East and Southeast Asia
Laos new 500-kip note (B519) confirmed
07 12, 2019 10:22
Like B507, but new coat of arms and new date. Prefix AA.
Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).
Hong Kong chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
26 11, 2019 14:02
The Hong Kong chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 139-page catalog covers notes issued by the Oriental Bank, Oriental Bank Corporation, Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, Mercantile Bank of India, Mercantile Bank Limited, The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, The Chartered Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Agra and United Service Bank, Bank of Hindustan, China and Japan, Asiatic Banking Corporation, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Company, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Commercial Bank Corporation of India and the East, National Bank of China, Government of Hong Kong, and Bank of China. Revised 26.11.2019.
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- Specific identification of all vignette elements
- Security features described in full
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- 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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North Korea new 50-won commemorative note (B360.05) confirmed
17 11, 2019 08:13
Overprinted on B341.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Cambodia new 15,000-rial commemorative note (B434) confirmed introduced 29.10.2019
11 11, 2019 10:00
This note commemorates the 15th anniversary of the coronation of King Norodom Sihamoni.
Courtesy of Anthony Rodov and Igor Nosenko (Instagram).
Courtesy of Anthony Rodov and Igor Nosenko (Instagram).
Philippines new sig/date (2019) 200-peso note (B1087b) confirmed
10 11, 2019 13:25
Like B1087a, but new date (2019) and new signatures (Duterte/Diokno). Prefix BA.
B1087a, 2107 with Duterte/Espenilla signatures, remains unconfirmed.
Courtesy of Mark Fox and sotheya on eBay.
Vietnam new date (2019) 10,000-dong note (B343l) confirmed
09 11, 2019 09:47
Philippines new signature 50-peso note (B1085d) confirmed
08 11, 2019 07:42
Like B1085c, but new signatures (Duterte/Diokno). Prefix BP.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea).
Indonesia new date (2019) 5,000-rupiah note (B611e) confirmed
25 10, 2019 07:49
Philippines 20-peso note (B1084) to be replaced by coin in December 2019
15 10, 2019 12:35
According to a press release dated 15 October 2019, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas intends to replace the 20-peso banknote with a coin in December 2019. Existing notes will be withdrawn from circulation through natural attrition.
Philippines new date (2019) 50-peso note (B1085c) confirmed
11 10, 2019 09:56
Like B1085b, but new date (2019).
Courtesy of Edward Feltcorn.
Indonesia new date (2019) 1,000-rupiah note (B609e) confirmed
10 10, 2019 09:00
Like B609d, but new date (2019).
Courtesy of Jürgen Franer.
Philippines new signature 20-peso note (B1084d) confirmed
04 10, 2019 09:39
Like B1084c, but new signatures. Prefix CJ.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea).
Philippines new signature 100-peso note (B1086g) confirmed
30 09, 2019 11:37
Like B1086f, but new signatures. Prefix BC.
Courtesy of Sing Chai Tan (
North Korea new 5,000-won commemorative note (B363) confirmed
27 09, 2019 13:35
This note is overprinted to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the DPRK.
Courtesy of Ömer Yalçinkaya (eBay store
).
Courtesy of Ömer Yalçinkaya (eBay store
Philippines new signature 500-peso note (B1088e) confirmed
23 09, 2019 10:34
Like B1088d, but new signatures.
Courtesy of Sing Chai Tan (
Indonesia new date (2019) 20,000-rupiah note (B613d) confirmed
21 09, 2019 14:26
Like B613c, but new date (2019).
Courtesy of Franer Jürgen.
Hong Kong Standard Chartered Bank new 100-dollar note (B425a) confirmed introduced 03.09.2019
16 09, 2019 16:48
Hong Kong Bank of China new 100-dollar note (B823a) confirmed introduced 03.09.2019
16 09, 2019 16:48
Hong Kong HSBC new 100-dollar note confirmed introduced 03.09.2019
16 09, 2019 16:48
Vietnam new date (2019) 200,000-dong note (B347j) confirmed
08 08, 2019 09:37
Vietnam new date (2019) 500,000-dong note (B348o) confirmed
08 08, 2019 09:37
Philippines new signature 1,000-peso note (B1089e) confirmed
25 07, 2019 13:38
Like B1089d, but new signatures.
Courtesy of Sing Chai Tan (
Indonesia new sig/date (2018) 20,000-rupiah (B613c) note confirmed
17 07, 2019 09:49
Like B613b, but new signatures and new date (2018).
Courtesy of Franer Jürgen.
Indonesia new date (2019) 2,000-rupiah (B610e) note confirmed
12 07, 2019 09:28
Like B610d, but new date (2019).
Courtesy of Franer Jürgen.
Philippines new date (2019) 1,000-peso note (B1089d) confirmed
09 07, 2019 08:42
Like B1089c, but new date (2019).
Courtesy of Sing Chia Tan (
Bangladesh new date (2018) 500-taka note (B353j) confirmed
07 07, 2019 08:39
Like B353i, but new date (2018).
Courtesy of Kamrul Huda.
Philippines new date (2019G) 100-peso note (B1086f) confirmed
06 07, 2019 09:56
Like B1086e, but new date (2019G). Prefix BT.
Courtesy of Erwin van den Buys.
Philippines to enhance security features in Q1 2020
06 07, 2019 08:59
According to a press release dated 3 July 2019, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas announced that it will begin issuing notes with the signature of Governor Benjamin E. Diokno.
Furthermore, in the first quarter of 2020, the bank intends to issue notes with upgraded windowed security threads, anti-copying and anti-scanning features, and tactile marks.
Furthermore, in the first quarter of 2020, the bank intends to issue notes with upgraded windowed security threads, anti-copying and anti-scanning features, and tactile marks.
Philippines new date (2019) 500-peso note (B1088d) confirmed
30 06, 2019 11:01
Indonesia new signature 1,000-rupiah note (B609d) confirmed
27 06, 2019 18:36
Like B609c, but new signature.
Courtesy of Franer Jürgen.
Malaysia new signature 50-ringgit note (B152c) confirmed
16 06, 2019 08:10
Like B152b, but new signature (Shamsiah). Prefix PD.
Courtesy of Jimmy Sum.
Indonesia new date (2019) 10,000-rupiah note (B612e) confirmed
16 06, 2019 08:04
Like B612d, but new date (2016/2019). Prefix JFE.
Courtesy of Jürgen Franer.
Indonesia new date (2019) 100,000-rupiah note (B615e) confirmed
06 06, 2019 08:12
Like B615d, but new date (2019).
Courtesy of Franer Juergen.
Singapore new 20-dollar commemorative note (B219) reportedly introduced 05.06.2019
05 06, 2019 11:50
According to a press release dated 5 June 2019, this 20-dollar note commemorates Singapore’s bicentennial. The back of the note showcases eight pioneering individuals who were part of a broad cast who arrived from different lands and made significant contributions to nation building in diverse areas ranging from education, culture, and community service to sports and defending Singapore. This note was designed by Eng Siak Loy and Weng Ziyan. Four million notes will be introduced into circulation at face value, packaged with a special folder. Additionally, 5,000 uncut sheets of three notes will be sold as numismatic products.
Courtesy of Lieu Siang Ping, Claudio Marana, Aidan Work, KK Lim, César David Zuluaga Cárdenas, Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).
Courtesy of Lieu Siang Ping, Claudio Marana, Aidan Work, KK Lim, César David Zuluaga Cárdenas, Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).
Philippines new date (2018F) 500-peso note (B1088b) confirmed
05 05, 2019 08:48
Like B1088a, but new date (2018F). Prefix EC.
Courtesy of Erwin van den Buys (
Philippines new 500-peso note (B1088a) confirmed
05 05, 2019 08:47
Like B1082, but scientific names on back in italics, the year at left center front in larger font size.
Philippines new date (2019) 20-peso note (B1084c) confirmed
05 05, 2019 08:43
Like B1084b, but new date (2019). Prefix S.
Courtesy of Erwin van den Buys (
Philippines new date (2018B) 100-peso note (B1086d) confirmed
02 05, 2019 06:50
Like B1086c, but new date (2018B).
Courtesy of Ivan W. MacKenzie.
Philippines new date (2018A) 100-peso note (B1086c) confirmed
02 05, 2019 06:49
Like B1086b, but new date (2018A).
Courtesy of Ivan W. MacKenzie.
Philippines new date (2019) 100-peso note (B1086c) confirmed
22 04, 2019 09:33
Like B1086b, but new date (2019).
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Philippines new date (2018) 20-peso note (B1084b) confirmed
22 04, 2019 09:29
Like B1084a, but new date (2018).
B1084a dated 2017 remains unconfirmed. If anyone has this note, please submit scans to confirm.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Bangladesh new date (2018) 100-taka note (B352j) confirmed
17 04, 2019 08:03
Like B352i, but new date (2018).
Courtesy of Robert Mol.
India new sig/date (2019) 100-rupee note (B301b) confirmed
28 03, 2019 09:11
Like B301a, but new date (2019) and new signature (Shaktikanta Das).
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Philippines new date (2018F) 1,000-peso note (B1089c) confirmed
28 02, 2019 08:53
Like B1089b, but new date (2018F).
Courtesy of Jacek Stacel.
Philippines central bank governor dies on 23.02.2019
23 02, 2019 20:13
According to a press release, the Monetary Board announced that Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor and Chairman of the Monetary Board Nestor A. Espenilla, Jr. peacefully passed away on 23 February 2019 surrounded by members of his family. The Governor, 60, had been undergoing treatment for cancer for more than a year. In a special meeting held on the same day, the Monetary Board designated Deputy Governor Maria Almasara Cyd Tuaño-Amador as BSP Officer-in-Charge effective immediately until such time that President Rodrigo Duterte shall have designated an OIC or appointed a successor.
Expect to see new signature varieties on Philippines banknotes after a new governor is appointed.
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
Expect to see new signature varieties on Philippines banknotes after a new governor is appointed.
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
Mongolia new sig/date (2018) 5,000-togrog note (B434b) confirmed
22 02, 2019 07:12
Like B434a, but new signature, new date (2018), and Soyombo symbol as 3D SPARK. Prefix AP.
Courtesy of Max Keller.
Indonesia new signature 5,000-rupiah note (B611d) confirmed
18 02, 2019 08:40
Like B611c, but new signatures.
Courtesy of Andrew Sidelnikov.
Vietnam new date (2018) 100,000-dong note (B346l) confirmed
17 02, 2019 16:42
Vietnam new date (2018) 20,000-dong note (B344i) confirmed
17 02, 2019 16:42
Indonesia new date (2018) 10,000-rupiah note (B612c) confirmed
15 02, 2019 08:19
Like B612b, but new date (2018).
Courtesy of Franer Jürgen.
Indonesia new sig 50,000-rupiah note (B614d) confirmed
09 02, 2019 10:25
Like B614c, but new date (2018) and new signatures.
Courtesy of Franer Juergen.
Indonesia new date (2018) 50,000-rupiah note (B614c) confirmed
09 02, 2019 10:24
Like B614b, but new date (2018).
Courtesy of Franer Juergen.
Singapore new symbol (three stars) 50-dollar note (B205j) confirmed
12 01, 2019 09:31
Like B205i, but three stars below ARTS on back. Prefix 5LD.
Courtesy of Tan Wei Jie (http://www.tanwj.com).
Indonesia new sig/date (2018) 10,000-rupiah note (B612d) confirmed
11 01, 2019 09:45
Like B612c, but new signatures (Perry Warjiyo and Mulyani Indrawati) and new date (2018).
Courtesy of Franer Jürgen.
Singapore new symbol 100-dollar note (B206h) confirmed
28 12, 2018 08:45
Like B206g, but three stars below YOUTH on back. Prefix 3BL.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Hong Kong SBC new 1,000-dollar note (B427a) confirmed
14 12, 2018 08:49
Hong Kong BOC new 1,000-dollar note (B825a) confirmed
14 12, 2018 08:46
China new prefix format 100-yuan note (B4118b) confirmed
13 12, 2018 09:13
Hong Kong HSBC new 1,000-dollar note confirmed
12 12, 2018 08:27
Indonesia new signature 2,000-rupiah note (B610d) confirmed
09 12, 2018 11:31
Like B610c, but new signatures (Perry Warjiyo and Sri Mulyani Indrawati).
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea).
Thailand new variety 50-baht note (B194b) confirmed
09 12, 2018 11:24
The Thai text at lower right back of the 50-baht note originally read โทษฐานปลอมแปลงธนบัตร คือจำคุกตลอดชีวิตหรือจำคุกอย่างสูงยี่สิบปี และปรับอย่างสูงสี่หมื่นบาท (Penalty for making counterfeit banknotes is life imprisonment, or up to twenty years of imprisonment and up to forty thousands Baht of fine), but in 2018 was changed to read การปลอมแปลงธนบัตรเป็นความผิด ต้องระวางโทษตามประมวลกฎหมายอาญา (Making counterfeit banknotes is a crime, and will be punished due to Criminal law).
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea).
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea).
China new 50-yuan commemorative note reported for 28.12.2018
23 11, 2018 07:55
This note commemorates the 70th anniversary of the issuance of the renminbi (RMB). A total of 120 million of these notes were issued as of 28 December 2018.
Courtesy of 赵嘉瑞 (Zhao Jiarui) and 钞票百科 (Chaopiaobaike).
Courtesy of 赵嘉瑞 (Zhao Jiarui) and 钞票百科 (Chaopiaobaike).
North Korea new 1,000- and 2,000-won commemorative notes (B361a, B362a) confirmed
22 11, 2018 14:59
These overprinted notes were issued in 2018 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the country’s name change on 9 September 1948 to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson and KK Lim (
).
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson and KK Lim (
Hong Kong new sig/date (01.01.2016) 100-dollar note (B420e) confirmed
13 10, 2018 08:18
Like B420d, but new signatures and new date (1 JANUARY 2016). Prefix CA.
Courtesy of Don Cleveland.
Macau new sig/date 1,000-pataca note (B073c) confirmed
29 09, 2018 09:21
Like B073b, but new signature and new date (11 DE NOVEMBRO DE 2013). Prefix AE.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea).
Macau new signature 100-pataca note (B071d) confirmed
29 09, 2018 09:21
Like B071c, but new signature. Prefix BD.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea).
Macau new signature 10-pataca note (B068d) confirmed
29 09, 2018 09:12
Like B068c, but new signature. Prefix CH.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea).
Thailand new 1,000-baht note (B197) confirmed
01 09, 2018 08:01
Thailand new variety 20-, 50-, and 100-baht notes (B193b, B194b, B195b) reported
21 08, 2018 09:27
The Thai text at lower right back of the 20-, 50-, and 100-baht notes originally read โทษฐานปลอมแปลงธนบัตร คือจำคุกตลอดชีวิตหรือจำคุกอย่างสูงยี่สิบปี และปรับอย่างสูงสี่หมื่นบาท (Penalty for making counterfeit banknotes is life imprisonment, or up to twenty years of imprisonment and up to forty thousands Baht of fine), but in 2018 was changed to read การปลอมแปลงธนบัตรเป็นความผิด ต้องระวางโทษตามประมวลกฎหมายอาญา (Making counterfeit banknotes is a crime, and will be punished due to Criminal law).
Courtesy of Mike Teseling and Thanaphum Hongsyok.
Courtesy of Mike Teseling and Thanaphum Hongsyok.
Hong Kong unveils new 2018 banknote family
25 07, 2018 09:38
According to a Hong Kong Monetary Authority press release dated 24 July 2018, the Standard Chartered Bank, Bank of China, and Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation have unveiled the designs of a new 2018 series of banknotes.
"Consistent with the current series, the new series will consist of five denominations, each adopting the same colour scheme. It is the first time that the thematic subjects on the reverse side of the NIBs’ new series banknotes are standardised for each denomination to facilitate easy recognition by the public. The selected thematic subjects represent different aspects of Hong Kong as an international metropolis, featuring its rhythm of life, recreation and entertainment, as well as its rich natural and cultural heritage. The five denominations depict respectively the position of Hong Kong as international financial centre (HK$1,000), the spectacular Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark (HK$500), Cantonese opera as our art and cultural legacy (HK$100), butterflies that inhabit Hong Kong (HK$50), and the popular dim sum and tea culture (HK$20). For aesthetic presentation of the subject and easy distinction from previous series, the reverse side of the banknote is in vertical orientation instead of the traditional horizontal layout.
The designs of all five denominations were unveiled today. The HK$1,000 and HK$500 notes will be put into circulation in the last quarter of 2018 and early 2019 respectively, and the lower denominations of HK$100, HK$50 and HK$20 will be ready for issue in batches between 2019 and 2020."
Courtesy of Wilson Chow, David Liu, Omer Yalcinkaya, Ilkka Malmi, Paul Nahmias, John Ma.
"Consistent with the current series, the new series will consist of five denominations, each adopting the same colour scheme. It is the first time that the thematic subjects on the reverse side of the NIBs’ new series banknotes are standardised for each denomination to facilitate easy recognition by the public. The selected thematic subjects represent different aspects of Hong Kong as an international metropolis, featuring its rhythm of life, recreation and entertainment, as well as its rich natural and cultural heritage. The five denominations depict respectively the position of Hong Kong as international financial centre (HK$1,000), the spectacular Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark (HK$500), Cantonese opera as our art and cultural legacy (HK$100), butterflies that inhabit Hong Kong (HK$50), and the popular dim sum and tea culture (HK$20). For aesthetic presentation of the subject and easy distinction from previous series, the reverse side of the banknote is in vertical orientation instead of the traditional horizontal layout.
The designs of all five denominations were unveiled today. The HK$1,000 and HK$500 notes will be put into circulation in the last quarter of 2018 and early 2019 respectively, and the lower denominations of HK$100, HK$50 and HK$20 will be ready for issue in batches between 2019 and 2020."
Courtesy of Wilson Chow, David Liu, Omer Yalcinkaya, Ilkka Malmi, Paul Nahmias, John Ma.
Indonesia new date (2018) 100,000-rupiah note (B615c) confirmed
17 07, 2018 07:26
Like B615b, but new date (2018).
Courtesy of Franer Jürgen.
Indonesia new signature 100,000-rupiah note (B615d) confirmed
17 07, 2018 07:26
Like B615c, but new signature.
Courtesy of Franer Jürgen.
Malaysia names new central bank governor
03 07, 2018 10:41
On 6 June 2018, the Cabinet accepted Muhammad bin Ibrahim’s offer to step down as governor of Bank Negara Malaysia. Expect new signature varieties now that Datuk Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus has been named as the replacement according to a press release dated 22 June 2018.
Courtesy of Aidan Work and Liew Siang Ping.
Courtesy of Aidan Work and Liew Siang Ping.
Philippines new 50-peso note (B1085a) confirmed
16 06, 2018 07:26
Like B1078j, but with LEYTE LANDING OCTOBER 1944 at lower right front. Prefix NB.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
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Philippines new date (2018) 50-peso note (B1085b) confirmed
16 06, 2018 07:26
Like B1085, but new date (2018). Prefix S.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea).
phil
Malaysia's central bank governor resigns
06 06, 2018 06:57
On 6 June 2018, the Cabinet accepted Muhammad bin Ibrahim’s offer to step down as governor of Bank Negara Malaysia. Expect new signature varieties once a replacement is named.
Courtesy of Aidan Work and Liew Siang Ping.
Courtesy of Aidan Work and Liew Siang Ping.
Philippines new date (2018) 1,000-peso note (B1089b) confirmed
02 06, 2018 10:01
Like B1089a, but new date (2018). Prefix A.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
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Indonesia new date (2018) 2,000-rupiah note (B610c) confirmed
29 05, 2018 08:44
Like B610b, but new date (2018). Prefix ZFK.
Courtesy of Franer Juergen.
Indonesia new date (2018) 1,000-rupiah note (B609c) confirmed
29 05, 2018 08:44
Like B609b, but new date (2018). Prefix EAJ.
Courtesy of Franer Juergen.
Cambodia new 20,000-rial note (B433) confirmed
17 05, 2018 08:42
This note celebrates the 65th birthday of King Norodom Sihamoni.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana, Jacek Stącel, and Vladimir Buravlev.
Indonesia new date (2018) 5,000-rupiah note (B611c) confirmed
15 05, 2018 10:27
Like B611b, but new date (2016 / 2018). Prefix HEJ.
Courtesy of Sabine Leuenberger (
Philippines new date (2017) 200-peso note (B1081g) confirmed
27 04, 2018 09:51
Like B1081f, but new date (2017). Prefix C.
Courtesy of Edward Feltcorn.
Thailand new 20-, 50-, and 100-baht notes (B193 - B195) confirmed
26 04, 2018 12:15
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.
Singapore new symbol 2-dollar note (B208l) confirmed
22 04, 2018 08:23
Like B208k, but new symbol (three solid stars) below EDUCATION on back. Prefix 6GQ.
Courtesy of Thomas Oon.
Malaysia new sig 100-ringgit note (B153b) confirmed
20 04, 2018 09:24
Like B153a, but new signature. Prefix BZ.
Courtesy of Muhammad Ali Ibrahim.
Philippines chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
19 04, 2018 09:58
The Philippines chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 87-page catalog covers notes issued by El Banco Español Filipino de Isabel II from 1852 to 1865, Tesoro in 1877, El Banco Español Filipino from 1883 to 1908, República Filipina from 1898 to 1899, Philippine Islands Treasury from 1903 to 1944, Bank of the Philippine Islands from 1912 to 1933, Philippine National Bank from 1917 to 1937, Japanese Government from 1942 to 1945, Central Bank of the Philippines in 1949, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas from 1969 to present. Published 20.04.2018.
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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Philippines new date (2018) 100-peso note confirmed
03 04, 2018 10:09
Like 2017-dated NGC Enhanced note, but new date (2018). Prefix DH.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Philippines revised 100-peso note confirmed
18 03, 2018 07:51
Like P222, but changes in the format of the scientific name on back, and the year at left center front in larger font size. Prefix EX.
Courtesy of Юрий Колесников.
Philippines new date (2017F) 20-peso note confirmed
18 03, 2018 07:44
Like P206, but new date (2017F). Prefix EN.
Courtesy of Юрий Колесников.
Philippines revised 1,000-peso note confirmed
15 03, 2018 10:37
Like P211, but changes in the format of the scientific name on back, the year at left center front in larger font size, and without MEDAL OF HONOR at lower center front.
Courtesy of Max Keller.
Thailand new note family (B193 - B197) scheduled for April and July 2018 introduction
12 03, 2018 10:25
According to a press release dated 8 March 2018, the Bank of Thailand plans to introduce the 17th series of notes. The fronts feature the new king, Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, and the backs features two kings in order of reign, along with images of memorable royal duties. The three lower denominations will be introduced 6 April 2018, followed by the two larger denominations on 28 July 2018.
Brunei new date (2016) 1-dollar note (B301c) confirmed
19 02, 2018 14:08
Like B301b, but new date (2016). Prefix D/37, D/38.
Courtesy of Marcus Feaver.
Sri Lanka new 1,000-rupee commemorative note (B130) confirmed introduced 04.02.2018
12 02, 2018 07:58
On 4 February 2018, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka began issuing 5 million 1,000-rupee notes commemorating the 70th Independence Celebration. The note is like B127, but with a Celebrating Diversity logo instead of a butterfly at the lower left front, new vignettes at center front, new date, and serial numbers from S70/1 000001- S70/5 1000000.
Courtesy of Igor Tereshkov, Aidan Work, and 钞票百科 (Chaopiaobaike).
Courtesy of Igor Tereshkov, Aidan Work, and 钞票百科 (Chaopiaobaike).
Singapore new symbol (one diamond) 5-dollar note (B209e) confirmed
10 02, 2018 08:05
Like B209d, but one diamond on back. Prefix 5AK.
Courtesy of KK Lim (
Singapore new symbol 100-dollar note (B206i) confirmed
05 02, 2018 11:33
Like B206h, but with two stars at lower left back.
Courtesy of KK Lim (
Singapore new symbol 10-dollar note (B210m) confirmed
05 02, 2018 11:30
Like B210l, but with inverted triangle at lower left back.
Courtesy of KK Lim (
Malaysia new signature 10-ringgit note (B151b) confirmed
01 02, 2018 09:00
Like B151a, but new signature. Prefix EF.
Courtesy of Sam Hong.
Vietnam new date (2017) 50,000-dong note (B345i) confirmed
31 01, 2018 07:20
Vietnam new date (2018) 10,000-dong note (B343k) confirmed
31 01, 2018 07:20
Vietnam new date (2017) 100,000-dong note (B346k) confirmed
31 01, 2018 07:20
Vietnam new date (2017) 20,000-dong note (B344h) confirmed
31 01, 2018 07:20
Kiau Chau chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
19 01, 2018 08:45
The Kiau Chau chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 7-page catalog covers notes issued by the Deutsch-Asiatische Bank (German-Asian Bank) from 1907 to 1914, and the Greater Japan Imperial Government in 1914. Published 19.01.2018.
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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Malaysia new 60- and 600-ringgit numismatic products (BNP106, BNP107) reportedly introduced 05.01.2018
05 01, 2018 16:32
According to a 14 December 2017 press release, Bank Negara Malaysia is issuing commemorative banknotes in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Federation of Malaya Independence Agreement.
The 600-ringgit note is larger than the Philippines 1998 100,000-peso note measuring 355 x 215 mm, which the Guinness Book of World Records heretofore considered to be the physically largest legal tender note ever issued.
60,000 60-ringgit notes were packaged in folders and sold for 120 ringgit each, with a limit of five per buyer.
6,000 uncut sheets of three 60-ringgit notes were also sold for 500 ringgit each, with a limit of one per buyer.
6,000 600-ringgit notes were packaged in folders and sold for 1,700 ringgit each, with a limit of one per buyer.
The public can place their orders online from 5 January 2018. In the event of oversubscription, balloting will take place. Banknotes with special serial numbers will be sold via public auction on 10 March 2018.
Courtesy of Liew Siang Ping, Stane Straus, Dmytry Nevmyvako, Zhao Jiarui, Ajay Rawat, and Thomas Augustsson.
The 600-ringgit note is larger than the Philippines 1998 100,000-peso note measuring 355 x 215 mm, which the Guinness Book of World Records heretofore considered to be the physically largest legal tender note ever issued.
60,000 60-ringgit notes were packaged in folders and sold for 120 ringgit each, with a limit of five per buyer.
6,000 uncut sheets of three 60-ringgit notes were also sold for 500 ringgit each, with a limit of one per buyer.
6,000 600-ringgit notes were packaged in folders and sold for 1,700 ringgit each, with a limit of one per buyer.
The public can place their orders online from 5 January 2018. In the event of oversubscription, balloting will take place. Banknotes with special serial numbers will be sold via public auction on 10 March 2018.
Courtesy of Liew Siang Ping, Stane Straus, Dmytry Nevmyvako, Zhao Jiarui, Ajay Rawat, and Thomas Augustsson.
South Korea new 2,000-won Olympics commemorative note (BNP201) confirmed
11 12, 2017 11:55
On 11 December 2017, the Bank of Korea introduced 2.8 million new 2,000-won notes to commemorate the Winter Olympic Games to be held 9 - 25 February 2018 in PyeongChang. Not intended for circulation, individual notes were packaged in a folder and sold for 8,000 won each. The bank also sold uncut pairs and sheets of 24 notes.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea) and Jason Lee.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea) and Jason Lee.
Philippines enhanced New Generation Currency notes reportedly introduced 05.12.2017
05 12, 2017 13:34
According to a press release dated 5 December 2017, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas introduced New Generation Currency (NGC) notes enhanced to highlight significant moments in the nation’s history, as well as its world heritage sites and iconic natural wonders.
Courtesy of Lexter Ibasco.
Courtesy of Lexter Ibasco.
Philippines new date (2017F) 20-peso note confirmed
05 12, 2017 13:05
Like P206, but new date (2017F). Prefix LM.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea).
China new prefix format 1-yuan note (B4109d) confirmed
15 11, 2017 07:51
Like B4109c, but prefix format X###X.
Courtesy of 赵 嘉瑞 and Mark Irwin.
North Korea new 5,000-won commemorative note (B360a) confirmed
12 11, 2017 10:38
This note is overprinted to commemorate the 100th birthday of Kim Jong Suk, the first wife of Kim Il-Sung.
Overprinted on B357.
Courtesy of 小小草.
Overprinted on B357.
Courtesy of 小小草.
Cambodia new 5,000-rial note (B432) confirmed introduced 25.10.2017
30 10, 2017 13:46
These notes were introduced in 2017 to celebrate the 64th birthday of King Norodom Sihamoni.
B432 (PNL): 5,000 រៀល (riels) (US$1.20)
Violet and brown. Front: Khmer text; naga, mythical snake; King Norodom Sihanouk wearing beret. Back: English and Khmer text; Kampong Kdei bridge in Siemreap Province. Solid security thread with demetalized *NBC*. Watermark: Unknown. Printer: Unknown. 146 x 68 mm.
a. 2015. Signature 3. Intro: 25.10.2017.
B432 (PNL): 5,000 រៀល (riels) (US$1.20)
Violet and brown. Front: Khmer text; naga, mythical snake; King Norodom Sihanouk wearing beret. Back: English and Khmer text; Kampong Kdei bridge in Siemreap Province. Solid security thread with demetalized *NBC*. Watermark: Unknown. Printer: Unknown. 146 x 68 mm.
a. 2015. Signature 3. Intro: 25.10.2017.
Cambodia new 1,000-rial note (B431) confirmed introduced 25.10.2017
30 10, 2017 13:46
2,000 pesos (US$1.10), 20 DE AGOSTO DE 2009. Like P457, but new date.
Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.
Brunei new 50-dollar commemorative polymer note (B305) confirmed
10 10, 2017 09:56
This 50-dollar note was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary (golden jubilee) of the accession to the throne by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah. This note circulates normally, but numismatic products are also offered in various combinations and packaging.
Courtesy of Chaopiaobaike (钞票百科) and KK Lim.
Courtesy of Chaopiaobaike (钞票百科) and KK Lim.
Thailand new commemorative note family (B188 - B192) confirmed
26 09, 2017 11:29
According to a press release dated 20 July 2017, Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob announced the Bank of Thailand’s intention to issue a new family of banknotes designed to commemorate King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The new notes are like the preceding issues, but with different backs.
Courtesy of Lieu Siang Ping and Rafal Nogowczyk (Nogowczyk
).
Courtesy of Lieu Siang Ping and Rafal Nogowczyk (Nogowczyk
Hong Kong Bank of China new 100-dollar commemorative note (BNP805) confirmed
26 09, 2017 10:35
From 28 September to 18 October 2017, Bank of China is taking orders for a new 100-dollar note to commemorate the bank’s 100th anniversary of its presence in Hong Kong. Although legal tender, the notes aren’t intended for circulation. 2,900,000 notes were offered as numismatic products packaged in a folder for HK$288. An additional 300,000 sets of three uncut notes in a folder for HK$988. Finally, 40,000 uncut sheets of 30 notes each offered for HK$13,888 each. Profits from the sale of the notes were donated to charitable organizations in Hong Kong.
Courtesy of Chaopiaobaike and Hang.
Courtesy of Chaopiaobaike and Hang.
Thailand new signature 1,000-baht note (B185b) confirmed
05 09, 2017 11:43
Philippines new date (2017) 500-peso note confirmed
03 09, 2017 14:58
Like P210, but with new date (2017). Prefix C.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Philippines new date (2017) 1,000-peso note confirmed
03 09, 2017 14:58
Like P211, but with new date (2017). Prefix DT.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Timor chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
03 08, 2017 08:28
The Timor 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 Banco Nacional Ultramarino (Overseas National Bank) from 1910 to 1969. Published 4 August 2017.
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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Indonesia new date (2017) 50,000-rupiah note (B614b) confirmed
28 07, 2017 09:52
B614b: Like B614a, but new date (2017). Prefix JAO.
Courtesy of Juergen-Franer.
Indonesia new date (2017) 100,000-rupiah note (B615b) confirmed
26 07, 2017 11:48
B615b: Like B615a, but new date (2017). Prefix SAD.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea).
Indonesia new date (2017) 10,000-rupiah note (B612b) confirmed
26 07, 2017 09:40
B612b: Like B612a, but new date (2017). Prefix EBD, NAM.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea) and Juergen-Franer.
Philippines new sig/date (2017F) 100-peso note confirmed
24 07, 2017 07:28
Like P222, but new signature and new date (2017F). Prefix AL.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Vietnam new date (2017) 500,000-dong note (B348m) confirmed
19 07, 2017 09:33
Indonesia new date (2017) 5,000-rupiah note (B611b) confirmed
14 07, 2017 10:25
B611b: Like B611a, but new date (2017), barely visible at lower left back.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea).
Indonesia new date (2017) 2,000-rupiah note (B610b) confirmed
14 07, 2017 10:23
B610b: Like B610a, but new date (2017), barely visible at lower left back.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea).
Brunei and Singapore new 50-dollar commemorative polymer notes confirmed
07 07, 2017 08:28
According to a press release dated 5 July 2017, Brunei and Singapore have both issued new 50-dollar polymer notes to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Currency Interchangeability Agreement. Brunei introduced one million notes, and Singapore introduced two million notes, all at face value. Banks in both countries offered sets of notes in complimentary folders. The commemorative notes were jointly designed by Abdul Ajihis Haji Terawih, Eng Siak Loy, and Weng Ziyan. A total of 50,000 sets of Brunei and Singapore notes bearing matching serial numbers and CIA prefixes were sold for S$300 (US$220) each beginning 12 July 2017. Uncut sheets of 3, 8, and 40 notes were also packaged for sale as numismatic products.
Courtesy of KK Lim (http://stores.ebay.com/COLLECTIBLES-ARENA).
Courtesy of KK Lim (http://stores.ebay.com/COLLECTIBLES-ARENA).
Malaysia new signature 20-ringgit note (B152b) confirmed
07 07, 2017 08:20
B152b: Like B152a, but new signature. Prefix BV.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Sam Hong.
Indonesia new date (2017) 20,000-rupiah note (B613b) confirmed
27 06, 2017 08:22
B613b: Like B613a, but new date (2017), barely visible at lower left back where windowed security thread ends.
Courtesy of Franer Juergen.
Malaysia new signature 1-ringgit note (B149c) confirmed
24 06, 2017 08:07
B149c: Like B149b, but new signature and text at lower right front filled solid, not filled with diagonal lines.
Courtesy of Tan Shi Chuan.
Myanmar reportedly to introduce 5,000- and 10,000-kyat notes with enhanced security
14 06, 2017 08:23
According to an article in Myanmar Business Today dated 13 June 2017, the Central Bank of Myanmar plans to introduce new 5,000- and 10,000-kyat notes like the current issues (B117 and B118, respectively), but with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting. The new notes have new watermarks, serial numbers, and security threads. No word yet on the timing of the introduction.
Hong Kong new date (01.01.2016) 50-dollar note confirmed
22 05, 2017 21:23
Like P213d, but new date (1 January 2016). Prefix FG.
Courtesy of Wally Myers.
Hong Kong new sig/date (01.07.2015) 50-dollar note (B817e) confirmed
21 05, 2017 09:28
B817e: Like B817d, but new date (1 JULY 2015) and new signature. Prefix CY.
Courtesy of Wally Myers.
Malaysia new signature 5-ringgit note (B150b) confirmed
21 05, 2017 08:32
B150b: Like B150a, but new signature. Prefix BL.
Courtesy of Sam Hong and Alex Zlotin.
Indonesia new sig/date (2014/2015) 100,000-rupiah note (B608c) confirmed
04 05, 2017 07:59
B608c: Like B608b, but new date (2015) and new signatures. Prefix LEA.
Courtesy of Franer Jüergen.
Vietnam new date (2016) 200,000-dong note (B347h) confirmed
24 04, 2017 07:50
Like B347g, but new date (2016). Prefix KE.
Courtesy of Don Ludwig and Stane Štraus (www.polymernotes.org).
Vietnam new date (2017) 10,000-dong note (B343j) confirmed
24 04, 2017 07:48
Like B343i, but new date (2017). Prefix NC.
Courtesy of Don Ludwig and Stane Štraus (www.polymernotes.org).
India new date (2017) 50-rupee note (B294c) confirmed
19 03, 2017 11:30
French Cochinchina chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
17 03, 2017 09:29
The French Cochinchina 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 Banque de l’Indo-Chine (Bank of Indo-China) in 1875. Published 17 March 2017.
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
Subscribe to The Banknote Book
If you collect the entire world or a large number of countries, buying a 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 term of your subscription.
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Philippines new sig/date (2017F) 1,000-peso note confirmed
08 03, 2017 07:47
Like P211, but new date (2017F) and new signatures (Rodrigo Duterte and Amando M. Tetangco, Jr.). Prefix AH.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Philippines new sig/date (2016) 200-peso note confirmed
25 02, 2017 10:36
Like P209, but new date (2016) and new signature. Prefix A.
Courtesy of Jonathan See.
Philippines new date (2016) 500-peso note confirmed
24 02, 2017 11:02
Like P210, but new date (2016). Prefix A.
Courtesy of Jonathan See.
Philippines new date (2016J) 100-peso note confirmed
24 02, 2017 11:02
Like PNL, but new date (2016J). Prefix A.
Courtesy of Jonathan See.
Philippines new date (2016J) 20-peso note confirmed
24 02, 2017 11:00
Like P206, but new date (2016J). Prefix A.
Courtesy of Jonathan See.
Philippines new date (2016H) 20-peso note confirmed
24 02, 2017 10:53
Like P206, but new date (2016H). Prefix C.
Courtesy of Jonathan See.
Philippines new sig/date (2017) 50-peso note confirmed
22 02, 2017 09:59
Like P207, but new date (2017) and new signature. Prefix A.
Courtesy of Jonathan See.
Indonesia new date (2015) 100,000-rupiah note (B608b) confirmed
19 02, 2017 12:49
B608b: Like B608a, but new date (2015).
Courtesy of Franer Jürgen.
Indonesia new signature 5,000-rupiah note (B599r) confirmed
19 02, 2017 12:26
B599r: Like B599q, but new signature (unknown). Prefix MLY.
It appears that there may be watermark varieties for this denomination. Differences have been reported for 2014 - 2016 dated notes.
Courtesy of Andrew Sidelnikov.
Hong Kong new date (01.01.2016) 100-dollar note confirmed
09 02, 2017 16:10
Like P214, but new date (1 January 2016). Prefix NR.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Hong Kong new date (01.01.2016) 1,000-dollar note confirmed
09 02, 2017 16:04
Like P216, but new date (1 January 2016). Prefix FN.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Hong Kong new date (01.01.2016) 20-dollar note (B418e) confirmed
09 02, 2017 08:48
B418e: Like B418d, but new date (1 January 2016). Prefix FA.
Courtesy of Igor Tereshkov.
Hong Kong new date (01.01.2016) 50-dollar note (B419e) confirmed
09 02, 2017 08:46
B419e: Like B419d, but new date (1 January 2016). Prefix TW.
Courtesy of Igor Tereshkov.
Hong Kong new date (01.01.2016) 20-dollar note confirmed
09 02, 2017 08:42
Like P212, but new date (1 January 2016). Prefix TW.
Courtesy of Igor Tereshkov.
Philippines new sig/date (2016A) 100-peso note confirmed
08 02, 2017 18:04
Like P208, but new date (2016A) and new signatures (Rodrigo Duterte and Amando M. Tetangco, Jr.). Prefix DE.
Courtesy of Sing Chia Tan (
Singapore new symbol (one star) 100-dollar note (B206h) confirmed
08 02, 2017 14:59
B206h: Like B206g, but one star below YOUTH on back. Prefix 3AA.
Courtesy of Thomas Oon.
Malaysia new signature 50-ringgit note (B148b) confirmed
06 02, 2017 19:44
B148b: Like B148a, but new signature. Prefix LS.
Courtesy of Gerhard Hoeck.
Indonesia new sig/date (2016) 1,000-rupiah note (B597n) confirmed
04 02, 2017 08:58
B597n: Like B597m, but new signatures and new date (2016). Prefix XPU.
Courtesy of Franer Jürgen.
Indonesia new signature 10,000-rupiah note (B604i) confirmed
02 02, 2017 11:31
B604i: Like B604h, but new signatures. Prefix LPZ.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Indonesia new signature 20,000-rupiah note (B605g) confirmed
01 02, 2017 17:00
B605g: Like B605f, but new signatures. Prefix LKZ.
Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.
Vietnam new date (2016) 50,000-dong note (B345i) confirmed
31 01, 2017 11:03
Like B345h, but new date (2016). Prefix MZ.
Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.
Vietnam new date (2016) 100,000-dong note (B346j) confirmed
31 01, 2017 10:59
Like B346i, but new date (2016). Prefix LJ.
Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.
Singapore new symbol (two stars) 2-dollar note (B208i) confirmed
22 01, 2017 11:34
B208i: Like B208h, but with two stars below EDUCATION on back. Prefix 6AA, 6CA.
Courtesy of KK Lim (
Singapore new symbol (two stars) 50-dollar note (B205i) confirmed
21 01, 2017 09:28
B205i: Like B205h, but with two stars below ARTS on back. Prefix 5GE.
Courtesy of KK Lim (
Singapore new symbol (two hollow stars) 2-dollar note (B208j) confirmed
19 01, 2017 12:49
B208j: Like B208h, but with two hollow stars below EDUCATION on back. Prefix 6RG.
Courtesy of KK Lim (
Singapore new symbol (solid star) 2-dollar note (B208h) confirmed
18 01, 2017 08:52
B208h: Like B208g, but with one solid star below EDUCATION on back. Prefix 6AF.
Courtesy of KK Lim (
Singapore new symbol (solid houses) 10-dollar note (B210j) confirmed
18 01, 2017 08:07
B210j: Like B210i, but with two solid houses below SPORTS on back. Prefix 5FZ.
Courtesy of KK Lim (
Indonesia new signature 50,000-rupiah note (B606g) confirmed
15 01, 2017 07:48
B606g: Like B606f, but new signature. Prefix VCN.
Courtesy of Martin Burger.
Indonesia denies rumors of hammer and sickle on new banknotes
11 01, 2017 15:34
According to an article on Tempo.co dated 10 January 2017, Bank Indonesia Governor Agus D.W. Martowadojo assured the public that the image at left front is the bank logo as registration device, not a Soviet hammer and sickle as rumored.
Singapore new symbol (solid house) 1,000-dollar note (B207h) confirmed
06 01, 2017 11:44
B207h: Like B207g, but with one solid house below GOVERNMENT on back. Prefix 5AA.
Courtesy of Teddy Wahidin.
Philippines new sig/date (2016A) 500-peso note confirmed
03 01, 2017 09:26
Like P210, but new date (2016A) and new signature (Rodrigo Duterte and Amando M. Tetangco, Jr.).
Courtesy of Sing Chia Tan (
Philippines new sig/date (2016) 20-peso note confirmed
03 01, 2017 09:26
Like P206, but new date (2016) and new signature (Rodrigo Duterte and Amando M. Tetangco, Jr.). Prefix SN.
Courtesy of Sing Chia Tan (
Philippines new sig/date (2016A) 1,000-peso note confirmed
29 12, 2016 20:46
Like P211, but new date (2016A) and new signature (Rodrigo Duterte and Amando M. Tetangco, Jr.). Prefix R.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Philippines new date (2016A) 1,000-peso note confirmed
29 12, 2016 20:46
Like P211, but new date (2016A). Prefix B.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
South Korea to introduce Winter Olympics commemorative note in 2017
22 12, 2016 11:42
According to an article on KOREA.net dated 20 December 2016, in 2017 the Bank of Korea plans to introduce 2.8 million new 2,000-won notes to commemorate the Winter Olympic Games to be held 9-25 February 2018 in PyeongChang. The front features athletes from seven winter sports events (biathlon, ice hockey, curling, speed skating, ski jumping, luge, and bobsled), whereas the back features a tiger and a pine tree from by Joseon-era artist Kim Hong-do’s painting, Songhamaenghodo.
Courtesy of Jeonghyun Park and Craig Eustace.
Courtesy of Jeonghyun Park and Craig Eustace.
Indonesia new banknote family confirmed
19 12, 2016 21:01
On 19 December 2016, Bank Indonesia introduced seven new banknotes with enhanced security features and new designs of national heroes, traditional dances, and natural sites.
The new notes are the Rp 100,000, Rp 50,000, Rp 20,000, Rp 10,000, Rp 5,000 and Rp 2,000 and Rp 1,000.
All previously issued banknotes remain valid.
Courtesy of Teddy Wahidin.
The new notes are the Rp 100,000, Rp 50,000, Rp 20,000, Rp 10,000, Rp 5,000 and Rp 2,000 and Rp 1,000.
All previously issued banknotes remain valid.
Courtesy of Teddy Wahidin.
Indonesia new notes reported for introduction 19.12.2016
15 12, 2016 10:59
According to an article in JakartaGlobe, on 19 December 2016, Bank Indonesia plans to introduce new banknotes denominated in 1000, 2000, 10000, 20000, and 50000 rupiah with new portraits and enhanced security features, such as color-shifting metallic foil security patches, latent images of BI logo, and tactile patterns.
China chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
09 12, 2016 05:57
The China chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 172-page catalog covers Imperial Bank of China, Commercial Bank of China, Bank of China (forex), National Commercial Bank, National Industrial Bank of China, Bank of Agriculture and Commerce, Tah Chung Bank, China Silk and Tea Industrial Bank, Agricultural and Industrial Bank of China, Land Bank of China, Farmers Bank of China, People's Bank of China, Greater Japan Imperial Government, Jidong Bank, Chanan Bank, Mengjiang Bank, Federal Reserve Bank, Hua Hsing Commercial Bank, Central Reserve Bank of China, Greater Japan Southern Expeditionary Army Headquarters, Red Army Headquarters, Banque de l’Indo-Chine, Chinese Engineering & Mining, Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, Netherlands Trading Society, Credit Commercial Sino-Français, and Bank of East Asia. Revised 29.12.2018.
Each chapter of The Banknote Book includes detailed descriptions and background information, full-color images, and accurate valuations. The Banknote Book also features:
- 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
Subscribe to The Banknote Book
If you collect the entire world or a large number of countries, buying a 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 term of your subscription.
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Philippines new date (2016F) 100-peso note confirmed
07 12, 2016 08:42
Like P208, but new date (2016F). Prefix CY.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Philippines new date (2016G) 20-peso note confirmed
02 12, 2016 08:09
Like P206, but new date (2016G). Prefix M.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Philippines new date (2016G) 50-peso note confirmed
25 11, 2016 07:17
Like P207, but new date (2016G). Prefix GA.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Philippines new date (2016H) 100-peso note confirmed
21 11, 2016 10:05
Like P208/PNL, but new date (2016H). Prefix C.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Philippines new date (2015) 20-peso note confirmed
19 11, 2016 14:25
Like P206, but new date (2015). Prefix ER.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Philippines new date (2015A) 20-peso note confirmed
19 11, 2016 14:24
Like P206, but new date (2015A). Prefix ER, MG.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Philippines new date (2016G) 1,000-peso note confirmed
19 11, 2016 14:22
Like P211, but new date (2016 G). Prefix BU.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Philippines new date (2016A) 100-peso note confirmed
13 11, 2016 08:04
Like P208/PNL, but new date (2016A). Prefix AU.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Philippines new date (2016F) 20-peso note confirmed
13 11, 2016 08:03
Like P206, but new date (2016F). Prefix CG.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Philippines new date (2016 and 2016H) 50-peso notes confirmed
12 11, 2016 08:20
Like P207, but new dates (2016 and 2016H).
Courtesy of Sing Chia Tan (
Hong Kong Bank of China new sig/date (01.07.2015) 100-dollar note (B818e) confirmed
10 11, 2016 11:12
B818e: Like B818d, but new date and new signature. Prefix KQ.
Courtesy of Manfred Wolfensberger.
Thailand new 100-baht commemorative reported for 25.10.2016 introduction
21 10, 2016 09:28
According to an article on Pattay Mail dated 21 October 2016, the Bank of Thailand will introduce a new 100-baht note to commemorate the late king's seventh cycle birthday on 25 October. The notes will be packaged with a pamphlet and sold for 200 baht each.
Thailand to continue using notes depicting late king
21 10, 2016 09:23
According to a press release dated 19 October 2016, the Bank of Thailand has announced that the current banknotes (B181 - B185) will continue to be used indefinitely despite the death of Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) on 13 October 2016, whose portrait appears on the front of all denominations.
British North Borneo chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
13 10, 2016 22:51
The British North Borneo chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 7-page catalog covers notes issued by the British North Borneo Company from 1886 to 1942. Published 14 October 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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Malaysia new signature 50-ringitt note (B148b) reported
28 09, 2016 12:05
According to a press release dated 28 September 2016, Bank Negara Malaysia will introduce 50-ringgit notes (B148b) with the signature of Datuk Muhammd Ibrahim, who was appointed as the new governor for five years, effective from 1 May 2016, following the retirement of the previous governor, Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akthar Aziz.
Philippines new date (2016) 100-peso note confirmed
20 09, 2016 06:54
Like P208, but new date (2016).
Courtesy of Sing Chia Tan (
Philippines new date (2016) 1,000-peso note confirmed
20 09, 2016 06:53
Like P211, but new date (2016).
Courtesy of Sing Chia Tan (
Indonesia new family of banknotes announced
16 09, 2016 12:40
Following the issuance of Presidential Decree No. 31 of 5 September 2016, Bank Indonesia plans to introduce seven new banknote designs featuring national heroes:
The press release is unclear if the notes will be issued in 2016, or if the design phase will begin this year. It typically takes many years to develop a new family of notes from conception to introduction into circulation.
- 1,000 rupiah: Tjut Meutiah
- 2,000 rupiah: M. H. Thamrin
- 5,000 rupiah: K. H. Idham
- 10,000 rupiah: Frans Kaisiepo
- 20,000 rupiah: Gerungan Saul Samuel Jacob Ratulangi
- 50,000 rupiah: Juanda Kartawidjaja
- 100,000 rupiah: Soekarno and Mohammad Hatta
The press release is unclear if the notes will be issued in 2016, or if the design phase will begin this year. It typically takes many years to develop a new family of notes from conception to introduction into circulation.
Thailand new signature 20-baht note (B181c) confirmed
31 08, 2016 11:50
B181c: Like B181b, but new signature. Prefix 7G.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Macau BNU new date (11.11.2013) 20-pataca note confirmed
30 08, 2016 08:35
20 patacas, 11 DE NOVEMBRO DE 2013. Like P81, but new date. Prefix BU.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Thailand new signature 100-baht note (B183c) confirmed
22 08, 2016 06:34
B183c: Like B183b, but with new signature. Prefix 3A.
Courtesy of Martin Burger.
Thailand new 500-baht commemorative note (B187) confirmed
21 08, 2016 15:10
According to a press release dated 2 August 2016, on 11 August 2016 the Bank of Thailand intends to introduce a new 500-baht note that commemorates the queen’s seventh cycle birthday celebration. A total of 20 million notes were printed.
B187 (PNL): 500 บาท (baht) (US$17)
Purple. Front: Royal Garuda emblem; Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) wearing in the Royal House of Chakri gown. Back: Royal Garuda emblem; royal family; standing Queen Sirikit examining Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Center products; seated Queen Sirikit wearing Thai Boromphiman costume; Khon performance; Lygodium products; Queen Sirikit Cattleya and Queen Sirikit Rose flowers. Holographic stripe. 4-mm wide green-to-gold RollingStar Cube windowed security thread with demetalized 500 บาท. Watermark: Rama IX and electrotype ๕๐๐. Printer: (NPW). 150 x 72 mm.
a. No date. Signature 87. Intro: 11.08.2016.
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson and Sanjay Basu (numis-asia.blogspot.com).
B187 (PNL): 500 บาท (baht) (US$17)
Purple. Front: Royal Garuda emblem; Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) wearing in the Royal House of Chakri gown. Back: Royal Garuda emblem; royal family; standing Queen Sirikit examining Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Center products; seated Queen Sirikit wearing Thai Boromphiman costume; Khon performance; Lygodium products; Queen Sirikit Cattleya and Queen Sirikit Rose flowers. Holographic stripe. 4-mm wide green-to-gold RollingStar Cube windowed security thread with demetalized 500 บาท. Watermark: Rama IX and electrotype ๕๐๐. Printer: (NPW). 150 x 72 mm.
a. No date. Signature 87. Intro: 11.08.2016.
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson and Sanjay Basu (numis-asia.blogspot.com).
Singapore new symbol (one diamond) 100-dollar note (B206f) confirmed
18 08, 2016 08:21
B206f: Like B206e, but one diamond below YOUTH on back. Intro: August 2016.
Courtesy of Tan Wei Jie (www.tanwj.com).
Mongolia new sig/date (2014) 5-tögrög note (B429b) confirmed
12 08, 2016 06:44
Like B429a, but new date (2014) and new signature. Prefix AE. Replacement notes: Prefix XX.
Courtesy of Ömer Yalçinkaya (eBay store
Mongolia new sig/date (2014) 1-tögrög note (B428b) confirmed
12 08, 2016 06:42
Like B428a, but new date (2014), and new signature. Prefix AE.
Courtesy of Ömer Yalçinkaya (eBay store
Taiwan chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
04 08, 2016 09:44
The Taiwan chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 36-page catalog covers notes issued by the Tainan Provincial Office in 1895, the Government Silver Note Office in 1895, The Bank of Taiwan from 1899 to 1999, and the Central Bank from 1999 to present. Published 5 August 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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Thailand chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
28 07, 2016 11:25
The Thailand chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 51-page catalog covers notes issued by the Government of Thailand from 1940 to present. Published 29 July 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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Bangladesh new date (2016) 1,000-taka note (B354f) confirmed
12 07, 2016 11:39
B354f: Like B354e, but new date (2016).
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Indonesia new date (2016) 50,000-rupiah note (B606f) confirmed
29 06, 2016 20:03
B606f: Like B606e, but new date (2016 / 2005). Prefix MAD.
Courtesy of Wahidin Teddy.
Indonesia new date (2016) 10,000-rupiah note (B604h) confirmed
29 06, 2016 20:01
B604h: Like B604g, but new date (2016 / 2005). Prefix XUE.
Courtesy of Wahidin Teddy.
Indonesia new date (2016) 20,000-rupiah note (B605f) confirmed
29 06, 2016 14:04
B605f: Like B605e, but new date (2016 / 2004). Prefix YJA.
Courtesy of Wahidin Teddy.
Indonesia new sig/date (2016) 100,000-rupiah note (B608b) confirmed
28 06, 2016 14:08
B608b: Like B608a, but new date (2014/2016) and new signature (unknown). Prefix OEF.
Courtesy of Wahidin Teddy.
Philippines new date (2014) 200-peso note confirmed
16 06, 2016 16:00
Like P209, but new date (2014). Prefix AK.
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
Thailand new signature 100-baht note confirmed
16 06, 2016 14:35
Like unlisted note issued 26.02.2015, but new signature. Prefix 7C.
Courtesy of Frank Schirmer (Changnoi's Thai Banknotes).
Hong Kong Bank of China commemorative reported for September intro
07 06, 2016 12:11
According to an article in The Standard dated 7 June 2016, the Bank of China (Hong Kong) has received approval to issue a note in September to commemorate the bank’s 100th anniversary in Hong Kong.
Thailand new 70-baht commemorative note confirmed
30 05, 2016 12:24
According to a press release dated 30 May 2016, on 9 June 2016, the Bank of Thailand will introduce a 70-baht note to commemorate the 70th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne. 20 million notes are being sold with a leaflet as numismatic products for 100 baht. With a vertical orientation, the note measures 89 x 162 mm. The front of the banknote depicts King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the uniform of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the Royal House of Chakra gown with the Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri, and the Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao breast chain. The back of the note depicts the King in full regalia holding the Sword of Victory, standing in front of the Phuttan Kanchanasinghat Throne inside the Paisan Taksin Hall.
Courtesy of Frank Schirmer and Thomas Augustsson.
South Korea 2018 Winter Olympics commemorative note reported
30 05, 2016 07:15
According to an article on Yonhap News Agency dated 29 May 2016, the Bank of Korea plans to issue the country's first legal tender commemorative banknote for the Winter Olympics set to take place in PyeongChang 9 - 25 February 2018. The Bank of Korea also plans to start selling sets of commemorative coins in November, composed of two gold, eight silver and one bronze.
Hong Kong Standard Chartered Bank new date (01.01.2014) 1,000-dollar note (B423d) confirmed
22 05, 2016 10:21
B422d: Like B422c, but new date (1st JANUARY 2014). Prefix BN.
Courtesy of Wally Myers.
Hong Kong Standard Chartered Bank new date (01.01.2014) 500-dollar note (B421d) confirmed
22 05, 2016 10:20
B421d: Like B421c, but new date (1st JANUARY 2014). Prefix BT.
Courtesy of Wally Myers.
Korea chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
12 05, 2016 22:44
The Korea chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 19-page catalog covers notes issued by the Treasury Department in 1893, the First National Bank from 1902 to 1909, the Bank of Korea from 1910 to 1911, the Bank of Chosen from 1914 to 1947, and the Red Army Headquarters from 1945 to 1946. Published 13 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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Macau new 10-pataca commemorative notes (B187, B188) confirmed
10 05, 2016 09:44
B187 (PNL): 10 patacas (US$1.25)
Red, orange, and green. Front: Flower and monkey; Chinese zodiac; 10 in SPARK; Chinese lantern. Back: Banco Nacional Ultramarino headquarters building; children with fireworks outside the Templo de A-Má (temple of A-Ma) building; flower and monkey. 4-mm wide windowed security thread with demetalized 10. Watermark: Lotus flower and electrotype 10. Printer: (HKNPL). 138 x 69 mm.
a. 1 DE JANEIRO DE 2016. Intro: 09.05.2016.
B188 (PNL): 10 patacas (US$1.25)
Red, orange, and green. Front: Flower and rooster; Chinese zodiac; 10 in SPARK; Chinese lantern. Back: Banco Nacional Ultramarino headquarters building; children with fireworks outside the Templo de A-Má (temple of A-Ma) building; flower and rooster. 4-mm wide windowed security thread with demetalized 10. Watermark: Lotus flower and electrotype 10. Printer: (HKNPL). 138 x 69 mm.
a. 1 DE JANEIRO DE 2017. Intro: 09.05.2016.
Courtesy of
Macau new 10-pataca commemorative notes (B223, B224) confirmed
10 05, 2016 09:22
B223 (PNL): 10 patacas (US$1.25)
Red, orange, and green. Front: Flower and monkey; Chinese zodiac; bank logo; 10 in SPARK; Chinese lantern. Back: Banco da China headquarters building in Macau; children with fireworks outside the Templo de A-Má (temple of A-Ma) building; flower and monkey. 4-mm wide windowed security thread with demetalized 10. Watermark: Lotus flower and electrotype 10. Printer: (HKNPL). 138 x 69 mm.
a. 01.01.2016 in Chinese. Signature 4. Intro: 09.05.2016.
B224 (PNL): 10 patacas (US$1.25)
Red, orange, and green. Front: Flower and rooster; Chinese zodiac; bank logo; 10 in SPARK; Chinese lantern. Back: Banco da China headquarters building in Macau; children with fireworks outside the Templo de A-Má (temple of A-Ma) building; flower and rooster. 4-mm wide windowed security thread with demetalized 10. Watermark: Lotus flower and electrotype 10. Printer: (HKNPL). 138 x 69 mm.
a. 01.01.2017 in Chinese. Signature 4. Intro: 09.05.2016.
Courtesy of
Indonensia new date (2011) 50,000-rupiah note (B602g) confirmed
08 05, 2016 08:01
B602g: Like B602f, but new date (2011/2005). Prefix DOK.
Courtesy of Peter Mosselberger (http://www.banknote.ws).
Malaysia central bank appoints new governor as of 01.05.2016
27 04, 2016 11:22
According to a Bank Negara Malaysia press release dated 27 April 2016, deputy governor Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim has been appointed as the new governor for five years, effective from 1 May 2016, following the retirement of the current governor, Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akthar Aziz. Expect new signature varieties to follow.
Courtesy of Liew Siang Ping.
Indonesia new date (2016) 5,000-rupiah note (B599q) confirmed
12 04, 2016 09:48
B599q: Like B599p, but new date (2016). Prefix NZW.
Courtesy of Olexandr Danishenko.
Indonesia new date (2016) 2,000-rupiah note (B598h) confirmed
07 04, 2016 08:02
B598h: Like B598g, but new date (2016).
Courtesy of Olexandr Danishenko.
Vietnam to introduce 100-dong commemorative note (BNP302) on 06.05.2016
05 04, 2016 12:32
On 6 May 2016, the State Bank of Vietnam introduced this 100-đong note to commemorate the 65th anniversary of national banking in Vietnam. Not intended for circulation, individual notes were sold for VND20,000 each, or VND25,000 with a commemorative cover.
BNP302 (PNL): 100 đồng (
a. 2016. Signature: SBV Governor Nguyen Van Binh. Intro: 06.05.2016.
All notes bear prefix NH for Ngân Hàng (bank).
Courtesy of Nick Chiu.
BNP302 (PNL): 100 đồng (
a. 2016. Signature: SBV Governor Nguyen Van Binh. Intro: 06.05.2016.
All notes bear prefix NH for Ngân Hàng (bank).
Courtesy of Nick Chiu.
China to replace 1-yuan note with coin
19 03, 2016 12:11
According to an article in ShanghaiDaily.com dated 19 March 2016, the People's Bank of China is replacing the 1-yuan banknote (P895) with a coin.
Vietnam new date (2016) 20,000-dong note (B344g) confirmed
18 03, 2016 11:24
Philippines new date (2015) 200-peso note confirmed
04 03, 2016 09:56
Like P209, but new date (2015). Prefix AL.
Courtesy of Mark Fox.
Philippines new date (2013) 200-peso note confirmed
04 03, 2016 09:56
Like P209, but new date (2013).
Courtesy of Mark Fox.
Brunei new date (2013) 100-dollar note (B202c) confirmed
25 02, 2016 20:54
B202c: Like B202b, but new date (2013). Prefix D/19.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Japan chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
25 02, 2016 08:59
The Japan chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 48-page catalog covers notes issued by the Japanese Government from 1868 to 1948, the Great Japanese Imperial National Bank from 1873 to 1878, the Bank of Japan from 1885 to present, and the Allied Military from 1945 to 1957. Published 26 February 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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Philippines new color 100-peso note introduced 01.02.2016
23 02, 2016 13:18
According to a press release dated 29 January 2016, "The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is issuing 100-Piso banknotes with stronger mauve or violet color starting Monday, 01 February 2016, to make it more distinct from the 1000-Piso banknote. This is in response to suggestions from the public to make it easier to distinguish from the 1000-Piso banknote [P211].
Compared with the current color of the 100-Piso banknote in circulation [P208], the new 100-Piso banknote will have stronger mauve or violet color on the obverse and reverse sides. All the other features of the said banknote will remain the same.
The current 100-Piso banknotes can still be used for daily transactions for payment of goods and services and will commingle with the new 100-Piso banknotes with stronger mauve or violet color until supplies of the first version last. Henceforth, the BSP will be printing the 100-Piso with stronger mauve or violet color.
Only the old banknote series (New Design Series, NDS)[P193 - P197], launched in 1985, will no longer be acceptable in daily transactions for payment of goods and services and can only be exchanged for New Generation Currency (NGC) banknotes with authorized agent banks and the BSP until 31 December 2016."
Courtesy of Sing Chia Tan (
Thailand new signature 500-baht note confirmed
23 02, 2016 12:53
500 baht, no date. Like unlisted 500-baht note introduced 12.05.2014, but new signatures (Minister of Finance, Apisak Tantivorawong; Governor of the Bank of Thailand, Veerathai Santiprabhob).
Courtesy of Frank Schirmer.
Singapore new symbol 10-dollar note (B210k) confirmed
23 02, 2016 11:28
B210k: Like B210j, but with two hollow houses on back below SPORTS. Prefix 5QJ.
Courtesy of KK Lim (
Manchukuo chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
04 02, 2016 21:26
The Manchukuo chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 9-page catalog covers notes issued by the Central Bank of Manchou from 1932 to 1945. Published 5 February 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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Singapore new symbol (star) 2-dollar note (B208h) confirmed
01 02, 2016 19:19
B208h: Like B208g, but one star on back below EDUCATION. Intro: 2015.
Courtesy of Bin Hao.
Hong Kong new sig/date (01.07.2015) 500-dollar note (B819e) confirmed
26 01, 2016 08:18
B819e: Like B819d, but new date (1 JULY 2015) and new signature (Yue Yi). Prefix EK - EM.
Courtesy of Manfred Wolfensberger.
Bangladesh new date (2015) 50-taka note (B351e) confirmed
16 01, 2016 10:19
Bangladesh new date (2014) 500-taka note (B353d) confirmed
16 01, 2016 10:19
B353d: Like B353c, but new date (2014).
Bangladesh new date (2015) 500-taka note (B353e) confirmed
16 01, 2016 10:06
Indonesia new date (2015) 20,000-rupiah note (B605e) confrimed
10 01, 2016 10:20
B605e: Like B605d, but new date (2015).
Courtesy of Hans-Dieter Müller.
Cambodia new date (2015) 2,000-rial note (B422b) reported
26 12, 2015 08:17
B422b: Like B422a, but បោះពុម្ពឆ្នាំ ២០១៥ (Printed 2015) at lower right on front. Watermark: Floral pattern.
Courtesy of Allan Lim.
Courtesy of Allan Lim.
Zimbabwe makes Chinese yuan legal tender after China cancels debts
22 12, 2015 08:38
According to an article in The Guardian dated 21 December 2015, "Zimbabwe has announced that it will make the Chinese yuan legal tender after Beijing confirmed it would cancel $40m in debts." Zimbabwe stopped using its own dollar currency in 2009 after years of hyperinflation, and replaced it with the US dollar and South African rand.
Courtesy of Mark Irwin.
Courtesy of Mark Irwin.
Hong Kong HSBC new date (01.01.2014) 20-dollar note confirmed
04 12, 2015 15:01
Like P212, but new date (1 January 2014) and new signature. Prefix ND.
Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.
Hong Kong HSBC new date (01.01.2014) 100-dollar note confirmed
04 12, 2015 15:00
Like P214, but new date (1 January 2014) and new signature. Prefix JD.
Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.
Myanmar new 10,000-kyat note (B118) confirmed
04 12, 2015 14:56
According to an article on ZeeNews.com dated 1 July 2015, the Central Bank of Myanmar has introduced a new type of 10,000-kyat note with upgraded security features "to further enhance the note quality and prevent forgery." This note is like the preceding issues (B116), but with the denomination at lower right front expressed in Burmese numerals printed with SPARK, a new watermark, and a protective layer of vanish on both sides to extend the circulation life of the note.
B118 (PNL): 10,000 kyats
Blue, red, purple, green, brown, and yellow. Front: Guilloche patterns; two elephants flanking laurel wreath with outline map of Myanmar. Back: Royal Palace of Mandalay with reflection on water. Magenta-to-gold windowed security thread with demetalized MYANMAR SPW. Watermark: Lotus blossom and electrotype 10000. Printer: SECURITY PRINTING WORKS (in microprint). 150 x 70 mm.
a. No date. Intro: 01.07.2015.
Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.
B118 (PNL): 10,000 kyats
Blue, red, purple, green, brown, and yellow. Front: Guilloche patterns; two elephants flanking laurel wreath with outline map of Myanmar. Back: Royal Palace of Mandalay with reflection on water. Magenta-to-gold windowed security thread with demetalized MYANMAR SPW. Watermark: Lotus blossom and electrotype 10000. Printer: SECURITY PRINTING WORKS (in microprint). 150 x 70 mm.
a. No date. Intro: 01.07.2015.
Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.
Brunei new date (2013) 1-dollar note (B301b) confirmed
28 11, 2015 13:53
B301b: Like B301a, but new date (2013). Prefix D-24.
Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).
Hong Kong Standard Chartered Bank new date (01.01.2014) 20-, 50-, and 100-dollar notes (B418d, B419d, B420d) confirmed
15 11, 2015 12:44
B418d: Like B418c, but new date (1 JANUARY 2014). Prefix DB.
B419d: Like B419c, but new date (1 JANUARY 2014). Prefix BC.
B420d: Like B420c, but new date (1 JANUARY 2014). Prefix BG.
Courtesy of Wally Myers.
Philippines new date (2014A) 100-peso note confirmed
07 11, 2015 20:29
Like P208, but new date (2014A). Prefix ZZ.
Courtesy of Sing Chia Tan (http://stores.ebay.com/goodluck4u888).
Philippines new date (2014C) 20-peso note confirmed
07 11, 2015 11:28
Like P206, but new date (2014C). Prefix CG.
Courtesy of Sing Chia Tan (http://stores.ebay.com/goodluck4u888).
Philippines new 100-peso note with revised color reported for 2016 introduction
27 10, 2015 08:30
According to an article on Rappler.com dated 26 October 2015, Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. announced that by January 2016, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) would issue a new 100-peso banknote (existing P208, top) with a revised mauve color (middle) to easily distinguish it from the blue 1,000-peso note (P211, bottom).
Singapore new 10-dollar notes (B212b - B216b) confirmed with two diamonds on back
13 10, 2015 15:54
All five types of the new 10-dollar polymer commemorative note have been confirmed with either one or two diamonds below the unique wording at lower left back.
Thailand new signature 50-baht note confirmed
08 10, 2015 09:36
PNL: Like PNL originally issued 18.01.2012, but new signatures. Prefix 1G.
Courtesy of Nin Cheun (Noteshobby
Vietnam new date (2015) 500,000-dong note (B348k) confirmed
25 09, 2015 00:29
Singapore two-diamond 10-dollar notes (B213b/B214b) confirmed
29 08, 2015 11:31
B213b: Like B213a, but with two diamonds below Opportunities for All on back. Prefix 5AC.
B214b: Like B214a, but with two diamonds below Strong Families on back. Prefix 5BV.
Courtesy of Morten Brumoen.
Singapore new 10- and one 50-dollar commemorative notes (B212 - B217) confirmed
26 08, 2015 11:53
According to a press release dated 18 August 2015, the Monetary Authority of Singapore unveiled a set of six commemorative banknotes celebrating SG50, Singapore’s 50 years of nation-building. The notes comprise a $50 polymer note and five $10 polymer notes.
The note designs drew inspiration from significant milestones and achievements in Singapore’s history, the multiracialism that defines the nation, and the values and aspirations that underpin Singapore’s progress. The front of both the $50 and $10 notes feature the portrait of Mr Yusof Ishak, Singapore’s first President, as in the current Portrait series notes.
The five $10 notes have a common front design and varying back designs depicting the theme ‘Vibrant Nation, Endearing Home’. Each note reflects a value or aspiration that defines this theme:
B212 (PNL): 10 dollars (US$7.70)
Red. Front: Coat of arms; lion head as registration device; gold lion head; brown 10; orchid flower; Yusof bin Ishak. Back: …regardless of race, language or religion…; orchid flower pattern underprint; eight boys and girls wearing tee shirts and shorts; lion head. Security thread shaped like Singapore island. Watermark (shadow image): Outline map of Singapore. Printer: Unknown. 141 x 69 mm. Polymer.
a. 2015. Signature 3. One diamond below regardless… on back. Prefix 5BG. Intro: 20.08.2015.
B213 (PNL): 10 dollars (US$7.70)
Red. Front: Coat of arms; lion head as registration device; gold lion head; brown 10; orchid flower; Yusof bin Ishak. Back: Opportunities for All; orchid flower pattern underprint; soccer (football) coach and three players; construction worker with blueprint; dancer; scientist with beakers and test tubes; chef wearing toque stirring wok, boy in wheelchair and two seated girls; financial trader with keyboard and stock charts on monitors; teacher pointing to Singapore on globe; lion head. Security thread shaped like Singapore island. Watermark (shadow image): Outline map of Singapore. Printer: Unknown. 141 x 69 mm. Polymer.
a. 2015. Signature 3. One diamond below Opportunities… on back. Prefix 5BL. Intro: 20.08.2015.
B214 (PNL): 10 dollars (US$7.70)
Red. Front: Coat of arms; lion head as registration device; gold lion head; brown 10; orchid flower; Yusof bin Ishak. Back: Strong Families; orchid flower pattern underprint; man reading book to child sitting in lap; man, woman, and child riding tandom bicycle with building cityscape in background; extended family seated with 50th Anniversary cake; man and woman fixing epaulettes on soldier’s uniform; lion head. Security thread shaped like Singapore island. Watermark (shadow image): Outline map of Singapore. Printer: Unknown. 141 x 69 mm. Polymer.
a. 2015. Signature 3. One diamond below Strong Families on back. Prefix 5BB. Intro: 20.08.2015.
B215 (PNL): 10 dollars (US$7.70)
Red. Front: Coat of arms; lion head as registration device; gold lion head; brown 10; orchid flower; Yusof bin Ishak. Back: Safe and Secure; orchid flower pattern underprint; Citizens on Patrol consulting brochure with police officers; solider with binoculars; soldier with clenched hand over heart; woman carrying duffle bag; pilot in flight suit; firefighter with walkie talkie; five fighter jets; lion head. Security thread shaped like Singapore island. Watermark (shadow image): Outline map of Singapore. Printer: Unknown. 141 x 69 mm. Polymer.
a. 2015. Signature 3. One diamond below Safe and Secure on back. Prefix 5BF. Intro: 20.08.2015.
B216 (PNL): 10 dollars (US$7.70)
Red. Front: Coat of arms; lion head as registration device; gold lion head; brown 10; orchid flower; Yusof bin Ishak. Back: Caring Community, Active Citizenry; orchid flower pattern underprint; two women and one man with shovel planting tree sapling; man and woman visiting elderly seated woman; two women with rollers and one man with brush painting walls and window trim; lion head. Security thread shaped like Singapore island. Watermark (shadow image): Outline map of Singapore. Printer: Unknown. 141 x 69 mm. Polymer.
a. 2015. Signature 3. One diamond below Caring Community on back. Prefix 5AX. Intro: 20.08.2015.
The $50 note highlights Singapore’s history, transformation and future. It shows Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s first Prime Minister, shouting “Merdeka!” – the rallying cry of our independence struggle. The note makes distinctive use of the color gold, reflecting Singapore’s Golden Jubilee.
B217 (PNL): 50 dollars (US$38)
Gold, green, and red. Front: Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s first Prime Minister, shouting “Merdeka!” – the rallying cry of independence struggle; four children; coat of arms; Yusof bin Ishak. Back: Orchid flower pattern underprint; modern buildings, automobile bridge, and four kayaks in Punggol New Town; soldiers marching past reviewing stand and flag during First National Day Parade 1966. Watermark (shadow image): Unknown. Printer: Unknown. 156 x 74 mm. Polymer.
a. 2015. Signature 3. One star below First National Day Parade 1966 on back. Prefix 50BH. Intro: 20.08.2015.
Both the $50 and $10 notes have security features that are the first of their kind in the world to be used on a currency note. The security stripe on the $50 note has a unique see-through feature with “image movement effects” that create depth to the image of Mr Lee Kuan Yew. The SG50 logo has “color-switching effects”, with the year flipping from ‘1965’ to ‘2015’. The $10 notes have a security stripe with a “switching effect” which features the Singapore Coat of Arms, SG50 logo and the years ‘1965’ and ‘2015’.
The SG50 commemorative notes were designed by four local artists and designers, namely Mr Chua Mia Tee, Mr Eng Siak Loy, Mr Weng Ziyan and Mr Fabian Lim.
The public can exchange the SG50 commemorative notes at face value at branches of nine major retail banks from 20 August 2015 onwards.
The public is advised not to rush to obtain the notes. There will be enough notes for Singaporeans. “There will be enough SG50 notes available for exchange. A total of 20 million pieces of the $50 notes and 75 million pieces of $10 notes - 15 million pieces of each design - are being printed. There is no need to rush.”, said Dr Andrew Khoo, Deputy Managing Director (Corporate Development).
Singaporeans will be given priority to exchange the notes from 20 August 2015 to 30 September 2015. During this period, Singaporeans have to present their National Registration Identification Card (NRIC) at the bank in person as proof of citizenship. From 1 October 2015 onwards, the SG50 notes will be made available to non-Singaporeans as well.
To ensure that everyone has an opportunity to exchange the SG50 commemorative notes, there will be a quota of five sets of notes (each set comprising a $50 note and five $10 notes) per transaction per individual. The public can choose to exchange any number or combination of notes subject to a maximum of five notes per design.
Members of the public can also obtain specially-designed folders to keep the commemorative notes. They can obtain one complimentary folder when they exchange for any of the commemorative currency notes. There is no minimum amount they need to exchange to obtain the folder. An additional folder will be given if two full sets of notes (each set comprising a $50 note and five $10 notes) or more are exchanged. The public can only obtain up to a maximum of two folders per transaction. The folders will be available at the banks on a first-come-first-served basis and while stocks last. The nine major retail banks have sponsored 2.8 million of these specially designed folders.
An exclusive collection of seven limited edition SG50 numismatic currency sets are available for sale. The numismatic sets are sold by Noel Gifts International Ltd (Noel Gifts). Details of the numismatic currency sets are at Annex 2. For enquiries, details on prices and orders, the public can contact Noel Gifts on 6299 1155 or place their order online at http://www.sgnumismatic.com. Sets that are oversubscribed will be subjected to balloting. Pre-orders must reach Noel Gifts by 11 September 2015 and will be available for collection by the public on 18 September 2015.
UPDATE: Apparently the name of president Yusof Ishak is misspelt "Yusok Ishak" in the folders carrying the notes and in an enclosed booklet. The notes themselves, however, feature the correct spelling. The Monetary Authority of Singapore says it will print stickers to cover the mistake with the correct spelling.
Courtesy of Tan Wei Jie and Thomas Augustsson.
The note designs drew inspiration from significant milestones and achievements in Singapore’s history, the multiracialism that defines the nation, and the values and aspirations that underpin Singapore’s progress. The front of both the $50 and $10 notes feature the portrait of Mr Yusof Ishak, Singapore’s first President, as in the current Portrait series notes.
The five $10 notes have a common front design and varying back designs depicting the theme ‘Vibrant Nation, Endearing Home’. Each note reflects a value or aspiration that defines this theme:
B212 (PNL): 10 dollars (US$7.70)
Red. Front: Coat of arms; lion head as registration device; gold lion head; brown 10; orchid flower; Yusof bin Ishak. Back: …regardless of race, language or religion…; orchid flower pattern underprint; eight boys and girls wearing tee shirts and shorts; lion head. Security thread shaped like Singapore island. Watermark (shadow image): Outline map of Singapore. Printer: Unknown. 141 x 69 mm. Polymer.
a. 2015. Signature 3. One diamond below regardless… on back. Prefix 5BG. Intro: 20.08.2015.
B213 (PNL): 10 dollars (US$7.70)
Red. Front: Coat of arms; lion head as registration device; gold lion head; brown 10; orchid flower; Yusof bin Ishak. Back: Opportunities for All; orchid flower pattern underprint; soccer (football) coach and three players; construction worker with blueprint; dancer; scientist with beakers and test tubes; chef wearing toque stirring wok, boy in wheelchair and two seated girls; financial trader with keyboard and stock charts on monitors; teacher pointing to Singapore on globe; lion head. Security thread shaped like Singapore island. Watermark (shadow image): Outline map of Singapore. Printer: Unknown. 141 x 69 mm. Polymer.
a. 2015. Signature 3. One diamond below Opportunities… on back. Prefix 5BL. Intro: 20.08.2015.
B214 (PNL): 10 dollars (US$7.70)
Red. Front: Coat of arms; lion head as registration device; gold lion head; brown 10; orchid flower; Yusof bin Ishak. Back: Strong Families; orchid flower pattern underprint; man reading book to child sitting in lap; man, woman, and child riding tandom bicycle with building cityscape in background; extended family seated with 50th Anniversary cake; man and woman fixing epaulettes on soldier’s uniform; lion head. Security thread shaped like Singapore island. Watermark (shadow image): Outline map of Singapore. Printer: Unknown. 141 x 69 mm. Polymer.
a. 2015. Signature 3. One diamond below Strong Families on back. Prefix 5BB. Intro: 20.08.2015.
B215 (PNL): 10 dollars (US$7.70)
Red. Front: Coat of arms; lion head as registration device; gold lion head; brown 10; orchid flower; Yusof bin Ishak. Back: Safe and Secure; orchid flower pattern underprint; Citizens on Patrol consulting brochure with police officers; solider with binoculars; soldier with clenched hand over heart; woman carrying duffle bag; pilot in flight suit; firefighter with walkie talkie; five fighter jets; lion head. Security thread shaped like Singapore island. Watermark (shadow image): Outline map of Singapore. Printer: Unknown. 141 x 69 mm. Polymer.
a. 2015. Signature 3. One diamond below Safe and Secure on back. Prefix 5BF. Intro: 20.08.2015.
B216 (PNL): 10 dollars (US$7.70)
Red. Front: Coat of arms; lion head as registration device; gold lion head; brown 10; orchid flower; Yusof bin Ishak. Back: Caring Community, Active Citizenry; orchid flower pattern underprint; two women and one man with shovel planting tree sapling; man and woman visiting elderly seated woman; two women with rollers and one man with brush painting walls and window trim; lion head. Security thread shaped like Singapore island. Watermark (shadow image): Outline map of Singapore. Printer: Unknown. 141 x 69 mm. Polymer.
a. 2015. Signature 3. One diamond below Caring Community on back. Prefix 5AX. Intro: 20.08.2015.
The $50 note highlights Singapore’s history, transformation and future. It shows Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s first Prime Minister, shouting “Merdeka!” – the rallying cry of our independence struggle. The note makes distinctive use of the color gold, reflecting Singapore’s Golden Jubilee.
B217 (PNL): 50 dollars (US$38)
Gold, green, and red. Front: Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s first Prime Minister, shouting “Merdeka!” – the rallying cry of independence struggle; four children; coat of arms; Yusof bin Ishak. Back: Orchid flower pattern underprint; modern buildings, automobile bridge, and four kayaks in Punggol New Town; soldiers marching past reviewing stand and flag during First National Day Parade 1966. Watermark (shadow image): Unknown. Printer: Unknown. 156 x 74 mm. Polymer.
a. 2015. Signature 3. One star below First National Day Parade 1966 on back. Prefix 50BH. Intro: 20.08.2015.
Both the $50 and $10 notes have security features that are the first of their kind in the world to be used on a currency note. The security stripe on the $50 note has a unique see-through feature with “image movement effects” that create depth to the image of Mr Lee Kuan Yew. The SG50 logo has “color-switching effects”, with the year flipping from ‘1965’ to ‘2015’. The $10 notes have a security stripe with a “switching effect” which features the Singapore Coat of Arms, SG50 logo and the years ‘1965’ and ‘2015’.
The SG50 commemorative notes were designed by four local artists and designers, namely Mr Chua Mia Tee, Mr Eng Siak Loy, Mr Weng Ziyan and Mr Fabian Lim.
The public can exchange the SG50 commemorative notes at face value at branches of nine major retail banks from 20 August 2015 onwards.
The public is advised not to rush to obtain the notes. There will be enough notes for Singaporeans. “There will be enough SG50 notes available for exchange. A total of 20 million pieces of the $50 notes and 75 million pieces of $10 notes - 15 million pieces of each design - are being printed. There is no need to rush.”, said Dr Andrew Khoo, Deputy Managing Director (Corporate Development).
Singaporeans will be given priority to exchange the notes from 20 August 2015 to 30 September 2015. During this period, Singaporeans have to present their National Registration Identification Card (NRIC) at the bank in person as proof of citizenship. From 1 October 2015 onwards, the SG50 notes will be made available to non-Singaporeans as well.
To ensure that everyone has an opportunity to exchange the SG50 commemorative notes, there will be a quota of five sets of notes (each set comprising a $50 note and five $10 notes) per transaction per individual. The public can choose to exchange any number or combination of notes subject to a maximum of five notes per design.
Members of the public can also obtain specially-designed folders to keep the commemorative notes. They can obtain one complimentary folder when they exchange for any of the commemorative currency notes. There is no minimum amount they need to exchange to obtain the folder. An additional folder will be given if two full sets of notes (each set comprising a $50 note and five $10 notes) or more are exchanged. The public can only obtain up to a maximum of two folders per transaction. The folders will be available at the banks on a first-come-first-served basis and while stocks last. The nine major retail banks have sponsored 2.8 million of these specially designed folders.
An exclusive collection of seven limited edition SG50 numismatic currency sets are available for sale. The numismatic sets are sold by Noel Gifts International Ltd (Noel Gifts). Details of the numismatic currency sets are at Annex 2. For enquiries, details on prices and orders, the public can contact Noel Gifts on 6299 1155 or place their order online at http://www.sgnumismatic.com. Sets that are oversubscribed will be subjected to balloting. Pre-orders must reach Noel Gifts by 11 September 2015 and will be available for collection by the public on 18 September 2015.
UPDATE: Apparently the name of president Yusof Ishak is misspelt "Yusok Ishak" in the folders carrying the notes and in an enclosed booklet. The notes themselves, however, feature the correct spelling. The Monetary Authority of Singapore says it will print stickers to cover the mistake with the correct spelling.
Courtesy of Tan Wei Jie and Thomas Augustsson.
Thailand new 1,000-baht note confirmed
25 08, 2015 07:37
According to a press release dated 17 August 2015, on 21 August the Bank of Thailand introduced a new 1,000-baht note (series 16), "The design is to glorify His Majesty King Chulalongkorn for his incomparable contributions to the country."
The new banknote has been enhanced with security features to facilitate authentication by machine as well as the general public, including the visually impaired. The color and size of this new 1000-Baht remains unchanged; which is brown in color and 162 x 72 mm in size. Highlights of the security features are;
- Watermark: HM King’s portrait watermark and the translucent watermark “๑๐๐๐” can be clearly observed by viewing the note against the light.
- Color-shifting Ink with Latent Image: The color of Thai Ornament at the bottom left corner of the note will change from gold to green upon tilting, and the latent image of hidden numerals “1000” becomes visible.
- Iridescent Ink: Arabic numerals “1000” and Thai patterns are printed vertically with reddish iridescent ink.
- Hologram Foil Stripe: Reflective holographic foil on the right hand side of the note contains the Royal Emblem with Arabic numeral “1000” in center, switching to Thai numeral “๑๐๐๐” when tilting the note.
- Windowed Color-shifting Security Thread with Moving-Box Animation: The special security thread on the reverse side illustrates moving-box effect and changes from magenta to green upon tilting.
- Tactile Marks: seven horizon lines leading to the four tactile marks in the shape of flowers, representing the braille’s alphabet “T”, symbolizing Thousand (1000), can be identified by touch.
The new 1000-Baht banknote can be exchanged at every commercial bank across the country. The existing and the previous series of 1000-Baht banknote remain legal tender.
Courtesy of Nin Cheun (Noteshobby
Philippines new date (2015) 50-peso note confirmed
20 08, 2015 06:03
Indonesia new date (2015) 10,000-rupiah note (B604g) confirmed
14 08, 2015 11:54
B604g: Like B604f, but new date (2015 / 2005).
Courtesy of Franer Jürgen.
Indonesia new date (2015) 5,000-rupiah note (B599p) confirmed
14 08, 2015 11:53
B599p: Like B599o, but new date (2015 / 2005).
Courtesy of Franer Jürgen.
Hong Kong residents demand cash for Japanese WWII military yen
14 08, 2015 11:31
Bangladesh new s/n variety (2014) 10-taka note (B349d2) confirmed
12 08, 2015 13:00
B349d2: Like B349d1, but new Western digits in lower left serial number. Curiously, based upon prefixes, it appears that on 10-taka notes the lower left serial number went from Bengali digits from 2012 to 2014, then Western, back to Bengali in 2015, and reverting to Western yet again in the same year.
Courtesy of Dr. Airin Salim (echo_2020)
Bangladesh new sig/date (2015) 2-taka note (B207d) confirmed
12 08, 2015 12:44
B207d: Like B207c, but new date (2015) and new signature (Mahbub Ahmed, who replaced Fazle Kabir on 06.07.2014).
Courtesy of Dr. Airin Salim (echo_2020)
Singapore new one-star symbol 50-dollar note (B205h) confirmed
12 08, 2015 07:21
Thailand new signature 100-baht note confirmed
11 08, 2015 14:58
Like P114, but new signatures. Prefix 9D.
Courtesy of Alexander Petrov.
Thailand new signature 20-baht note confirmed
11 08, 2015 14:57
Like PNL, but new signatures. Prefix 2B.
Courtesy of Alexander Petrov.
Philippines new date (2014B) 20-peso note confirmed
16 07, 2015 07:48
20 pesos, 2014B. Like P206, but new date. Prefix P.
Courtesy of Константин Бохонок.
Courtesy of Константин Бохонок.
Philippines new date (2015) 100- and 1,000-peso notes confirmed
26 06, 2015 16:39
100 pesos, 2015. Like P208, but new date. Prefix CZ.
1,000 pesos, 2015. Like P210, but new date. Prefix YC.
Courtesy of Sing Chia Tan.
Indonesia new date (2015) 2,000-rupiah note (B598g) confirmed
22 06, 2015 12:39
2,000 rupiah, 2015 / 2009. Like B598f, but new date.
Courtesy of Radoslaw Dlouhy.
Courtesy of Radoslaw Dlouhy.
Indonesia new date (2015) 50,000-rupiah note confirmed
13 06, 2015 14:08
50,000 rupiah, 2015/2005. Like BI B106, but new date.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea).
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea).
Hong Kong new 150-dollar commemorative numismatic product confirmed
10 06, 2015 17:15
According to a post on its web site, HSBC announced a 150-dollar banknote to commemorate its 150th anniversary in Hong Kong. This numismatic product is available as a single note in a folder (HKD380), a 3-in-1 uncut set in folder (HKD1,380), and a 35-in-1 uncut set (HKD23,880). Sets may be ordered by anyone aged 18 or above with a valid Hong Kong Identity Card or passport (Hong Kong SAR or another country's) number, and a valid Hong Kong correspondence address and phone number. The deadline for applying to buy notes was 21 March 2015, and they were available for pick-up beginning 9 June 2015.
Courtesy of Nin Cheun, Terence Chan, Eric Lam, and Tristan Choa.
Myanmar enhanced security 10,000-kyat note reported for 01.07.2015
29 05, 2015 10:25
According to several news articles, on 1 July 2015 the Central Bank of Myanmar will introduce a revised 10,000-kyat note which is like CBM B16, but with the denomination at lower right front expressed in Burmese numerals printed with SPARK, a new watermark, and a protective layer of vanish on both sides to extend the circulation life of the note.
North Korea new 5,000-won commemorative notes confirmed
26 05, 2015 08:18
5,000 won, 2013. Like B357, but with overprint commemorating the 100th birthday of Kim Il Sung.
5,000 won, 2013. Like B357, but with overprint commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Workers' Party.
Anyone interested in buying one of these notes can contact the contributor by clicking the link below.
Courtesy of Teng Zhiming.
Philipinnes senator assails similar colors of 100- and 1,000-peso notes
14 05, 2015 08:49
According to an article on Rappler dated 14 May 2015, Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has asked the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to explain why the 100- and 1,000-peso banknotes are almost identical to each other and state if there are plans to improve the situation. BSP Deputy Governor Diwa C. Guinigundo admitted the notes have similar colors, but said, “If we really use our eyes and read the inscription, and not just look at the color, it's easy to detect the difference between the P1,000 bill and the P100 bill."
Guinigundo said there are no plans to alter the design which were approved by the BSP Monetary Board and the president of the Philippines. However, Guinigundo said that BSP is trying to adjust the color of the bills “to make sure that blue is really blue and violet is more violet," hopefully improviing the contrast between the two.
Cambodia new 10,000-riel commemorative note confirmed
12 05, 2015 09:29
NBC B30 (PNL): 10,000 រៀល (riels) (US$2.45)
Blue. Front: Naga, mythical snake; King Norodom Sihamoni. Back: Neak Pean (entwined serpents) archeological ruins of Buddhist temple on circular island in Preah Khan Baray, Angkor; stone statue of horse, Balaha. Holographic stripe. Solid security thread with demetalized *NBC*. Watermark: Floral pattern. Printer: Unknown. 155 x 72 mm.
a. 2015. Signature 3. Intro: 07.05.2015.
This note commemorates the 62th birthday of King Norodom Sihamoni.
Courtesy of Nin Cheun (Noteshobby) and Allan Lim (https://www.facebook.com/currencyofcambodia).
Hong Kong announces plans for new banknote series in 2017-2018
06 05, 2015 09:56
According to a South China Morning Post article dated 6 May 2015, Hong Kong will incorporate new security features in newly designed banknotes to be introduced in the next two to three years.
Macau BNU new date (11.11.2013) 50-pataca note confirmed
28 04, 2015 15:38
50 patacas, 11 DE NOVEMBRO DE 2013. Like P81A, but new date. Prefix AJ.
Courtesy of Wally Myers.
Courtesy of Wally Myers.
Macau Banco da China new date (01.07.2013) 50-pataca note confirmed
28 04, 2015 15:26
50 patacas, 1 DE JULHO DE 2013. Like BDC B15a, but new date. Prefix AB.
Courtesy of Wally Myers.
Courtesy of Wally Myers.
Hong Kong Bank of China notes dated 01.01.2014 confirmed
25 04, 2015 06:34
All denominations (20, 50, 100, 500, and 1,000 dollars) have been confirmed dated 1 JANUARY 2014.
Courtesy of Wally Myers.
Courtesy of Wally Myers.
South Korea's banknote printing firm secures Indonesia substrate contract
20 04, 2015 09:27
According to an article in The Korean Times dated 20 April 2015, the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (KOMSCO) is seeking customers outside of Korea to offset declines in production brought about by the introduction of a 50,000-won note (BOK B53) in 2009 and the public's increased usage of credit cards instead of cash. "KOMSCO signed a deal with the Indonesian government in February to supply 8 million 'security papers' with enhanced security functions for 880 million won over the next three years," said CEO Kim Hwa-dong. The article mentions that KOMSCO has produced banknotes for the Indonesian government in the past several years, but doesn't identify precisely which notes it printed. Curiously, all current notes in Indonesia (BI B104-B108) bear the imprint PERUM PERCETAKAN UANG RI IMP and make no mention of KOMSCO.
Mongolia new date (2014) 10- and 20-tögrög notes (B430d, B431d) confirmed
14 04, 2015 11:38
Like B430c, but new date (2014). Prefix AK.
Like B431c, but new date (2014). Prefix AJ.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Singapore new 50-dollar commemorative polymer note reported
14 04, 2015 11:24
According to an article in The Straits Times dated 14 April 2015, Singapore will issue a new commemorative 50-dollar polymer banknote featuring a transparent panel showing the late Lee Kuan Yew (the first Prime Minister of Singapore) with fist raised, leading the crowd with the rallying cry of "Merdeka!" which means "freedom" in Malay.
Courtesy of Stane Straus (www.polymernotes.org).
Courtesy of Stane Straus (www.polymernotes.org).
Thailand new 100-baht commemorative note confirmed
03 04, 2015 08:42
PNL: 100 บาท (baht) (US$3.45)
Red, orange, brown, and green. Front: Royal Garuda emblem; King Rama IX in the Royal House of Chakri gown. Back: Royal Garuda emblem; King Rama IX walking with Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn; flower; Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn; flowers. Holographic stripe. Gold-to-green windowed security thread with demetalized 100 บาท 100 BAHT. Watermark: King Rama IX and electrotype ๑๐๐. Printer: (NPW). 150 x 72 mm.
According to a press release dated 31 March 2015, this note commemorates "Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 5th Cycle Birthday Anniversary."
Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Nin Cheun (Noteshobby).
Singapore new symbol (two stars) 1,000-dollar note confirmed
29 03, 2015 08:31
1,000 dollars, no date. Like MAS B7f, but with two stars below GOVERNMENT on back. Prefix 4AD.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Bin Hao.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Bin Hao.
Cambodia new date (2014) 1,000-riel note confirmed
20 03, 2015 09:14
1,000 រៀល (riels), បោះពុម្ពឆ្នាំ ២០១៤ (Printed 2014) at lower right on back. Like NBC B21, but new date.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Nin Cheun (Noteshobby).
Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Nin Cheun (Noteshobby).
Philippines new date (2014A) 500-peso note confirmed
16 03, 2015 09:04
500 pesos, 2014 A. Like P210, but new date.
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
Viet-Nam Coins & Papermoney catalog reprinted
11 03, 2015 10:10
Massimiliano Valota has reprinted the second edition of Viet-Nam Coins & Papermoney, a 350-page catalog in English with color images, index of rarity, and cross-references to other catalogs for easy searching. The catalog covers the coins and notes of South Vietnam, North Vietnam, Vietnam Socialist, and military payment coupons.
This catalog received an Honorable Mention in 2013 by the International Bank Note Society "for significant contribution to the advancement of numismatic knowledge."
Cost is 30 euro each, excluding shipping.
Anyone interested in buying one of these catalogs can contact the author by clicking the link below.
Courtesy of Massimiliano Valota (www.vietnampapermoneyandcoins.com).
India to resume printing 1-rupee notes in 2015
08 03, 2015 14:00
According to an article in The Hindu BusinessLine dated 25 December 2014, in 2015 the government of India will resume printing 1-rupee banknotes after a 20-year hiatus. The new notes will carry the signature of the finance secretary, not the governor of the Reserve Bank of India, which appears on all other denominations. The new 1-rupee note will be pink and green.
Courtesy of Aidan Work and Mohamed Ibrahim.
Hong Kong new date (01.01.2014) 20-dollar note confirmed
07 03, 2015 09:34
20 dollars, 1 JANUARY 2014. Like BOC B16, but new date. Prefix EF.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Thailand new 100-baht note confirmed
27 02, 2015 08:51
PNL: 100 บาท (baht) (US$3.45)
Red, orange, brown, and green. Front: Royal Garuda emblem; King Rama IX in the Royal House of Chakri gown. Back: Royal Garuda emblem; King Taksin the Great. Holographic stripe. Gold-to-green windowed security thread with demetalized 100 บาท 100 BAHT. Watermark: King Rama IX and electrotype ๑๐๐. Printer: (NPW). 150 x 72 mm.
According to a press release by the Bank of Thailand, a new 100-baht note was introduced 26 February 2015.
Courtesy of Sanjay Basu and Nin Cheun (Noteshobby).
Vietnam new date (2015) 10,000-dong note confirmed
27 02, 2015 08:48
10,000 dong, (20)15. Like SBV B43, but new date. Prefix KG.
Courtesy of Evgeny Afanasov.
Courtesy of Evgeny Afanasov.
Philippines new date (2015) 500-peso note confirmed
23 02, 2015 08:53
500 pesos, 2015. Like P210, but new date. Prefix M.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Vietnam new date (2014) 20,000-, 50,000-, and 200,0000-dong notes confirmed
13 02, 2015 09:07
20,000 dong, (20)14. Like SBV B44e, but new date.
50,000 dong, (20)14. Like SBV B45g, but new date.
200,000 dong, (20)14. Like SBV B47f, but new date.
Courtesy of Evgeny Afanasov and Claudio Marana.
50,000 dong, (20)14. Like SBV B45g, but new date.
200,000 dong, (20)14. Like SBV B47f, but new date.
Courtesy of Evgeny Afanasov and Claudio Marana.
Hong Kong new date (2014) 10-dollar note confirmed
11 02, 2015 08:45
10 dollars, 1st JANUARY 2014. Like P401, but new date.
Courtesy of Terence Chan (Toyo Numismatic & Stamp Co).
Courtesy of Terence Chan (Toyo Numismatic & Stamp Co).
Singapore new symbol 2-dollar note confirmed
10 02, 2015 21:54
2 dollars, no date. Likbe MAS B8f, but with two diamonds below EDUCATION on back.
Courtesy of Bin Hao.
Singapore new sig/symbol 10-dollar note confirmed
05 02, 2015 09:39
10 dollars, no date. Like MAS B10, but with hollow or solid house symbol on back, below SPORTS, and new signature (Tharman Shanmugaratnam).
Courtesy of Lim Kok Keng and Evgeny Afanasov.
Indonesia new date (2013) 100,000-rupiah confirmed
31 01, 2015 08:33
100,000 rupiah, 2013. Like BI B107b, but new date. Prefix GKT. This denomination has previously been confirmed with the same date, but a new signature and later prefix KKN.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Cambodia new 500-riel note confirmed
26 01, 2015 13:09
NBC B29 (PNL): 500 រៀល (riels) (US$0.10)
Pink and gray. Front: Naga, mythical snake; coat of arms; King Sihamoni. Back: Nak Loeung Bridge; car driving over Kizuna (Cambodia-Japan Friendship) bridge over Mekong river at Kampong Cham. No security thread. Watermark: Floral pattern. Printer: Unknown. 138 x 64 mm.
a. 2014. Signature 3. Intro: 14.01.2015.
Courtesy of Nin Cheun (Noteshobby).
Cambodia new 100-riel note confirmed
21 01, 2015 08:36
NBC B28 (PNL): 100 រៀល (riels) (
a. 2014. Signature 3. Intro: 14.01.2015.
Courtesy of Nin Cheun (Noteshobby).
Cambodia new 100- and 500-riel notes reported
16 01, 2015 15:16
According to a Khmer Times article dated 14 January 2015, the National Bank of Cambodia has reportedly issued new 100 រៀល (riels) and 500 រៀល (riels) notes.
The orange and brown 100-riel note depicts the King Father as a young monk on the front, the Silver Palace on the back, and a Khmer statue as the watermark. The pink and gray 500-riel note depicts King Sihamoni on the front, the Kizuna bridge on the back, and the Nak Loeung Bridge as the watermark. Both notes measure 138 x 64 mm.
Courtesy of Allan Lim, Mike, and Claudio Marana.
Vietnam new date (2014) 500,000-dong note confirmed
12 01, 2015 09:52
500,000 dong, (20)14. Like SBV B48i, but new date.
Courtesy of Mark Fox.
Courtesy of Mark Fox.
Philippines to demonetize old banknotes on 01.01.2017
30 12, 2014 08:32
According to a press release dated 29 December 2014, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas announced the start of the demonetization process on 1 January 2015 for the old "New Design Series" banknotes.
The public may continue to use the NDS banknotes up to 31 December 2015 in paying and buying of goods and services and other business or financial transactions requiring the use of cash. Thereafter, the NDS banknotes will no longer be accepted for payment transactions;
From 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2016, the public may exchange with authorized financial institutions, namely universal and commercial banks, thrift banks, and rural as well as cooperative banks, their NDS banknotes with the New Generation Currency (NGC) Series at full face value, without charge (Annex 2). The public may also opt to exchange NDS banknotes with the BSP or any of its regional offices/branches around the Philippines (Annex 3);
Government institutions holding in trust NDS series which could not be exchanged during the prescribed period, such as banknotes used as evidence in a litigation case, will have to request the BSP Cash Department in writing, within the period of exchange, for a special exchange arrangement;
For Overseas Filipinos (OFs) abroad, who have in their possession NDS banknotes which could not be exchanged within the prescribed period, they may register online starting 1 October 2015 to 31 December 2015 through the BSP Website. These NDS banknotes may be exchanged with the BSP within one (1) year from date of registration; and
Starting 1 January 2017, NDS banknotes that have not been exchanged shall no longer have any monetary value, and are considered demonetized.
The demonetization of the NDS will result in the circulation of a single currency series in the country – the NGC Series. The NGC banknotes which were issued on 16 December 2010 use new and enhanced security features to protect the safety of the public against counterfeiters.
The public may continue to use the NDS banknotes up to 31 December 2015 in paying and buying of goods and services and other business or financial transactions requiring the use of cash. Thereafter, the NDS banknotes will no longer be accepted for payment transactions;
From 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2016, the public may exchange with authorized financial institutions, namely universal and commercial banks, thrift banks, and rural as well as cooperative banks, their NDS banknotes with the New Generation Currency (NGC) Series at full face value, without charge (Annex 2). The public may also opt to exchange NDS banknotes with the BSP or any of its regional offices/branches around the Philippines (Annex 3);
Government institutions holding in trust NDS series which could not be exchanged during the prescribed period, such as banknotes used as evidence in a litigation case, will have to request the BSP Cash Department in writing, within the period of exchange, for a special exchange arrangement;
For Overseas Filipinos (OFs) abroad, who have in their possession NDS banknotes which could not be exchanged within the prescribed period, they may register online starting 1 October 2015 to 31 December 2015 through the BSP Website. These NDS banknotes may be exchanged with the BSP within one (1) year from date of registration; and
Starting 1 January 2017, NDS banknotes that have not been exchanged shall no longer have any monetary value, and are considered demonetized.
The demonetization of the NDS will result in the circulation of a single currency series in the country – the NGC Series. The NGC banknotes which were issued on 16 December 2010 use new and enhanced security features to protect the safety of the public against counterfeiters.
Mongolia new sig/date (2014) 100-tögrög note (B422c) confirmed
29 12, 2014 17:11
Like B422b, but new signature and new date (2014). Prefix NZ (not replacement; initials of Mongol bank Governor Naidansuren Zoljargal).
Courtesy of Ömer Yalçinkaya and Claudio Marana.
Mongolia new sig/date (2014) 10,000-tögrög note (B435b) confirmed
04 12, 2014 09:40
Like B435a, but new signature and new date (2014). Prefix NZ (not replacement; initials of Mongol bank Governor Naidansuren Zoljargal).
Courtesy of Ömer Yalçinkaya.
Philippines new date (2014B) 100-peso note confirmed
29 11, 2014 10:44
100 pesos, 2014B. Like P208, but new date. Prefix NL.
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
Hong Kong new date (01.01.2013) 20-dollar note confirmed
16 11, 2014 22:04
20 dollars, 1 January 2013. Like P212, but new date. Prefix KB.
Courtesy of Wally Myers.
Courtesy of Wally Myers.
Indonesia chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
13 11, 2014 18:38
The Indonesia chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 59-page catalog covers notes issued by Indonesian National Bank, Nederlansche Indische Civil Administrative, Republik Indonesia Serikat, Republik Indonesia, and Bank Indonesia from 1952 to present. Revised 09.12.2018.
Each chapter of The Banknote Book includes detailed descriptions and background information, full-color images, and accurate valuations. The Banknote Book also features:
- 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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Philippines new date (2014A) 20-peso note confirmed
08 11, 2014 10:08
20 pesos, 2014A. Like P206, but new date.
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
Hong Kong Shanghai Banking new date (01.01.2013) 100-dollar note confirmed
03 11, 2014 09:33
100 dollars, 1 January 2013. Like P214, but new date. Prefix GU.
Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (www.banknoten.de).
Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (www.banknoten.de).
Philippines new date (2014) 1,000-peso note confirmed
20 10, 2014 09:30
1,000 pesos, 2014. Like P211, but new date.
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
Bangladesh new date (2013) 100-taka note confirmed
20 10, 2014 08:23
100 taka, 2013. Like BB B52, but new date.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Bangladesh new date (2014) 10-taka note confirmed
20 10, 2014 08:21
10 taka, 2014. Like BB B49, but new date.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Myanmar new 5,000-kyat note confirmed
16 10, 2014 09:08
According to an article on China.org.cn dated 19 September 2014, the Central Bank of Myanmar will issue a 5,000-kyat banknote with a new design and improved security features on 1 October 2014. Existing 5,000-kyat notes (CBM B15) remain legal tender.
CBM B17 (PNL): 5,000 kyats
Purple. Front: Elephant. Back: Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (Assembly of the Union) legislature buildings in Zeya Theddhi Ward of Naypyidaw. Color-changing windowed security thread with demetalized Spw MYANMAR CBm. Watermark: Elephant and electrotype 5000. Printer: SECURITY PRINTING WAZI CBM. 150 x 70 mm.
a. No date. Prefix GN. Intro: 01.10.2014.
Courtesy of Cleo Phas and Nin Cheun (Noteshobby).
CBM B17 (PNL): 5,000 kyats
Purple. Front: Elephant. Back: Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (Assembly of the Union) legislature buildings in Zeya Theddhi Ward of Naypyidaw. Color-changing windowed security thread with demetalized Spw MYANMAR CBm. Watermark: Elephant and electrotype 5000. Printer: SECURITY PRINTING WAZI CBM. 150 x 70 mm.
a. No date. Prefix GN. Intro: 01.10.2014.
Courtesy of Cleo Phas and Nin Cheun (Noteshobby).
Macau new 2014/2015 10-pataca commemorative notes confirmed
06 10, 2014 08:59
10 patacas, 1 DE JANEIRO DE 2014. Commemorates the Year of the Horse.
10 patacas, 1 DE JANEIRO DE 2015. Commemorates the Year of the Goat.
Two years' worth of commemorative notes have been issued simultaneously because of pre-sales of fakes that occurred at the end of 2013.
Courtesy of Julien Martz.
Philippines new date (2014) 50-peso note confirmed
03 10, 2014 09:58
50 pesos, 2014. Like P207, but new date and year in purple lithograph instead of red intaglio.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Singapore new two-diamond 50-dollar note confirmed
22 09, 2014 09:42
50 dollars, no date. Like MAS B5, but with two diamonds below ARTS on back.
Courtesy of Wei Jie.
Courtesy of Wei Jie.
North Korea new 5,000-won note (B357a) confirmed
19 09, 2014 08:32
According to an article in The Hindu Business Line dated 11 August 2014, the portrait of Kim Il Sung, the founder of North Korea, has been removed from the new 5,000-won note in favor of the birthplace of Kim Il Sung in Mangyongdae, with the back depicting the International Friendship Exhibition building in Myohyang-san.
B357 (PNL): 5,000 원 (won)
Brown and pink. Front: Coat of arms; trees; houses (birthplace of Kim Il Sung) in Mangyongdae; five-pointed star within a star. Back: International Friendship Exhibition building in Myohyang-san. Solid security thread with printed text. Watermark: Mongnan (Seibold’s magnolia) flowers. Printer: Unknown. 145 x 65 mm.
a. 2013. Intro: 2014.
Courtesy of Danny Verheij, Mark Irwin, Alex Klark, and Noteshobby.
B357 (PNL): 5,000 원 (won)
Brown and pink. Front: Coat of arms; trees; houses (birthplace of Kim Il Sung) in Mangyongdae; five-pointed star within a star. Back: International Friendship Exhibition building in Myohyang-san. Solid security thread with printed text. Watermark: Mongnan (Seibold’s magnolia) flowers. Printer: Unknown. 145 x 65 mm.
a. 2013. Intro: 2014.
Courtesy of Danny Verheij, Mark Irwin, Alex Klark, and Noteshobby.
Macau new sig/date (11.11.2013) 100-pataca note confirmed
06 09, 2014 10:24
100 patacas, 11 DE NOVEMBRO DE 2013. Like P82, but new date and new signatures (Pedro Cardoso and Rodolfo Vasco Lavrador). Prefix AV.
Courtesy of David Murcek (http://stores.ebay.com/The-Monetary-Unit) and Max Keller.
Indonesia new 100,000-rupiah note confirmed
06 09, 2014 09:19
According to an article in The Jakarta Post dated 19 August 2014, Bank Indonesia officially released a new 100,000-rupiah note on 17 August. The new note is like the current note of the same denomination (Pick P153), but with BANK INDONESIA at lower left front replaced with NEGARA KESATUAN REPUBLIK INDONESIA (The Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia) and is the first note to bear the signature of a finance minister (Menteri Keuangan). Previously, only top bank officials had their signatures printed on the notes.
Governor Agus Martowardojo also said that Bank Indonesia is moving forward with plans to redenominate the rupiah by slashing three zeroes from the currency.
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson and The Currency Exchange.
Indonesia new sig/date (2014) 100,000-rupiah note confirmed
06 09, 2014 09:17
100,000 rupiah, 2014. Like P153, but new date and new signatures (Agus D.W. Martowardojo and unknown).
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.
Indonesia new sig/date (2014) 50,000-rupiah note confirmed
06 09, 2014 09:16
50,000 rupiah, 2014. Like P152, but new date and new signatures (Agus D.W. Martowardojo and Halim Alamsyah).
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.
Indonesia new sig/date (2014) 20,000-rupiah note confirmed
06 09, 2014 09:13
20,000 rupiah, 2014. Like P151, but new date and new signatures (Agus D.W. Martowardojo and Ronald Waas).
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.
Hong Kong (HSBC) new date (01.01.2014) 500-dollar note confirmed
22 08, 2014 13:17
500 dollars, 1 January 2014. Like P215, but new date. Prefix EB.
Courtesy of Manfred Wolfensberger.
Courtesy of Manfred Wolfensberger.
Cambodia new date (2014) 500-riel note confirmed
22 08, 2014 12:42
500 រៀល (riels). Like NBC B17, but with បោះពុម្ពឆ្នាំ ២០១៤ (Printed 2014) at lower right on back.
Courtesy of Allan Lim (www.artofangkor.com/ccc) and Nin Cheun (Noteshobby).
Indonesia new sig/date (2014) 10,000-rupiah note confirmed
11 08, 2014 10:51
10,000 rupiah, 2014. Like P150, but new date and new signatures (Agus D.W. Martowardojo and unknown).
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Brunei new date (2013) 500-dollar note confirmed
30 07, 2014 10:11
500 dollars, 2013. Like BCMB B3a, but new date. Prefix D/3.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Hong Kong HSBC new date (01.01.2013) 50-dollar note confirmed
20 07, 2014 12:52
50 dollars, 1 January 2013. Like P213, but new date. Prefix DN.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Bangladesh new date (2014) 50-taka note confirmed
15 07, 2014 08:31
50 taka, 2014. Like BB B51, but new date and Western digits in lower left serial number.
Courtesy of Syeed Bin Salam (Tuhin) and Nin Cheun (Noteshobby).
P.S. In revising the Bangladesh chapter of The Banknote Book to incorporate this new variety, I discovered that between the 18th and 20th editions of the SCWPM, Krause has renumbered its "2011 Issue" notes from Pick 52 onward, a maddening practice that I eschew. Also, it's clear that the descriptions of these notes come from The Banknote Book, albeit grossly truncated. Imitation truly is the sincerest form of flattery.
Courtesy of Syeed Bin Salam (Tuhin) and Nin Cheun (Noteshobby).
P.S. In revising the Bangladesh chapter of The Banknote Book to incorporate this new variety, I discovered that between the 18th and 20th editions of the SCWPM, Krause has renumbered its "2011 Issue" notes from Pick 52 onward, a maddening practice that I eschew. Also, it's clear that the descriptions of these notes come from The Banknote Book, albeit grossly truncated. Imitation truly is the sincerest form of flattery.
Hong Kong (HKSB) new date (01.01.2013) 500-dollar note confirmed
09 07, 2014 19:25
500 dollars, 1 January 2013. Like P215, but new date. Prefix DU.
Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.
Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.
Singapore urged to withdraw 10,000-dollar notes
07 07, 2014 08:19
As previously reported, the Monetary Authority of Singapore will no longer issue the 10,000-dollar banknote (BCCS B38) as of 1 October 2014, but it will remain legal tender. However, according to a Jakarta Post article dated 7 July 2014, the Indonesian Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (PPATK) has urged Singaporean authorities to withdraw all such notes rather than simply discontinue printing, to more effectively help Indonesia curb rampant corruption and money-laundering activities.
Japan revised 5,000-yen note confirmed
03 07, 2014 18:59
According to an article on JapanToday dated 8 May 2014, on 12 May the Bank of Japan introduced a new 5,000-yen note like the existing notes (P105), but with high-tech anti-forgery features and enhanced convenience for visually impaired people. This note has a 1- or 2-letter prefix, brown serial numbers, and different shaped seal over hologram at lower right front.
Courtesy of Mark Irwin.
Singapore to withdraw 10,000-dollar note 01.10.2014
02 07, 2014 07:41
According to an article on The Real Singapore dated 2 July 2014, the Monetary Authority of Singapore will no longer issue the 10,000-dollar banknote (BCCS B38) as of 1 October 2014, but it will remain legal tender. With a face value equal to US$8,000, this note is tied with the 10,000-dollar note (BCMB B5) from Brunei for the circulating note with the highest face value in the world. This high denomination note is being withdrawn to reduce the risk of money laundering. The move was announced as part of "Combating Financial Crime: International and National Efforts," a keynote address by Ong Chong Tee, deputy managing director (Financial Supervision), Monetary Authority of Singapore at the ABS Financial Crime Seminar on 2 July 2014.
Courtesy of Stane Štraus (Polymer Bank Notes of the World).
Indonesia new notes from new issuer reportedly set for 17.08.2014 introduction
26 06, 2014 08:04
According to an article on Tempo.co dated 19 June 2014, Indonesia plans to issue new banknotes on 17 August 2014, Independence Day. The new banknotes will have "Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia" (Republic of Indonesia) written on them, replacing the name of the current issuer, Bank Indonesia. The new banknotes will still have the same denominations as the current notes, will still have pictures of national figures, and are claimed to be harder to counterfeit.
Indonesia has been tinkering with the idea of changing its notes and revaluing its currency for years, with various plans in the past having failed to come to fruition. As such, it's probably wise not to put too much faith in this latest report.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Indonesia has been tinkering with the idea of changing its notes and revaluing its currency for years, with various plans in the past having failed to come to fruition. As such, it's probably wise not to put too much faith in this latest report.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Philippines new date (2014) 20-peso note confirmed
19 06, 2014 16:41
20 pesos, 2014. Like P206, but new date.
Courtesy of Tristan Choa.
Courtesy of Tristan Choa.
Indonesia new sig/date (2014) 2,000-rupiah note confirmed
19 05, 2014 10:45
Indonesia new sig/date (2014) 5,000-rupiah note confirmed
19 05, 2014 10:40
Thailand new 500-baht note confirmed
15 05, 2014 15:02
According to press release No. 16/2014, the Bank of Thailand issued a new 500-baht note on 12 May 2014. The note remains the same size (156 x 72) and color (purple) as the existing 500-baht note (P107), but incorporates several new security features:
- Thai ornament in gold-to-green OVI
- latent image of denomination
- ๕๐๐ electrotype watermark
- holographic foil stripe
- gold-to-green RollingStar Cube windowed security thread
- iridescent coating
Existing notes remain legal tender.
Courtesy of Nin Cheun (Noteshobby) and Sanjay Basu.
Cambodia new 50,000-riel commemorative note confirmed
15 05, 2014 14:59
NBC B27 (PNL): 50,000 riels (US$12)
Brown. Front: Naga, mythical snake; King Norodom Sihanouk. Back: Koh Ker ruins; sculpture of baby elephant. Solid security thread. Watermark: Lotus flower pattern. Printer: Unknown. 155 x 72 mm.
a. 2013. Signature 3. Intro: 06.05.2014.
Courtesy of Nin Cheun (Noteshobby) and Allan J. Lim (Cambodian Currency Collection).
Indonesia new date (2013) 1,000-rupiah note confirmed
14 05, 2014 20:32
1,000 rupiah, 2013. Like P141, but new date.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Philippines new date (2014) 500-peso note confirmed
07 05, 2014 17:08
500 pesos, 2014. Like P210, but new date.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Singapore new symbol (one triangle) 5-dollar note confirmed
02 05, 2014 09:51
5 dollars, no date. Like MAS B9, but one triangle on back. Intro: 2014.
Curiously, this note bears the prefix 4AQ, which falls after the 4AL prefix for a note previously confirmed with two triangles. Apparently the Monetary Authority of Singapore has broken with the symbol system used in the past.
Courtesy of Chris Twining of Page's Coins and Currency.
Philippines seeks to alter color of 100-peso note
25 04, 2014 09:18
According to an article on ABS CBN News dated 24 April 2014, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has asked the president to allow the bank to alter the color of the purple 100-peso note (P208) because it is too easily confused with the blue 1,000-peso note (P211).
Philippines to demonetize old peso notes in 2015
14 04, 2014 09:29
According to a Philippines Information Agency report dated 14 April 2014, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has announced that the old series of peso notes will be demonetized in 2015, although an exact date has not yet been determined.
Malaysia new 1-ringgit variety confirmed
08 04, 2014 16:20
1 ringgit, no date. Like B149, but text on front filled with diagonal lines.
The text on the front of early issues of the 1-ringgit note is filled solid (BNM B49a, top), but on later issues the text is filled with diagonal lines (B49b, bottom).
Courtesy of Sergey Vostrikov and Alexander Petrov.
Philippines new date (2014) 100-peso note confirmed
06 04, 2014 08:53
Burma chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
03 04, 2014 14:04
The Burma chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 25-page catalog covers notes issued by the Government of India in 1937, the Reserve Bank of India from 1938 to 1939, the Japanese Government from 1942 to 1945, the Burma State Bank from 1944 to 1945, the Military Administration of Burma from 1943 to 1945, the Burma Currency Board in 1947, the Government of Burma from 1948 to 1950, the Union Bank of Burma from 1953 to 1958, the Peoples Bank of Burma in 1965, and the Union of Burma Bank from 1972 to 1987. Revised 9 June 2016.
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Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking new date (01.01.2012) 500-dollar note confirmed
23 03, 2014 09:45
500 dollars, 1 January 2012. Like P215, but new date.
Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.
Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.
North Korea new 100th birthday commemorative notes (B348 - B356) confirmed
14 03, 2014 10:01
North Korea has issued into circulation all denominations (5 to 5,000 won) with a 100th birthday overprint in the upper left corner. Other than the overprint, these notes are identical to the preceding issues (B339 - B347).
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.
Singapore new symbol 100-dollar note confirmed
02 03, 2014 23:14
100 dollars, no date. Like MAS B6d, but two triangles below YOUTH on back.
Courtesy of Thomas Krause (http://www.polymernotes.de).
Courtesy of Thomas Krause (http://www.polymernotes.de).
Singapore new signature/symbol 1,000-dollar note confirmed
02 03, 2014 07:09
1,000 dollars, no date. Like MAS B7e, but new signature (Tharman Shanmugaratnam) and one star below GOVERNMENT on back.
Courtesy of Thomas Krause (http://www.polymernotes.de).
Courtesy of Thomas Krause (http://www.polymernotes.de).
Hong Kong Standard Bank new sig/date (01.01.2013) 50-dollar note confirmed
20 02, 2014 06:00
50 dollars, 1 JANUARY 2013. Like P298, but new signatures and date.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Indonesia new sig/date (2013) 10,000-rupiah note confirmed
19 02, 2014 07:03
10,000 rupiah, 2013/2005. Like P150, but new date and signatures (Nasution/Sarwono).
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn and David Murcek (http://www.themonetaryunit.com).
Hong Kong Bank of China new date (01.01.2013) 20-, 50-, and 100-dollar notes confirmed
15 02, 2014 07:51
20 dollars, 1st JANUARY 2013. Like BOC B16, but new date.
50 dollars, 1st JANUARY 2013. Like BOC B17, but new date.
100 dollars, 1st JANUARY 2013. Like BOC B18, but new date.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
50 dollars, 1st JANUARY 2013. Like BOC B17, but new date.
100 dollars, 1st JANUARY 2013. Like BOC B18, but new date.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Vietnam new date (2013) 200,000-dong note confirmed
07 02, 2014 20:03
Vietnam new date (2014) 10,000-dong note confirmed
06 02, 2014 21:22
Hong Kong Standard Chartered new sig/date (01.01.2013) 100-dollar note confirmed
05 02, 2014 06:22
100 dollars, 1 JANUARY 2013. Like P299, but new signatures and date.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Singapore new 10-dollar note variety confirmed
02 02, 2014 07:28
10 dollars, no date. Like MAS B10, but with one star below SPORTS on back. Intro: January 2014.
Courtesy of Bin Hee Jum.
Philippines new 100-peso Iglesia ni Cristo commemorative confirmed
28 01, 2014 07:55
100 pesos, 2013. Like P194, but with blue IGLESIA NI CRISTO CENTENNIAL 1914 2014 overprint.
This note commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Church of Christ.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Leo Belmonte III.
Macau Banco da China new date (01.07.2013) 10-, 20-, and 100-pataca notes confirmed
27 01, 2014 11:55
10 patacas, 1 DE JULHO DE 2013. Like BDC B13a, but new date. Prefix AB.
20 patacas, 1 DE JULHO DE 2013. Like BDC B14a, but new date. Prefix AE.
100 patacas, 1 DE JULHO DE 2013. Like BDC B16a, but new date. Prefix AE.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
20 patacas, 1 DE JULHO DE 2013. Like BDC B14a, but new date. Prefix AE.
100 patacas, 1 DE JULHO DE 2013. Like BDC B16a, but new date. Prefix AE.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Philippines new 100-peso Shell commemorative confirmed
26 01, 2014 19:08
100 pesos, 2013. Like P194, but with black Shell 100 TAON 1914 • 2014 overprint.
This note commemorates Shell's 100th anniversary in the Philippines.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Leo Belmonte III.
Vietnam chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
23 01, 2014 17:06
The Vietnam chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 15-page catalog covers notes issued by the Ngân hàng Nhà nước Việt Nam (State Bank of Vietnam) from 1964 to present. Revised 23 May 2016.
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India notes without dates to be withdrawn 01.04.2014
22 01, 2014 19:19
According to a press release dated 22 January 2014, the Reserve Bank of India has announced that all banknotes issued prior to 2005 are to be withdrawn from circulation as of 1 April 2014. The affected notes are easily identified by their lack of a printed date at lower center on back (up to Pick 94). The notes remain legal tender, but after 1 July 2014, "to exchange more than 10 pieces of 500- or 1,000-rupee notes, non-customers will have to furnish proof of identity and residence to the bank branch in which she/he wants to exchange the notes.
Courtesy of Jinesh Joseph.
Courtesy of Jinesh Joseph.
Afghanistan new sig/date (2012) 500-afghani note confirmed
21 01, 2014 11:42
500 afghanis, ١٣٩١ (SH1391/2012). Like DAB B60, but new date and signature 20.
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.
Hong Kong new date (01.01.2013) 1,000-dollar note confirmed
28 12, 2013 10:25
1,000 dollars, 1 JANUARY 2013. Like BOC B20b, but new date.
Courtesy of Hang.
Courtesy of Hang.
Sarawak chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
12 12, 2013 19:22
The Sarawak chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 9-page catalog covers notes issued by the Sarawak Government Treasury from 1858 to 1919, and the Government of Sarawak from 1880 to 1945. Revised 7 June 2016.
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Philippines new date (2013) 1,000-peso note confirmed
11 12, 2013 07:46
1,000 pesos, 2013. Like P211, but new date.
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
Cambodia new 2,000-riel commemorative note confirmed
09 12, 2013 08:30
2,000 riels, ២០១៣ (2013). Note commemorates 60 years of Cambodia’s independence. Intro: 08.11.2013. More info in Khmer press release.
Courtesy of Allan Lim (www.artofangkor.com/ccc) and Thomas Augustsson.
Philippines new 100-peso National Year of Rice commemorative note confirmed
02 12, 2013 08:28
100 pesos, 2013. Like P194, but with black NATIONAL YEAR OF RICE overprint.
Courtesy of Andrew Quirke.
Japan seeks to print notes for other countries
29 11, 2013 12:56
According to an article on Bernama dated 29 November 2013, Japan's Ministry of Finance has launched a promotion campaign in the hope of attracting orders to print banknotes and passports for other countries by highlighting Japan's cutting-edge anti-counterfeit technologies. Japan's only experience printing notes for other countries was when it printed South Korean notes during the Korean War.
Hong Kong new sig/date (01.01.2013) 500-dollar note confirmed
16 11, 2013 09:25
500 dollars, 1 JANUARY 2013. Like P300, but new date and signatures.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Indonesia moves closer to issuing redenominated notes in 2014
14 11, 2013 09:31
After many years of discussion, according to this article dated 22 July 2013, it appears Bank Indonesia is moving closer to issuing redenominated notes on 1 January 2014. The new notes retain the same color schemes and depict the same people as the existing notes, although the portraits are redesigned and three zeros have been removed from the denominations. The new and old notes will circulate in parallel, and the old notes will remain valid for up to 10 years. The plan still awaits approval from the House of Representatives.
Courtesy of Jinesh Joseph and Wilson Chow.
Myanmar to issue new notes honoring General Aung San and other leaders
14 11, 2013 09:19
According to various press reports dated 14 November 2013, the Central Bank of Myanmar will issue banknotes bearing the image of the country's late national hero—General Aung San—who is the father of Myanmar armed forces. The general's portrait last appeared on the 35-kyat note issued in 1986 (P63) when the country was known as Burma.
Daw Khin Saw Oo, vice governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar , made the disclosure in the parliament in reply to a proposal urging the government to circulate the country's bank notes bearing the image of General Aung San, reported Xinhua. "The central bank will issue bank notes bearing the images of country's prominent leaders, buildings, landscapes and emblems with the permission of the union government," she said.
No word yet on when the new notes will be issued.
Daw Khin Saw Oo, vice governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar , made the disclosure in the parliament in reply to a proposal urging the government to circulate the country's bank notes bearing the image of General Aung San, reported Xinhua. "The central bank will issue bank notes bearing the images of country's prominent leaders, buildings, landscapes and emblems with the permission of the union government," she said.
No word yet on when the new notes will be issued.
Macau chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
01 11, 2013 03:55
The Macau chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 45-page catalog covers notes issued by the Banco Nacional Ultramarino (Overseas National Bank) from 1905 to present, and the Banco da China (Bank of China) from 1995 to present. Revised 29.09.2018.
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- Specific identification of all vignette elements
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- Variety checkboxes for tracking your collection and want list
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Mongolia new 5,000-tögrög note (B434a) confirmed
17 10, 2013 10:19
Like B425, but new date (2013), new signature (Naidansuren Zoljargal, who replaced Lkhanaasuren Purevdorj on 14.09.2012), and revised script to the left of the signatures on front.
Courtesy of Alberto Fochi.
Mongolia new sig/date (2013) 20,000-tögrög note (B436b) confirmed
17 10, 2013 10:10
Like B436a, but new date (2013), signature (Naidansuren Zoljargal, who replaced Lkhanaasuren Purevdorj on 14.09.2012), and modified varifeye thread.
Courtesy of Alberto Fochi.
Philippines new 100-peso BSP commemorative note confirmed
08 10, 2013 08:32
100 pesos, 2013. Like P194, but new date and blue 20 1993-2013 WASTONG PANANALAPI TUNGO SA KAUNLARAN overprint.
Courtesy of SC Tan (http://stores.ebay.com/goodluck4u888).
Mongolia new sig/date 10-, 20-, 50-, 500-, and 1,000-tögrög notes confirmed
07 10, 2013 08:31
10 tögrög, 2013. Like B430c, but new date and signature (Naidansuren Zoljargal, who replaced Lkhanaasuren Purevdorj on 14.09.2012).
20 tögrög, 2013. Like B431c, but new date and signature.
50 tögrög, 2013. Like B421c, but new date and signature.
500 tögrög, 2013. Like B432b, but new date and signature.
1,000 tögrög, 2013. Like B433b, but new date and signature.
Courtesy of Sergey Vostrikov and Alexander Petrov.
Mongolia chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
20 09, 2013 09:45
The Mongolia chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 22-page catalog covers notes issued by the State Treasury in 1921, Commercial and Industrial Bank from 1925 to 1941, State Bank from 1955 to 1983, and Mongolbank from 1993 to present. Revised 10 June 2016.
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Philippines new 50-peso TUA commemorative note confirmed
07 09, 2013 09:36
50 pesos, 2013. Like P193, but with black TRINITY UNIVERSITY OF ASIA 50 Years 1963-2013 TUA @ 50: ACHIEVING OUR GOLDEN DREAMS overprint.
Courtesy of SC Tan.
Indonesia new sig/date (2013) 5,000-rupiah note confirmed
07 09, 2013 08:42
5,000 rupiah, 2013/2001. Like P142, but new signatures and date.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Philippines new 50-peso PDIC commemorative note confirmed
04 09, 2013 11:24
According to a press release, on 20 June 2013, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) issued a new 50-peso note to commemorate the golden anniversary of state deposit insurer Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) and its customer philosophy, “Committed to Serve”.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Hartmut Fraunhoffer (http://www.banknoten.de).
Singapore new symbol 50-dollar note confirmed
02 09, 2013 08:31
50 dollars, no date. Like MAS B5, but with one diamond below the word ARTS on the back.
Courtesy of Bin Hee Jum.
Courtesy of Bin Hee Jum.
Singapore new symbol variety 1,000-dollar note confirmed
11 08, 2013 10:04
1,000 dollars, no date. Like MAS B7, but with two diamonds below GOVERNMENT on back.
Courtesy of Bin Hee Jum.
Indonesia new sig/date (2013) 100,000-rupiah note confirmed
04 07, 2013 12:16
100,000 rupiah, 2013/2004. Like PNL dated 2011 and 2012, but new DEPUTI GUBERNUR signature and new date.
Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.
Philippines new date (2013) 100- and 500-peso notes confirmed
04 07, 2013 09:48
100 pesos, 2013. Like P208, but new date.
500 pesos, 2013. Like P210, but new date.
Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.
500 pesos, 2013. Like P210, but new date.
Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.
Hong Kong's Standard Chartered Bank new sig/date (01.01.2012) 20-, 50-, and 100-dollar notes confirmed
04 07, 2013 09:26
20 dollars, 1 JANUARY 2012. Like P297, but new date and new signature for CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
50 dollars, 1 JANUARY 2012. Like P298, but new date and new signature for CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
100 dollars, 1 JANUARY 2012. Like P299, but new date and new signature for CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.
Hong Kong's Hongkong & Shanghai Banking new date (01.01.2012) 50- and 100-dollar notes confirmed
04 07, 2013 09:15
50 dollars, 1 January 2012. Like P213, but new date and new title: Chief Executive (signature remains unchanged).
100 dollars, 1 January 2012. Like P214, but new date and new title: Chief Executive (signature remains unchanged).
The only Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited denomination not yet confirmed with this new date is the 500-dollar note.
Courtey of Bill Stubkjaer.
100 dollars, 1 January 2012. Like P214, but new date and new title: Chief Executive (signature remains unchanged).
The only Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited denomination not yet confirmed with this new date is the 500-dollar note.
Courtey of Bill Stubkjaer.
Indonesia new date (2013) 20,000-rupiah note confirmed
23 06, 2013 09:54
20,000 rupiah, 2013. Like P144, but new date.
Be advised, however, that notes of this denomination dated 2011 through 2013 are significantly different than those dated 2004 through 2010, even though the SCWPM lumps them all together as P144. The newer notes have enhanced security features, including rainbow printing and Omron rings. The notes also have new codes for the sight impaired. On these notes, the year of printing appears above the signatures, with the series year at lower right front or lower right back.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Be advised, however, that notes of this denomination dated 2011 through 2013 are significantly different than those dated 2004 through 2010, even though the SCWPM lumps them all together as P144. The newer notes have enhanced security features, including rainbow printing and Omron rings. The notes also have new codes for the sight impaired. On these notes, the year of printing appears above the signatures, with the series year at lower right front or lower right back.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Vietnam new date (2012) 500,000-dong note confirmed
22 06, 2013 08:53
500,000 dong, (20)12. Like P124, but new date.
Courtesy of Zbyněk Sobotka.
Courtesy of Zbyněk Sobotka.
Hong Kong new date (01.01.2012) 20-dollar note confirmed
10 06, 2013 06:56
Hong Kong new date (01.01.2012) 50-dollar note confirmed
01 06, 2013 08:53
50 dollars, 1 January 2012. Like P213, but new date.
Courtesy of Christof Zellweger.
Courtesy of Christof Zellweger.
Philippines new date (2013) 100-peso note confirmed
28 05, 2013 22:17
Indonesia new date (2013) 10,000-rupiah note confirmed
25 05, 2013 13:42
10,000 rupiah, 2013/2005. Like P150b, but new date.
Courtesy of David Murcek (www.themonetaryunit.com).
Courtesy of David Murcek (www.themonetaryunit.com).
Indonesia new date (2013) 5,000-rupiah note confirmed
25 05, 2013 13:39
5,000 rupiah, 2013/2001. Like P142l, but new date.
Courtesy of David Murcek (www.themonetaryunit.com).
Courtesy of David Murcek (www.themonetaryunit.com).
Cambodia new 100,000-riel commemorative note confirmed
20 05, 2013 06:44
According to an article in NZweek dated 8 May 2013, Cambodia issued a new 100,000-riel (US$25) note to celebrate the 60th birthday of King Norodom Sihamoni on 14 May. This is the largest denomination in the nation. The note depicts the portraits of late King Father Norodom Sihanouk and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath on the front and the pictures of the two monarchs and their current King Norodom Sihamoni on the back.
Courtesy of Allan J. Lim (www.artofangkor.com), Michael Doran, and Noteshobby (http://stores.ebay.com/Noteshobby).
Straits Settlements chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
10 05, 2013 08:29
The Straits Settlements chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 11-page catalog covers notes issued by the Government of the Straits Settlements from 1898 to 1935. Revised 9 August 2015.
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Philippines new 50-peso St. Pedro Calungsod commemorative confirmed
05 05, 2013 15:30
50 pesos, 2013. Like P193, but new date, new signature, and red overprint: 1672 st. pedro calungsod canonization 2012 LIFE THAT IS OFFERED FAITH THAT IS PROCLAIMED.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Indonesia new date (2013) 50,000-rupiah note confirmed
05 05, 2013 06:48
50,000 rupiah, 2013 on front/2005 on back. Like unlisted note previously confirmed dated 2011 and 2012, but new date. Signature Nasution/Sarwono on all three date varieties.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Indonesia new date (2013) 2,000-rupiah note confirmed
05 05, 2013 06:47
2,000 rupiah, 2013 on front/2009 on back. Like P148, but new date. Signature Nasution/Waas.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Singapore overprinted 1997 5-dollar ship note from sheet
05 05, 2013 06:32
In January 2013, a contributor sent scans of two previously unlisted Singapore 5-dollar notes, possibily commemoratives overprinted on B21b (P35) at right front near the watermark.
The first note has a prefix of B/29 and is overprinted in red with 30 Anniversary and a small logo of the Board of Commissioners of Currency of Singapore (BCCS). It has a wide margin at left.
The second note has a prefix of B/35 and is overprinted in red with the logo of the BCCS.
From all indications, these notes were overprinted to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the founding of the BCCS, which would date them to 1997 or later.
According to another contributor, these notes were manually cut from sheets of notes and were not issued into circulation.
Philippines new date (2012) 1,000-peso note confirmed
04 05, 2013 09:21
Philippines new date (2013) 20-peso note confirmed
04 05, 2013 09:20
Netherlands New Guinea chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
02 05, 2013 21:34
The Netherlands New Guinea chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 5-page catalog covers notes issued by Nieuw-Guinea (New Guinea) in 1950 and Nederlands Nieuw-Guinea (Netherlands New Guinea) in 1954. Revised 8 October 2015.
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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Philippines new 100-peso commemorative note confirmed
02 05, 2013 08:00
100 pesos (US$2.45), 2012. Like P194, but green Manila Hotel 100 overprint.
Courtesy of Goodluck4u888.
Mongolia new 5,000-tögrög note (B425b) variety confirmed
24 04, 2013 09:34
The 5,000-tögrög note dated 2003 (B425) apparently underwent a slight modification at some point between prefixes AF and AH.
On later issues (bottom), the signature ends with a curved horizontal line which is missing from earlier issues (top).
More significantly, on the back of earlier issues (top), there are bands of red at the ends of the horizontal bars along the lower edge which are not present on the later issues (bottom).
Courtesy of Alexander Petrov and Sergey Vostrikov.
On later issues (bottom), the signature ends with a curved horizontal line which is missing from earlier issues (top).
More significantly, on the back of earlier issues (top), there are bands of red at the ends of the horizontal bars along the lower edge which are not present on the later issues (bottom).
Courtesy of Alexander Petrov and Sergey Vostrikov.
Philippines new date (2013) 500-peso note confirmed
11 04, 2013 13:54
500 pesos, 2013. Like P196, but new date.
Courtesy of S C Tan (http://stores.ebay.com/goodluck4u888).
Courtesy of S C Tan (http://stores.ebay.com/goodluck4u888).
Philippines new date (2013) 500-peso note confirmed
04 04, 2013 23:09
Philippines new date (2013) 50-peso note confirmed
15 03, 2013 17:57
Hong Kong new date (01.01.2012) 100- and 500-dollar notes confirmed
10 03, 2013 14:46
100 dollars, 1st JANUARY 2012. Like P343, but new date.
500 dollars, 1st JANUARY 2012. Like P344, but new date.
Courtesy of Peter Mosselberger.
500 dollars, 1st JANUARY 2012. Like P344, but new date.
Courtesy of Peter Mosselberger.
Macau residents flock to buy Year of the Snake banknotes
01 03, 2013 09:15
According to an article dated 14 January 2013 in the Macau Buiness Daily, Banco Nacional Ultramarino's servers crashed due to the large number of online applications to buy special banknotes marking the forthcoming lunar Year of the Snake. From 2012 to 2023, BNU and Bank of China are each authorised to issue a maximum of 20 million special notes with a face value of 10 patacas (US$1.25) to mark each lunar year. The limit was imposed at the end of last January in an effort to curb the kind of crazed speculation that took hold after the Year of the Dragon notes were put in circulation in that month. BNU and Bank of China at first intended to issue only 10 million Year of the Dragon notes each, but people formed long queues to get them.
Courtesy of Allan Tilley and Wilson Chow.
Singapore new 100-dollar sig/symbol variety confirmed
01 03, 2013 09:02
100 dollars, no date. Like MAS B6 (P50), but new signature (Tharman Shanmugaratnam) and one triangle on back.
Courtesy of Peter Mosselberger.
Singapore new 10-dollar symbol variety confirmed
27 02, 2013 08:25
10 dollars, no date. Like MAS B10 (P48), but with two diamonds on the back below the word SPORTS.
Courtesy of Thomas Krause.
Hong Kong new title/date (01.01.2012) 1,000-dollar note confirmed
24 02, 2013 08:34
1,000 dollars, 1 January 2012. Like PNL dated 1 January 2010, but new date and new title (signature remains unchanged).
Courtesy of Manfred Wolfensberger.
Macau new sig/date (08.08.2010) 1,000-pataca note confirmed
24 02, 2013 08:32
1,000 patacas, 8 DE AGOSTO DE 2010. Like P84, but new date and signatures (Herculano de Sousa and Rodolfo Vasco Lavrador.).
Courtesy of Manfred Wolfensberger.
Hong Kong new sig/date (01.01.2012) 10-dollar note confirmed
20 02, 2013 07:49
Philippines new 50-peso San Pedro Calungsod commemorative reported
05 02, 2013 08:51
According to an article in the Sun Star dated 2 February 2013, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines has approved the proposal to allow the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to issue on 2 April 2013 a 50-peso note commemorating the canonization of San Pedro Calungsod by Pope Benedict XVI on 21 October 2012 in Rome, Italy.
Courtesy of Thomas Krause.
Courtesy of Thomas Krause.
Singapore encourages use of "good-as-new" 2-dollar notes for Hong Bao
11 01, 2013 16:31
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a press release dated 10 January 2013 encouraging the public to use what it calls "good as new" 2-dollar notes for the coming Lunar New Year's "hong bao," which is the tradition of giving clean notes as gifts. In the past, MAS would print and issue an additional 50 million notes to meet the temporary demand for uncirculated notes, but this was much more than the economy actually needed to function. By encouraging the public to accept these "good as new" recirculated notes, MAS hopes to cut its production costs and is marketing the effort as good for the environment.
Courtesy of David Surette.
Courtesy of David Surette.
Philippines new 100-peso Masonic numismatic product and commemorative confirmed
05 01, 2013 17:15
100 pesos (US$2.40), 2012. Like P194, but with Masonic overprint. This note was originally available only in sheets of four uncut notes packaged in a folder. Since then, the BSP has begun issuing individual notes into circulation.
Courtesy of goodluck4u888.
Singapore new 2-, 5-, and 50-dollar symbol varieties confirmed
01 01, 2013 09:35
2 dollars, no date. Like MAS B8, but one diamond on back.
5 dollars, no date. Like MAS B9, but two triangles on back. The pattern observed on the other denominations suggests that 5-dollar varieties with two squares and one triangle exist, but to date none have been reported.
50 dollars, no date. Like MAS B5, but two triangles on back.
Courtesy of Bin Hee Jum.
Philippines new commemorative note confirmed
13 12, 2012 09:12
100 pesos (US$2.45), 2011. Like P194, but green De La Salle 1991 - 2011 overprint. Intro: December 2012.
Courtesy of Sing Chai Tan and Justin Siy.
Macau new sig/date (08.08.2010) 10-pataca note confirmed
21 11, 2012 08:54
10 patacas (US$1.25), 8 DE AGOSTO DE 2010. Like P80, but new date and new signatures (Herculano de Sousa and Rodolfo Vasco Lavrador).
Courtesy of Peter Mosselberger.
Philippines new date (2012) 50-peso note confirmed
10 11, 2012 08:20
North Korea chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
25 10, 2012 16:59
The North Korea chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 23-page catalog covers notes issued by the Central Bank of North Korea in 1947, the Trade Bank of DPRK in 1988, and the Central Bank of the DPRK from 1959 to present. Revised 12 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:
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- Variety checkboxes for tracking your collection and want list
- Date reproduced exactly as on note
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- Replacement note information
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- Background information for historical and cultural context
- Details magnified to distinguish between note varieties
- Bibliographic sources listed for further research
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Philippines new 50-peso ASEAN commemorative note confirmed
21 10, 2012 11:47
Foreign Affairs Secretary Secretary Albert F. del Rosario with fomer President Fidel V. Ramos and Indonesian Ambassador Yohanes Kristiarto Soeryo Legowo holding a souvenir copy of the special edition 50-peso Philippine banknote bearning the ASEAN logo.
According to a press release dated 8 August 2012, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas introduced a new 50-peso (US$1.20) banknote bearing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) logo during the 45th ASEAN Day celebration at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Main Building in Pasay City on 10 August.
Souvenir copies of the special edition currency were distributed by Secretary del Rosario to the nine Ambassadors of ASEAN, namely: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam during the ASEAN Day celebration.
10 million pieces of the legal tender commemorative notes will be issued into circulation.
Courtesy of Pinoy Numnet and TDS.
Thailand new signature 500-baht note confirmed
11 10, 2012 08:57
500 baht (US$16), no date. Like P107, but new signatures (Kittirat na Ranong and Prasarn Trairatvorakul).
Courtesy of Vic Krysko.
North Korea 2003 savings bonds confirmed
02 10, 2012 07:54
Several collectors have contacted me asking about the following items which have recently appeared on the market. According to the Korean wife of a contributor to The Banknote Book, these are bank savings bonds issued by the North Korea Central Bank in 2003. The back is divided into two parts. The left side gives instructions for the bond, stating that the bond is only good at the bank. If lost, the bank will not replace. The bond is good for one year only. At the end of the year, the bank will pay 4% interest. The bonds can't be cashed early. The right side has information for the bond: date issued, date cashed, and the last line is for the bank issuer's signature.
If you collect banknotes only, you should skip these items. If you collect all manner of paper financial instruments, feel free to add copies to your collection.
If you collect banknotes only, you should skip these items. If you collect all manner of paper financial instruments, feel free to add copies to your collection.
Vietnam 10,000- and 20,000-dong notes on cotton to be withdrawn 01.01.2013
30 09, 2012 14:51
According to an article on The Voice of Vietnam dated 29 September 2012, the State Bank of Vietnam has announced that 10,000- and 20,000-dong (US$0.50 and $1, respectively) notes printed on cotton (Pick 109/115 and Pick 110) will no longer be legal tender as of 1 January 2013, but may exchange them at SBV branches and other institutions. These denominations have been replaced by polymer notes (Pick 119 and Pick 120).
Malaya chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
28 09, 2012 09:15
The Malaya chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 10-page catalog covers every note (79 types and varieties, including 23 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Board of Commissioners of Currency from 1939 to 1952, and the Japanese Government from 1942 to 1945. Revised 29 September 2012.
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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- Date reproduced exactly as on note
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- Bibliographic sources listed for further research
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Myanmar to abolish foreign exchange certificates in 2013
28 09, 2012 09:09
According to an article on Mizzima dated 9 August 2012, Maung Maung Win, the vice chairman of the Central Bank of Myanmar, said that the bank will abolish foreign exchange certificates (FEC) “as soon as possible,” most likely in March 2013. “Earlier, it was difficult to use dollars in Burma, so we issued the FEC as an equivalent to the dollar as a type of currency to be used in Burma.” Presently, Burma allows both dollars and FECs, which are pegged at different exchange rates. Currently, the government is drafting a new foreign currency management law allowing all foreign currencies to be exchanged freely.
Courtesy of Aidan Work.
Philippines new 2,000-peso numismatic product confirmed
24 09, 2012 09:00
In 2000, five million 2,000-piso banknotes were printed featuing features the inauguration of President Joseph “Erap” Estrada at Barasoain Church in Bulacan on 10 June 1998. These notes were intended to be issued as legal tender in 2001, but President Estrada was ousted from office that year, so the notes were stored in the vaults of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. As of 2010, the bank was considering destroying the bulk of these unissued notes (known as “New Millennium” or “Erap” notes), saving only 50,000 pieces which would be demonetized for “historical, educational, numismatic and other purposes.” It wasn’t until 2012 that the bank began selling this numismatic product in a folder that clearly stipulates that the notes are not legal tender.
2,000 pesos
Blue, violet, green, yellow, orange, and red. Front: Malolos Constitution scroll; Barasoain Roman Catholic church in Malolos City, Bulacan; Joseph “Erap” Estrada taking oath of presidency on 30 June 1998; bank seal. Back: Fidel “Eddie” Valdez Ramos waving flag to celebrate centennial of independence on 12 June 1998 at Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite. Windowed security thread with demetalized 2000. Watermark: Estrada and Ramos. Printer: Unknown. 160 x 66 mm.
a. 2001. Signature Joseph “Erap” Estrada and Rafael B. Buenaventura. Intro: 2012.
Courtesy of goodluck4u888.
2,000 pesos
Blue, violet, green, yellow, orange, and red. Front: Malolos Constitution scroll; Barasoain Roman Catholic church in Malolos City, Bulacan; Joseph “Erap” Estrada taking oath of presidency on 30 June 1998; bank seal. Back: Fidel “Eddie” Valdez Ramos waving flag to celebrate centennial of independence on 12 June 1998 at Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite. Windowed security thread with demetalized 2000. Watermark: Estrada and Ramos. Printer: Unknown. 160 x 66 mm.
a. 2001. Signature Joseph “Erap” Estrada and Rafael B. Buenaventura. Intro: 2012.
Courtesy of goodluck4u888.
Philippines new date (2012) 50-peso note confirmed
21 09, 2012 14:00
Indonesia new date (2012) 100,000-rupiah note confirmed
16 09, 2012 09:12
100,000 rupiah (US$10.50), 2012. Like note issued 01.08.2011 with enhanced security features, but new date.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Indonesia new sig/date (2010) 20,000-rupiah note confirmed
09 09, 2012 08:35
Indonesia new date (2012) 10,000-rupiah note confirmed
09 09, 2012 08:33
Indonesia new sig/date (2012) 5,000-rupiah note confirmed
09 09, 2012 08:32
Indonesia new sig/date (2012) 2,000-rupiah note confirmed
09 09, 2012 08:31
Indonesia new sig/date (2012) 1,000-rupiah note confirmed
09 09, 2012 08:29
Indonesia new date (2012) 50,000-rupiah note confirmed
02 09, 2012 09:55
50,000 rupiah (US$5.20), 2012. Like new unlisted 2011-dated note issued 1 August 2011 with Omron rings, but with new date.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Indonesia new sig/date (2011) 20,000-rupiah note confirmed
02 09, 2012 09:47
20,000 rupiah (US$2.10), 2011. Like P144, but new date and new signatures.
This denomination is now confirmed dated 2011 both without Omron rings (P144) and with Omron rings (PNL).
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Mongolia new 500-tögrög note (B432a) confirmed
22 08, 2012 10:12
Like B423, but new date (2011), new signature, and revised script to the left of the signatures on front.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Thomas Augustsson.
Thailand new signature 1,000-baht note confirmed
19 08, 2012 09:41
1,000 baht (US$32), no date. Like P115, but new signatures (Kittirat na Ranong and Prasarn Trairatvorakul).
Courtesy of Vic Krysko.
Thailand new 80-baht commemorative notes confirmed
18 08, 2012 12:49
According to a Bank of Thailand press release dated 3 July 2012, an 80-baht (US$2.55) commemorative banknote was issued to celebrate the queen’s 80th birthday anniversary on 12 August 2012. Two million commemorative 80-baht notes were available as of 9 August encased with a hard-paper cover at 120 baht, with profits to be donated to charity. The blue note measures 162 x 80 mm, representing 80 years of age.
PNL 80 baht (US$2.55), no date.
Blue. Front: Royal Garuda emblem; King Rama IX conferring title of Queen; Queen Sirikit rose and cattleya flowers; King Rama IX wearing uniform and Queen Sirikit; royal crest commemorating 80th birthday. Back: Royal Garuda emblem; King Rama IX and Queen Sirikit sitting with their children; roses; young Queen Sirikit wearing necklace; kneeling Queen Sirikit; royal crest commemorating 80th birthday; bamboo; Queen Sirikit giving plants to locals; cattleya flowers. Windowed Motion security thread with 80 and rose. Watermark: Queen and electrotype crowned monogram. Printer: (NPW). 162 x 80 mm.
Courtesy of Sesthawich Wongwiwat and Thomas Augustsson.
PNL 80 baht (US$2.55), no date.
Blue. Front: Royal Garuda emblem; King Rama IX conferring title of Queen; Queen Sirikit rose and cattleya flowers; King Rama IX wearing uniform and Queen Sirikit; royal crest commemorating 80th birthday. Back: Royal Garuda emblem; King Rama IX and Queen Sirikit sitting with their children; roses; young Queen Sirikit wearing necklace; kneeling Queen Sirikit; royal crest commemorating 80th birthday; bamboo; Queen Sirikit giving plants to locals; cattleya flowers. Windowed Motion security thread with 80 and rose. Watermark: Queen and electrotype crowned monogram. Printer: (NPW). 162 x 80 mm.
Courtesy of Sesthawich Wongwiwat and Thomas Augustsson.
South Korea chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
16 08, 2012 18:29
The South Korea chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
At the time of initial publication, this 18-page catalog covers every note (159 types and varieties, including 62 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Bank of Chosen from 1945 to 1950, and the Bank of Korea from 1949 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:
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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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India new date (2012) 10- and 50-rupee notes with rupee symbol reported
10 08, 2012 08:32
The Reserve Bank of India will soon issue 10- and 50-rupee (US$0.20 and 0.90, respective) notes dated 2012, bearing the rupee symbol, and with the inset letter L.
Thailand new sig 100-baht note confirmed
08 08, 2012 08:27
100 baht (US$3.20), no date. Like P114, but new signatures: Kittirat na Ranong and Prasarn Trairatvorakul.
Courtesy of Vic Krysko.
Thailand new 100-baht commemorative note confirmed
07 08, 2012 13:52
According to a Bank of Thailand press release dated 3 July 2012, this 100-baht (US$3.20) commemorative banknote was issued to celebrate His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn’s 5th Cycle Birthday Anniversary on 28 July 2012.
Ten million commemorative 100-baht notes were issued into circulation on 27 July 2012. The front of the note is the same as the current circulating 100-baht note, but the back has a portrait of the prince as well as a scene of His Royal Highness being conferred the title of Crown Prince. Signatures: Kittirat na Ranong and Prasarn Trairatvorakul.
Courtesy of Sesthawich Wongwiwat and David Murcek (www.themonetaryunit.com).
Ten million commemorative 100-baht notes were issued into circulation on 27 July 2012. The front of the note is the same as the current circulating 100-baht note, but the back has a portrait of the prince as well as a scene of His Royal Highness being conferred the title of Crown Prince. Signatures: Kittirat na Ranong and Prasarn Trairatvorakul.
Courtesy of Sesthawich Wongwiwat and David Murcek (www.themonetaryunit.com).
Thailand new 50-baht note confirmed
06 08, 2012 09:06
According to a press release dated 12 January 2012, Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul announced that the Bank of Thailand is issuing a new family (series 16) of banknotes designed to glorify Thai kings of different periods. The notes will feature "new advanced counterfeit deterrent features," but will retain the sizes, colors, and denominations of the current series. The notes will be issued over several years, beginning with the 50-baht (US$1.60) denomination issued on 18 January 2012, the date commemorating the glorious victory of King Naresuan the Great in traditional royal combat on elephant back in 1593.
50 baht, no date. Blue. Front: Royal Garuda emblem; King Rama IX wearing in the Royal House of Chakri gown. Back: Royal Garuda emblem; King Naresuan leading soldiers up ladders to attack Burmese camp; statue of Somdet Phra Naresuan Maharaj, modeled from the monument at Don Chedi Suphan Buri Province; statue of seated King Naresuan pouring water on the ground, symbolizing the declaration of independence; Phra Chedi Chai Mongkol located at Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Phara Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. Windowed security thread with demetalized text. Watermark: King Rama IX and Thai symbol “Dok Loi.” Printer: (NPW). 144 x 72 mm.
Courtesy of Victor Krysko and Nin Cheun (http://stores.ebay.com/Noteshobby), Sesthawich Wongwiwat, and Sukhprem Sachadecha.
Philippines new date (2012) 20-peso note confirmed
28 07, 2012 09:08
20 pesos (US$0.50), 2012. Like P206, but new date.
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
Malaysia new banknote series issued into circulation on 16 July 2012
17 07, 2012 09:14
According to a press release, on 16 July 2012 Bank Negara Malaysia issued into circulation its new family of banknotes. These notes were previously issued in matching serial number sets and various numismatic products beginning 22 December 2011.
Courtesy of Aidan Work and Joel Kandah.
Courtesy of Aidan Work and Joel Kandah.
Singapore new signature 50-dollar note confirmed
09 07, 2012 09:41
50 dollars (US$41), no date. Like MAS B5 (P49), but new signature (Tharman Shanmugaratnam) and one triangle under ARTS on back.
Courtesy of Tan Wei Jie, Claudio Marana, and JianKuan Lee (quality_banknotes888).
India considering 10-rupee polymer note
09 07, 2012 07:39
According to an article in IndiaWest dated 9 July 2012, the Reserve Bank of India said it is working on launching polymer banknotes and will soon start a pilot project. "Counterfeiting of plastic notes is very difficult. So we are planning to launch some plastic money on pilot basis in 4-5 centers like Jaipur, Shimla and Bhubaneshwar. We are working on it," RBI Deputy Governor H.R. Khan told reporters. The bank has made similar statements over the past three years and nothing has come of it yet.
Courtesy of Phil Martin.
Courtesy of Phil Martin.
Philippines new date (2011) 500-peso note confirmed
30 06, 2012 13:09
500 pesos (US$12), 2011. Like P196, but new date. Signatures Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III and Amando M. Tetangco, Jr..
Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.
South Vietnam chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
21 06, 2012 11:18
The South Vietnam chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
At the time of initial publication, this 16-page catalog covers every note (129 types and varieties, including 2 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Ngân-Hàng QuÓc-Gia ViËt-Nam (National Bank of Vietnam) from 1955 to 1975, the Ngân Hàng ViËt-Nam (Bank of Vietnam) in 1975, and the Uy Ban Trung Uong Mat Tran Dan Toc Giai Phong Mien Nam Vietnam (Central Committee of the Popular Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam) in 1966.
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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Myanmar new 10,000-kyat note confirmed
17 06, 2012 23:25
CBM B16 (PNL): 10,000 kyats
Blue, red, purple, green, brown, and yellow. Front: Guilloche patterns; two elephants flanking laurel wreath with outline map of Myanmar. Back: Royal Palace of Mandalay with reflection on water. Windowed security thread with demetalized MYANMAR SPW. Watermark: Lotus blossom and electrotype 10000. Printer: SECURITY PRINTING WORKS (in microprint). 150 x 70 mm.
a. No date. Intro: 15.06.2012.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Nin Cheun (Noteshobby).
India asking for public input on replacing Gandhi on notes
17 06, 2012 10:02
There's an interesting article in The Times of India dated 17 June 2012, regarding the Reserve Bank of India seeking suggestions from the public for replacing the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi on RBI banknotes.
Cambodia new date (2007) 5,000-riel note confirmed
12 06, 2012 09:40
5,000 riels (US$1.20), 2007. NBC B18 (P55) with this date had been confirmed previously as a specimen only, but it is now confirmed as an issued note.
Courtesy of Nin Cheun (Noteshobby).
Thailand new sig 20-baht note confirmed
03 06, 2012 09:33
20 baht (US$0.60), no date. Like P109, but new signatures (Kittirat na Ranong and Prasarn Trairatvorakul).
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Philippines new 500-peso commemorative note confirmed
28 05, 2012 09:04
According to a press release dated 4 May 2012, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has issued a new 500-peso (US$12) note of the old style (P196) "with an overprint of the logo of the 45th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank to express solidarity with the ADB’s goal to free Asia and the Pacific from poverty. By ADB’s estimate, about 1.8 billion people in the region are poor and unable to access essential goods, services, and opportunities. The overprint is on the 500-piso banknote that features the late Senator Benigno Aquino, Jr. who said: “The Filipino is worth dying for.” A total of 10 million pieces of these 500-peso banknotes were printed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to make it available to the general public through banks across the country."
Courtesy of Christopher Vaughn Inot and Thomas Augustsson.
Mongolia new date (2011) 20-tögrög note (B431b) confirmed
14 05, 2012 08:45
Like B431a, but new date (2011).
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.
Thailand new signature 20-baht note confirmed
30 04, 2012 07:58
20 baht (US$0.65), no date. Like P109, but new signatures (Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala and Prasarn Trairatvorakul).
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Macau new 100-pataca centennial anniversary commemorative notes confirmed
25 04, 2012 15:38
This 100-pataca (US$12.50) note dated 31/2011 commemorates the centennial anniversary of the Banco da China.
Courtesy of Don Ludwig.
Mongolia new date (2011) 10-tögrög note (B430b) confirmed
23 04, 2012 07:33
Like B430a, but new date (2011).
Courtesy of Claudio Marana and Thomas Augustsson.
India new 20-rupee note reported
16 04, 2012 07:44
According to a press release dated 12 April 2012, the Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue new 20-rupee notes with the rupee symbol, no inset letter, and the signature of Governor Subbarao.
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.
Malaysia new banknote family confirmed, to be issued 16 July 2012
16 04, 2012 07:31
Bank Negara Malaysia’s new family of banknotes were inspired by elements which distinctively define the country's diverse culture, heritage, and nature. Themed “Distinctively Malaysia,” the fourth series of Malaysian banknotes features traditional expressions in the art and craft, natural wonders, flora and fauna, economy and tradition. The notes also have enhanced security features.
On the front side, all banknote denominations in the new series retain the portrait of the first Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Rahman ibni Tuanku Muhammad, the national flower Rosa-sinensis hibiscus (known locally as the 'Bunga Raya') and patterns of traditional woven fabric - the “songket.”
The back side of each banknote denomination features different elements of nature, tradition, culture, flora, fauna and the economy that are distinctively Malaysian.
Commemorative sets of the new notes were sold at a premium over face value beginning 22 December 2011. The regular issue notes are scheduled to enter circulation on 16 July 2012, though the 50-ringgit denomination was issued in December 2007 and will continue to circulate. For what it’s worth, the 50-ringgit notes issued individually have 2-letter prefixes, while those issued in the matching serial number sets have 3-letter prefixes.
Courtesy of Mark St. Pierre, Gerhard Hoeck, Wilson Chow, and Aidan Work.
Thailand new 500- and 1,000-baht signature varieties confirmed
14 04, 2012 08:55
500 baht (US$16.25), no date. Like P107, but new signatures (Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala and Prasarn Trairatvorakul).
1,000 baht (US$33.50), no date. Like P115, but new signatures (Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala and Prasarn Trairatvorakul).
Courtesy of Victor Krysko.
Philippines new date (2012) 100-peso note confirmed
31 03, 2012 10:47
100 pesos (US$2.35), 2012. Like P194, but new date.
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
China not planning larger denomination notes
13 03, 2012 10:55
According to an article in People's Daily Online dated 12 March 2012, Hu Xiaolian, deputy governor of the People's Bank of China, said that the central bank is not planning to issue larger denomination banknotes in the short term.
"We have noticed public complaints of inconvenience in bigger transactions...but we should consider all the pros and cons of the issue," said Hu at a press conference on the sidelines of the country's annual parliamentary session.
"We have noticed public complaints of inconvenience in bigger transactions...but we should consider all the pros and cons of the issue," said Hu at a press conference on the sidelines of the country's annual parliamentary session.
China new serial number format 1-jiao note confirmed
05 03, 2012 09:08
1 jiao, 1980. Like P881, but prefix format now A#A followed by 7-digit number, versus old format of AA and 8-digit number.
Courtesy of Alexander Petrov.
China new serial number format 5-jiao note confirmed
05 03, 2012 09:06
5 jiao, 1980. Like P883, but prefix format now A#A followed by 7-digit number, versus old format of AA and 8-digit number.
Courtesy of Alexander Petrov.
Papua New Guinea new sig/date 100-kina note confirmed
29 02, 2012 16:15
100 kina (US$42), (20)12. Like BPNG B48, but without the 35th anniversary overprint, plus new date and signatures (Loi Martin Bakani and Simon Tosali).
Courtesy of Stane Štraus.
Hong Kong Bank of China new 100-dollar commemorative note confirmed
28 02, 2012 07:15
Hong Kong’s Bank of China has announced that from 13-20 February 2012 it will be taking orders for a new 100-dollar (US$13) note to commemorate the bank’s 100th anniversary. Although legal tender, the notes aren’t intended for circulation. 1,100,000 notes will be sold as numismatic products packaged in a folder for HK$150. An additional 100,000 sets of three uncut notes in a folder for HK$600. Finally, 20,000 uncut sheets of 30 notes each will be sold for HK$6,000 each. Profits from the sale of the notes will be donated to charitable organizations in Hong Kong.
100 dollars (US$13), 5 FEBRUARY 2012. Red. Front: Great Wall of China; Bank of China bulding in Beijing. Back: Bank of China tower in modern Hong Kong’s financial district. Windowed Motion security thread with BOC logo. Watermark: Flower with electrotype 100. Printer: Unknown. 153 x 76.5 mm.
Courtesy of Terence Chan, Rafal Nogowczyk, Wilson Chow, and TDS.
100 dollars (US$13), 5 FEBRUARY 2012. Red. Front: Great Wall of China; Bank of China bulding in Beijing. Back: Bank of China tower in modern Hong Kong’s financial district. Windowed Motion security thread with BOC logo. Watermark: Flower with electrotype 100. Printer: Unknown. 153 x 76.5 mm.
Courtesy of Terence Chan, Rafal Nogowczyk, Wilson Chow, and TDS.
Macau new sig/date (08.08.2010) 500-pataca note confirmed
15 02, 2012 21:59
500 patacas (US$63), 8 DE AGOSTO DE 2010. Like P83, but new date and signatures: Herculano de Sousa (Chief Executive Officer BNU) and Rodolfo Vasco Lavrador (Chairman of the Board of Directors BNU).
Courtesy of Manfred Wolfensberger.
Vietnam new date (2011) 200,000- and 500,000-dong notes confirmed
04 02, 2012 09:25
200,000 dong (US$9.50), (20)11. Like P123, but new date.
500,000 dong (US$23.85), (20)11. Like P124, but new date.
Courtesy of Duong Do Hoang.
500,000 dong (US$23.85), (20)11. Like P124, but new date.
Courtesy of Duong Do Hoang.
Macau new sig/date (08.08.2010) 20-pataca note confirmed
03 02, 2012 07:03
20 pataca (US$2.50), 8 DE AGOSTO DE 2010. Like P81, but new date and new signatures: Herculano de Sousa (Chief Executive Officer BNU) and unknown (Chairman of the Board of Directors BNU).
Courtesy of Rui Palhares.
Laos new 100,000-kip note confirmed
02 02, 2012 07:13
The Bank of the Lao P.D.R. issued a new 100,000-kip (US$12.50) note on 1 February 2012 to encourage the public to use the national currency instead of US dollars or Thai baht. The new note is printed by Goznak in Russia.
Courtesy of Leszek Porowski and Dustin Roses.
Macau new 10-pataca Year of Dragon commemorative notes confirmed
26 01, 2012 07:20
Both the Banco da China and the Banco Nacional Ultramarino have issued new 10-pataca (US$1.25) notes to commemorate the Year of the Dragon. The new notes feature a Chinese paper-cut dragon on the front and the respective bank’s headquarters on the back. Both notes measure 138 x 69 mm, have a flower and electrotype 10 watermark at center, and a 4-mm wide windowed security thread with demetalized 10.
Courtesy of Wilson Chow and Thomas Augustsson.
Thailand new signature 100-baht note confirmed
21 01, 2012 11:33
100 baht (US$3.20), no date. Like P114, but new signatures.
Courtesy of Victor Krysko.
Malaysia new 1-ringgit prefix variety confirmed
20 01, 2012 09:21
1 ringgit (US$0.35), no date. Like B139c, but with 3.5-mm tall prefix letters (bottom) instead of 2.75-mm tall prefix letters (top).
Courtesy of Victor W. Krysko.
Vietnam new date (2011) 10,000-, 50,000-, and 100,000-dong notes confirmed
17 01, 2012 09:31
10,000 (US$0.50), 50,000 (US$2.40), and 100,000 (US$4.75) dong, (20)11. Like P119, P121, and P122, respectively, but new date. Polymer.
Courtesy of Duong Do Hoang.
Courtesy of Duong Do Hoang.
Hong Kong new 100-dollar note confirmed without error
17 01, 2012 08:54
100 dollars (US$13), 1 January 2010.
According to an article in The Standard dated 25 July 2011, the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp has admitted to making a mistake in the design of its new 100-dollar (US$12.85) note which was officially unveiled on 20 July and slated for issuance between November 2011 and January 2012. The back of the note depicts the flag-raising ceremony of the SAR Establishment Day with a marching band playing in front of the Golden Bauhinia Square, where the national flag and regional flag of Hong Kong are flying. The problem is that the bauhinia flower on the regional flag was reversed from the correct orientation. The orientation has been corrected on the issued notes shown above.
Courtesy of Rafal Nogowczyk.
Hong Kong new 20-dollar notes confirmed
17 01, 2012 08:47
On 11 January 2012, the three note-issuing banks of Hong Kong — Standard Chartered Bank, HSBC and the Bank of China — issued the new 20-dollar (US$2.60) banknotes, thereby completing the new series of notes dated 1 January 2010.
Courtesy of Rafal Nogowczyk.
Thailand new sig 20-baht note confirmed
12 01, 2012 09:05
20 baht (US$0.65), no date. Like P109, but new sigantures (Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala, Finance Minister; Dr. Prasarn Trairatvorakul, Governor).
Courtesy of Sanjay Basu.
Philippines to print new notes locally in early 2012
10 01, 2012 17:35
According to an article in the Manila Bulletin dated 11 January 2012, the Security Printing Complex (SPC) division of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will begin locally printing the New Generation Currency (NGC) family of banknotes in Q1 2012, revising previous plans of printing the new bills starting in December 2011.
The BSP will start printing the 20- and 50-peso notes in the coming three months, followed by the 100-peso note later in 2012. To date, all NGC denominations have been produced by French security printer Oberthur Technologies, while SPC will continue to produce the old banknote series until next year because they still have stocks of paper and ink.
The BSP will start printing the 20- and 50-peso notes in the coming three months, followed by the 100-peso note later in 2012. To date, all NGC denominations have been produced by French security printer Oberthur Technologies, while SPC will continue to produce the old banknote series until next year because they still have stocks of paper and ink.
Macau new sig/date (08.08.2010) 100-pataca note confirmed
28 12, 2011 08:16
100 patacas (US$12.50), 8 DE AGOSTO DE 2010. Like P82, but new date and new signatures: Herculano de Sousa (Chief Executive Officer BNU) and Rodolfo Vasco Lavrador (Chairman of the Board of Directors BNU).
This is the last signature for Herculano de Sousa; he has retired after serving as the Chief Executive Officer of BNU for the past 11 years (1999–2010).
Courtesy of Wilson Chow.
Philippines new sig/date (2011) 50-peso note confirmed
27 12, 2011 12:14
50 pesos (US$1.15), 2011. Like P193, but new date and signatures (Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III and Amando M. Tetangco, Jr.).
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
Mongolia new 1,000-tögrög note (B433a) confirmed
24 12, 2011 08:06
Like B424b, but new date (2011), signature (L. Purevdorj), and revised script to the left of the signature on front.
Courtesy of Peter Mosselberger (www.banknote.ws).
Laos new 2,000-kip note (B517) confirmed
17 12, 2011 08:27
According tp a report on J&C Expat Services dated 29 November 2011, the Bank of the Lao PDR has released a new 2,000-kip (US$0.25) note dated 2011, marking the 36th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the birthday of the late President Kaysone Phomvihane on 13 December.
B517 (PNL): 2,000 kip (US$0.25)
Light blue, purple, gold, and green. Front: Kaysone Phomvihane; Xieng Thong temple; coat of arms. Back: Seset 2 Hydropower Plant. Solid security thread demetalized with Lao text. Watermark: Kaysone Phomvihane with electrotype design. Printer: (BOL). 141 x 65 mm.
a. 2011. Intro: 01.12.2011.
More details are in this Lao press release.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana, José Fabrício Macêdo, and Dirk Kultus.
Thailand new 100-baht commemorative note confirmed
16 12, 2011 08:47
On 2 December 2011, Bank of Thailand issued a new 100-baht note to commemorate the king’s 7th Cycle (84th) Birthday Anniversary.
PNL 100 baht (US$3.18)
Red and orange. Front: King’s initials in silver foil circle; King Rama IX wearing uniform; royal seal; Royal Garuda emblem. Back: King Rama IX with camera, holding papers, during his visit to Mae Roem Reservoir Project; Rama IX kneeling with a group of Thai people; royal Garuda emblem; Rama IX playing the saxophone; Rama IX planting an experimental plot of vetiver grass; four aircraft employing Super Sandwich cloud-seeding technique; Kwai Noi Bamrung Daen Dam in Phitsanulok Province and Chaipattana Low Speed Surface Aerator. Solid security thread. Watermark: Royal seal with electrotype king’s initials. Printer: (NPW). 162 x 84 mm. No date. Intro: 02.12.2011. Signature Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala and Prasarn Trairatvorakul.
9,999,999 notes were printed. If anyone knows for certain if all of these notes were sold in a folder at a premium as numsmatic products, or if some were issued into circulation for regular use, please share that information.
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson, Sejin Ahn, Jose Fabricio Macedo, TDS, and Deschamps Jérome.
PNL 100 baht (US$3.18)
Red and orange. Front: King’s initials in silver foil circle; King Rama IX wearing uniform; royal seal; Royal Garuda emblem. Back: King Rama IX with camera, holding papers, during his visit to Mae Roem Reservoir Project; Rama IX kneeling with a group of Thai people; royal Garuda emblem; Rama IX playing the saxophone; Rama IX planting an experimental plot of vetiver grass; four aircraft employing Super Sandwich cloud-seeding technique; Kwai Noi Bamrung Daen Dam in Phitsanulok Province and Chaipattana Low Speed Surface Aerator. Solid security thread. Watermark: Royal seal with electrotype king’s initials. Printer: (NPW). 162 x 84 mm. No date. Intro: 02.12.2011. Signature Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala and Prasarn Trairatvorakul.
9,999,999 notes were printed. If anyone knows for certain if all of these notes were sold in a folder at a premium as numsmatic products, or if some were issued into circulation for regular use, please share that information.
Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson, Sejin Ahn, Jose Fabricio Macedo, TDS, and Deschamps Jérome.
Indonesia redenomination plans move a step closer to implementation
07 12, 2011 10:50
According to an article in The Jakarta Post dated 7 December 2011, the government has approved Bank Indonesia’s proposal to redenominate the rupiah by eliminating three zeros. A draft law is being finalized and still needs to be approved by the Law and Human Rights Ministry, then passed by the House of Representatives.
Bank Indonesia announced that the rupiah’s redenomination would be carried out in four stages over 10 years to minimize public confusion: information campaign to alert the public (2011-2012), transition period (2013-2015), the gradual withdrawal of the “old” rupiah (2016-2018), and the use of the “new” rupiah (2019-2020).
The redenomination would mean the 1,000-rupiah banknote, the nation’s smallest denomination, would become a 1-rupiah note, but the value would remain the same (currently US$0.10).
Bank Indonesia announced that the rupiah’s redenomination would be carried out in four stages over 10 years to minimize public confusion: information campaign to alert the public (2011-2012), transition period (2013-2015), the gradual withdrawal of the “old” rupiah (2016-2018), and the use of the “new” rupiah (2019-2020).
The redenomination would mean the 1,000-rupiah banknote, the nation’s smallest denomination, would become a 1-rupiah note, but the value would remain the same (currently US$0.10).
Singapore new 1,000-dollar variety note confirmed
04 12, 2011 08:30
1,000 dollars (US$780), no date. Like MAS B7 (P51), but with one diamond symbol under GOVERNMENT on back.
At some point in the late 2000s, the Monetary Authority of Singapore began including symbols on the back of the notes to indicate new printings. The first issue under a given signature has no symbol. The second printing has one square; the third, two squares; the fourth, one triangle; and the fifth, two triangles. To date, no note has had a sixth printing, and the MAS has not indicated what symbol it would use should the need arise.
Courtesy of Tan Wei Jie.
Philippines new sig/date (2011) 100-peso note confirmed
03 12, 2011 21:14
100 pesos (US$2.30), 2011. Like P194, but new date and signatures. Lowest known prefix is AF.
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
Indonesia new sig/date (2011) 1,000-rupiah note confirmed
21 11, 2011 07:44
1,000 rupiah (US$0.10), 2011. Like P141, but new date and signatures.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Indonesia new 20,000-, 50,000-, and 100,000-rupiah notes confirmed
19 11, 2011 09:49
According to an article in The Jakarta Post dated 28 October 2011, Bank Indonesia issued newly designed banknotes denominated in 20,000, 50,000, and 100,000 rupiah (US$2.25, 5.67, and 11.35, respectively) on 1 August 2011 in commemoration of Youth Pledge Day, although they bear no special commemorative text or images. The new notes do have enhanced security features, including “rainbow printing.” The notes also have new codes for the sight impaired. Existing notes of the same denominations will remain in circulation.
Courtesy of Wing Tse and Thomas Augustsson.
Laos chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
03 11, 2011 18:51
The Laos chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
At the time of initial publication, this 15-page catalog covers every note (142 types and varieties, including 24 notes unlisted in the SCWPM) issued by the Lao Issara Government from 1945 to 1946; the Banque Nationale du Laos (National Bank of Laos) from 1957 to 1975; the Pathet Lao Government in 1968; the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic in 1979; and the Bank of the Lao PDR from 1979 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
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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
- 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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Indonesia new sig/date (2010) 100,000-rupiah note confirmed
03 11, 2011 09:27
100,000 rupiah (US$11.15), 2010. Like P146c, but new date and signatures.
This note has been confirmed dated 2004-2011, inclusive, with three signature varieties.
Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.
The Challenge: Identify building on back of Laos 20-kip note
28 10, 2011 08:29
Today’s challenge is to identify the building which appears on the back of the old 20-kip note of Laos.
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 the 20-kip notes from 1963 (Pick 11):
IDENTIFIED: Wat Sop monastery in Luang Prabang.
Courtesy of José Fabrício Macêdo.
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 the 20-kip notes from 1963 (Pick 11):
IDENTIFIED: Wat Sop monastery in Luang Prabang.
Courtesy of José Fabrício Macêdo.
Malaysia announces printers for fourth series of notes
25 10, 2011 08:53
Malaysia's central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia, has settled on the printers of its fourth series of ringgit banknotes which will have improved security features to overcome counterfeiting. Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Donald Lim said the suppliers for the new banknotes were Crane AB of Sweden, Giesecke & Devrient GmbH of Germany, Oberthur Technologies of France (producing 1-ringgit note), and Orell Fussli of Switzerland. In a press release dated 23 May 2011, the bank indicated the new notes would be issued in early 2012.
Courtesy of Wilson Chow.
Courtesy of Wilson Chow.
Japan color change of serial numbers on 1,000- and 10,000-yen notes confirmed
16 10, 2011 07:41
According to a press release dated 26 April 2011, the Bank of Japan is changing the color of the serial numbers on the 1,000 (US$12.25) and 10,000 (US$122) yen banknotes from black to brown on 19 July 2011. Other than this minor change, the notes will remain the same as the existing P104 and P106 designs which have been in circulation since 2004.
Courtesy of Kazutaka Nagura and Kinichiro Fujikawa.
Indonesia new date (2011) 5,000-, 10,000-, and 100,000-rupiah notes confirmed
14 10, 2011 11:03
5,000 rupiah (US$0.55), 2011. Like P142, but new date and signatures.
10,000 rupiah (US$1.15), 2011. Like PNL, but new date and signatures.
100,000 rupiah (US$11.30), 2011. Like P146, but new date and signatures.
Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.
Taiwan numismatic product expected to sell out quickly
11 09, 2011 08:54
According to an article in The China Post dated 9 September 2011, the Central Bank of China experienced strong demand for the 500,000 sets of “Collector's Version of the Republic of China Founding Centenary NT$100 Banknotes” it sold to the public for NT$500 (US$17.10). Each set contains three NT$100 banknotes.
The Challenge: Identify gate on front of South Korea 100-won note of 1950
03 09, 2011 17:15
Today’s challenge is to identify the gate which appear on the front of the old 100-won notes of South Korea.
If you can precisely identify the name and location of this gate—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.
The following image appears on the front of the 100-won note of South Korea from 1950 (Pick 7):
IDENTIFIED: Gwanghwamun gate to Gyeongbokgung palace in Seoul.
Courtesy of José Fabrício Macêdo.
If you can precisely identify the name and location of this gate—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.
The following image appears on the front of the 100-won note of South Korea from 1950 (Pick 7):
IDENTIFIED: Gwanghwamun gate to Gyeongbokgung palace in Seoul.
Courtesy of José Fabrício Macêdo.
Macau commemorative notes reported
31 08, 2011 20:39
The Banco Nacional Ultramarino and the Banco da China will issue 10-pataca (US$1.25) banknotes to commemorate the Year of the Dragon. The Banco da China is also planning to issue a 100-pataca (US$12.50) note to commemorate its centennial anniversary.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Philippines new 100-peso Ateneo Law School commemorative confirmed
24 08, 2011 21:46
100 pesos (US$2.35), 2011. Like P194, but with blue 75 YEARS ATENEO LAW SCHOOL AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM overprint on watermark area. This note was issued to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the school.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana, Kirsty Lopez and Alexander Jacinto.
Brunei's new notes contain Braille blunder
19 08, 2011 16:33
According to an article in the Brunei Times dated 9 August 2011, the dots in the upper left front corner of new polymer banknotes issed 18 July 2011 are intended to assist the sight-impaired, but they are not raised, so they can’t be felt tactilely, and they are not accurately rendered as Braille numbers corresponding to the denominations. Specifically, the spacing of the dots is wrong, and the lack the lead-in character that indicates that numbers follow.
Indonesia announces new notes to be issued in late 2011
13 08, 2011 08:03
According to an article in JakartaGlobe dated 13 August 2011, Bank Indonesia is planning to upgrade the security of its banknotes with a new series to be printed by October at the latest. The new notes will feature “rainbow printing,” which allows several colors to be printed using a single plate in specially modified equipment, resulting in a natural blending of the colors that is difficult to reproduce using commercially available printers. The only Indonesian note to currently feature rainbow printing is the 10,000-rupiah note dated 2010, shown above.
“Now we will also use rainbow printing for the Rp 20,000, Rp 50,000 and Rp 100,000 bills. This is in line with international standards,” said Muhammad Dahlan, the central bank’s director for circulation.