malawi issued a large quantity of 50-kwacha (US$0.35) notes dated 30th JUNE 2011. These are like the preceding issues (P53) dated 31st OCTOBER 2009, but with the new date which oddly falls after the date of introduction into circulation.
Courtesy of Aidan Work and Andrew Roberts.
These notes are included in the Malawi chapter of The Banknote Book, a 14-page catalog which covers every note (153 types and varieties, including 22 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Reserve Bank of Malaŵi from 1964 until present day.
Madagascar chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Dec 02, 2011 09:48 AM
The Madagascar 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 16-page catalog covers every note (118 types and varieties, including 41 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by Madagascar’s governor general in 1917, the Banque de Madagascar (Bank of Madagascar) from 1926 to 1942, and the Banky Foiben’i Madagasikara (Central Bank of Madagascar) from 1983 to 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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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.
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Madagascar and Comoros chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Dec 02, 2011 09:48 AM
The Madagascar and Comoros chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale at US$0.99, and as a free download to subscribers.
At the time of initial publication, this 4-page catalog covers every note (26 types and varieties, including 10 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Banque de Madagascar et des Comores (Bank of Madagascar and the Comoros) from 1950 to 1958.
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
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.
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Malagasy Republic chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Dec 02, 2011 09:48 AM
The Malagasy Republic 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 7-page catalog covers every note (58 types and varieties, including 19 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Institut d’Émission Malgache / Famoaham-Bolan’ny Repoblika Malagasy (Malagasy Issuing Institute) from 1962 to 1969, and the Banky Foiben’ny Repoblika Malagasy / Banque Centrale de la Republique Malgache (Central Bank of the Malagasy Republic) in 1974.
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
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.
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Angola new date (2010) and signature 5-, 10-, and 50-kwanza notes reported
Dec 01, 2011 02:19 PM
Libya new note series to be issued 2012
Dec 01, 2011 02:03 PM
According to an article on Arabstoday dated 29 November 2011, the Central Bank of Libya is set to introduce new 1-, 5-, and 10-dinar banknotes in early 2012.
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
Tunisia new 20- and 50-dinar notes confirmed
Nov 28, 2011 10:01 AM
On 20 October 2011, the Central Bank of Tunisia introduced a new 20-dinar (US$14.20) note dated 2011 and measuring 153 x 76 mm. The preceding 20-dinar note dated 1992 (Pick 88) will remain legal tender for the time being, but will be gradually withdrawn from circulation. The front of the new 20-dinar note is similar to the preceding issue, but it’s pinkish red and brown in color instead of purple. The back of the note features an entirely new design. A new 50-dinar (US$35.45) note was also issued. Like the 2008-dated commemorative note (P91) of the same denomination, it features a portrait of Rachiq, but the front and back designs have both changed.
PNL 20 dinars (US$14)
Red, blue, and yellow. Front: Ksar Ouled Soltane fortified granary in Tataouine district; Kheireddine Ettounsi with sword on horse. Back: L’ecole Sadiki (Sadiki College) building in Tunis. Holographic stripe. Windowed security thread with demetalized 20 DINARS BCT. Watermark: Olive tree with electrotype 20. Printer: Unknown. 153 x 76 mm. 2011-3-20. Signature unknown. Intro: 20.10.2011.
The same signature combination appears on both the 20- and 50-dinar notes. I am unsure of to whom the signatures belong. The bank’s web site identifies them by title only, which are Governor and Vice Governor of the Central Bank, positions currently occupied by Mustapha Kamel Nabli and Brahim Saada. However, given the recent turmoil in Tunisia, it’s not certain that these were the signaturories for the notes.
PNL 50 dinars (US$34)
Green, blue, and orange. Front: Musée de la Monnaie (Currency Museum) building in Tunis; scholar Ibn Rachiq. Back: Place Gouvernement la Kasbah, central square in Tunis. Holographic stripe. Windowed security thread with demetalized 50 DINARS BCT. Watermark: Olive tree and electrotype 50. Printer: Unknown. 158 x 79 mm. 2011-3-20. Signature unknown. Intro: 03.11.2011.
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.
PNL 20 dinars (US$14)
Red, blue, and yellow. Front: Ksar Ouled Soltane fortified granary in Tataouine district; Kheireddine Ettounsi with sword on horse. Back: L’ecole Sadiki (Sadiki College) building in Tunis. Holographic stripe. Windowed security thread with demetalized 20 DINARS BCT. Watermark: Olive tree with electrotype 20. Printer: Unknown. 153 x 76 mm. 2011-3-20. Signature unknown. Intro: 20.10.2011.
The same signature combination appears on both the 20- and 50-dinar notes. I am unsure of to whom the signatures belong. The bank’s web site identifies them by title only, which are Governor and Vice Governor of the Central Bank, positions currently occupied by Mustapha Kamel Nabli and Brahim Saada. However, given the recent turmoil in Tunisia, it’s not certain that these were the signaturories for the notes.
PNL 50 dinars (US$34)
Green, blue, and orange. Front: Musée de la Monnaie (Currency Museum) building in Tunis; scholar Ibn Rachiq. Back: Place Gouvernement la Kasbah, central square in Tunis. Holographic stripe. Windowed security thread with demetalized 50 DINARS BCT. Watermark: Olive tree and electrotype 50. Printer: Unknown. 158 x 79 mm. 2011-3-20. Signature unknown. Intro: 03.11.2011.
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.
Zambia new date (2011) 10,000-kwacha note confirmed
Nov 22, 2011 10:53 PM
10,000 kwacha (US$2), 2011. Like P46, but new date.
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 Ricardo Castedo.
These notes are included in the Zambai chapter of The Banknote Book, a 16-page catalog which covers every note (203 types and varieties, including 19 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Zambia from 1963 until present day. Revised 17 December 2011.
Congo (Democratic Republic) chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Nov 16, 2011 12:04 PM
The Congo (Democratic Republic) 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 13-page catalog covers every note (177 types and varieties, including 33 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Conseil Monétaire de la République du Congo (Monetary Council of the Republic of Congo) from 1962 to 1963; the Banque Nationale du Congo (National Bank of Congo) from 1961to 1971; and the Banque Centrale du Congo (Central Bank of Congo) from 1997 to present day.
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Sudan to issue new 2-pound note by end of November 2011
Nov 14, 2011 03:09 PM
According to an article in Sudan Vision dated 15 November 2011, the Central Bank of Sudan (CBOS) has announced that it will start circulation of the 1-pound coin and the new 2-pound (US$0.75) banknote by the end of November 2011. The bank is removing old style notes from circulation as they are processed, regardless of their condition.
Nigeria new date (2011) 10-naira note confirmed with 6-digit serial numbers
Nov 12, 2011 01:15 PM
10 naira (US$0.05), 2011. Like previous unlisted polymer 10-naira notes, but new date, new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda), and 6-digit serial numbers.
Courtesy of Mohammed el-Arabi.
Courtesy of Mohammed el-Arabi.
Malawi no longer issuing 20-kwacha notes
Nov 11, 2011 03:05 PM
According to an article on Nyasa Times dated 11 November 2011, the Reserve Bank of Malawi claims it has stopped issuing 20-kwacha (US$0.12) notes because they are in short supply and the existing stock consists of poor-condition notes. Speculation holds that the move is intended to encourage use of coinage instead of notes.
Uganda clarifies position on 100,000-shilling note to keep up with inflation
Nov 11, 2011 02:52 PM
According to an UGPulse article, Governor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile said the Bank of Uganda would consider introducing a 100,000-shilling (US$38.50) banknote if inflation doesn’t ease from recent levels around 30 percent. Currently the largest denomination is the 50,000-shilling note issued on 17 May 2010.
In a follow-up statement dated 11 November 2011, the Bank of Uganda clarified that it is not contemplating and has no immediate plans to introduce a 100,000-shilling note and that the bank has no intention of changing its currency structure at the moment.
P.S. This news is included in the Uganda chapter of The Banknote Book, a 19-page catalog which covers every note (144 types and varieties, including 27 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Uganda from 1966 until present day. Revised 11 November 2011.
In a follow-up statement dated 11 November 2011, the Bank of Uganda clarified that it is not contemplating and has no immediate plans to introduce a 100,000-shilling note and that the bank has no intention of changing its currency structure at the moment.
P.S. This news is included in the Uganda chapter of The Banknote Book, a 19-page catalog which covers every note (144 types and varieties, including 27 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Uganda from 1966 until present day. Revised 11 November 2011.
Republic of the Congo chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Nov 10, 2011 10:12 PM
The Republic of the Congo 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 6-page catalog covers every note (45 types and varieties, including 2 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Banque Centrale (Central Bank) in 1971, and the Banque des États de l’Afrique Centrale (Bank of the Central African States) from 1974 to 1992.
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The Challenge: Identify building and monument on back of Madagascar 5,000-franc note
Nov 10, 2011 09:32 AM
Today’s challenge is to identify the objects which appears on the back of the old 5,000-franc note of Madagascar.
If you can precisely identify the name and location of the building and/or monument—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably including a URL which links to evidence supporting your identification.
These objects appears on the back of the 5,000-franc from 1983 (Pick 69). The SCWPM claims the building is a school, but doesn’t give a precise identification. The monument has writing on it which reads “MADAGASIKARA MAHALEOTENA NAMBARA AMBAHBENASO 26 JUIN 1960.” The date is Madagascar’s independence day, and the text is in Malagasy.
IDENTIFIED: Stèle de l’Indépendance in Place de l’Indépendance in Antananarivo.
Courtesy of Robert Bethea and Murray Hanewich.
If you can precisely identify the name and location of the building and/or monument—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably including a URL which links to evidence supporting your identification.
These objects appears on the back of the 5,000-franc from 1983 (Pick 69). The SCWPM claims the building is a school, but doesn’t give a precise identification. The monument has writing on it which reads “MADAGASIKARA MAHALEOTENA NAMBARA AMBAHBENASO 26 JUIN 1960.” The date is Madagascar’s independence day, and the text is in Malagasy.
IDENTIFIED: Stèle de l’Indépendance in Place de l’Indépendance in Antananarivo.
Courtesy of Robert Bethea and Murray Hanewich.
Burundi new sig/date (2011.09.01) 100-franc note confirmed
Nov 06, 2011 03:44 PM
100 francs (US$0.07), 01-09-2011. Like P44, but new date and sigantures.
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 Giuseppe Favaro.
Nigeria new sig/date (2011) 10- and 20-naira notes confirmed
Nov 05, 2011 04:39 PM
10 naira (US$0.05), 2011. Like previous unlisted polymer 10-naira notes, but new date, new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda), and 7-digit serial numbers.
20 naira (US$0.10), 2011. Like P34, but new date, new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda), and 6-digit serial numbers.
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 Mohammed el-Arabi.
The Challenge: Identify dam on front of Congo 100-franc note
Nov 05, 2011 09:56 AM
Today’s challenge is to identify the dam which appears on the front of the old 100-franc note of Congo Democratic Republic.
If you can precisely identify the name and location of this dam—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably including a URL which links to evidence supporting your identification.
This dam appears on the front of the 100-franc from 1963 (Pick 1):
IDENTIFIED: Ruzizi I hydroelectric dam on Ruzizi River between Congo and Rwanda.
For extra credit, please supply the precise name of this equipment which appears on the back of this note:
IDENTIFIED: Bucket chain excavator.
Courtesy of Frederick Martin.
If you can precisely identify the name and location of this dam—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably including a URL which links to evidence supporting your identification.
This dam appears on the front of the 100-franc from 1963 (Pick 1):
IDENTIFIED: Ruzizi I hydroelectric dam on Ruzizi River between Congo and Rwanda.
For extra credit, please supply the precise name of this equipment which appears on the back of this note:
IDENTIFIED: Bucket chain excavator.
Courtesy of Frederick Martin.
Rhodesia and Nyasaland chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Oct 28, 2011 08:40 AM
The Rhodesia and Nyasaland chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale at US$0.99, and as a free download to subscribers.
At the time of initial publication, this 4-page catalog covers every note (154 types and varieties, including 3 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland from 1956 to 1961.
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Mozambique new 20-, 50-, and 100-meticais notes confirmed
Oct 14, 2011 01:57 PM
The Banco de Moçambique has announced a new family of banknotes dated 2011 that are similar in design to the existing series (P143-P148) dated 2006, but with enhanced security features. The three smaller denominations are printed on polymer, and the three larger denominations remain printed on paper. Judging by the inclusion of Cornerstone watermarks, the paper notes are printed by De La Rue. The notes were issued 1 October 2011.
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
Courtesy of Carlos Pinto and banknoteshop@gmx.net.
Somalia chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Oct 13, 2011 07:49 PM
The Somalia 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 10-page catalog covers every note (82 types and varieties, including 5 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Banca Nazionale Somala (National Bank of Somalia) from 1962 until 1971; the Bankiga Qaranka Soomaaliyeed (Somali National Bank) in 1975; and the Bankiga Dhexe ee Soomaaliya (Central Bank of Somalia) from 1977 until present day.
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- Red stars highlight the many notes missing from the SCWPM
- Date reproduced exactly as on note
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Angola to issue new note family by end of 2011
Oct 09, 2011 09:18 AM
According to an AngoNotícias article dated 3 October 2011, the Banco Nacional de Angola plans to introduce new banknotes before the end of the year. The new series will contain a 5,000-kwanza (US$53) denomination for the first time, and will replace the co-joined portrait of José Eduardo dos Santos and Agostinho Neto with kings of Angola and nature scenes.
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
Courtesy of Thomas Krause.
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
Courtesy of Thomas Krause.
Zambia new date (2011) 50,000-kwacha variety confirmed
Sep 30, 2011 09:29 AM
50,000 kwacha (US$10.35), 2011. Like P48, but new date and new printer imprint (Giesecke & Devrient instead of DE LA RUE).
Courtesy of Garry Craig and Ronald Kowaleski.
These notes are included in the Zambai chapter of The Banknote Book, a 16-page catalog which covers every note (203 types and varieties, including 19 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Zambia from 1963 until present day. Revised 17 December 2011.
Italian Somaliland chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Sep 30, 2011 05:55 AM
The Italian Somaliland 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 (24 types and varieties, including 2 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the V. Filonardi & C. in 1893, the Banca d’Italia Somalia Italiana in 1920, and the Cassa per la Circolazione Monetaria della Somalia from 1950 to 1960.
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- Variety checkboxes for tracking your collection and want list
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Cameroon chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Sep 22, 2011 09:13 PM
The Cameroon chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale at US$9.99, and as a free download to subscribers.
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Lesotho 50-loti note dated 1993 confirmed
Sep 21, 2011 06:48 PM
50 maloti (US$7.45), 1993. Like P14, but new date.
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts.
P.S. This note is included in the Lesotho chapter of The Banknote Book, a 9-page catalog which covers every note (81 types and varieties, including 12 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Lesotho Monetary Authority in 1979, and the Central Bank of Lesotho from 1981 until present day.
Ethiopia accepted bids to print more banknotes
Sep 18, 2011 09:51 AM
According to an article on allAfrica.com dated 14 September 2011, De La Rue, Francois-Charles Oberthur, and Giesecke & Devrient have submitted bids to the National Bank of Ethiopia for printing 46 billion birr worth of 100-birr notes and 6 billion birr worth of 50-birr notes. The winning bidder is expected to deliver the new notes within four months. No word on if the notes will be new designs.
Courtesy of Richard Miranda.
Courtesy of Richard Miranda.
New Sudan high denomination notes sought
Sep 18, 2011 09:18 AM
The IBNS Journal Volume 50 Number 1 contains an interesting article, “The Elusive Unofficial Banknotes of New Sudan.” Author Peter Symes details the history of notes from the “Bank of New Sudan” which were prepared in late 2002 and issued regionally for a few years thereafter. Reliable information is scarce regarding these issues, particularly regarding the higher denominations. Anyone who owns the 50, 100, or 200 pound notes in this family is encouraged to send 300-dpi scans of same so this info can be shared with other collectors.
Nigeria chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Sep 08, 2011 10:26 PM
The Nigeria 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 15-page catalog covers every note (251 types and varieties, including 81 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Government of Nigeria in 1918, and the Central Bank of Nigeria from 1958 until present day.
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Seychelles new 50-, 100-, and 500-rupee notes confirmed
Sep 06, 2011 11:01 PM
According to a press release dated 3 June 2011, the Central Bank of Seychelles issued updated 50-, 100-, and 500-rupee banknotes on 7 June 2011. The new notes have enhanced security features, revised colors, and updated designs.
Each of the three new banknotes has a hologram instead of a foil sailfish which currently appears at upper right front on the existing notes. On the 50-rupee (US$4.10) note, the silver holographic sailfish alternates between the number 50 and an image of the Aldabra rail, a flightless bird. On the 100-rupee (US$8.15) note, the gold holographic sailfish alternates between the number 100 and an image of the Seychelles giant tortoise. On the 500-rupee (US$41) note, the gold holographic sailfish alternates between the number 500 and an image of the Seychelles scops owl.
Additional security upgrades include a 2.5-mm wide fluorescent security thread on the 50-rupee note, a 2.5-mm wide color-shifting security thread on the 100-rupee note, and a 3-mm wide color-shifting security thread on the 500-rupee note. The notes are also protected by De La Rue’s unique Gemini technology that fluoresces under ultraviolet light but appears normal in daylight.
The color schemes of the notes have been revised, with the notes being more green, red, and orange, respectively, than the notes currently in circulation. The new notes also carry the year of printing, as well as the signature of Pierre Laporte, the bank’s current governor. Existing notes remain legal tender and will be removed from circulation as they wear out.
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.
Seychelles new 100-rupee variety confirmed
Sep 05, 2011 09:00 PM
100 rupees (US$8.20), no date. Like P40, but signature of Governor Norman Weber in red ink, not purple. The change in ink color for the signature appears to take place sometime between prefix AE and AF, which makes this variety a very short run because the signature changes to that of Francis Chang-Leng with prefix AF, when the vertical serial number also switches from black to red.
Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.
Sierra Leone chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Sep 02, 2011 07:33 AM
The Sierra Leone 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 10-page catalog covers every note (92 types and varieties, including 13 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Sierra Leone from 1964 until present day.
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- Sharp color images of note’s front and back without overlap
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- 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
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Somaliland new date (2011) 500-shilling note confirmed
Aug 31, 2011 08:57 PM
500 shillings (US$0.05), 2011. Like BOS B22 (P6), but new date and new signatures (Abdi Dirir Abdi and Abdi Mohamoud Gullet).
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson and Dennis Zammit.
P.S. This note is included in the Somaliland chapter of The Banknote Book, a 7-page catalog which covers every note (46 types and varieties, including 2 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Baanka Somaliland (Bank of Somaliland) from 1994 until present day. Revised 31 August 2011.
UN releases $1.5 billion in Libyan banknotes from DLR
Aug 31, 2011 08:47 PM
The United Nations has approved the release of 1.86 billion (US$1.5 billion) worth of Libyan dinar banknotes printed by De La Rue. The notes had been held in the UK under sanctions imposed on the Gaddafi regime, but will now be delivered to the Central Bank of Libya.
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.
South Sudan chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Aug 27, 2011 08:36 PM
The South Sudan chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale at US$0.99, and as a free download to subscribers.
At the time of initial publication, this 3-page catalog covers every note (6 types and varieties, including 6 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of South Sudan from 2011 until present day.
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- 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
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Ghana chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Aug 26, 2011 04:10 PM
The Ghana 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 16-page catalog covers every note (222 types and varieties, including 44 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Ghana from 1958 until until present day.
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- 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
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Ethiopia considers issuing 200-birr notes
Aug 24, 2011 11:16 AM
According to an article on Ezega dated 20 August 2011, the National Bank of Ethiopia is considering introducing a 200-birr (US$11.70) banknote to keep up with the needs of an economy experiencing high inflation. Currently the highest denomination in Ethiopia is the 100-birr note (Pick 52).
Central African States new sig combo confirmed
Aug 23, 2011 11:31 PM
The above signature combination has been confirmed on 500-, 1,000, 2,000-, and 5,000-franc notes with U country code for Cameroon. These notes are like P206 to P209, respectively, except for the new signatures (Le Gouverneur is Lucas Abaga Nchama). If anyone can identify the Censeur signatory, please post a comment with the full name.
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 Dennis Zammit, Richard Castedo, and Murtaza Karimjee.
South Sudan's central bank governor replaced by deputy
Aug 16, 2011 09:33 PM
According to a Reuters Africa article dated 16 August 2011, Elijah Malok has been replaced as the governor of the Bank of South Sudan by his former deputy, Kornelio Koriom. Malok’s signature appears on the world’s newest nation’s banknotes which were issued 18 July 2011.
The Challenge: Identify building on back of Ghana's 20,000-cedi note
Aug 15, 2011 09:46 PM
Today’s challenge is to identify the building which appears on the back of the old 20,000-cedi note of Ghana.
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 to evidence supporting your identification.
This building appears on the back of all of the 20,000-cedi notes from 2002-2006 (Pick 36):
IDENTIFIED: National Theatre of Ghana in Accra.
Courtesy of Frederick Martin.
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 to evidence supporting your identification.
This building appears on the back of all of the 20,000-cedi notes from 2002-2006 (Pick 36):
IDENTIFIED: National Theatre of Ghana in Accra.
Courtesy of Frederick Martin.
Sierra Leone to withdraw old notes as of 15 August 2011
Aug 10, 2011 06:16 PM
According to a press release dated 25 February 2011, the Bank of Sierra Leone has postponed until 15 August 2011 the withdrawal of old-style banknotes in favor of the new, smaller notes which were issued 14 May 2010.
Sudan new 10- and 20-pound notes confirmed
Aug 08, 2011 05:51 PM
10 pounds (US$3.75), JUNE 2011. Like P67, but new color schemes, new date, new signature, 2-mm wide windowed security thread moved to back of note, and watusi cattle removed from front of note.
20 pounds (US$7.50), JUNE 2011. Like P68, but new color schemes, new date, new signature, and 2-mm wide windowed security thread moved to back of note.
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 http://stores.ebay.com/PHILANOTE.
Liberia chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jul 29, 2011 07:00 AM
The Liberia 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 7-page catalog covers every note (59 types and varieties, including 20 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Republic of Liberia Treasury Department from 1857 to 1880, the National Bank of Liberia in 1989 and 1991, and the Central Bank of Liberia from 1999 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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Sudan new 50-pound note confirmed
Jul 27, 2011 07:11 AM
Nigeria new sig/date (2011) 50-naira note confirmed
Jul 26, 2011 07:38 PM
50 naira (US$0.30), 2011. Like unlisted 50-naira note first issued dated 2009, but new date and new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda).
Courtesy of Thomas Krause.
Mauritania chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jul 22, 2011 07:00 AM
The Mauritania 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 8-page catalog covers every note (76 types and varieties, including 7 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Banque Centrale de Mauritanie (Central Bank of Mauritania) from 1973 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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Ethiopia new date (2003/2011) 50- and 100-birr notes confirmed
Jul 21, 2011 08:42 PM
50 birr (US$2.95), 2003/2011. Like P51, but new date.
100 birr (US$5.90), 2003/2011. Like P52, but new date (signature same as above).
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 Murtaza Karimjee.
Sudan new note designs unveiled
Jul 21, 2011 07:08 AM
The International Business Times has posted Reuters images of Sudan’s new notes which are expected to be issued in the coming weeks in response to Monday’s issuance of a new series of notes in the newly independent South Sudan. From the photos, it appears Sudan has simply changed the color schemes of the existing designs for its various denominations.
Courtesy of Richard Miranda.
Nigeria new date (2011) 200-naira note confirmed
Jul 19, 2011 09:25 PM
South Sudan public complains about lack of dates on new banknotes
Jul 19, 2011 07:43 PM
According to articles in Al Bawaba and Sudan Tribune, members of the public in South Sudan are complaining that the new series of banknotes issued on 18 July 2011 lack printed dates, as have all notes previously issued by Sudan. Apparently the people are unaware that many countries routinely issue notes without dates (much to the consternation of researchers and catalogers such as myself).
Courtesy of Richard Miranda.
Courtesy of Richard Miranda.
The Challenge: Identify objects in Liberia bank seal
Jul 18, 2011 08:43 AM
Today’s challenge is to identify the crossed objects which appear in the seal of the Central Bank of Liberia (and previously the National Bank of Liberia).
If you can precisely identify the name of these objects—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably including a URL which links to evidence supporting your identification.
This bank seal appears on the back of all of Liberia’s notes since 1989:
IDENTIFIED: Kissi money.
If you can precisely identify the name of these objects—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably including a URL which links to evidence supporting your identification.
This bank seal appears on the back of all of Liberia’s notes since 1989:
IDENTIFIED: Kissi money.
Liberian new date (2008) 10-dollar note confirmed
Jul 18, 2011 08:29 AM
10 dollars (US$0.15), 2008. Like P27c, but new date.
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 Nin Cheun.
P.S. This note is included in the Liberia chapter of The Banknote Book, a 7-page catalog which covers every note (59 types and varieties, including 20 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Republic of Liberia Treasury Department from 1857 to 1880, the National Bank of Liberia in 1989 and 1991, and the Central Bank of Liberia from 1999 until present day.
South Sudan issued new pound notes 18 July 2011
Jul 18, 2011 07:45 AM
According to an Al Jazeera article dated 11 July 2011 as well as a BBC article dated 11 July 2011, South Sudan—which just gained its independence on 9 July—will introduce its own currency next week [update: the notes officially entered circulation on 18 July]. The South Sudan pound notes feature a portrait of rebel leader John Garang on the front, while the backs contain images of the country's culture and wealth. Finance Minister David Deng Athorbei said plane-loads of the South Sudan pound would arrive in the capital, Juba, on 13 July and would be in circulation by 18 July. The new notes, printed by De La Rue, will be exchanged at par for the existing Sudanese pounds. The Bank of South Sudan will issue six denominations – 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 pound – and the notes are signed by Elijah Malok as “Governor” even though he has not been officially appointed to the position.
Meanwhile, Sudan has announced that it will issue new notes of its own. The Central Bank of Sudan issued a new series of pound-denominated notes just four years ago.
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 Mojmir Cerny, Thomas Krause, David Bonczak, Aidan Work, Murtaza Karimjee, and Thomas Augustsson.
The Challenge: Identify man in watermark on Mauritania's notes
Jul 15, 2011 05:49 PM
Today’s challenge is to identify the following man whose face appears as the watermark on all of Mauritania’s notes since 1974.
If you can precisely identify the name of this man—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably including a URL which links to evidence supporting your identification.
This man’s face appears as the watermark on all of Mauritania’s notes since 1974, and is shown here from an unissued specimen design of 1981:
While we are on the subject of Mauritania, if anyone has 500- or 1,000-ouguiya notes dated 28.11.1989, please send me scans of same or links to where they can be viewed online. All other date varieties have been confirmed for all denominations, with the exception of these two.
If you can precisely identify the name of this man—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably including a URL which links to evidence supporting your identification.
This man’s face appears as the watermark on all of Mauritania’s notes since 1974, and is shown here from an unissued specimen design of 1981:
While we are on the subject of Mauritania, if anyone has 500- or 1,000-ouguiya notes dated 28.11.1989, please send me scans of same or links to where they can be viewed online. All other date varieties have been confirmed for all denominations, with the exception of these two.
Katanga chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jul 15, 2011 08:49 AM
The Katanga 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 (43 types and varieties, including 4 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Gouvernment Katanga (Katanga Government) in 1961, and the Banque Nationale du Katanga (National Bank of Katanga) from 1960 to 1962.
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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South Africa Reserve Bank's printing presses sit idle since February 2011
Jul 10, 2011 11:25 AM
According to an article in Times Live dated 9 July 2011, the South African Reserve Bank has outsourced printing of the 100-rand note to Sweden following the discovery of missing security features on notes previously printed by the SA Bank Note Company. Other problems with other denominations have left the SABN presses sitting idle since February. The article also mentions SABN’s printing of notes for Zambia and Namibia.
Courtesy of Richard Miranda.
Courtesy of Richard Miranda.
Equatorial Guinea chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jul 08, 2011 03:56 PM
The Equatorial Guinea 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 8-page catalog covers every note (23 types and varieties, including 1 note unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Banco Central (Central Bank) in 1969, the Banco Popular (People’s Bank) in 1975, the Banco de Guinea Ecuatorial (Bank of Equatorial Guinea) from 1979 to 1980, and the Banque des États de L’Afrique Centrale (Bank of Central African States) from 1985 to 1986.
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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Lesotho chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jul 08, 2011 03:56 PM
The Lesotho 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 9-page catalog covers every note (81 types and varieties, including 12 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Lesotho Monetary Authority in 1979, and the Central Bank of Lesotho from 1981 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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Mali chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jul 08, 2011 03:56 PM
The Mali 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 6-page catalog covers every note (44 types and varieties, including 10 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Banque de la République du Mali (Bank of the Republic of Mali) from 1960 to 1967, and the Banque Centrale du Mali (Central Bank of Mali) from 1970 to 1983.
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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The Challenge: Identify flora on Lesotho's banknotes
Jul 07, 2011 09:35 AM
Today’s challenge is to identify the following plants and flowers from Lesotho’s banknotes.
If you can precisely identify the proper name of any of the following—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably including a URL which links to evidence supporting your identification.
This plant appears as the registration device on Lesotho’s 20-loti note dated 1990 (P12):
IDENTIFIED: Agave plant and flowers.
This left and flowers appear as the registration device on Lesotho’s 100-loti note dated 2001 (P19):
IDENTIFIED: Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) leaf and flowers.
This plant appears as the registration device on Lesotho’s 200-loti note dated 1994 (P20):
These flowers appear on the back of Lesotho’s 10-loti note dated 2010 (PNL):
IDENTIFIED: Cosmos flowers.
If you can precisely identify the proper name of any of the following—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably including a URL which links to evidence supporting your identification.
This plant appears as the registration device on Lesotho’s 20-loti note dated 1990 (P12):
IDENTIFIED: Agave plant and flowers.
This left and flowers appear as the registration device on Lesotho’s 100-loti note dated 2001 (P19):
IDENTIFIED: Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) leaf and flowers.
This plant appears as the registration device on Lesotho’s 200-loti note dated 1994 (P20):
These flowers appear on the back of Lesotho’s 10-loti note dated 2010 (PNL):
IDENTIFIED: Cosmos flowers.
Swaziland new 10-, 20-, and 50-emalangeni notes confirmed
Jul 06, 2011 09:16 AM
10 emalangeni (US$1.45)
Blue. Front: King Mswati III; coat of arms with lion and elephant flanking shield topped with crown of feathers (lidlabe); shield (isihlangu), spears (sikhali), and staff (umgobo). Back: Nine princesses taking part in the Ncwala (kingship ceremony); bank seal. Windowed security thread with demetalized CENTRAL BANK OF SWAZILAND. Watermark: King Mswati III and electrotype 10. Printer: GIESECKE & DEVRIENT - GERMANY. 148 x 70 mm. 6.9.2010. Signature 9b. Intro: 30.06.2011.
20 emalangeni (US$2.90)
Purple. Front: King Mswati III; coat of arms with lion and elephant flanking shield topped with crown of feathers (lidlabe); shield (isihlangu), spears (sikhali), and staff (umgobo). Back: Flower, corn, and pineapple; steer; refinery; bank seal. Windowed security thread with demetalized CENTRAL BANK OF SWAZILAND. Watermark: King Mswati III and electrotype 20. Printer: GIESECKE & DEVRIENT - GERMANY. 151 x 70 mm. 6.9.2010. Signature 9b. Intro: 30.06.2011.
50 emalangeni (US$7.25)
Violet. Front: King Mswati III; coat of arms with lion and elephant flanking shield topped with crown of feathers (lidlabe); green-to-blue OVI shield (isihlangu), spears (sikhali), and staff (umgobo). Back: Central Bank of Swaziland headquarters Umntsholi building in Mbabane; bank seal. Green-to-pink windowed security thread with demetalized CENTRAL BANK OF SWAZILAND. Watermark: King Mswati III and electrotype 50. Printer: GIESECKE & DEVRIENT - GERMANY. 154 x 70 mm. 6.9.2010. Signature 9b. Intro: 30.06.2011.
Courtesy of Andre du Toit, Joseph Gerber, and Thomas Krause.
The Challenge: Identify buildings and dams on Mali's banknotes
Jul 06, 2011 07:38 AM
Today I’m inaugurating a new feature on BanknoteNews.com: The Challenge.
Anyone who has downloaded chapters of The Banknote Book catalog knows that I take pains to precisely identify all the people, places, and objects depicted on banknotes. However, sometimes precise identifications remain elusive despite all the efforts of myself and various contributors. This frustrates me both as an author and a collector because it’s my belief that if a country has chosen to feature something on one of its notes, it must have some particular historical or cultural significance and it deserves better than a generic description.
So I’m turning to the power of crowdsourcing with The Challenge, an open call for help in identifying certain design elements which have heretofore defied identification.
If you can precisely identify the proper name and location of any of the following—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably including a URL which links to evidence supporting your identification.
Today’s challenge is to identify the following items from Mali’s banknotes.
The building on the back of Mali’s 5,000-franc note dated 1960 (P5 shown below, but it also appears on P10):
IDENTIFIED: Le Marché Rose (pink market) building in Bamako.
The dam on the front of Mail’s 50-franc note dated 1960 (P6):
IDENTIFIED: Markala dam on the Niger River.
The dam on the front of Mail’s 1,000-franc note of 1970 (P13):
IDENTIFIED: Sotuba dam hydropower plant on the Niger River.
Anyone who has downloaded chapters of The Banknote Book catalog knows that I take pains to precisely identify all the people, places, and objects depicted on banknotes. However, sometimes precise identifications remain elusive despite all the efforts of myself and various contributors. This frustrates me both as an author and a collector because it’s my belief that if a country has chosen to feature something on one of its notes, it must have some particular historical or cultural significance and it deserves better than a generic description.
So I’m turning to the power of crowdsourcing with The Challenge, an open call for help in identifying certain design elements which have heretofore defied identification.
If you can precisely identify the proper name and location of any of the following—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably including a URL which links to evidence supporting your identification.
Today’s challenge is to identify the following items from Mali’s banknotes.
The building on the back of Mali’s 5,000-franc note dated 1960 (P5 shown below, but it also appears on P10):
IDENTIFIED: Le Marché Rose (pink market) building in Bamako.
The dam on the front of Mail’s 50-franc note dated 1960 (P6):
IDENTIFIED: Markala dam on the Niger River.
The dam on the front of Mail’s 1,000-franc note of 1970 (P13):
IDENTIFIED: Sotuba dam hydropower plant on the Niger River.
Swaziland announces release of remaining denominations of new series
Jul 03, 2011 09:18 PM
According to a press release dated 30 June 2011, the Central Bank of Swaziland announced the release into circulation the remaining denominations (10, 20, 50, and 200 emalangeni) of its new series of banknotes. This comes after the official introduction of the 100-lilangeni note on 1 November 2010, and the premature release of a small batch of the 200-lilangeni notes at one bank branch. The other denominations were originally scheduled for a staggered introduction schedule over the course of 2011 and 2012. The press release seems to contradict the notion that all denominations will be available immediately when it quotes Governor Martin G. Dlamini thusly, “We are more likely to see the new E10 dominating in the public domain. Other denominations will also be released in due course, depending on market demand.”
Courtesy of Tod Hunt.
Courtesy of Tod Hunt.
Tanzania chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jul 01, 2011 04:06 PM
The Tanzania 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 13-page catalog covers every note (85 types and varieties, including 14 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Tanzania 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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Zambia contemplating changes to currency
Jun 25, 2011 08:55 AM
According to an article in the Times of Africa dated 21 June 2011, the Bank of Zambia is contemplating replacing the paper 500- and polymer 1,000-kwacha notes with coins, and issuing notes larger than the current highest denomination of 50,000 kwacha. The bank is also considering using polymer for a higher denomination than the 1,000-kwacha note. Nothing is official yet, but the new measures could take effect in 2012.
Courtesy of Richard Miranda.
Courtesy of Richard Miranda.
French Afars and Issas chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jun 24, 2011 04:55 PM
The French Afars and Issas chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale at US$0.99, and as a free download to subscribers.
At the time of initial publication, this 3-page catalog covers every note (6 types and varieties) issued by the Trésor Public Territorie Français des Afars et des Issas (Public Treasury of the French Territory of the Afars and the Issas) from 1969 to 1975.
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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Kenya chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jun 24, 2011 04:55 PM
The Kenya 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 15-page catalog covers every note (218 types and varieties, including 31 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Central Bank of Kenya 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 sig/date (31.01.2011) 500-kwacha note confirmed
Jun 21, 2011 07:21 PM
500 kwacha (US$3.30), 31ST JANUARY 2011. Like P56, but new date and signature (Perks M. Ligoya).
Courtesy of Nazir Rahemtulla.
These notes are included in the Malawi chapter of The Banknote Book, a 14-page catalog which covers every note (153 types and varieties, including 22 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Reserve Bank of Malaŵi from 1964 until present day.
Rhodesia chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jun 17, 2011 05:04 PM
The Rhodesia 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 6-page catalog covers every note (91 types and varieties, including 4 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Reserve Bank of Rhodesia from 1964 to 1979.
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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Uganda chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jun 17, 2011 05:04 PM
The Uganda 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 19-page catalog covers every note (144 types and varieties, including 27 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Uganda 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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Central African Empire chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jun 17, 2011 05:04 PM
The Central African Empire chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale at US$0.99, and as a free download to subscribers.
At the time of initial publication, this 3-page catalog covers every note (5 types and varieties, including 1 note unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Banque des États de l’Afrique Centrale (Bank of the Central Africa States) from 1978 to 1979.
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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Central African Republic chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jun 17, 2011 05:04 PM
The Central African Republic 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 6-page catalog covers every note (33 types and varieties, including 4 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Banque des États de l’Afrique Centrale (Bank of the Central Africa States) from 1974 to 1976, and 1980 to 1991.
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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Somaliland burns Somali shillings as part of currency switch
Jun 13, 2011 05:08 PM
There’s an interesting article on Somalilandpress dated 28 May 2011 which discusses Somaliland’s efforts to replace Somali banknotes in its region.
Courtesy of Richard Miranda.
Courtesy of Richard Miranda.
Malawi new 1,000-kwacha banknote reported
Jun 13, 2011 07:16 AM
According to an article on Nyasa Times dated 13 June 2011, the Reserve Bank of Malawi will soon introduce a 1,000-kwacha (US$6.60) note, twice as large as the current highest denomination, the 500-kwacha (P56). The new notes are supposedly being printed by De La Rue.
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
Additional information and images are requested so that this report can be confirmed.
Uganda 50,000-shilling note wins IBNS Banknote of 2010
Jun 11, 2011 04:42 PM
The International Bank Note Society’s (IBNS) ‘Banknote of 2010’ is Uganda’s 50,000-shilling note. This year, for the first time, the award was decided by a popular vote by members of the IBNS, rather than by a committee, and the award shows a strong appreciation of the 50,000-shilling note among a large community of banknote enthusiasts. From thirteen nominations, voting indicated a strong preference for the Ugandan note from the time voting was made available to members on the IBNS web site (www.theIBNS.org) in mid February.
The highest denomination in a series of six notes introduced in May 2010, the 50,000-shilling note has strong design elements consistent with the series. These elements include the watermark of the head of a crested crane, an outline of a map of Uganda (highlighting the equator), the profile of man wearing Karimojong head dress, patterns based on indigenous basket work and, at the far right on the back, the Independence Monument. Erected to celebrate Ugandan independence in October 1962, the statue is of a woman wrapped in bonds lifting a child above her head, celebrating the birth of the nation.
On the front of the award-winning note the ‘Stride Monument’ is at the left, the Bwindi tropical rain forest is illustrated at the centre left, a foil strip with the denomination and images of shields at centre right and an area for the watermark at the far right. The Stride Monument was erected to celebrate the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting held in Kampala in 2007. Depicting a husband, wife and son stepping forward, the monument symbolizes the countries of the Commonwealth progressing as a family.
The back of the note is dominated by illustrations of silver back mountain gorillas and undoubtedly these amazing animals attract people to the notes and their depiction is one of the reasons the 50,000-shilling note was so popular amongst the IBNS members voting for the award. Apart from the gorillas, there is much which is attractive about the note, such as the good use of colour – particularly the brown, which might have made the note appear dull if used inappropriately, and the golden highlights which capture attention. Strong images, well depicted, add to the quality design of the note and good use of security features for a high-denomination note enhances the overall effect.
Printed by British security printers De La Rue, the note was designed in co-operation with the Bank of Uganda. This successful collaboration has seen an impressive series of banknotes introduced to Uganda and it has produced the award-winning note in the competition for the IBNS Banknote of 2010. The IBNS congratulates the Bank of Uganda and De La Rue for its achievement.
Malawi chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jun 09, 2011 05:57 PM
The Malawi 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 15-page catalog covers every note (158 types and varieties, including 27 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Reserve Bank of Malaŵi from 1964 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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Namibia chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jun 09, 2011 05:57 PM
The Namibia chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale at US$0.99, and as a free download to subscribers.
At the time of initial publication, this 4-page catalog covers every note (35 types and varieties, including 3 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Namibia Reserve Bank in 1990, and the Bank of Namibia from 1993 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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Swaziland chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jun 09, 2011 05:57 PM
The Swaziland 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 13-page catalog covers every note (120 types and varieties, including 13 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Monetary Authority of Swaziland from 1974 to 1978, and the Central Bank of Swaziland from 1981 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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Members sought for new South African banknote collectors' society
Jun 08, 2011 09:57 AM
I have recently been contacted by Andre du Toit, who is trying to form a new society of collectors of South African banknotes. Please read the following and write directly to Andre if you are intersted in joining.—OWL
Dear fellow banknote collectors,
For those who don’t know me please let me introduce myself.
My name is Andre du Toit. I live in South Africa very close to the Oliver Tambo (Johannesburg) airport.
I was a member of the South African Banknote Society (now defunct) where I also served as the Secretary.
I am also the Regional Director of the International Bank Note Society (IBNS) for Region 5, which includes other African countries.
The reason for this writing is to start a new Banknote Society which will be called THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN BANKNOTE SOCIETY. The exact demographics will be determined by the members at a later stage.
There is currently no official collectors forum for banknotes in South Africa that I am aware of.
My idea is to run this society as the IBNS does: totally electronically. All communications, voting, etc. will be done via the Internet.
For those of you who are not familiar with the IBNS, please visit www.theIBNS.org and see what it is all about.
At this stage, membership will be free, but we may have to charge a small fee at a later stage to cover the website. I am currently negotiating with the IBNS to make use of a website similar to theirs.
Furthermore I will try to get sponsors to finance the website.
All I need from you at this stage is to let me know whether you would like to become a member of the new Society. Thereafter I will send you application forms.
The current interest is 76 people.
If I have failed to contact anyone that you know that may be interested in joining please, forward this letter to them as well.
The main objectives of this Society will be:
This list will be much longer than above as we go along.
This Society will be properly constitutionalised with a management team which will be elected by the members.
Just to get the ball rolling I have appointed myself as the Secretary. This can be changed at a later stage when a committee is elected.
Please let me know about your decision at your earliest convenience.
Thank you
Andre du Toit
Dear fellow banknote collectors,
For those who don’t know me please let me introduce myself.
My name is Andre du Toit. I live in South Africa very close to the Oliver Tambo (Johannesburg) airport.
I was a member of the South African Banknote Society (now defunct) where I also served as the Secretary.
I am also the Regional Director of the International Bank Note Society (IBNS) for Region 5, which includes other African countries.
The reason for this writing is to start a new Banknote Society which will be called THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN BANKNOTE SOCIETY. The exact demographics will be determined by the members at a later stage.
There is currently no official collectors forum for banknotes in South Africa that I am aware of.
My idea is to run this society as the IBNS does: totally electronically. All communications, voting, etc. will be done via the Internet.
For those of you who are not familiar with the IBNS, please visit www.theIBNS.org and see what it is all about.
At this stage, membership will be free, but we may have to charge a small fee at a later stage to cover the website. I am currently negotiating with the IBNS to make use of a website similar to theirs.
Furthermore I will try to get sponsors to finance the website.
All I need from you at this stage is to let me know whether you would like to become a member of the new Society. Thereafter I will send you application forms.
The current interest is 76 people.
If I have failed to contact anyone that you know that may be interested in joining please, forward this letter to them as well.
The main objectives of this Society will be:
- To foster and maintain the art of banknote collecting;
- To assist and keep each other informed about new issues and older ones;
- To get a swop or want list going;
- To become a chapter in the IBNS and participate in their programmes
This list will be much longer than above as we go along.
This Society will be properly constitutionalised with a management team which will be elected by the members.
Just to get the ball rolling I have appointed myself as the Secretary. This can be changed at a later stage when a committee is elected.
Please let me know about your decision at your earliest convenience.
Thank you
Andre du Toit
Rwanda and Burundi chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jun 02, 2011 06:05 PM
The Rwanda and Burundi chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale at US$0.99, and as a free download to subscribers.
At the time of initial publication, this 3-page catalog covers every note (31 types and varieties, including 1 note unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Banque d’Emission du Rwanda et du Burundi (Issuing Bank of Rwanda and Burundi) from 1960 to 1963.
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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Somaliland chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jun 02, 2011 06:05 PM
The Somaliland 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 7-page catalog covers every note (46 types and varieties, including 2 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Baanka Somaliland (Bank of Somaliland) from 1994 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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Zaïre chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Jun 02, 2011 06:04 PM
The Zaïre 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 15-page catalog covers every note (159 types and varieties, including 8 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Banque du Zaïre (Bank of Zaïre) from 1972 to 1996.
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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Nigeria new sig/date (2011) 100-naira note confirmed
May 30, 2011 11:44 PM
Congo Democratic Republic new 200-franc note confirmed
May 30, 2011 06:54 PM
200 francs (US$0.45), 31.07.2007. Like Pick 95, but instead of the bank initials embossed on the silvery round patch at lower center on the front, the initials are printed; and the note is lithographed front and back. Furthermore, new date and new printer imprint (GIESECKE & DEVRIENT MUNICH). Imprint is in lower right corner on the back, below the denomination. It’s hard to read without a magnifying glass. Available in varieites with 1- or 2-character prefixes.
All of the other 2007 dated denominations I’ve seen have 2-letter prefixes. If anyone has 1-letter varieties of these notes, please send scans so they can be confirmed.
Courtesy of Alexander Petrov.
The Gambia chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
May 26, 2011 07:19 PM
The Gambia 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 10-page catalog covers every note (109 types and varieties, including 20 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the The Gambia Currency Board in 1964 and the Central Bank of The Gambia from 1971 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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Guinea-Bissau chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
May 26, 2011 07:18 PM
The Guinea-Bissau 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 6-page catalog covers every note (27 types and varieties, including 7 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the National Bank of Guinea-Bissau from 1975 to 1984, and the Central Bank of Guinea-Bissau from 1990 to 1993.
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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Maldives chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
May 26, 2011 07:18 PM
The Maldives 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 7-page catalog covers every note (49 types and varieties, including 5 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the The Government of the Maldives from 1947 to 1980, and the Maldives Monetary Authority from 1983 to 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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Guinea chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
May 20, 2011 07:29 PM
The Guinea 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 12-page catalog covers every note (81 types and varieties, including 12 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Colonie de la Guinée Française (French Colony of Guinea) from 1917 to 1920, the Banque de la République de Guinée (Bank of the Republic of Guinea) in 1958, and the Banque Centrale de la République de Guinée (Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea) from 1960 to 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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Biafra chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
May 13, 2011 09:31 AM
The Biafra chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale at US$0.99, and as a free download to subscribers.
At the time of initial publication, this 3-page catalog covers every note (14 types and varieties, including 3 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Biafra from 1968 to 1969.
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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Eritrea chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
May 13, 2011 09:31 AM
The Eritrea chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale at US$0.99, and as a free download to subscribers.
At the time of initial publication, this 4-page catalog covers every note (17 types and varieties, including 9 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Eritrea from 1997 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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French Sudan chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
May 13, 2011 09:31 AM
The French Sudan chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for free.
At the time of initial publication, this 2-page catalog covers every note (2 types and varieties) issued by the Gouvernement Général de l’Afrique Occidentale (Government General of West Africa) in 1917.
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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Gabon chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
May 13, 2011 09:31 AM
The Gabon 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 (31 types and varieties, including 4 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Banque Centrale (Central Bank) from 1971, and Banque des États de l’Afrique Centrale (Bank of Central African States) from 1974.
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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Upper Senegal and Niger chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
May 13, 2011 09:30 AM
The Upper Senegal and Niger chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for free.
At the time of initial publication, this 2-page catalog covers every note (2 types and varieties) issued by the Gouvernement Général de l’Afrique Occidentale (Government General of West Africa) in 1917.
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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Botswana chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
May 13, 2011 08:21 AM
The Botswana 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 10-page catalog covers every note (92 types and varieties, including 3 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Botswana from 1976 to 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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Comoros chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
May 13, 2011 08:21 AM
The Comoros 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 8-page catalog covers every note (57 types and varieties, including 11 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Republique Française Colonies Postes (French Republic Colonial Post) in 1920, the Banque de Madagascar et des Comores (Bank of Madagascar and Comoros) from 1960 to 1963, the Institut d’Émission des Comores from 1975 to 1976, and the Banque Centrale des Comores (Central Bank of Comoros) from 1986 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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Zimbabwe's inflationary notes selling well to curious collectors
May 11, 2011 09:42 AM
There’s an excellent article in The Wall Street Journal about how Zimbabwe’s large-denomination banknotes are selling well to collectors as well as the general public curious about the huge number of zeros on these inflationary issues. Be sure to read it soon as I seem to recall that the WSJ blocks access to articles after a few days.
Courtesy of Abdullah Beydoun.
Courtesy of Abdullah Beydoun.
Zambia chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
May 09, 2011 09:00 AM
The Zambia 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 16-page catalog covers every note (197 types and varieties, including 14 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Zambia from 1963 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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Zimbabwe chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
May 09, 2011 09:00 AM
The Zimbabwe 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 27-page catalog covers every note (187 types and varieties, including 49 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe from 1980, and the Cargill Cotton Group from 2003 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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Chad chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
May 09, 2011 08:57 AM
The Chad 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 6-page catalog covers every note (40 types and varieties, including 8 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Banque Centrale from 1971, and the Banque de États de l’Afrique Centrale from 1974 until 1992.
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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Algeria new 2,000-dinar note confirmed
May 06, 2011 05:11 PM
PNL 2,000 dinars (US$27.55)
Greenish-blue and brown. Front: University professor lecturing students in amphitheater; satellite; double-helix DNA strand; three researchers in scientific laboratory with microscope and beakers. Back: Wheat; palm tree; body of water; urban high-rise buildings; olive tree. 13-mm wide LEAD holographic stripe. Windowed security thread with demetalized Arabic text. Watermark: Emir Abdelkader pattern. Printer: Unknown. 160 x 70 mm. 2011-03-24. Signature Unknown. Intro: 28.04.2011.
Read the Magharebia story dated 4 May 2011, “Algeria issues 2,000-dinar banknote.”
Courtesy of Yves Courtemanche and Jean-Michel Engels.
Nigeria new sig 20-naira note confirmed
Apr 27, 2011 09:14 AM
20 naira (US$0.12), 2010. Like P34, but new signatures (Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Muhammad Nda).
Courtesy of Thomas Krause.
Swaziland new 100- and 200-emalangeni confirmed
Apr 20, 2011 01:39 PM
B36 (PNL): 100 emalangeni (US$14.70)
Brown. Front: King Mswati III; coat of arms with lion, shield, and elephant; green-to-blue OVI shield and spears. Back: Elephant, rhinoceros, lion, flowers, and bird; bank seal. Green-to-pink windowed security thread with demetalized CENTRAL BANK OF SWAZILAND. Watermark: King Mswati III and electrotype 100. Printer: GIESECKE & DEVRIENT - GERMANY. 157 x 70 mm. 6.9.2010. Signature 10b. Intro: 01.11.2010.
B37 (PNL): 200 emalangeni (US$29.40)
Green. Front: King Mswati III; coat of arms with lion, shield, and elephant; green-to-blue OVI shield and spears. Back: Straw huts; two goats; warrior; rock formation; bank seal. Green-to-pink windowed security thread with demetalized CENTRAL BANK OF SWAZILAND. Watermark: King Mswati III and electrotype 200. Printer: GIESECKE & DEVRIENT - GERMANY. 160 x 70 mm.
6.9.2010. Signature 10b. Intro: 2011.
Central Bank of Swaziland Governor, Mr. Martin G. Dlamini has announced that the new series of banknotes with upgraded security features will be released to the public on the 1st November 2010.
The Governor stated that although all the banknotes have been upgraded (E10, E20, E50, E100 and E200), the denominations will be released at intervals of six months, starting with the E100 (One Hundred Emalangeni).
“It is important to clarify from the onset that the new banknotes will be used together with the old notes,” he said.
The Governor further explained that banknote security technology had advanced significantly since the issuing of the current series of notes in 1999. “In addition to ensuring that these banknotes are produced with the best technology in line with the highest international standards, we have also ensured that the new notes are a creative expression of our heritage as a nation,” he said. “We gave a lot of thought to making our new printed currency one that we can all identify with as a reflection of our own lives.”
The Governor appealed to the public to familiarize themselves with the new notes by paying close attention to the security features. “We encourage you to know and understand your money so that you can trust it,” he said.
Click here to download the bank’s official brochure describing these two new notes.
Courtesy of Ny Andry Ranaivosolo, Hermann Huber, and Leszek Porowski.
Congo Democratic Republic new 500-franc variety/error confirmed
Apr 10, 2011 08:10 AM
500 francs (US$1.10), 04.01.2002. Like P96, but lacking the three diamonds to the left of the watermark area on the front (top image). Both notes bear the imprint of GIESECKE & DEVRIENT MUNICH (the imprint is very faint, printed at lower right on back).
I’m not sure if this is an error note or an intentional new variety. On the “normal” note (bottom image), the diamonds appear to be printed as part of the rest of the design, so it’s not as if the underprinting or an overprinting was omitted by mistake. It may be that the diamonds were removed to make the design of the note conform to the other denominations in this family, none of which have any similar elements in the same location. Does anyone else have examples of this note to report?
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts.
Kenya's constitution requires new notes without names
Apr 03, 2011 01:44 PM
According to an article in The East African dated 4 April 2011, Kenya's new constitution requires that names of individuals be removed from the front of banknotes and coins. The country's current notes, originally issued in 2004, all feature a named portrait of Kenya's first president, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. This design is owned by De La Rue, which holds the exclusive contract for printing Kenya's banknotes. By changing the design to conform with the constitution, the Central Bank of Kenya would own the copyright on the new notes and could put their printing out to bid by other security printers. However, in a related article dated 4 April 2011, it's reported that DLR is on the verge of signing a new 10-year deal with the Central Bank of Kenya.
Ghana new 2010 1-cedi variety confirmed
Apr 01, 2011 11:14 AM
On early 1-cedi notes dated 6th MARCH 2010, the watermark is Tetteh Quarshie, a cacao pod, and Cornerstones. On later issues with the same date and signature, an electrotype denomination numeral has been added.
Collectors are encouraged to check the other denominations also dated 6th MARCH 2010 to see whether they can confirm any without the electrotype denomination in the watermark, or if this variety appears on the 1-cedi notes only.
In addition to the different watermark, there’s also a change in the brown underprint bar to the left of the words BANK OF GHANA on the front of the note. On the earlier 2010 notes, the bar is ragged with ill-defined edges, but on later 2010 notes, the bar has straight edges, as on the 2007 notes.
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 Andrew Roberts and Ricardo Castedo.a
Southern Sudan to issue new banknotes in July 2011
Mar 31, 2011 09:06 AM
According to a Bloomberg Businessweek article dated 30 March 2011, the Bank of Southern Sudan plans to release its own currency, called the South Sudan pound, when the new African country declares independence in July 2011 and after either the US or the UK recognizes Southern Sudan as an independent nation. The new notes are being printed by an unnamed European company. The issuance of a new currency in Southern Sudan will probably prompt Sudan to revise its own currency, too.
Lesotho new 2-maloti variety confirmed
Mar 21, 2011 09:00 AM
Tanzania refutes rumors of recall of new notes
Mar 13, 2011 10:41 AM
According to an artilce in The Citizen dated 10 March 2011, Bank of Tanzania (BOT) has refuted rumors that it was withdrawing the new family of notes that it had just introduced on 1 January. Apparently there have been widespread complaints that the new notes are of inferior quality compared to the older notes. The bank insists the notes are of good quality and has no plans to withdraw them from circulation.
Guinea new 1,000-, 5,000-, and 10,000-franc commemoratives confirmed
Mar 09, 2011 01:54 PM
At a press conference on 20 November 2010, Alhasanne Barry, governor of the Banque Centrale de la République de Guinée, unveiled new 1,000-, 5,000-, and 10,000-franc (US$0.15, 0.70, and 1.45, respectively) banknotes to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Guinean currency. In addition to the 50th anniversary logo on the watermark area, the new notes have enhanced security features, additional intaglio printing, and a varnish for additional durability.
Anyone interested in buying these notes in wholesale quantities can contact the contributor by clicking the link below. Be sure to say you saw it mentioned here on Banknotenews.com.
Courtesy of Abdullah Beydoun and banknoteshop@gmx.net.
Lesotho to issue new notes in March 2011
Mar 02, 2011 07:24 AM
According to a Sunday Express article, on 26 November 2010, at a celebration marking its 30th anniversary, the Central Bank of Lesotho launched a new set of banknotes aimed at fighting the spread of counterfeits. According to a press release dated 5 January 2011, the new notes are expected to hit the streets in March 2011 and will eventually replace the existing notes. The new banknotes feature a portrait of the three royal family members: the current king, His Majesty Letsie III is in the middle, his father King Moshoeshoe II is on the left, with the founder of the Basotho nation, King Moshoeshoe I, on the right. The famous Basotho hat, the mokorotlo, is also visible on the new notes as well as the Lesotho coat of arms.
CBL B22 (PNL): 10 maloti (US$0.90)
Red and yellow. Front: Mokorotlo hat registration device; King Moshoeshoe II, King Letsie III, and King Moshoeshoe I; coat of arms. Back: Flowers; mokorotlo hat registration device. Windowed security thread with demetalized CBL and four-leaf clovers. Watermark: Coat of arms, 10, and Cornerstones. Printer: (TDLR). 130 x 70 mm. 2010. Signature 8. Intro: 01.03.2011.
CBL B23 (PNL): 20 maloti (US$1.80)
Purple and light blue. Front: Mokorotlo hat registration device; King Moshoeshoe II, King Letsie III, and King Moshoeshoe I; coat of arms. Back: Thatch-roofed round houses; mokorotlo hat registration device. Windowed security thread with demetalized CBL and four-leaf clovers. Watermark: Coat of arms, 20, and Cornerstones. Printer: (TDLR). 135 x 70 mm. 2010. Signature 8. Intro: 01.03.2011.
CBL B24 (PNL): 50 maloti (US$4.55)
Violet. Front: Mokorotlo hat registration device; King Moshoeshoe II, King Letsie III, and King Moshoeshoe I; coat of arms. Back: Men on horseback; mokorotlo hat registration device. Windowed security thread with demetalized CBL and four-leaf clovers. Watermark: Coat of arms, 50, and Cornerstones. Printer: (TDLR). 138 x 70 mm. 2010. Signature 8. Intro: 01.03.2011.
CBL B25 (PNL): 100 maloti (US$9.05)
Green. Front: Mokorotlo hat registration device; King Moshoeshoe II, King Letsie III, and King Moshoeshoe I; coat of arms. Back: Shepard with flock; mokorotlo hat registration device. Windowed security thread with demetalized CBL and four-leaf clovers. Watermark: Coat of arms, 100, and Cornerstones. Printer: (TDLR). 140 x 70 mm. 2010. Signature 8. Intro: 01.03.2011.
Courtesy of Thomas Krause and Hermann Huber.
CBL B22 (PNL): 10 maloti (US$0.90)
Red and yellow. Front: Mokorotlo hat registration device; King Moshoeshoe II, King Letsie III, and King Moshoeshoe I; coat of arms. Back: Flowers; mokorotlo hat registration device. Windowed security thread with demetalized CBL and four-leaf clovers. Watermark: Coat of arms, 10, and Cornerstones. Printer: (TDLR). 130 x 70 mm. 2010. Signature 8. Intro: 01.03.2011.
CBL B23 (PNL): 20 maloti (US$1.80)
Purple and light blue. Front: Mokorotlo hat registration device; King Moshoeshoe II, King Letsie III, and King Moshoeshoe I; coat of arms. Back: Thatch-roofed round houses; mokorotlo hat registration device. Windowed security thread with demetalized CBL and four-leaf clovers. Watermark: Coat of arms, 20, and Cornerstones. Printer: (TDLR). 135 x 70 mm. 2010. Signature 8. Intro: 01.03.2011.
CBL B24 (PNL): 50 maloti (US$4.55)
Violet. Front: Mokorotlo hat registration device; King Moshoeshoe II, King Letsie III, and King Moshoeshoe I; coat of arms. Back: Men on horseback; mokorotlo hat registration device. Windowed security thread with demetalized CBL and four-leaf clovers. Watermark: Coat of arms, 50, and Cornerstones. Printer: (TDLR). 138 x 70 mm. 2010. Signature 8. Intro: 01.03.2011.
CBL B25 (PNL): 100 maloti (US$9.05)
Green. Front: Mokorotlo hat registration device; King Moshoeshoe II, King Letsie III, and King Moshoeshoe I; coat of arms. Back: Shepard with flock; mokorotlo hat registration device. Windowed security thread with demetalized CBL and four-leaf clovers. Watermark: Coat of arms, 100, and Cornerstones. Printer: (TDLR). 140 x 70 mm. 2010. Signature 8. Intro: 01.03.2011.
Courtesy of Thomas Krause and Hermann Huber.
Libyan leader prevented from getting notes from DLR in UK
Feb 28, 2011 08:49 AM
There’s an interesting article on MailOnline about Britain’s successful ploys to prevent Gaddafi from taking possession of new Libyan banknotes worth 1.8 billion dinars. Although it is unnamed in the article, the printer of these notes is De La Rue.
Nigeria new sig 1,000-naira note confirmed
Feb 21, 2011 12:03 PM
1,000 naira (US$6.50), 2010. Like P36, but new date and signature (Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Muhammad Nda).
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 Rafal Nogowczyk.
Zambia new date (2010) 20,000-kwacha note confirmed
Feb 20, 2011 04:58 PM
20,000 kwacha (US$4.35), 2010. Like P47, but new date.
Courtesy of Garry Craig.
These notes are included in the Zambai chapter of The Banknote Book, a 16-page catalog which covers every note (203 types and varieties, including 19 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Zambia from 1963 until present day. Revised 17 December 2011.
East African Community moves to introduce common currency in 2012
Feb 15, 2011 09:31 AM
An East African Business Week article dated 14 February 2011, contains interesting information on the continuing plans to form an East African Community Monetary Union similar to the European Union, wherein all the partner states will replace their individual currencies—the Burundian franc, Kenyan shilling, Rwandan franc, Tanzanian shilling, and Ugandan shilling—for a single regional currency in 2012.
Courtesy of Aidan Work.
Courtesy of Aidan Work.
Morocco watermark varieties confirmed
Feb 08, 2011 09:14 AM
Morocco’s 10 to 200 dirham notes dated1987-1996 (P63-P67) have several previously undocumented watermark varieties, all of King Hassan II.
For example, the 20-dirham note P67 has at least two different watermarks of Hassan II in profile. The first one appears to have a thinner face, whereas the second one with the fuller face also looks like the king has a black eye. The thin profile has been confirmed on signature 12, 15, and 16 notes, whereas the black eye profile has been confirmed on signature 13 and 14 notes.
The 50-dirham note P64 has at least two watermark varieties, both with the king making eye contact, but with a full versus thin face, confirmed on signature 12 and 13 notes, respectively.
The 100-dirham note P65 has at least three different watermarks, all having been seen on notes with signature 12. One where the king is making eye contact, and two in profile, with full and thin faces.
Finally, the 200-dirham P66 has at least three different watermarks: two in profile and one with eye contact. The eye contact and thin profile have both been doucmented on signature 12 notes, whereas the full (black eye) profile and eye contact have been documented on signature 13 notes, so this is not a case where the watermark corresponds to the change in signatures.
Perhaps these watermark changes correspond to different printers? Any additional info would be appreciated.
Courtesy of Lucien Beaudouin and Bill Stubkjaer.
For example, the 20-dirham note P67 has at least two different watermarks of Hassan II in profile. The first one appears to have a thinner face, whereas the second one with the fuller face also looks like the king has a black eye. The thin profile has been confirmed on signature 12, 15, and 16 notes, whereas the black eye profile has been confirmed on signature 13 and 14 notes.
The 50-dirham note P64 has at least two watermark varieties, both with the king making eye contact, but with a full versus thin face, confirmed on signature 12 and 13 notes, respectively.
The 100-dirham note P65 has at least three different watermarks, all having been seen on notes with signature 12. One where the king is making eye contact, and two in profile, with full and thin faces.
Finally, the 200-dirham P66 has at least three different watermarks: two in profile and one with eye contact. The eye contact and thin profile have both been doucmented on signature 12 notes, whereas the full (black eye) profile and eye contact have been documented on signature 13 notes, so this is not a case where the watermark corresponds to the change in signatures.
Perhaps these watermark changes correspond to different printers? Any additional info would be appreciated.
Courtesy of Lucien Beaudouin and Bill Stubkjaer.
Sudan to split, creating two new currencies
Feb 04, 2011 10:21 AM
According to an article on allAfrica.com dated 1 February 2011, “the financial authorities in North Sudan told their Southern counterparts that they will discontinue use of the pound after the semi-autonomous region officially becomes an independent state” following last month’s referendum in which 99% of the Southerners voted to separate from the North.
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts.
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts.
Malawi new sig/date (31.10.2009) 20-kwacha note confirmed
Feb 04, 2011 09:40 AM
20 kwacha (US$0.15), 31st OCTOBER 2009. Like P44, but new date and signature (Perks M. Ligoya).
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts.
These notes are included in the Malawi chapter of The Banknote Book, a 14-page catalog which covers every note (153 types and varieties, including 22 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Reserve Bank of Malaŵi from 1964 until present day.
Egypt new date (15.12.2009) 10-pound note confirmed
Feb 01, 2011 02:23 PM
10 pounds (US$1.70), ٢٠٠٩/١٢/١٥ (15.12.2009). Like P65, but new date.
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 Ricardo Castedo.
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 Ricardo Castedo.
Egypt new date (12.05.2009) 10-pound note confirmed
Jan 22, 2011 10:21 PM
Congo Republic scans needed for catalog
Jan 22, 2011 08:28 PM
I am working on a new catalog of world notes and I need all the help I can get. If you have any of the notes listed below, please email 300-dpi, 100% actual size, 24-bit color scans of the front and back of these notes, saved as uncompressed JPEG, BMP, or TIFF. Please download and follow these detailed scanning instructions.
I am looking for 300-dpi images of the following banknotes of Congo Republic:
P4 signature 12
P8 dated 1-01-1988
P10 dated 1-01-1989
P12
As a contributor, you will receive the satisfaction of taking part in creating something of excellence, your note will be immortalized as the plate note for the catalog, plus your name will appear in the Acknowledgements along with your email address or URL, if you wish.
Thanks in advance for everyone's cooperation!
I am looking for 300-dpi images of the following banknotes of Congo Republic:
P4 signature 12
P8 dated 1-01-1988
P10 dated 1-01-1989
P12
As a contributor, you will receive the satisfaction of taking part in creating something of excellence, your note will be immortalized as the plate note for the catalog, plus your name will appear in the Acknowledgements along with your email address or URL, if you wish.
Thanks in advance for everyone's cooperation!
Tanzania new note family confirmed
Jan 19, 2011 12:29 PM
On 17 December 2010, the Bank of Tanzania announced it would introduce a new family of notes on 1 January 2011. The new notes are slightly smaller than the existing notes, which will continue to circulate in parallel. The new notes are protected by Motion windowed security threads, Spark patches, and watermarks with electrotype denominations, among other anti-counterfeiting features.
According to an article on The Citizen dated 30 December 2011, Crane printed all denominations except the 1,000-shilling note, which is printed by De La Rue. Previously Tanzania’s notes were printed by Giesecke & Devrient, whose contract expired in April 2009.
500 shillings
Green. Front: Coat of arms; Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume. Back: Snake coiled around stick; University of Dar es Salaam central hall building; graduating students wearing caps and gowns. giraffe. Motion windowed security thread. Watermark: Julius Kambarage Nyerere with electrotype 500. Printer: (Crane). 120 x 60 mm. No date. Signature 15. Intro: 01.01.2011.
1,000 shillings
Blue. Front: Coat of arms; President Julius Kambarage Nyerere; Bismarck Rock in Mwanza Harbor. Back: Coffee plant; State House (Ikulu) building with flag in Dar Es Salaam. Windowed security thread with demetalized BOT 2010. Watermark: Julius Kambarage Nyerere with electrotype 1000. Printer: (TDLR). 125 x 65 mm. No date. Signature 15. Intro: 01.01.2011.
2,000 shillings
Tan and brown. Front: Coat of arms; lion. Back: Palm trees; old Omani Arab Fort (Ngome Kongwe) in Zanzibar’s Stone Town; carved block; diamond-shaped Spark patch with giraffe head. Motion windowed security thread. Watermark: Julius Kambarage Nyerere with electrotype 2000. Printer: (Crane). 130 x 66 mm. No date. Signature 15. Intro: 01.01.2011.
5,000 shillings
Purple. Front: Coat of arms; plant; black rhinoceros. Back: Mining machinery; rough and cut diamonds; diamond-shaped Spark patch with giraffe head. Motion windowed security thread. Watermark: Julius Kambarage Nyerere with electrotype 5000. Printer: (Crane). 135 x 67 mm. No date. Signature 15. Intro: 01.01.2011.
10,000 shillings
Red and yellow. Front: Coat of arms; elephant. Back: Flowers; Bank of Tanzania headquarters building in Dar es Salaam; diamond-shaped Spark patch with giraffe head. Motion windowed security thread. Watermark: Julius Kambarage Nyerere with electrotype 10000. Printer: (Crane). 140 x 68 mm. No date. Signature 15. Intro: 01.01.2011.
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.
According to an article on The Citizen dated 30 December 2011, Crane printed all denominations except the 1,000-shilling note, which is printed by De La Rue. Previously Tanzania’s notes were printed by Giesecke & Devrient, whose contract expired in April 2009.
500 shillings
Green. Front: Coat of arms; Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume. Back: Snake coiled around stick; University of Dar es Salaam central hall building; graduating students wearing caps and gowns. giraffe. Motion windowed security thread. Watermark: Julius Kambarage Nyerere with electrotype 500. Printer: (Crane). 120 x 60 mm. No date. Signature 15. Intro: 01.01.2011.
1,000 shillings
Blue. Front: Coat of arms; President Julius Kambarage Nyerere; Bismarck Rock in Mwanza Harbor. Back: Coffee plant; State House (Ikulu) building with flag in Dar Es Salaam. Windowed security thread with demetalized BOT 2010. Watermark: Julius Kambarage Nyerere with electrotype 1000. Printer: (TDLR). 125 x 65 mm. No date. Signature 15. Intro: 01.01.2011.
2,000 shillings
Tan and brown. Front: Coat of arms; lion. Back: Palm trees; old Omani Arab Fort (Ngome Kongwe) in Zanzibar’s Stone Town; carved block; diamond-shaped Spark patch with giraffe head. Motion windowed security thread. Watermark: Julius Kambarage Nyerere with electrotype 2000. Printer: (Crane). 130 x 66 mm. No date. Signature 15. Intro: 01.01.2011.
5,000 shillings
Purple. Front: Coat of arms; plant; black rhinoceros. Back: Mining machinery; rough and cut diamonds; diamond-shaped Spark patch with giraffe head. Motion windowed security thread. Watermark: Julius Kambarage Nyerere with electrotype 5000. Printer: (Crane). 135 x 67 mm. No date. Signature 15. Intro: 01.01.2011.
10,000 shillings
Red and yellow. Front: Coat of arms; elephant. Back: Flowers; Bank of Tanzania headquarters building in Dar es Salaam; diamond-shaped Spark patch with giraffe head. Motion windowed security thread. Watermark: Julius Kambarage Nyerere with electrotype 10000. Printer: (Crane). 140 x 68 mm. No date. Signature 15. Intro: 01.01.2011.
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.
Nigeria new sig/date (2010) 200-naira note confirmed
Jan 14, 2011 11:33 AM
Egypt new date (27.10.2009) 50-pound note confirmed
Jan 13, 2011 07:36 AM
50 pounds (US$8.60). Like P66, but new date ٢٠٠٩/١٠/٢٧ (27.10.2009).
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 here on Banknotenews.com.
Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.
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 here on Banknotenews.com.
Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.
West African States new signature varieties confirmed
Jan 11, 2011 08:48 AM
A new signature combination has been confirmed for the 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000-franc notes from the West African States. All notes are dated (20)10. The three denominations have been confirmed with the country code of D for Mali, which makes these P415, P417, and P418. The 5,000 and 10,000-franc denominations have also been confirmed with the country code of K for Senegal (P717 and P718). If anyone has this signature combination on notes with other country codes, please send scans of same.
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 here on Banknotenews.com.
Courtesy of Murtaza Karimjee and Abdullah Beydoun.
Ghana new sig/date (06.03.2010) 50-cedi note confirmed
Jan 09, 2011 09:36 AM
Uganda 20,000-shilling note spurs copyright claim
Dec 29, 2010 04:01 PM
According to an article on Daily Monitor dated 30 December 2010, the Bank of Uganda used an image of a sculpture on the front of the 20,000-shilling (US$8.60) note issued 17 May 2010 without the permission of its creator, Sylivia Nabiteeko Katende, a senior lecturer at the Margaret Trowel School of Industrial and Fine Art at Makerere University. The artist is suing the bank for over 1 billion shillings (US$430,000), for fraudulent use of her intellectual property. Ms Katende claims she created the sculpture, named the Socio Economic Growth of Kampala City, to commemorate the city’s centenary celebrations in 2000.
Liberia new sig/date (2009) notes confirmed
Dec 18, 2010 10:12 AM
Egypt new date (01.03.2010) 200-pound note confirmed
Dec 10, 2010 09:03 AM
Gambia new 25-, 50-, and 100-dalasis notes confirmed
Dec 09, 2010 02:17 PM
According to an article in The Gambian Banker, on 2 August 2010 the Central Bank of The Gambia issued new 25-, 50-, and 100-dalasis banknotes signed by Governor Momodou B. Saho and First Deputy Governor Basirus A.O. Njai. The notes are essentially unchanged from the preceding issues of the same denominations issued in 2006, except for the 100-dalasis note, which has a Depth Image holographic patch instead of a silver embossed foil. The patch shows the portrait on the banknote with the palm trees alternating with the denomination. When tilted, a flying parrot moves behind the portrait. All current banknotes continue to be legal tender.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
South Africa faulty 100-rand notes reported
Dec 05, 2010 01:20 PM
According to an article in BusinessReport dated 5 December 2010, the South Africa Reserve Bank discovered in May that it had issued 100-rand (US$14.55) banknotes which are defective because they lack fluorescent printing visible under UV light. In June, printing of this denomination was shifted from the South African Bank Note Company to Crane Currency’s Swedish division (Tumba Bruk.), which reportedly produced 80 million 100-rand notes. The defective notes are said to bear the signature of former governor Tito Mboweni' (P131) as well as the current governor, Gill Marcus. These notes were originally issued in 2005 and 2009, respectively, so the problem apparently went undetected for quite some time.
If anyone can confirm they have examples of these notes without UV printing, or knows the serial number range of the notes printed by Crane, please advise.
Central African States new signature varieties confirmed
Dec 03, 2010 10:42 AM
A new signature combination has been confirmed for all denominations from the Central African States. In this case, all carry the country code of U for Cameroon, which makes these P206-P210. If anyone has this signature combination on notes with other country codes, please send scans of same.
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 here on Banknotenews.com.
Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer, David F. Cieniewicz, and Murtaza Karimjee.
South Africa new signature 10-, 20-, 50-, 100- and 200-rand notes confirmed
Nov 18, 2010 07:31 AM
10 rand (US$1.40), no date. Like P128, but new signature (Ms. Gill Marcus).
20 rand (US$2.85), no date. Like P129, but new signature (Ms. Gill Marcus).
50 rand (US$7.15), no date. Like P130, but new signature (Ms. Gill Marcus). Intro: 2009.
100 rand (US$14.30), no date. Like P131, but new signature (Ms. Gill Marcus). Intro: 2009.
200 rand (US$28.60), no date. Like P132, but new signature (Ms. Gill Marcus). Intro: 2009.
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 here on Banknotenews.com.
Courtesy of Alberto Fochi, Michael Reissner, and banknoteshop@gmx.net.
Nigeria new sig/date (2010) 10-naira note confirmed
Nov 07, 2010 06:17 PM
Nigeria new date (2010) 10-naira note confirmed
Oct 24, 2010 10:44 PM
Ghana new sig/date (06.03.2010) 5-cedi note confirmed
Oct 20, 2010 03:45 PM
Libya scans needed for catalog
Oct 17, 2010 08:55 AM
I am working on a new catalog of world notes and I need all the help I can get. If you have any of the notes listed below, please email 300-dpi, 100% actual size, 24-bit color scans of the front and back of these notes, saved as uncompressed JPEG, BMP, or TIFF. Please download and follow these detailed scanning instructions.
I am looking for 300-dpi images of the following banknotes of Libya:
P11
P17
P18
P20
P21
P22
P32
P65b
new 1 and 5 dinar notes to be issued 2012
As a contributor, you will receive the satisfaction of taking part in creating something of excellence, your note will be immortalized as the plate note for the catalog, plus your name will appear in the Acknowledgements along with your email address or URL, if you wish.
Thanks in advance for everyone's cooperation!
I am looking for 300-dpi images of the following banknotes of Libya:
P11
P17
P18
P20
P21
P22
P32
P65b
new 1 and 5 dinar notes to be issued 2012
As a contributor, you will receive the satisfaction of taking part in creating something of excellence, your note will be immortalized as the plate note for the catalog, plus your name will appear in the Acknowledgements along with your email address or URL, if you wish.
Thanks in advance for everyone's cooperation!
Nigeria new 50-naira commemorative polymer note confirmed
Oct 12, 2010 06:08 PM
The Central Bank of Nigeria commemorated the nation's 50th anniversary of independence by issuing a redesigned 50-naira (US$0.35) note on 29 September 2010. The polymer note is adorned with a 50th anniversary logo and circulates in parallel with existing notes of the same denomination. The redesigned note has the anniversary logo, a strip of gold band, and a varnished message that reads “1960-2010, 50th Independence,” which can be seen when the note is tilted.
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 here on Banknotenews.com.
Courtesy of Nazir Rahemtulla, Mohammed Elarabi, Thomas Krause, and Mohammed Elarabi.
Mauritania new sig/date (28.11.2008) 100-ouguiya note confirmed
Oct 11, 2010 02:44 PM
Ghana new sig/date (06.03.2010) 10-cedi note confirmed
Oct 11, 2010 12:50 PM
Egypt new date (11.06.2009) 200-pound note confirmed
Oct 05, 2010 08:53 AM
Egypt new date (16.09.2009) 50-pound note confirmed
Oct 05, 2010 08:53 AM
Egypt new date (18.08.2008) 5-pound note confirmed
Oct 05, 2010 08:53 AM
Ethiopia new date (2008) 1-birr note confirmed
Oct 04, 2010 10:22 AM
1 birr (US$0.05), 2000/2008. Like Pick 46, but new date.
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Courtesy of Banknotes LT.
How well do you know the Ghana cedi?
Oct 02, 2010 11:43 AM
Nigeria plans to redesign its banknotes
Sep 30, 2010 11:43 AM
According to a press release from the Central Bank of Nigeria dated 29 September 2010, the bank is redesigning the country’s notes to reduce cost and enhance security. Governor Mallam Lamido Sanusi said, “We will soon unfold proposals that should mark the beginning of the return of coins into circulation in the economy. The CBN has evolved plans that would enhance the efficiency and self-reliance of Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSMPC) with a view to improving its performance in note printing.
Swaziland new 100-emalangeni note reported
Sep 22, 2010 06:15 AM
According to Times of Swaziland article dated 7 April 2010, by August the Central Bank of Swaziland (CBS) was to begin upgrading it entire series of banknotes—starting with the 100-lilangeni note (US$13.80), then continuing with the other denominations—10, 20, 50, and 200 emalangeni—one every six months. The new notes will be printed by Giesecke and Devrient (G&D). The German firm was chosen based on price, durability of the notes, and performance in circulation.
“The Central Bank of Swaziland has initiated a project to upgrade its entire series of banknotes in view of the fact that the existing portrait shown of His Majesty King Mswati III is outdated. Also banknote durability and security technology has advanced significantly since the issuing of the current series of notes in 1999,” Governor, Martin Dlamini said in a press statement. Older notes currently in circulation will remain legal tender and will be phased out gradually.
It has recently been reported that the 100-emalangeni note has been issued in September 2010.
Courtesy of Leszek Porowski.
“The Central Bank of Swaziland has initiated a project to upgrade its entire series of banknotes in view of the fact that the existing portrait shown of His Majesty King Mswati III is outdated. Also banknote durability and security technology has advanced significantly since the issuing of the current series of notes in 1999,” Governor, Martin Dlamini said in a press statement. Older notes currently in circulation will remain legal tender and will be phased out gradually.
It has recently been reported that the 100-emalangeni note has been issued in September 2010.
Courtesy of Leszek Porowski.
Malawi new sig/date (31.10.2009) 50- and 100-kwacha notes confirmed
Sep 13, 2010 08:53 AM
50 kwacha (US$0.35), 31st OCTOBER 2009. Like P45, but new date and new signature (Perks M. Ligoya).
100 kwacha (US$0.65), 31st OCTOBER 2009. Like P46, but new date and new signature (Perks M. Ligoya).
Courtesy of Nazir Rahemtulla.
These notes are included in the Malawi chapter of The Banknote Book, a 14-page catalog which covers every note (153 types and varieties, including 22 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Reserve Bank of Malaŵi from 1964 until present day.
Nigeria new sig/date (2010) 500-naira note confirmed
Sep 09, 2010 08:31 AM
Burundi new reduced-size 100-franc note confirmed
Sep 09, 2010 08:22 AM
On 5 July 2010, Banque de la Republique du Burundi issued a new 100-franc (US$0.10) note which has been reduced in size to 125 x 65 mm. Older notes of the same denomination remain legal tender until 31 December 2010.
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.
Zambia new date (2010) 5,000-kwacha note confirmed
Sep 07, 2010 11:54 PM
5,000 kwacha (US$1), 2010. Like P45, but new date.
Courtesy of Garry Craig.
These notes are included in the Zambai chapter of The Banknote Book, a 16-page catalog which covers every note (203 types and varieties, including 19 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Zambia from 1963 until present day. Revised 17 December 2011.
Mauritius new date (2009) 25-, 50-, and 100-rupee notes confirmed
Sep 02, 2010 10:10 PM
25 rupees (US$0.80). 2009. Like P49, but new date and new signatures (see below).
50 rupees (US$1.60). 2009. Like P50, but new date and new signatures (see below).
100 rupees (US$3.20). 2009. Like P56, but new date.
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 here on Banknotenews.com.
Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net and Bill Stubkjaer.
50 rupees (US$1.60). 2009. Like P50, but new date and new signatures (see below).
100 rupees (US$3.20). 2009. Like P56, but new date.
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 here on Banknotenews.com.
Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net and Bill Stubkjaer.
Mauritania new 5,000-ouguiya note confirmed
Aug 27, 2010 08:23 AM
5,000 ouguiya (US$17.35)
Olive and ochre. Front: The Great Mosque Ibn Abbas in Nouakchott. Back: Unloading iron ore in the port of Nouadhibou; diesel train. Solid security thread printed BANQUE CENTRALE DE MAURITANIE. Watermark: Bearded man. Printer: (G&D). 150 x 70 mm. 28.11.2009. Signature 11. Intro: 08.08.2010.
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.
Seychelles new signature 100-rupee note confirmed
Aug 11, 2010 12:42 PM
British West Africa scans needed for catalog
Aug 07, 2010 08:13 AM
I am working on a new catalog of world notes and I need all the help I can get. If you have any of the notes listed below, please email 300-dpi, 100% actual size, 24-bit color scans of the front and back of these notes, saved as uncompressed JPEG, BMP, or TIFF. Please download and follow these detailed scanning instructions.
I am looking for 300-dpi images of the following banknotes of British West Africa:
P3 issued or specimen
P4 with Arabic text on back
P5 with blank back
P6 issued note, not specimen
P7 dated 2ND JANUARY, 1930, 21ST JULY, 1930, 10TH DECEMBER, 1943, 29TH NOVEMBER, 1948, and 28TH JULY, 1950
P8 dated December, 1947
P11 dated 31ST MARCH 1953
As a contributor, you will receive the satisfaction of taking part in creating something of excellence, your note will be immortalized as the plate note for the catalog, plus your name will appear in the Acknowledgements along with your email address or URL, if you wish.
Thanks in advance for everyone's cooperation!
I am looking for 300-dpi images of the following banknotes of British West Africa:
P3 issued or specimen
P4 with Arabic text on back
P5 with blank back
P6 issued note, not specimen
P7 dated 2ND JANUARY, 1930, 21ST JULY, 1930, 10TH DECEMBER, 1943, 29TH NOVEMBER, 1948, and 28TH JULY, 1950
P8 dated December, 1947
P11 dated 31ST MARCH 1953
As a contributor, you will receive the satisfaction of taking part in creating something of excellence, your note will be immortalized as the plate note for the catalog, plus your name will appear in the Acknowledgements along with your email address or URL, if you wish.
Thanks in advance for everyone's cooperation!
Ghana new date (06.03.2010) 1-cedi note confirmed
Aug 03, 2010 08:17 AM
Congo Democratic Republic new 500-franc commemorative confirmed
Jul 28, 2010 12:31 PM
500 francs (US$1), 30.06.2010.
Green. Front: Port of Matadi with buildings, cranes, ships, and mountains; map. Back: Kinsuka bridge; 50th anniversary logo. Solid security thread with demetalized REP DEM DU CONGO. Watermark: Okapi head. Printer: Unknown. 151 x 70 mm.
This note has also been confirmed as a specimen with a diagonal red SPECIMEN overprint.
Banque Centrale du Congo issued 20 million notes to commemorate the country’s 50th anniversary of independence from Belgium. The commemoratives will circulate in parallel with the preceding notes of the same denomination.
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 here on Banknotenews.com.
Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer, banknoteshop@gmx.net, and Hartmut Fraunhoffer.
Ghana new 2-cedi note confirmed
Jul 23, 2010 07:47 AM
On 14 May 2010, the Bank of Ghana introduced a new 2-cedi (US$1.40) banknote to meet public need for an intermediary denomination and reduce the frequency, and associated cost, of printing large volumes of the GH¢1 banknote. The bank also acknowledges that the use of a single, identical portrait (The Big Six) on all the five denominations introduced in the July 2007 re-denomination exercise (and the previous ¢10,000 banknote that was withdrawn from circulation in 2007) makes it hard for the public to distinguish between denominations. As such, the bank has chosen to recognize departed national heroes who positively impacted on the lives of Ghanaians, such as Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, whose portrait appears on the new 2-cedi note in commemoration of the centenary of his birth. The back of the note depicts the old and new Parliament buildings, signifying Ghana’s deepening democracy.
The introduction of the new coincides with the conclusion of the year-long centenary celebrations of the birth of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president, and has the commemorative text “CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF DR. KWAME NKRUMAH”. Future issues of the GH¢2 banknote are not expected to have this text; making this introductory issue a collector’s item.
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 here on Banknotenews.com.
Courtesy of Dieter Eheim.
Zambia new date (2010) 50,000-kwacha note confirmed
Jul 15, 2010 10:35 PM
50,000 kwacha (US$10.50), 2010. Like P48, but new date.
Courtesy of Garry Craig.
These notes are included in the Zambai chapter of The Banknote Book, a 16-page catalog which covers every note (203 types and varieties, including 19 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Zambia from 1963 until present day. Revised 17 December 2011.
Sierra Leone resized note family confirmed
Jun 17, 2010 04:27 PM
1,000 leones (US$0.25). Red and yellow. Front: Coat of arms; carving; Bai Bureh. Back: Telecommunications satellite dish. Windowed security thread with demetalized BSL. Watermark: Lion head and electrotype 1000. Printer: DE LA RUE. 135 x 67 mm. 27th APRIL 2010. Signature 18. Intro: 14.05.2010.
2,000 leones (US$0.50). Blue and orange. Front: Double diamond foil patch; coat of arms; cargo ship and port building; I.T.A. Wallace Johnson. Back: Bank of Sierra Leone building. Windowed security thread with demetalized BSL. Watermark: Lion head and electrotype 2000. Printer: DE LA RUE. 140 x 69 mm. 27th APRIL 2010. Signature 18. Intro: 14.05.2010.
5,000 leones (US$1.25). Blue and purple. Front: Foil patch; coat of arms; building; Sengbe Pieh. Back: Bumbuna Dam. Windowed security thread with demetalized BSL. Watermark: Lion head and electrotype 5000. Printer: DE LA RUE. 145 x 71 mm. 27th APRIL 2010. Signature 18. Intro: 14.05.2010.
10,000 leones (US$2.55). Blue and green. Front: Dove flying over the map of Sierra Leone; national flag; holographic patch. Back: Coat of arms; cotton tree. Windowed security thread with demetalized BSL. Watermark: Lion head and electrotype 10000. Printer: DE LA RUE. 153 x 73 mm. 27th APRIL 2010. Signature 18. Intro: 14.05.2010.
Courtesy of Rui Manuel Palhares.
Egypt new date (04.05.2009) 10-pound note confirmed
May 23, 2010 03:02 PM
Egypt new date (17.07.2008) 5-pound note confirmed
May 23, 2010 02:59 PM
Zambia new date (2009) 500-kwacha note confirmed
May 20, 2010 07:52 PM
500 kwacha (US$0.10), 2009. Like P43, but new date and new printer imprint (SABN).
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
These notes are included in the Zambai chapter of The Banknote Book, a 16-page catalog which covers every note (203 types and varieties, including 19 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Zambia from 1963 until present day. Revised 17 December 2011.
Uganda new note family confirmed
May 18, 2010 10:27 AM
All notes are signed by Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile and George W. Nyeko.
On 3 May 2010, Bank of Uganda unveiled a new series of redesigned and smaller banknotes which will go into circulation on 17 May. The new notes are in the existing denominations of 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, and 50,000 shillings, as well as a new denomination: 2,000 shillings (US$0.95).
Besides a harmonized banknote design that depict Uganda’s rich historical, natural and cultural heritage, the new notes bear improved security features and are smaller in size than the existing series which will remain legal tender. The common security features for the 1,000-, 2,000-, and 5,000-shilling notes are a watermark, a color-change image, and a raised effect on the surface to help the visually-impaired people differentiate denominations. The notes also feature a windowed thread that changes from red to green when the note is titled. The notes also bear a hidden irridescent pattern.
The bank hired professional artists and designers led by Gen. Elly Tumwine which explains the Ugandan look as depicted by the main images which constitute pots and ornaments common in Ugandan homes. The notes were printed by De La Rue, the world’s largest commercial security printer.
Bank of Uganda chief Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile said the new notes did not constitute a currency reform, nor were they dictated by politics. The redesign, he said, was driven by the need to comply with international practices and to beat counterfeiters. “Uganda is the first country in Africa to introduce ultra –modern security feature called SPARK,” an optical security feature from KBA-GIORI first used on Kazakhstan’s 5,000-tengé commemorative of 2008.
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 here on Banknotenews.com.
Courtesy of Ny Andry Ranaivosolo and Tuyet Nhung- Dieter Eheim Le.
On 3 May 2010, Bank of Uganda unveiled a new series of redesigned and smaller banknotes which will go into circulation on 17 May. The new notes are in the existing denominations of 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, and 50,000 shillings, as well as a new denomination: 2,000 shillings (US$0.95).
Besides a harmonized banknote design that depict Uganda’s rich historical, natural and cultural heritage, the new notes bear improved security features and are smaller in size than the existing series which will remain legal tender. The common security features for the 1,000-, 2,000-, and 5,000-shilling notes are a watermark, a color-change image, and a raised effect on the surface to help the visually-impaired people differentiate denominations. The notes also feature a windowed thread that changes from red to green when the note is titled. The notes also bear a hidden irridescent pattern.
The bank hired professional artists and designers led by Gen. Elly Tumwine which explains the Ugandan look as depicted by the main images which constitute pots and ornaments common in Ugandan homes. The notes were printed by De La Rue, the world’s largest commercial security printer.
Bank of Uganda chief Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile said the new notes did not constitute a currency reform, nor were they dictated by politics. The redesign, he said, was driven by the need to comply with international practices and to beat counterfeiters. “Uganda is the first country in Africa to introduce ultra –modern security feature called SPARK,” an optical security feature from KBA-GIORI first used on Kazakhstan’s 5,000-tengé commemorative of 2008.
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 here on Banknotenews.com.
Courtesy of Ny Andry Ranaivosolo and Tuyet Nhung- Dieter Eheim Le.
Somalia new notes reported
May 16, 2010 01:58 PM
According to a Garoweoneline article dated 16 May 2010, a private jet is said to have delivered to Mogadishu a total of 22 million worth of Somali shilling notes, supposedly printed in Malaysia. The central bank had previously announced plans to have Sudan print new notes at a cost of $17 million.
Uganda new date (2009) 5,000-shilling note confirmed
May 15, 2010 11:30 AM
Nigeria new dates (2009 & 2010) 1,000-naira note confirmed
May 15, 2010 09:26 AM
Nigeria new date (2010) 100-naira note confirmed
May 15, 2010 09:25 AM
Nigeria new date (2010) 50-naira note confirmed
May 15, 2010 09:23 AM
Nigeria new date (2010) 20-naira note confirmed
May 15, 2010 09:04 AM
Kenya new date (17.06.2009) shilling notes confirmed
May 14, 2010 07:08 AM
50 shillings (US$0.65), 17th JUNE 2009. Like Pick 41, but new date.
100 shillings (US$1.25), 17th JUNE 2009. Like Pick 42, but new date.
200 shillings (US$2.55), 17th JUNE 2009. Like Pick 43, but new date.
500 shillings (US$6.40), 17th JUNE 2009. Like Pick 44, but new date.
1,000 shillings ($12.80), 17th JUNE 2009. Like Pick 45, but new date.
Courtesy of John Silver.
Nigeria new date (2010) 200-naira note confirmed
May 13, 2010 07:56 AM
Zambia unissued 1,000-kwacha proof dated 1992 confirmed
May 10, 2010 08:27 AM
1,000 kwacha, 1992. Like Pick 40, but signature 10, blue in color, and design consistent with lower denominations dated 1992. This unissued note is uniface, with only a handwritten date of 24/08/93 on back.
Courtesy of Nazir Rahemtulla.
These notes are included in the Zambai chapter of The Banknote Book, a 16-page catalog which covers every note (203 types and varieties, including 19 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Zambia from 1963 until present day. Revised 17 December 2011.
Zambia new date (2009) 10,000-kwacha note confirmed
May 03, 2010 07:06 AM
10,000 kwacha (US$2.10), 2009. Like P48, but new date, and instead of a holographic patch in the shape of a fish eagle head, an entire fish eagle is represented in a bright silver demetalized holographic LEAD (longlasting economical anticopy device) at left center on the front. Furthermore, the denomination at top right on the back is printed in copper-to-green OVI.
Courtesy of Manjunath P. Iyer.
These notes are included in the Zambai chapter of The Banknote Book, a 16-page catalog which covers every note (203 types and varieties, including 19 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Zambia from 1963 until present day. Revised 17 December 2011.
Ethiopia new date (2008) 10-birr note confirmed
Apr 30, 2010 08:24 AM
South Africa withdrawing older 200-rand notes
Apr 23, 2010 12:52 PM
On 21 April 2010, the South African Reserve Bank informed citizens that they had until the end of May to exchange older 200-rand (US$26.94) notes (Pick 127) in an effort to combat counterfeits. These notes have been in circulation since 1994 and lack the enhanced security features of the newer notes introduced in 2005, first with the signature of T. T. Mboweni and now with that of the current governor, Gil Marcus.
Madagascar new 2,000-ariary note confirmed
Apr 23, 2010 11:29 AM
2,000 ariary (US$0.97), no date. Like Pick 90, but new signature and references to franc removed.
The 10,000-ariary note has also been confirmed without reference to franc. If anyone knows when these notes were introduced, or if the other denominations have been issued also without references to franc, please share that info.
Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.
Congo Democratic Republic new printer for 100-franc note confirmed
Apr 18, 2010 11:07 AM
100 francs (US$0.20), 31.07.2007. Like Pick 92, but instead of the bank initials embossed on the silvery round patch on the front, the initials are printed; and the note is lithographed front and back. Furthermore, new date and new printer imprint (GIESECKE & DEVRIENT MUNICH). Imprint is in lower right corner on the back, below the denomination. It’s hard to read without a magnifying glass.
Courtesy of Rui Manuel Palhares.
Help identify watermarks on Egyptian notes
Apr 17, 2010 08:21 AM
Can anyone positively identify the following items that appear as watermarks on the current Egyptian banknotes? Precise names are appreciated, and links to supporting evidence is welcome, too.
5 pounds
10 pounds
20 pounds: Identified as Princess Nefer-T.
50 pounds: Identified as Akhenaten.
5 pounds
10 pounds
20 pounds: Identified as Princess Nefer-T.
50 pounds: Identified as Akhenaten.
Congo Democratic Republic new printer for 10-franc note confirmed
Apr 17, 2010 08:15 AM
10 francs (US$0.02), 30.06.2003. Like Pick 93, but new printer (HOTEL DES MONNAIES B.C.C.). Imprint is in lower right corner on the back, below the denomination. It’s hard to read without a magnifying glass.
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 here on Banknotenews.com.
Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.
Egypt new date (08.06.2009) 100-pound note confirmed
Apr 16, 2010 08:36 AM
100 pounds (US$17.80). Like P67, but new date (08.06.2009), new signature (El-Okdah), new watermark (Sphinx) and electrotype 100, and new threads and placement of threads. On P67 notes dated earlier than June 2006, the windowed thread has no text and appears near the signature, but on later notes the thread is slightly wider and appears to the left of the minaret in the foreground and has demetalized 100 and ONE HUNDRED POUNDS in Arabic. Both old and new noes also have a solid security thread with demetalized 100 POUNDS in Arabic.
Courtesy of Alberto Fochi.
Seychelles new signature 25-rupee note confirmed
Apr 12, 2010 10:14 AM
Egypt odd 200-pound replacement note confirmed
Apr 11, 2010 03:21 PM
Pick 68a
200 pounds (US$37.25), ٢٠٠٧/٤/٣ (2007.04.03). This replacement note (indicated by the prefix which is an even hundred) is like the 200-pound note dated 2009.01.03 in that it too is reduced in size (166 x 72 mm) and has horizontal lines at front edges, but is odd because it bears the date of Pick 68 (see top image), which is a larger note (176 x 78 mm) without the lines.
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 here on Banknotenews.com.
Courtesy of David F. Cieniewicz.
Gambia new signature 10-dalasis note confirmed
Mar 29, 2010 02:14 PM
IBNS's Rhodesia-Zimbabwe chapter publishes 15th issue of newsletter
Mar 29, 2010 12:21 PM
The Rhodesia-Zimbabwe chapter of the International Bank Note Society has just published the 15th issue of its newsletter as a PDF. Anyone with an interest in joining this topical chapter is encouraged to write to Steve Milner for details. The newsletters are a wonderful resource for anyone who collects notes from this interesting and challenging African country.
Seychelles new signature 10-rupee note confirmed
Mar 26, 2010 12:20 PM
Help identify items on Kenyan notes
Mar 16, 2010 10:04 AM
Help identify buildings on Uganda P29 note
Mar 16, 2010 10:03 AM
Please post a comment or send me an email if you can positively identify any of the buildings on the back of Uganda Pick 29 above.
Upper left: Unknown.
Upper center: Unknown.
Lower right: New Bank of Uganda headquarters.
Lower left: Old Bank of Uganda headquarters.
Help identify Sudan note elements
Mar 15, 2010 10:08 AM
Can anyone positively identify the following items that appear on some Sudanese banknotes? Precise names and locations of the buildings are appreciated, and links to supporting evidence is welcome, too.
1. The secretary bird at the center of this vignette appears on the front of Pick 16-28. It is not the coat of arms of the country. Perhaps it is the logo of the bank?
2. Identified: Parliament House in Omdurman.
3. This building appears on the back of Pick 57-59.
1. The secretary bird at the center of this vignette appears on the front of Pick 16-28. It is not the coat of arms of the country. Perhaps it is the logo of the bank?
2. Identified: Parliament House in Omdurman.
3. This building appears on the back of Pick 57-59.
Nigeria color varieties on 50-naira notes reported
Mar 14, 2010 04:25 PM
Aidan Work has reported varieties in the coloring of the 50-naira (US$0.35) note of 1991 (Pick 27). As you can see from the details above, the head scarf worn by the woman on the front of the note is entirely blue on one note (left) and black and blue on another (right). Also, the shorts worn by the man on the back of the note are also blue on one and black and blue on the other. There are other subtle color differences on the sample scans submitted.
Can anyone else confirm these color varieties in their collections? Please post comments to help resolve this issue.
Courtesy of Aidan Work.
Morocco new 50-dirham variety confirmed
Mar 10, 2010 06:41 AM
50 dirhams (US$6.05), 1423 2002. Like Pick 69, but no dash between dates. Intro: 2008.
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 here on Banknotenews.com.
Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.
Help identify Zaire and Congo DR note elements
Mar 09, 2010 11:43 AM
Thanks to everyone who helped positively identify the following features which appear on the back of some banknotes from Zaire and the Congo Democratic Republic.
I find it curious that many countries are proud enough to feature certain places, people, and objects on their notes, yet they fail to label these vignettes. As a result, it’s possible that their significance may be lost on future generations. That’s why I strive to provide detailed identifications of all elements depicted on notes in my new catalog. If you enjoyed the detective work as much as I did, keep your eyes on this site for future hunts.
1. Identified: Inga I dam on Congo River.
2. Identified: Palais de la Nation in Kinshasa.
3. Identified: Palais Du Peuple in Kinshasa.
4. Identified: OEBK (Organization Équipage Banana-Kinshasa) suspension bridge (also known as Pont Maréchal) over the Congo River at port Matadi.
I find it curious that many countries are proud enough to feature certain places, people, and objects on their notes, yet they fail to label these vignettes. As a result, it’s possible that their significance may be lost on future generations. That’s why I strive to provide detailed identifications of all elements depicted on notes in my new catalog. If you enjoyed the detective work as much as I did, keep your eyes on this site for future hunts.
1. Identified: Inga I dam on Congo River.
2. Identified: Palais de la Nation in Kinshasa.
3. Identified: Palais Du Peuple in Kinshasa.
4. Identified: OEBK (Organization Équipage Banana-Kinshasa) suspension bridge (also known as Pont Maréchal) over the Congo River at port Matadi.
Nigeria extends circulation of low-denomination paper notes
Mar 04, 2010 08:30 AM
In a press release dated 3 March 2010, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) indefinitely extended the terminal date for the circulation of the existing 5-, 10-, and 50-naira paper banknotes as legal tender, allowing them to circulate in parallel with polymer notes of the same denominations. “The Bank also wishes to reassure Nigerians that the N50 polymer banknotes, whether with 6-digits or 7-digits serial numbers were issued by the CBN and therefore genuine banknotes. The numbers on the notes are consistent with the numbering system adopted by the Bank. Both sets of banknotes are fortified with adequate security features which make counterfeiting difficult.”
Namibia new 100-dollar variety confirmed
Feb 27, 2010 07:43 PM
Nigeria new signature 2009 100-naira note confirmed
Feb 14, 2010 09:44 AM
South Africa new signature 100-rand note confirmed
Feb 07, 2010 07:46 AM
