Central America

Guatemala chapter of The Banknote Book is now available

Guatemala cover
The Guatemala chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.

This 46-page catalog covers notes issued by the Banco de Guatemala (Bank of Guatemala) from 1946 to present. Published 27.09.2019.

Each chapter of The Banknote Book includes detailed descriptions and backgound information, full-color images, and accurate valuations. The Banknote Book also features:
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  • 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
  • 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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Belize new date (01.01.2017) 2-dollar note (B324f) confirmed

Belize_CBB_2_dollars_2017.01.01_B324f_P66_DQ_685319_f
Belize_CBB_2_dollars_2017.01.01_B324f_P66_DQ_685319_r
Like B324e, but new date (1st. JANUARY 2017). Prefix DQ.

Courtesy of Wally Myers.

Belize new sig/date (12.01.2017) 100-dollar note (B329d) confirmed

Belize_CBB_100_dollars_2017.12.01_B329d_P71b_DC_382867_f
Belize_CBB_100_dollars_2017.12.01_B329d_P71b_DC_382867_r
Like B329c, but new date (1st. DECEMBER 2017) and new signatures. This is the first note signed by new governor, Audrey Joy Grant, who assumed the post in September 2016. Prefix DC.

Courtesy of Numisnota (http://numisnota.eu).

Nicaragua new 500- and 1,000-córdoba polymer notes (B514, B515) confirmed introduced 08.07.2019

According to a press release dated 24 June 2019, the Banco Central de Nicaragua introduced new 500- and 1,000-córdoba banknotes printed on polymer substrate on 8 July 2019.

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Nicaragua_BCN_500_cordobas_2017.10.18_B514a_PNL_A_00149641_r

Nicaragua_BCN_1000_cordobas_2017.10.18_B515a_PNL_A_00126071_f
Nicaragua_BCN_1000_cordobas_2017.10.18_B515a_PNL_A_00126071_r

The new notes have the following attributes: high durability, which will imply substantial savings in the issuance of tickets; greater difficulty of falsification, since it incorporates state-of-the-art security measures; and kindness to the environment, because once destroyed, the waste material of the tickets will be recyclable. Its dimensions are 156 mm in length and 67 mm in height, with colors and designs similar to those of current circulation. It should be noted that with this new issuance, the BCN completes the entire polymer substrate banknote family started in 2009, with which Nicaragua will be among the first countries to have all of its denominations printed on polymer substrate.

The 500- and 1,000-córdoba banknotes currently in circulation, printed on cotton paper substrate, will retain their value and continue to circulate next to the new banknotes, until they are gradually withdrawn, according to their deterioration.

Courtesy of KK Lim ().

Guatemala new sig/date (15.02.2017) 20-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_20_quetzales_2017.02.15_B408c_PNL_E_667048082_D_f
Guatemala_BDG_20_quetzales_2017.02.15_B408c_PNL_E_667048082_D_r

Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.

Guatemala new date (2018) 5- and 10-quetzal reported

As soon as current stocks are exhausted, the Banco de Guatemala will issue new 5- and 10-quetzal notes dated 2018 and printed by Polska Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych S.A.

Guatemala new date (28.10.2015) 100-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_100_quetzales_2015.10.28_B401g_P119_G_35467513_H_fGuatemala_BDG_100_quetzales_2015.10.28_B401g_P119_G_35467513_H_r
Like P119, but new date (28 DE OCTUBRE DE 2015). Suffix H.

Courtesy of Igor Tereshkov.

Guatemala new paper 5-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_5_quetzales_2014.05.14_B405a_PNL_C_35497237_F_fGuatemala_BDG_5_quetzales_2014.05.14_B405a_PNL_C_35497237_F_r
Like polymer note dated 2010 - 2013 (P122), but reverted to paper substrate and enhanced security features. Dated 14 DE MAYO DE 2014. Suffix F. Printed by Casa de Moneda de Chile.

Courtesy of Claudio Marana.

Belize new sig/date (2016.05.01) 5-dollar note (B325g) confirmed


Like B325f, but new signatures, new date (1st MAY 2016), and new imprint (OBERTHUR fiduciaire). Prefix DU.

Courtesy of Peter Mosselberger (http://www.banknote.ws).

Guatemala new date (09.03.2016) 10-quetzal note confirmed


Like P125, but new date (9 DE MARZO DE 2016), new printer imprint (PWPW S.A.), and new serial number font. Suffix E.

Courtesy of Christof Zellweger.

Honduras new 50-lempira note confirmed


Like P101, but new date, new signatures, building removed from right front, and new building on back.

Courtesy of Micah Parker and Thomas Augustsson.

Honduras new 100-lempira note confirmed introduced 13.08.2018


Like P102, but new date (28 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2016), new signatures, and denomination in OVI at lower left front. Prefix CK, CM.

Courtesy of Micah Parker.

Honduras new 500-lempira note confirmed introduced 13.08.2018


Like PNL, but new date (28 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2016), new signatures, and denomination in OVI at lower left front. Prefix AE.

Courtesy of Micah Parker.

Honduras new 50-, 100-, and 500-lempira notes reported

The Banco Central de Honduras web site has no mention of it, but the following video reports new 50-, 100-, and 500-lempira notes dated 28.12.2016.
50 lempiras: The building in the back is different from the one in the previous issue. It is printed by PWPW S.A.
100 lempiras: The design of the front is different, it has the value in front printed on OVI. Printed de Crane Currency.
500 lempiras: The design of the front is different, it has the value in front printed on OVI and a wide segmented security thread. Printed by Oberthur Technologies.

Costa Rica new sig/date (10.09.2014) 10,000-colon note (B561b) confirmed

Costa_Rica_BCCR_10000_colones_2014.09.10_B561b_P277_A_089598490_fCosta_Rica_BCCR_10000_colones_2014.09.10_B561b_P277_A_089598490_r
Like B561a, but new signatures and new date (10 de setiembre de 2014).

Courtesy of Max Keller.

Costa Rica announces plans to switch all denominations to polymer

According to a CCL press release dated 9 July 2018, Marvin Alvarado, treasurer of the Central Bank of Costa Rica, announced the bank's decision to change all denominations currently printed on cotton paper to polymer substrate to combat counterfeiting. No word yet on when the new polymer notes will be introduced into circulation.

Courtesy of Thomas Krause.

Belize new date (01.01.2017) 20-dollar note (B327f) confirmed

Belize_CBB_20_dollars_2017.01.01_B327f_P69_DS_163371_fBelize_CBB_20_dollars_2017.01.01_B327f_P69_DS_163371_r
Like B327e, but new date (1st. JANUARY 2017). Prefix DS.

Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.

Belize new date (01.12.2016) 50-dollar note (B328f) confirmed

Belize_CBB_50_dollars_2016.12.01_B328f_P70_DP_858063_f
Belize_CBB_50_dollars_2016.12.01_B328f_P70_DP_858063_r
Like B328e, but new date (1st. DECEMBER 2016). Prefix DP.

Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).

Honduras new sig/date (12.06.2014) 20-lempira note confirmed

Honduras_BCH_20_lempiras_2014.06.12_B346b_P100_BX_2742401_fHonduras_BCH_20_lempiras_2014.06.12_B346b_P100_BX_2742401_r
Like P100, but new signatures, new date (12 DE JUNIO DE 2014), and new printer imprint (PWPW S.A.). Prefix BX.

Courtesy of Numisnota.eu.

Guatemala new date (20.03.2013) 50-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_50_quetzales_2013.03.20_B408b_P126_F_58332046_B_fGuatemala_BDG_50_quetzales_2013.03.20_B408b_P126_F_58332046_B_r
Like 2012-dated note, but new date (20 DE MARZO DE 2013), new printer imprint (OBERTHUR fiduciaire), and sans serif font for lower right s/n.

Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).

Guatemala new sig/date (28.01.2015) 20-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_20_quetzales_2015.01.28_B407b_PNL_E_38813881_D_fGuatemala_BDG_20_quetzales_2015.01.28_B407b_PNL_E_38813881_D_r
Like 2014-dated note, but new date (28 DE ENERO DE 2015) and new signatures.

Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).

Costa Rica new sig/date (16.09.2015) 2,000-colon note (B559c) confirmed

Costa_Rica_BCCR_2000_colones_2015.09.16_B558c_P275_A_067827402_f
Costa_Rica_BCCR_2000_colones_2015.09.16_B558c_P275_A_067827402_r
Like B559b, but new date (16 de setiembre de 2015) and new signatures. Series A.

Courtesy of Nin Cheun (Noteshobby).


Guatemala new date (20.03.2013) 5-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_5_quetzales_2013.03.20_B404d_P122_C_95896959_E_f
Guatemala_BDG_5_quetzales_2013.03.20_B404d_P122_C_95896959_E_r
Like P122, but new date (20 DE MARZO DE 2013) and new printer imprint (CANADIAN BANK NOTE).

Courtesy of Alex Zlotin and .


Honduras new sig/date (12.06.2014) 1-lempira note confirmed

Honduras_BCH_1_lempira_2014.06.12_B342b_P96_FA_6812010_f
Honduras_BCH_1_lempira_2014.06.12_B342b_P96_FA_6812010_r
Like P96, but new date (12 DE JUNIO DE 2014) and new signatures. Prefix FA.

Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.

Honduras new sig/date (12.06.2014) 100-lempira note confirmed

Honduras_BCH_100_lempiras_2014.06.12_B348b_P102_CE_0329623_fHonduras_BCH_100_lempiras_2014.06.12_B348b_P102_CE_0329623_r
Like P102, but new date (12 DE JUNIO DE 2014) and new signatures. Prefix CE.

Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.

Honduras new sig/date (12.06.2014) 50-lempira note confirmed

Honduras_BCH_50_lempiras_2014.06.12_B347b_P101_AR_0412677_f
Honduras_BCH_50_lempiras_2014.06.12_B347b_P101_AR_0412677_r
Like P101, but new date (12 DE JUNIO DE 2014) and new signatures. Prefix AR.

Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.

Guatemala new 20-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_20_quetzales_2014.05.14_B407a_PNL_E_06400162_D_f
Guatemala_BDG_20_quetzales_2014.05.14_B407a_PNL_E_06400162_D_r
Like P124, but new date (14 DE MAYO DE 2014), revised signatures, SPARK scroll at right front, and new printer imprint (OBERTHUR fiduciaire).

Courtesy of Dennis Zammit.

Nicaragua new 1,000-córdoba note (B513) confirmed

According to a press release, a new 1,000-córdoba note was issued to ease high-value transactions. A commemorative design was introduced 1 December 2016 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of poet Rubén Darío, and a regular issue was introduced 2 January 2017, although didn't enter widespread circulation until 20 March 2017.

Nicaragua_BCN_1000_cordobas_2016.12.01_B513a_PNL_A_00112225_f
Nicaragua_BCN_1000_cordobas_2016.12.01_B513a_PNL_A_00112225_r

Courtesy of Cleo Has and Francisco Orozco Icaza.

Honduras new sig/date (12.06.2014) 500-lempira note confirmed

Honduras_BCH_500_lempiras_2014.06.12_B349b_PNL_AC_6477000_f
Honduras_BCH_500_lempiras_2014.06.12_B349b_PNL_AC_6477000_r
Like PNL, but new date (12 DE JUNIO DE 2014) and new signatures. Prefix AC.

Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).

Honduras new sig/date (12.06.2014) 10-lempira note confirmed

Honduras_BCH_10_lempiras_2014.06.12_B345b_P99_BT_6512540_fHonduras_BCH_10_lempiras_2014.06.12_B345b_P99_BT_6512540_r
Like P99, but new date (12 DE JUNIO DE 2014) and new signatures. Prefix BT.

Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).

Honduras new sig/date (12.06.2014) 5-lempira note confirmed

Honduras_BCH_5_lempiras_2014.06.12_B344b_P98_BL_1741449_f
Honduras_BCH_5_lempiras_2014.06.12_B344b_P98_BL_1741449_r
Like P98, but new date (12 DE JUNIO DE 2014) and new signatures. Prefix BL.

Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).

Costa Rica new 1,000-colon note (B558) confirmed

Costa_Rica_BCCR_1000_colones_2013.09.11_B557b_P274_B_003898930_f
Costa_Rica_BCCR_1000_colones_2013.09.11_B557b_P274_B_003898930_r
Like B557a, but without yellow on front, and window images outlined in black, new date (11 de setiembre de 2013), new signatures. Serie B.

Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson and Max Keller.

Guatemala new 20-quetzal note reported

On 12 January 2017, the Banco de Guatemala unveiled a new 20-quetzal note like the preceding issues, but with a purple-to-gold OVI scroll at right front.



Courtesy of Brian Lema.

Costa Rica new sig/date (11.09.2013) 2,000-colon note (B559b) confirmed

Costa_Rica_BCCR_2000_colones_2013.09.11_B558b_P275_A_044515572_fCosta_Rica_BCCR_2000_colones_2013.09.11_B558b_P275_A_044515572_r
Like B559a, but new date (11 de setiembre de 2013) and new signatures. Series A.

Courtesy of Sev Onyshkevych.

Nicaragua new 1,000-córdoba commemorative note (B512) confirmed introduced 01.12.2016

According to a press release, a new 1,000-córdoba note was issued to ease high-value transactions. A commemorative design was introduced 1 December 2016 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of poet Rubén Darío, and a regular issue will be introduced 2 January 2017.

Nicaragua_BCN_1000_cordobas_2015.11.16_B512a_PNL_A_00359036_fNicaragua_BCN_1000_cordobas_2015.11.16_B512a_PNL_A_00359036_r

Courtesy of Cleo Has and Francisco Orozco.

Honduras new sig/date (12.06.2014) 2-lempira note confirmed

Honduras_BCH_2_lempiras_2014.06.12_B343b_P97_AB_1165863_fHonduras_BCH_2_lempiras_2014.06.12_B343b_P97_AB_1165863_r
Like P97, but new signatures and new date (12 DE JUNIO DE 2014). Prefix AB.

Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).


Belize new sig/date (01.05.2016) 100-dollar note (B329c) confirmed

Belize_CBB_100_dollars_2016.05.01_B329c_P71b_DB_832213_fBelize_CBB_100_dollars_2016.05.01_B329c_P71b_DB_832213_r
Like B329b, but new date (1st. MAY 2016) and new signatures. Prefix DB.

Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Yuri111 (yuri111).

Belize new sig/date (01.05.2016) 10-dollar note (B326e) confirmed

Belize_CBB_10_dollars_2016.05.01_B326e_P68_DL_935050_f
Belize_CBB_10_dollars_2016.05.01_B326e_P68_DL_935050_r
Like B326d, but new date (1st. MAY 2016), new signatures, and new printer imprint (Printer: OBERTHUR fiduciaire). Prefix DL.

Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Yuri111 (yuri111).

Belize new sig/date (01.12.2015) 5-dollar note (B325f) confirmed

Belize_CBB_5_dollars_2015.12.01_B325f_P67_DT_406301_f
Belize_CBB_5_dollars_2015.12.01_B325f_P67_DT_406301_r
Like B325e, but new date (1st. DECEMBER 2015) and new signatures. Prefix DT.

Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Yuri111 (yuri111).

Guatemala new sig/date (14.05.2014) 100-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_100_quetzales_2014.05.14_B401e_P119_G_77526000_F_f
Guatemala_BDG_100_quetzales_2014.05.14_B401e_P119_G_77526000_F_r
Like P119, but new signatures, date (14 DE MAYO DE 2014), and printer (GIESECKE & DEVRIENT).

Courtesy of Nin Cheun (Noteshobby).


Guatemala new date (02.05.2012) 5-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_5_quetzales_2012.05.02_B404c_P122_C_60316398_E_f
Guatemala_BDG_5_quetzales_2012.05.02_B404c_P122_C_60316398_E_r
Like P122, but new date (2 DE MYAO DE 2012), and new printer: OBERTHUR fiduciaire. Suffix E.

Courtesy of Nin Cheun (Noteshobby).


Guatemala new date (14.05.2014) 10-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_10_quetzales_2014.05.14_B405e_P125_D_42493916_D_f
Guatemala_BDG_10_quetzales_2014.05.14_B405e_P125_D_42493916_D_r
Like P125, but new date (14 DE MAYO DE 2014) and new printer: OBERTHUR technologies. Suffix D.

Courtesy of Nin Cheun (Noteshobby).


Costa Rica chapter of The Banknote Book is now available


The Costa Rica chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.

This 27-page catalog covers notes issued by the Banco Central de Costa Rica (Central Bank of Costa Rica) from 1950 to present. Published 27 May 2016.

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
  • 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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Belize new sig/date (01.11.2014) 20-dollar note (B327e) confirmed

Belize_CBB_20_dollars_2014.11.01_B327e_P69_DP_003069_f
Belize_CBB_20_dollars_2014.11.01_B327e_P69_DP_003069_r
Like B327d, but new date (1st NOVEMBER 2014) and new signature 13h (Nestor Vasquez). Prefix DP.

Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson and Mike Prizov.

Belize new sig/date (01.11.2014) 50-dollar note (B328e) confirmed

Belize_CBB_50_dollars_2014.11.01_B328e_P70_DX_372004_fBelize_CBB_50_dollars_2014.11.01_B328e_P70_DX_372004_r
Like B328d, but new date (1st NOVEMBER 2014) and new signature 13g. Prefix DK.

Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.

Nicaragua new note family (B506 - B511) confirmed

According to a press release dated 12 October 2015, the Banco Central de Nicaragua has unveiled the designs of its new note family which it introduced on 26 October 2015. All of the denominations are printed on polymer substrate, except for the 500-córdoba note (B511) which is printed on cotton paper substrate. Existing notes will continue to circulate in parallel and will be withdrawn as they deteriorate.

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Courtesy of Francisco Orozco Icaza, Cleo Phas, Claudio Marana, and Miguel Arias.

Costa Rica new sig/date (19.09.2012) 20,000-colon note (B562b) confirmed

Costa_Rica_BCCR_20000_colones_2012.09.19_P278_A_036065855_fCosta_Rica_BCCR_20000_colones_2012.09.19_P278_A_036065855_r
Like B562a, but new signatures (Rodrigo Bolaños Zamora/Félix Delgado Quesada) and new date (19 de setiembre de 2012). Intro: 27.01.2015. Press release in Spanish.

Courtesy of Alberto Fochi.

Belize new sig/date (01.11.2014) 2-dollar note (B324e) confirmed

Belize_CBB_2_dollars_2014.11.01_B324e_P66_DM_264301_fBelize_CBB_2_dollars_2014.11.01_B324e_P66_DM_264301_r
Like B324d, but new date (1st. NOVEMBER 2014) and new signature for Director at right. Prefix DM.

Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).

Guatemala new date (17.01.2012) 20-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_20_quetzales_2012.10.17_PNL_E_77528870_C_fGuatemala_BDG_20_quetzales_2012.10.17_PNL_E_77528870_C_r
Like PNL, but new date (17 DE OCTUBRE DE 20120, windowed security thread with demetalized BANCO DE GUATEMALA 20, new printer imprint (Joh. Enschedé), and Braille ⠼⠃⠚ (20) at left front in watermark area. Prefix E. Suffix C.

Courtesy of Alexander Petrov.

Guatemala new date (20.03.2013) 10-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_10_quetzales_2013.03.20_P123_D_07394555_D_f
Guatemala_BDG_10_quetzales_2013.03.20_P123_D_07394555_D_r
Like P123, but new date (20 DE MARZO DE 2013), new printer imprint (PWPW S.A.), and
Braille ⠼⠁⠚ (10) at left front in watermark area. Prefix D. Suffix D.

Courtesy of Alexander Petrov.

Guatemala new date (20.03.2013) 100-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_100_quetzales_2013.03.20_P119_G_16906133_F_f
Guatemala_BDG_100_quetzales_2013.03.20_P119_G_16906133_F_r
100 quetzales, 20 DE MARZO DE 2013. Like P119, but new date, new imprint (OBERTHUR FIDUCIARE), and Braille at lower left front. Prefix G. Suffix F.

Courtesy of Ricardo Ramirez Gonzalez.

Guatemala new date (17.10.2012) 1-quetzal note confirmed

1 quetzal, 17 DE OCTUBRE DE 2012. Like unlisted notes dated 2 DE MAYO DE 2012, but new date and new imprint (CANADIAN BANK NOTE). Prefix B. Suffix D.

Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (www.banknoten.de).

Guatemala new printer/date (02.05.2012) 10-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_10_quetzales_2012.05.02_P123_D_92847101_C_f
Guatemala_BDG_10_quetzales_2012.05.02_P123_D_92847101_C_r
10 quetzales, 2 DE MAYO DE 2012. Like P123, but new date, new printer imprint (Joh. Enschedé), and different serial number font.

Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (http://www.banknoten.de).

Guatemala new printer/date (11.05.2011) 20-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_20_quetzales_2011.05.11_PNL_E_42553765_C_f
Guatemala_BDG_20_quetzales_2011.05.11_PNL_E_42553765_C_r
20 quetzales, 11 DE MAYO DE 2011. Like unlisted 20Q note dated 19 DE MAYO DE 2010, but new date, new printer imprint (GOZNAK), and different demetalized text (BG20) on windowed security thread.

Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (http://www.banknoten.de).

Guatemala new printer/date (02.05.2012) 50-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_50_quetzales_2012.05.02_PNL_F_27793432_B_f
Guatemala_BDG_50_quetzales_2012.05.02_PNL_F_27793432_B_r
50 quetzales, 2 DE MAYO DE 2012. Like P113, but new date, new signatures, new printer imprint (Joh. Enschedé), different serial number font, color-changing windowed security thread, SPARK patch at right front, and flag as registration device.

Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (http://www.banknoten.de).

Guatemala new sig/date (17.01.2007) 50-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_50_quetzales_2007.01.17_P113_F_20135962_B_sig
50 quetzales, 17 DE ENERO DE 2007. Like P113, but new date, new signatures, and prefix/suffix F/B.

Courtesy of Tomasz Jazwinski.

Guatemala new sig/date (09.09.2011) 100-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_100_quetzales_2011.09.09_P119_G_48400687_E_sig
100 quetzales, 9 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2011. Like P119, but new date, signatures, and printer imprint (Giesecke & Devrient).

Courtesy of Tomasz Jazwinski.

Guatemala new sig/date (19.05.2010) 100-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_100_quetzales_2010.05.19_P119_G_88758330_D_sig
100 quetzales, 19 DE MAYO DE 2010. Like P119, but new date, new signatures, and new printer imprint (GIESECKE & DEVRIENT).

Courtesy of Alexey.

Guatemala new sig/date (19.05.2010) 20-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_20_quetzales_2010.05.19_PNL_E_26046766_C_fGuatemala_BDG_20_quetzales_2010.05.19_PNL_E_26046766_C_r
20 quetzales, 19 DE MAYO DE 2010. Like P118, but new date, new signatures, new imprint of CANADIAN BANK NOTE, and change to the shape of the flag as registration device.

Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Max Keller.

Guatemala new sig/date (11.05.2011) 10-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_10_quetzales_2011.05.11_PNL_D_61951785_C_sig
10 quetzales, 11 DE MAYO DE 2011. Like unlisted note dated 19 DE MAYO DE 2010, but new date and signatures.

Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.

Guatemala new 20-quetzal note printed by Goznak reported

According to a press release by Russian banknote producer Goznak, the firm has recently executed an order to produce a 20-quetzal note for Guatemala. The release also mentions various other countries for which Goznak supplies paper substrate and produces notes.

Courtesy of Cedrian Lopez Bosch.

Guatemala new sig/date (11.05.2011) 10-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_10_quetzales_2011.05.11_PNL_D_61951790_C_sig
10 quetzales, 11 DE MAYO DE 2011. Like unlisted note dated 19 DE MAYO DE 2010, but new date and signatures.

Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.

British Honduras chapter of The Banknote Book is now available


The British Honduras chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.

This 12-page catalog covers notes issued by the Government of British Honduras from 1894 to 1973. Revised 08.05.2018.

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  • Each date/signature variety assigned an individual letter
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  • Precise date of introduction noted when known
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Guatemala new sig/date (02.05.2012) 1-quetzal note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_1_quetzal_2012.05.02_PNL_B_62008690_C_f
1 quetzal, 2 DE MAYO DE 2012. Like unlisted note dated 23 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2011, but new date, new signature, and portrait added to window.

According to a Prensa Libre article dated 4 November 2013, the 1-quetzal note will be replaced by a coin.

Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.

Honduras new notes with Braille and raised bars confirmed

Honduras_BCH_1_lempira_2012.03.01_PNL_EM_4845001_f
Honduras_BCH_1_lempira_2012.03.01_PNL_EM_4845001_r

Honduras_BCH_2_lempiras_2012.03.01_PNL_Y_1596001_f
Honduras_BCH_2_lempiras_2012.03.01_PNL_Y_1596001_r

Honduras_BCH_5_lempiras_2012.03.01_PNL_BG_1646501_f
Honduras_BCH_5_lempiras_2012.03.01_PNL_BG_1646501_r

Honduras_BCH_10_lempiras_2012.03.01_PNL_BP_1646131_f
Honduras_BCH_10_lempiras_2012.03.01_PNL_BP_1646131_r

Honduras_BCH_20_lempiras_2012.03.01_PNL_BV_1081111_f
Honduras_BCH_20_lempiras_2012.03.01_PNL_BV_1081111_r

Honduras_BCH_50_lempiras_2012.03.01_PNL_AQ_1596021_f
Honduras_BCH_50_lempiras_2012.03.01_PNL_AQ_1596021_r

Honduras_BCH_100_lempiras_2012.03.01_PNL_CB_2626010_f
Honduras_BCH_100_lempiras_2012.03.01_PNL_CB_2626010_r

Honduras_BCH_500_lempiras_2012.03.01_PNL_X_0631913_f
Honduras_BCH_500_lempiras_2012.03.01_PNL_X_0631913_r

According to a press release dated 13 November 2013, the Banco Central de Honduras has unveiled revisions to its entire family of banknotes which now include embossed Braille dots and high-relief vertical bars at top and bottom center, both intended to help the sight impaired identify the different denominations by feel. The new notes are all dated 1 DE MARZO DE 2012. Existing notes will continue to circulate in parallel.

Curiously, the 20-lempira note which had previously been issued on polymer (P95) in 2010 has reverted to paper substrate.

Courtesy of Thomas Krause and Antonio Sansur (filateliadehonduras).

Guatemala new sig/date (11.05.2011) 5-quetzale note confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_5_quetzales_2010.05.19_PNL_C_49778703_D_f
5 quetzales, 11 DE MAYO DE 2011. Like unlisted note dated 19 DE MAYO DE 2010, but new date, new signature (Sergio Francisco Recinos), and new font for lower right serial number.

Courtesy of Yuri Minkin.

Honduras new sig/date (17.04.2008) 100-lempira note confirmed

Honduras_BCH_100_lempiras_2008.04.17_P77_BW_6767131_sig
100 lempiras, 17 DE ABRIL DE 2008. Like P77, but new signatures and date.

Courtesy of Peter Mosselberger.

Honduras new sig/date (06.05.2010) 10-lempira note confirmed

Honduras_BCH_10_L_2010.05.06_PNL_BL_0089851_sig
10 lempiras, 6 DE MAYO DE 2010. Like unlisted note dated 17 DE ABRIL DE 2008 by DE LA RUE, but new date, new signatures, and new imprint of OBERTHUR technologies.

Courtesy of Peter Mosselberger.

Honduras new sig/date (06.05.2010) 2-lempira note confirmed

Honduras_BCH_2_L_2010.05.06_P80A_W_0429253_sig
2 lempiras, 6 DE MAYO DE 2010. Like P80Af, but new date and signatures.

Courtesy of Peter Mosselberger.

Nicaragua chapter of The Banknote Book is now available


The Nicaragua chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.

This 37-page catalog covers notes issued by the Banco Central de Nicaragua (Central Bank of Nicaragua) from 1962 to present. Tesoro Nacional, Tesoro General, and Banco Nacional de Nicaragua notes are not currently included in this chapter. Revised 17.06.2018.

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  • Each date/signature variety assigned an individual letter
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  • Precise date of introduction noted when known
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Belize new sig/date (01.11.2011) 5-dollar note (B325e) confirmed

Belize_CBB_5_dollars_2011.11.01_B325e_P67_DN_046128_fBelize_CBB_5_dollars_2011.11.01_B325e_P67_DN_046128_r
Like B325d, but new date (1st. NOVEMBER 2011) and new signatures (Glenford Ysaguirre, Joseph Waight, and Damien Gough). Prefix DN.

Courtesy of Alexander Petrov.

Belize new sig/date (01.11.2011) 10-dollar note (B326d) confirmed

Belize_CBB_10_dollars_2011.11.01_B326d_P68_DH_768913_fBelize_CBB_10_dollars_2011.11.01_B326d_P68_DH_768913_r
Like B326c, but new date (1st. NOVEMBER 2011) and new signatures (Glenford Ysaguirre, Joseph Waight, and Manuel Esquivel). Prefix DH.

Courtesy of Numis-Phil.

Guatemala new 1-quetzal note dated 23.11.2011 confirmed

Guatemala_BDG_1_Q_2011.11.23_P115_B_36413380_C_fGuatemala_BDG_1_Q_2011.11.23_P115_B_36413380_C_rGuatemala_BDG_1_Q_2011.11.23_P115_B_36413380_C_sig
1 quetzal (US$0.15), 23 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2011. Like Pick 115, but new date, new signatures (Sergio Francisco Recinos Rivera and Edgar Baltazar Barquín Durán), and flag added to front and back. Polymer.

Courtesy of Alexander Petrov and Thomas Krause.

Nicaragua new 500-córdoba note confirmed

Nicaragua_BCN_500_C_2007.09.12_P206_A-1_14346513_fNicaragua_BCN_500_C_2007.09.12_P206_A-1_14346513_r
500 córdobas (US$21), 12 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2007. Like P206, but bank logo at upper right front now a hologram, not OVI, and different, wider windowed security thread.

Courtesy of Chris Twining (Page's Coins and Currency).

Nicaragua new 200-córdoba note confirmed

Nicaragua_BCN_200_C_2007.09.12_P205_A-1_10141966_f
200 córdobas (US$8.40), 12 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2007. Like P205, but instead of embossed 200 on see-through window, 200 is opaque white.

Courtesy of Chris Twining.

Belize new sig/date (01.11.2011) 2-dollar note (B324d) confirmed

Belize_CBB_2_dollars_2011.11.01_B324d_P66_DJ_119678_fBelize_CBB_2_dollars_2011.11.01_B324d_P66_DJ_119678_r
Like B324c, but new date (1st. NOVEMBER 2011) and new signatures. Prefix DJ.

Courtesy of Claudio Marana.

Nicaragua new 100-córdoba commemorative note confirmed

This 100-córdoba note was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the cordoba. It is like preceding issues, but with wider thread, revised registration device, repositioned serial number, subtle underprint design changes, and 1912-2012 Centenario del Cordoba in pearlescent ink at left front.

Nicaragua_BCN_100_C_2007.09.12_P204_A-1_46649349_fNicaragua_BCN_100_C_2007.09.12_P204_A-1_46649349_r
100 córdobas (US$4.20), 12 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2007.

Courtesy of luiszuniga and TDS.

Costa Rica new 5,000-, 10,000-, and 50,000-colon notes (B560, B561, B563) confirmed

Costa_Rica_BCCR_5000_colones_2009.09.02_B560a_P276_A_000701665_fCosta_Rica_BCCR_5000_colones_2009.09.02_B560a_P276_A_000701665_r

Costa_Rica_BCCR_10000_colones_2009.09.02_B561a_P277_A_003001125_fCosta_Rica_BCCR_10000_colones_2009.09.02_B561a_P277_A_003001125_r

Costa_Rica_BCCR_50000_colones_2009.09.02_B563a_P279_A_004300300_fCosta_Rica_BCCR_50000_colones_2009.09.02_B563a_P279_A_004300300_r
According to a press release dated 6 August 2012, the Banco Central de Costa Rica issued new 5,000-, 10,000-, and 50,000-colon (US$10, $20, and $100, respectively) banknotes on 27 August 2012. The old 5,000- and 10,000-colon notes (B555 and B556) will remain legal tender until 1 January 2013, and after 1 May 2013, they can be redeemed only at the central bank.

Courtesy of Jose Alvarado.

Nicaragua new 20-córdoba note confirmed

Nicaragua_BCN_20_C_2007.09.12_P202_A-1_20853982_fNicaragua_BCN_20_C_2007.09.12_P202_A-1_20853982_r
20 córdobas (US$0.80), 12 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2007. Like P202, but instead of embossed 20 on see-through window, 20 is opaque white.

Courtesy of luiszuniga.

Honduras new sig/date (2010) 500-lempira note confirmed

Honduras_BCH_500_L_2010.05.06_P78_V_0117786_sig
500 lempiras (US$26), 6 DE MAYO DE 2010. Like P78, but new date and new signatures (Maria Elena Mondragón, Héctor Méndez Cálix, William Chong Wong).

Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.

Nicaragua new 10-córdoba note confirmed

Nicaragua_BCN_10_C_2007.09.12_P201_A_1_36035295_fNicaragua_BCN_10_C_2007.09.12_P201_A_1_36035295_r
10 córdobas (US$0.40), 12 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2007. Like P201, but instead of embossed 10 on see-through window, 10 is opaque white.

Courtesy of Thomas Krause.

Belize new 20-dollar commemorative note (B330) confirmed

Belize_CBB_20_dollars_2012.01.01_B330a_P72_DL_933052_fBelize_CBB_20_dollars_2012.01.01_B330a_P72_DL_933052_r
B330 (P72): 20 dollars (US$10)
Brown, chestnut, and orange. Front: Jade head; flying bird; coat of arms; school of fish; Queen Elizabeth II wearing Grand Duchess Vladimir’s tiara and Queen Victoria’s golden jubilee necklace; Baird’s tapir head as registration device. Back: Tapir; keel-billed toucan and Baird’s tapir; Central Bank of Belize headquarters building in Belize City. Windowed security thread with demetalized BELIZE. Watermark: Carved head of the “sleeping giant” and electrotype TWENTY. Printer: DE LA RUE. 140 x 70 mm.
a. 1st. JANUARY 2012. Sig. 13c. Intro: 30.04.2012.

Courtesy of yuri111.

Honduras new sig/date (2010) 50-lempira note confirmed

Honduras_BCH_50_L_2010.05.06_PNL_AM_0474112_sig
50 lempiras (US$2.60), 6 DE MAYO DE 2010. Like P94 and P94A, but new date, new signatures, and new imprint (OBERTHUR technologies).

Courtesy of Antonio Sansur.

Honduras new sig/date (2010) 5-lempira note confirmed

Honduras_BCH_5_L_2010.05.06_P91_BC_1809263_sig
5 lempiras (US$0.25), 6 DE MAYO DE 2010. Like P91, but new date and new signatures.

Courtesy of Antonio Sansur.

Honduras new sig/date (2010) 1-lempira note confirmed

Honduras_BCH_1_L_2010.05.06_P89_ED_0747703_sig
1 lempira (US$0.05), 6 DE MAYO DE 2010. Like P89, but new date and new signatures.

Courtesy of Antonio Sansur.

Honduras new signature 20-lempira note confirmed

Honduras_BCH_20_L_2008.07.31_P95_BP_3006942_sigHonduras_BCH_20_L_2008.07.31_P95_BR_0069966_sig
20 lempiras (US$1.05), 31 DE JULIO DE 2008. Like P95, but new signature. Shown above are the two confirmed signature varieties for this note. If others exist, please send scans.

Courtesy of Antonio Sansur.

Guatemala new sig/date (19.05.2010) 10-quetzal note confirmed


10 quetzales (US$1.30), 19 DE MAYO DE 2010. Like P117, but new date, new signatures, new printer imprint (CANADIAN BANK NOTE), new style flag, and new font for serial number at lower right.

Courtesy of Krassy Dimitrov.

Belize new sig/date (01.08.2010) 50-dollar note (B328d) confirmed

Belize_CBB_50_dollars_2010.08.01_B328d_P70_DF_750181_fBelize_CBB_50_dollars_2010.08.01_B328d_P70_DF_750181_r
Like B328c, but new date (1st. AUGUST 2010) and new signatures. Prefix DF.

Courtesy of TDS.

Guatemala new 5-quetzal polymer note confirmed


On 21 November 2011, Banco de Guatemala issued a new 5-quetzal (US$0.65) banknote printed on polymer substrate by the Canadian Bank Note Company. The new note is dated 19 DE MAYO DE 2010.

Courtesy of Evgeny Afanasov and Thomas Augustsson.

Honduras new sig/date (17.04.2008) 10-lempira note confirmed


10 lempiras (US$0.50), 17 DE ABRIL DE 2008.
Like P92, but new date, new signatures, and new imprint (DE LA RUE).

Courtesy of Antonio Sansur.

Costa Rica new 1,000- and 2,000-colon notes (B557, B559) confirmed

Costa_Rica_BCCR_1000_colones_2009.09.02_B557a_P274_A_004640707_fCosta_Rica_BCCR_1000_colones_2009.09.02_B557a_P274_A_004640707_r
1,000-colon (US$2.00), 2 de setiembre de 2009.
Red. Front: Spanish text; Braulio Carrillo Colina; original ESTADO DE COSTA RICA shield; map of Costa Rica on see-through leaf. Back: Spanish text; dry forest (bosque seco) landscape in Guanacaste; pitahaya cactus flowers; tree; white-tailed deer; scorpions. Simulated security thread. Watermark: Leaves. Printer: (Oberthur Technologies). 125 x 67 mm. Polymer.

Costa_Rica_BCCR_2000_colones_2009.09.02_B559a_P275_A_026795336_fCosta_Rica_BCCR_2000_colones_2009.09.02_B559a_P275_A_026795336_r
2,000-colon (US$3.95), 2 de setiembre de 2009.
Blue. Front: Spanish text; open books; Mauro Fernández Acuña; Colegio Superior de Señoritas building in San Jose; map of Costa Rica in OVI. Back: Spanish text; coral reef (arrecife coralino); star fish (Oreaster reticulatus, estrella de mar de la laguna); bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas, Tiburón toro); turtles; and corals (Pseudopterogorgia americana, plumas de mar). Windowed security thread with demetalized BCCR 2000. Watermark: Mauro Fernández Acuña and electrotype 2000. Printer: (Oberthur Technologies). 132 x 67 mm.

Courtesy of Jose Alvarado.

Belize chapter of The Banknote Book is now available


The Belize chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.

This 18-page catalog covers notes issued by the Government of Belize from 1974 to 1976, the Monetary Authority of Belize in 1980, and the Central Bank of Belize from 1983 to present. Revised 28.12.2018.

Each chapter of The Banknote Book includes detailed descriptions and background information, full-color images, and accurate valuations. The Banknote Book also features:
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  • Face value or date of demonetization if no longer legal tender
  • Specific identification of all vignette elements
  • Security features described in full
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  • Each date/signature variety assigned an individual letter
  • Variety checkboxes for tracking your collection and want list
  • Date reproduced exactly as on note
  • Precise date of introduction noted when known
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LANSA web site has been revamped

The Latin American Paper Money Society was established in 1973 and is popularly known as LANSA. Current president Arthur C. Matz recently sent me this announcement which I am happy to share with visitors to BanknoteNews.com:

“Since 1973, LANSA has been dedicated to the enjoyment of collecting the paper money of Latin America. Please visit our new web site at www.latinamericanpapermoneysociety.org. You will see a totally new look. Thanks to our webmaster, Garry Saint, we now have a web site that will prove enjoyable and worthwhile to visit often. Click the Login link in the upper right corner of the home page, then click the Register link to create a free account which will grant you access to the entire site and all the features offered. There are no membership dues or fees of any kind. Just log in and enjoy!”

Panama chapter of The Banknote Book is now available


The Panama chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.

This 3-page catalog covers notes issued by the Republic of Panama in 1933 and the Banco Central de Emision de la Republica de Panama (Central Bank of Issue of the Republic of Panama) in 1941. Revised 09.09.2018.

Each chapter of The Banknote Book includes detailed descriptions and background information, full-color images, and accurate valuations. The Banknote Book also features:
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  • Each date/signature variety assigned an individual letter
  • Variety checkboxes for tracking your collection and want list
  • Date reproduced exactly as on note
  • Precise date of introduction noted when known
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Guatemala new 20-quetzal note confirmed


On 2 December 2010, Banco De Guatemala issued a new 20-quetzal (US$2.50) note, like P112, but with new security features, including a flag as registration device, color-shifting windowed security thread with demetalized text, watermark with electrotype 20, microprinting, colored fibers, and a latent image.

Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Thomas Augustsson.

Guatemala new 5-quetzal polymer to be printed in Canada

According to an article on Panorama Numismático, the printing of Guatemla’s new 5-quetzal (US$0.60) note has been awarded to the Canadian Bank Note Company, with the new polymer notes expected to be issued in the second half of 2011.

Guatemala to issue 5-quetzal polymer note in 2011

According to an article on elGrapfoscopio dated 18 November 2010, the Banco de Guatemala is preparing to issue 5-quetzal (US$0.60) polymer banknotes in 2011.

Additional information and images are requested.

Nicaragua new 50-cordoba commemorative confirmed



On 16 September 2010, Banco Central de Nicaragua (BCN) issued a new 50-cordoba (US$2.30) polymer banknote to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the bank. The note measures 141 x 67 mm and is the first vertically-oriented note in the bank's history. The front of the note features the first headquarters of the bank and the back depicts Somoto Canyon. Preceding notes of the same denomination will circulate in parallel with this commemorative, of which 6 million notes will be issued.

Courtesy of Alex Zlotin, Thomas Augustsson, and Ricardo Castedos.

Honduras new date (13.07.2006) 100-lempira note confirmed



100 lempira (US$5.30), 13 DE JULIO DE 2006. I think this is P95, listed as an expected new issue in the 16th edition of the SCWPM, but it may be a new date variety of P77. If anyone can supply 300-dpi scans of any date varieties of P77, please send them so I can compare details of these notes and confirm the correct classification.

Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.

Costa Rica new 20,000-colon note (B562) confirmed

Costa_Rica_BCCR_20000_colones_2009.09.02_B562a_P278_A_002340390_fCosta_Rica_BCCR_20000_colones_2009.09.02_B562a_P278_A_002340390_r
20,000-colon (US$38.70), 2 de setiembre de 2009.
Orange. Front: Spanish text; María Isabel Carvajal (Carmen Lyra); fox and hare; map of Costa Rica in OVI. Back: Spanish text; papelillo flowers; moor; Chispita hummingbird (Selasphorus flammula); rabbits; herbs. Motion windowed security thread and solid security thread. Watermark: María Isabel Carvajal and electrotype 20000. Printer: (Oberthur Technologies). 153 x 67 mm.

According to an article on Inside Costa Rica, bank officials had delayed the introduction due to an error on the small map printed with optically variable ink (OVI) on the front of the note. The error has been discovered on at least 150 notes, and others were examined to determine the extent of the problem.

Courtesy of Chris Twining.

Guatemala new 200-quetzal note confirmed


200 quetzales (US$25)
Blue. Front: Quetzal bird; flag; coat of arms; Sebastián Hurtado, Mariano Valverde, and German Alcántara. Back: Musical score of La Flor del Café by Alcántara; marimba chromática instrument by Hurtado; and allusion to Noche de luna entre ruinas by Valverde. Windowed security thread with demetalized 200BG. Watermark: Hurtado, Valverde, Alcántara, and electrotype 200. Printer: (G&D). 156 x 67 mm. 18 DE FEBRERO DE 2009.

The Bank of Guatemala introduced a new 200-quetzal (US$25) note on 23 August 2010 (originally scheduled for November 2009) in response to high demand and counterfeiting rate of the existing 100-quetzal note, which was issued with improved security on 6 November 2009. The Q200 is printed by the German firm Giesecke & Devrient, whereas the Q100 is printed by the Dutch company Joh Enschedé Banknotes. The notes have over 20 security features, including special paper, UV ink, latent image, OVI, security thread, holographic patch, and laser etching of the serial number below the watermark area.

Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.

Guatemala new 5-quetzal note confirmed


5 quetzales (US$0.60), 12 DE MARZO DE 2008 (12.03.2008). Like Pick 110, but new colors, new date, new signatures, new printer (OBERTHUR TECHNOLOGIES), Guatemalan flag as registration device, and new screen trap over entire background.

Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.

Honduras new date (17.04.2008) 500-lempira note confirmed


500 lempiras (US$26.46), 17 DE ABRIL DE 2008. Like P96, but new date and signatures:

PRESIDENTE - Edwin Araque Bonilla
GERENTE - Jorge Oviedo Imboten
SECRETARIA DE FINANZAS - Rebeca P.Santos

Courtesy of Jean-Michel Engels.

Costa Rica new date (26.09.2007) 10,000-colon note (B551e) confirmed

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Like B551d, but new date (26 de setiembre de 2007) and “Acuerdo de la Junta Directiva N° 8” (instead of N° 7).

Courtesy of Alberto Fochi.

Costa Rica new date (14.09.2005) 1,000-colon note (B546f) confirmed

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Like B546e, but new date (14 de setiembre de 2005).

Courtesy of Alberto Fochi.

Costa Rica unveils new note designs







On 27 April 2010, Banco Central de Costa Rica unveiled a new family of banknotes that will replace the existing issues. The first denomination to be issued (possibly by August 2010) will be the 20,000 colones (US$39.10) depicting writer Carmen Lyra. This will be followed by the 2,000 colones in September or October, with the remaining denominations to come by year’s end, except for the 50,000 colones.

The front of each note depicts a portrait of a famous Costa Rican, and the back features flora and fauna from the six ecosystems that exist in the country. The notes are printed by Oberthur Technologies, and it appears all but the 1,000-colon denomination are protected by Crane’s windowed security thread, Motion. From the looks of it, the lowest denomination note may be printed on polymer.



Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.

Guatemala new 10-quetzal note confirmed


10 quetzales (US$1.25), 12 DE MARZO DE 2008 (12.03.2008). Like Pick 111, but new colors, new date, new signatures, new printer (OBERTHUR TECHNOLOGIES), Guatemalan flag as registration device, new screen trap over entire background, and different serial number placement and fonts. More information (in Spanish) can be found here.

Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Thomas Krause.

Belize new sig/date (01.07.2009) 5-dollar note (B325d) confirmed

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Like B325c, but new date (1st. JULY 2009) and new signatures. Prefix DJ.

Courtesy of TDS.

Nicaragua new 500-córdoba note confirmed


On 12 January 2010, Banco Central de Nicaragua introduced a new 500-córdoba (US$24) note printed on cotton paper and carrying the law date of 12 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2007 (12.09.2007) . This note which measures 156 x 67 mm depicts the birthplace of General Augusto César Sandino while the back features Indian statues. The note is protected by a watermark of Sandino with electrotype 500, iridescent stripe, registration device, intaglio printing, bank logo in OVI, and color-changing windowed security thread with demetalized BCN 500.

Courtesy of Cleophas Elmakias Schockemohle and banknoteshop@gmx.net.

Honduras new polymer 20-lempira note confirmed


According to a press release, the Banco Central de Honduras introduced a new polymer 20-lempira (US$1.05) note on 12 January 2010. A total of 60 million banknotes have been printed and will circulate in parallel with the paper version of the same denomination.

Courtesy of Thomas Krause, Claudio Marana, and banknoteshop@gmx.net.

Nicaragua new 50-córdoba note confirmed


On 3 December 2009, the Banco Central de Nicaragua introduced a new 50-córdoba (US$2.40) note printed on paper. It depicts pottery of Nicaragua on the front and Somoto canyon on back. The windowed security thread is demetalized BCN 50. The watermark is of the pottery with electrotype 50.

Courtesy of Marcin Wiktoruk and Thomas Augustsson.

Honduras new date (17.04.2008) varieties confirmed

The following 1-, 2-, 5-, and 50-lempira notes dated 17 DE ABRIL DE 2008 (17.04.2008) have been confirmed with new signatures and, in some cases, new printer imprints. So far none of the other denominations from Honduras have been reported with this new date.


1 lempira (US$0.05), 17 DE ABRIL DE 2008. Like Pick 84, but new date, new signatures, and new printer imprint: OBERTHUR TECHNOLOGIES.


2 lempira (US$0.10), 17 DE ABRIL DE 2008. Like Pick 80A, but new date, new signatures, and new printer imprint: OBERTHUR TECHNOLOGIES.


5 lempira (US$0.25), 17 DE ABRIL DE 2008. Like Pick 85, but new date, new signatures, and new printer imprint: OBERTHUR TECHNOLOGIES.


50 lempira (US$2.65), 17 DE ABRIL DE 2008. Like Pick 94, but new date and new signatures.

Courtesy of Richard Miranda and Rui Manuel Palhares.

Guatemala new date (17.01.2007) 5-quetzal note confirmed


5 quetzales (US$0.60). 17 DE ENERO DE 2007. Like Pick 110, but new date and new signatures.

Courtesy of Jean-Michel Engels.

Guatemala new 100-quetzal note confirmed


Brown, red, and blue. Front: Quetzal bird; flag; bishop Francisco Marroquín; blue-to-green OVI seal. Back: Flower beds and pillars in courtyard at University of San Carlos de Borromeo in Antigua. Holographic windowed security thread. Watermark: Francisco Marroquín and electrotype 100. Printer: Joh. Enschede. 158 x 67 mm. Dated: 12 DE MARZO DE 2008 (12.03.2008). Intro: 06.11.2009.

Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.

Belize new date (01.09.2007) 2-dollar note (B324c) confirmed

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Like B324b, but new date (1st. SEPTEMBER 2007) and new signatures. Prefix DF.

Belize new date (01.09.2007) 10-dollar note (B326c) confirmed

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Like B326b, but new date (1st SEPTEMBER 2007) and new signatures. Prefix DE.

Guatemala new date (2007) notes confirmed


10 quetzales (US$1.20). Like P111, but new date (11 DE ENERO DE 2007) and new signatures.

20 quetzales (US$2.40). Like P112, but new date (24 DE ENERO DE 2007) and new signatures.

Courtesy of Kai Hwong.

Belize new sig/date (01.02.2009) 50-dollar note (B328c) confirmed

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Like B328b, but new date (1st FEBRUARY 2009) and new signatures. Prefix DD.

Guatemala new date (12.03.2008) 1-quetzal note confirmed


1 quetzal (US$0.15), 12 DE MARZO DE 2008. Like Pick 109, but new date, new signatures, and new printer imprint (OBERTHUR TECHNOLOGIES). Polymer.

Courtesy of Thomas Krause.

Nicaragua issues 100- and 200-córdoba notes

On 1 June 2009, the Central Bank of Nicaragua introduced new 100- and 200-córdoba banknotes, the former printed on paper and the latter printed on polymer.


100 cordobas (US$4.95). L. 12 SEPTIEMBRE DE 2007. Introduced 01.06.2009. Front: Monument to Rubén Darío. Back: Cathedral of Leon. Windowed security thread with demetalized BCN 100. Watermark: Tomb of Rubén Darío in the Cathedral of Leon, electrotype 100, and Cornerstones. 146 x 67 mm. Signature: Antenor Rosales Bolaños, PRESIDENTE.


200 cordobas (US$9.85). L. 12 SEPTIEMBRE DE 2007. Introduced 01.06.2009. Front: Folk dancers. Back: Guardabarranco bird and Isla de Ometepe. 151 x 67 mm. Polymer. Signature: Antenor Rosales Bolaños, PRESIDENTE. Polymer.

Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson, Thomas Krause, and Gustavo Rios.

Nicaragua issues 10- and 20-córdoba polymer notes

On 15 May 2009, the Central Bank of Nicaragua introduced new 10- and 20-córdoba banknotes. Printed on polymer, the new notes cost 30 percent more to manufacture than paper notes, but the president of the BCN, Antenor Rosales Bolaños, assured the public that they are impermeable, hygienic, and last up to four times as long.


10 córdoba (US$0.50), L. 12 SEPTIEMBRE DE 2007. Introduced 15.05.2009. Front: Castillo Inmaculada Concepción (Castle of the Immaculate Conception) in Rio San Juan. Back: Coat of arms; Hacienda San Jacinto in Managua. Signature: Antenor Rosales Bolaños, PRESIDENTE. 131 x 67 mm. Polymer.


20 córdobas (US$1), L. 12 SEPTIEMBRE DE 2007. Introduced 15.05.2009. Front: Girl pounding grain; typical house on the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua. Back: Coat of arms; five women dancing the palo de Mayo (Maypole). Signature: Antenor Rosales Bolaños, PRESIDENTE. 136 x 67 mm. Polymer.

Denominations of 100 and 200 córdobas will be issued shortly, with 50- and 500-córdoba notes to follow. Of these, the 200-córdoba note will also be polymer, with the other denominations printed on paper.

Courtesy of Oscar Fonseca, Thomas Krause, and Gustavo Rios.

Belize new date (01.09.2007) 20-dollar note (B327c) confirmed

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Like B327b, but new date (1st. SEPTEMBER 2007), new signatures, and new printer imprint (DE LA RUE). Prefix DE.

Courtesy of Rafal Nogowczyk.

Honduras new date notes confirmed


2 lempiras (US$0.10), 13 DE JULIO DE 2006. Like P80A, but new date and new signatures with names above titles (GABRIELA NÚÑEZ DE REYES, PRESIDENTA; GERMÁN E. AMRTEL BELTRÁN, GERENTE; REBECA P. SANTOS, SECRETARIA DE FINANZAS).


10 lempiras (US$0.50), 26 DE AGOSTO DE 2004. Like P86, but new date and new signature for SECRETARIO DE FINANZAS: William Chong Wong.


50 lempiras (US$2.65), 13 DE JULIO DE 2006. Like HNL50 dated 26 DE AGOSTO DE 2004, but new date and new signatures with names above titles (GABRIELA NÚÑEZ DE REYES, PRESIDENTA; GERMÁN E. AMRTEL BELTRÁN, GERENTE; REBECA P. SANTOS, SECRETARIA DE FINANZAS).


500 lempiras (US$26.45), 26 DE AGOSTO DE 2004. Like P78, but new date and new signatures (María Elena Mondragón de Villar, PRESIDENTA; unknown, GERENTE; William Chong Wong, SECRETARIO DE FINANZAS).

Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.

Costa Rica new sig/date (14.09.2005) 2,000-colon note (B547c) confirmed

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Like B547b, but new date (14 de setiembre de 2005) and new signatures.

Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.

Nicaragua to issue new family of notes, including polymers

In early 2008, the Central Bank of Nicaragua received approval to produce new banknotes. The 10-, 20-, and 200-córdoba notes are to be printed on polymer, whereas the 50-, 100-, and 500-córdoba notes will be printed on paper.

Courtesy of Roberto Cacciamani.

Costa Rica new sig/date (14.09.2005) 10,000-colon note (B551d) confirmed

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Like B551c, but new date (14 de setiembre de 2005) and new signatures.

Courtesy of Ronny Hick.

Guatemala issues new polymer 1-quetzal note


1 quetzal (US$0.15), 20 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2006. Introduced 20.08.2007. Green. Like Pick 99, but polymer with transparent window embossed with bank logo, new date, and new signatures (unknown, GERENTE GENERAL; Maria Antonieta Del Cid Navas de Bonilla, PRESIDENTA). General José María Orellana portrait on front, Banco de Guatelmala building on back. Printer: Canadian Bank Note (with imprint). Polymer. 60 million notes to be introduced over the next two years.

Courtesy of Dagoberto Robles, Tuyet Nhung Le, and Thomas Krause.

Costa Rica new sig/date (27.09.2004) 10,000-colon note (B551c) confirmed

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Like B551b, but new date (27 de setiembre de 2004) and new signatures.

Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.

Guatemala new date (25.8.2006) 100-quetzal note confirmed


100 quetzals (US$13.10), 25 de Agosto de 2006. Like Pick 104, but new date, and new signatures. Printer: Giesecke & Devrient.

Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.

Belize new sig/date (2006) 50-dollar note (B328b) confirmed

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Like B328a, but new date (1st November 2006) and new signatures. Prefix DB.

Courtesy of Dan Bellan.

Nicaragua issues new date (10 de Marzo de 2006) series


Banco Central de Nicaragua has replaced the 10-cordobas note (Pick 191) with a coin, and released a new series of 20-, 50-, 100-, and 500-cordobas notes. This new series is identical to the 2002 issue (Pick 192 - 195), except for the new date (10 de Marzo de 2006) and  new signatures (see detail above).

Courtesy of Gustavo Adolfo Rios Espinoza.

Guatemala new date (25.8.2006) 20-quetzal note confirmed


20 quetzal (US$2.65), 25 de Agosto de 2006. Like Pick 108, but new date and watermark of Doctor Mariano Gálvez with electrotype denomination. Printer: De La Rue. 156 x 67 mm.

Courtesy of Ronny Hick.