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2005 BANKNOTE NEWS: 30 Dec, 2006 - Nepal has released a new 2006 20 Rupees. The new banknote may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Thomas Krause. 30 Dec, 2006 - Moldova has released a new 2006 dated 10 Leu Banknote. The new note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Michael Reissner. 29 Dec, 2006 - New Zealand Prefix Report, 1999 - 2006, Compliments of Kai. 28 Dec, 2006 - The Banque Centrale de Madegascar has released a new 5,000 Ariary banknote as of October 2006 similar to the P84 5,000 Ariary ND (2003). Based upon images the only distintion between the two issues is that the new issue appears to lack the watermark. Perhaps one of our readers can verify this. An example of the new note, and a P84 is shown in our Catalog Update Section for reference. Compliments of Ryan Vuong. 28 Dec, 2006 - Madagascar: In reference to the discussion on the Madagascar P75, and P76 signature varieties on 20 Dec, 2006, Ruben Garza has provided some additional observations concerning signatures on Madagascar's P76 through P79. The complete discussion may be read in our Catalog Update Section under Madagascar. 28 Dec, 2006 - Australia has released a 2006 dated 20 Dollar Banknote. An image of the new banknote may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Michael Reissner. 28 Dec, 2006 - Starting today, Brunei will have two new currency notes replacing the old $500 and $10,000 notes. 26 Dec, 2006 - Azerbaijan: People can exchange the old banknotes with the denominated manat at the National Bank and commercial banks by this year's end, but only the national bank will convert old currency notes as of January 1, 2007, National bank officer Hajibaba Masimov stated. 24 Dec, 2006 - Additional Details of the Paraguay 100,000 Guaranies 2005 Series note have been supplied by Alessandro Ferri. 24 Dec, 2006 - Guatemala has issued a new 20 Quetzales Banknote dated 25.8.2006. Compliments of Thomas Krause, and Alessandro Ferri. 23 Dec, 2006 - Angola: A new 1,000 Kwanzas note with the date of 11.2003 has been reported by Rui Palhares. Note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 23 Dec, 2006 - Burundi has released a new note 10,000 dated 1.5.2006. The note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Rui Palhares. 23 Dec, 2006 - The Banco Central Cuba has released a new 2006 series of Pesos Convertibles which includes all denominations. The series was placed into circulation from the 18th of December 2006. 23 Dec, 2006 - Paraguay: Images of the new 100,000 Guaranies note, reported on 21 Dec, is now available in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 22 Dec, 2006 - The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) says it is not a normal practice for the bank to announce to the public the quantity of banknotes or the total value of notes ordered from the printers at a given point in time. 22 Dec, 2006 - New Releases from Cuba, Mexico, and Peru have been reported by Ricardo Ramirez G. 21 Dec, 2006 - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) plans to issue lower banknotes and re-introduce a two naira denomination. CBN Governor, Charles Soludo, made the disclosure in Lagos on Monday at a meeting with the managing directors and chief executives of banks. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 21 Dec, 2006 - South Korea is expected to issue 50,000-won and 100,000-won ($107) banknotes as early as in 2008. 21 Dec, 2006 - Slovenia: With only ten days to go before Slovenia adopts the euro, the final practical changeover preparations are well under way and everybody, from the banks to the retail sector and consumers themselves, seems to be ready. Editor's Note - This is a reminder that with Slovenia's changeover to the Euro, this is an excellent opportunity for collectors in Slovenia to obtain uncirculated examples of the new Euro's for their collections, trading, and selling. 21 Dec, 2006 - The Central Bank of Estonia has announced it will print a new round of bank notes. The first to be replenished will be the two and 10 kroon banknotes. 21 Dec, 2006 - Paraguay: New 100,000 guaranies note. The Banco Central del Paraguay issued last week Series 2005 notes of 100,000 guaranies. The main difference with the Series 2004 note is that the Optical Variable Element is brown instead of silvery. Compliments of MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency. 21 Dec, 2006 - Macao: Redemption time for old 10 patacas note extended. The 1991 10 patacas notes of the Banco Nacional Ultramarino may now be redeemed until 26 May 2009. We (MRI) are trying to confirm if the same is true for the old Banco da China notes of 10 patacas. Compliments of MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency. 21 Dec, 2006 - Bahrain: 1/4 dinar bills are worthless. The Central Bank of Bahrain has ceased to redeem the old "Bahrain Monetary Authority" notes of 1/4 dinar. All older notes of 1/2 dinar and up are still redeemable, except those of 20 dinars of the so-called "second printing." Compliments of MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency. 20 Dec, 2006 - Madagascar: On 19.9.1994 Madagascar issued a new 500 Franc banknotes, which is now listed in the SCWPM as P-75 under the 1994-95 ND Issues. It has been reported that the note also exists with the signature which appears on the 1998 Issues. In checking what notes we could we have found that the 1994 Signature appears on the Prefix A notes, with the 1998 Signature appears on the B, and C Prefix's. For more information and images of the signatures check our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Johanna Krause. 19 Dec, 2006 - The Norwegian Central Bank (Norges Bank) has signed contracts with two printing works in England and France for the production of Norwegian banknotes. 19 Dec, 2006 - Botswana: Do we have any Botswana Collectors among our readers? We have just gotten our new Banknote Forum up and running, and already we have an inquiry concerning Botswana P14, and P15, so if you have any information, or just interested in what it is all about, click on our new NACHTHUND'S BANKNOTE FORUM. 16 Dec, 2006 - U.S.A.: Democratic Republic of North Korea continues to counterfeit U.S. "Super Dollars" regardless of denials, and sanctions placed upon it. Compliments of Thomas Krause, and Numsmundo. 15 Dec, 2006 - New Zealand's $10 ND (2005) has now been released, with first prefx AA05 and last prefix DA05. Information compliments of Kai. 15 Dec, 2006 - Egypt: A listing of Egyptian Replacement Note Dates has been added to the Special Report on Replacement notes. Compliments of Rui Palhares. 15 Dec, 2006 - The Bank of Ghana will from July 2007 introduce new cedi notes and coins to replace the existing ones. The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Paul Acquah, explaining the re-denomination has said the current notes, which are in denominations of 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000 and 1,000 and the coins in 500, 200 and 100 would be re-denominated "by setting 10,000 cedis to one new Ghana Cedi". 15 Dec, 2006 - Egypt has released a 100 Pound note bearing the date 26.4.2006. The note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Michael Reissner. 15 Dec, 2006 - Hungary: The Magyar Nemzeti Bank has released to circulation a new 2005 dated 1,000 Forint banknotes bearing a holigram foil. The note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Michael Reissner. 14 Dec, 2006 - Switzerland: In 1983 - 1985, the Swiss Central Bank created the 7th Issue, which was never released. The series was created, and held in reserve in the event that counterfeiting became such a problem that the currency of Switzerland would have to be replaced on a short notice. Additional information and images are available in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Alessandro Ferri. 12 Dec, 2006 - Colombia: As previously reported on 6 Nov, Colombia has released a smaller sized 1,000 Peso, dated 1.11.2005, and a smaller 2,000 Peso, dated 7.3.2005. Images of the two notes are available in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Michael Reissner. 11 Dec, 2006 - The Bank of southern Sudan has warned of the illegal use of foreign currencies form neighboring countries as it prepares to introduce its own currency, the Pound, early next year. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 10 Dec, 2006 - Romania Releases New 200 Lei Polymer Banknote Bearing the Portrait of Lucian Blaga 1895-1961. Compliments of Carlo Turco. 10 Dec, 2006 - Mexico: The varieties of the New Mexican 50 Pesos Polymer Banknote. Compliments of Thomas Krause. 10 Dec, 2006 - Chile marks it's 2006 banknotes for the blind; $ 1000.-, one bar horizontal, 2006; $ 5000.- two bars horizontal; $10000.- two bars vertical. Compliments of Alfredo Valenzuela. 09 Dec, 2006 - Egypt: I want to thank Rui Palhares for correcting me on the date of the Egyptian note. Starting with Pick 49 onwards, Egyptian notes have a 6 digit date-code rather than the conventional method of dating notes used prior to 1979. The 6 digits are in form of YDDMMY, where the first and last digits make up the year, the 2nd and 3rd digits are the day, and 4th and 5th digits together represent the month. 09 Dec, 2006 - Brazil: A new 2 Reais note with a new signature combination has been reported by Rui Palhares. MINISTRO DA FAZENDA -- Guido Mantega / BANCO CENTRAL -- Henrique Meirelles. 09 Dec, 2006 - Egypt: A 25 Piastres, dated 23-01-1980, with Signature 15, has been reportd by Rui Palhares. Note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 05 Dec, 2006 - Cuba: A new 5 Peso similar to P116, and a new 10 Peso similar to P117, both bearing the date 2004 have been reported by Rafal Nogowczyk. Notes may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 05 Dec, 2006 - Jordan: A new 1 Dinar, datd 2005, and a new 10 Dinar, dated 2004, have been reported by Rafal Nogowczyk. Notes may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 04 Dec, 2006 - Venezuela: A 20 Bolivares note bearing the date of 31.5.1990, and a Prefix of "X" has been reported. This note is not listed in the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (SCWPM), VOL III, 12th Ed. Compliments of Rui Palhares. 03 Dec, 2006 - U.S.A.: Judge orders Treasury Department to produce notes which are recognizable to the blind. U.S. District Judge James Robertson found that not having notes recognizable by the blind constitutes discrimination against them, and ordered the Treasury Department to come up with ways to address the problem. Compliments of MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency. 03 Dec, 2006 - United Arab Emirates: Improved notes, The 500 and 1,000 dirham notes dated 2006 have improved security devices. Compliments of MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency. 03 Dec, 2006 - Mozambique: The new 1,000 Meticais notes are now in circulation. Compliments of MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency. 03 Dec, 2006 - Mexico: Mutilated bank note redemption rules changed. The Banco de Mexico has made redemption of mutilated notes easier. While before a note had to be in practice more than 85% complete, now it is enough to have more than 50% with the left side serial number present. Compliments of MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency. 03 Dec, 2006 - The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) cancelled the launch of the new design currency notes featuring the new $100 banknote. The launch was expected to take place 1 Dec at the RBF, with the Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase doing the honours. A statement from the bank said the launch has been cancelled due to the current political unrest. Reference Fiji Times, compliments of Cleo Phas. 03 Dec, 2006 - Northern Ireland: Cynical fraudsters are set to make a Christmas killing - by cashing in on the frenzy for George Best fivers. 03 Dec, 2006 - European Union - In a report, of 26 Oct 2006, the European Union Parliment (MEP) highlighted the nearly 21 per cent increase in the number of €500 notes in circulation, and say this needs to be analysed and the risks identified. They also say the next generation of banknotes should feature real living beings, landscapes, European human undertakings or personalities, since the current neutral images are seen as giving a cold image of monetary integration., Compliments of Cleo Phas. 03 Dec, 2006 - The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) Mr. Savenaca Narube today unveiled the security features of the new design of currency notes at the RBF conference room. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 03 Dec, 2006 - Kenya: The battle for the multibillion-shilling bank note printing intensified after three companies withdrew at the last minute. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 01 Dec, 2006 - Ghana's Cedi notes and coins in circulation are to be re-denominated and replaced with Ghana Cedi (GH Cedi) and Ghana Pesewas (Gp) with effect from July 2007, Dr Paul Acquah, Governor of Bank of Ghana, announced on Saturday. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 30 Nov, 2006 - Georgia: A previously unreported note from the National Bank of Georgia has surfaced. It is reported that the 500 Laris note is used only in interfinancial relations. The note bears the portrait of Geogia's famous king. An image may be seen in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Alessandro Ferri. 29 Nov, 2006 - Canada has released it's new, updated, 2006, 5 Dollar note as previously reported on 5 Nov. The release date was 15 Nov, 2006. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 29 Nov, 2006 - Jordan has released a new 50 Dinar Banknote with the date of 2006 and a new signature combination. Images may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 29 Nov, 2006 - Indonesia: The Finance and Bank Commission at the House of Representatives (DPR) has finally appointed Muliaman D. Hadad and S Budi Rochadi as the new Deputy Governors of Bank Indonesia (BI). 28 Nov, 2006 - Northern Ireland: One million banknotes bearing the image of George Best went into circulation in Northern Ireland yesterday, the latest in a line of tributes to the late football legend. 25 Nov, 2006 - Two new notes of Venezuela have been reported, a 10,000 Bolivares with the date 25.4.2004, with no changes from previous issue, and a 50,000 Bolivares with the new issuer's name (República Boliviariana de Venezuela), dated 25.09.2005. Notes may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 25 Nov, 2006 - The Central Bank of Uruguay is improving it's family of notes by using different designs and the denominations in the watermarks of it's notes, as well as additional security devices. The 200 Pesos Uruguayos denomination was released last week with the 500 Pesos Uruguayos due out shortly with other demominations to follow. Compliments of MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency. 25 Nov, 2006 - Peru has issued on 14 November, 2006 an improved 10 Nuevos Soles banknote dated 11.8.2005. Compliments of MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency. 25 Nov, 2006 - Madagascar has issued new, improved notes of higher denominations, 2,000; 5,000 and 10,000 Ariary to help fight counterfeiting. The new notes have the addition of small circles. The 5,000 Ariary notes were issued this month. Compliments of MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency. 24 Nov, 2006 - A 2004 dated Switzerland 20 and 50 Franc notes have been reported bearing Signature 76 (Raggenbass and Hildebrand). The 20 Franc note is listed as P69c, and the 50 Franc note is similar to P71. Images available in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 23 Nov, 2006 - It has been reported that Mexico has released a new 20 Pesos note with a date of November 9, 2005, Series X with the signature of a new Chief Cashier of the Banco de Mexico, Raúl Valdés Ramos. Images of the new note and the signature may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Images and information compliments of Ricardo Ramirez G. 21 Nov, 2006 - Georgia: According to the decision of the commission on banknotes issuing of the National Bank of Georgia a portrait of a national hero of Georgia Kakutsa Cholokashvili will be depicted on a 200 GEL banknote. 20 Nov, 2006 - Nicaragua: It has also been reported by Michael Reissner that there is also a new 50 and 500 Cordobas notes to go along with the reported 100 Cordobas with 2006 issue dates. The C10 note will be replaced by a coin. 19 Nov, 2006 - Mongolia has released a new 20,000 Tugrik note, dated 2006. The note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Carlo Tusco. 19 Nov, 2006 - The listing of dates of Eyptian notes which have been reported by Mohamad Ismail to be in circulation has been updated. 19 Nov, 2006 - The images of a Indonesian 2,500 Rupiah note from 1959 has been provided by Thomas Krause. The images may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 19 Nov, 2006 - Sri Lanka: The New Sri Lanka 2,000 Rupee 2.11.2005 note was printed by De la Rue, bearing Signatures of Dr Sarath L B Amunugama und Sunil Mendis; serial prefix P/1. Compliments of Ronny Hick. New issue was previously reported on Oct 18, 2006. 19 Nov, 2006 - Bangladesh: Some additional information has been supplied by Ronny Hick on the new 5, 10, and 20 Taka 2006 Notes. The 5 and 10 Taka are smaller than the previous issues, and there are 2 varieties of 20 Taka 2006 existing. The difference is the security thread - on first issue you can see the metallic silver strip on the reverse side and on second issue you'll find it on the front of the note. Images may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 18 Nov, 2006 - Mexico Releases New 50 Pesos Banknote, Link provided to Central Bank of Mexico (in Spanish). Compliments of Cleo Phas. 18 Nov, 2006 - ZAMBIA 1000 Kw (2006) POLYMER have been sighted and it is almost guaranteed that the 500 Kw (2006) is out there as well. Anyone interested in purchasing these issues should contact NICK BWANANICK, Your People In Africa since they are accepting pre-orders. Mention our Nachthund Newsletter when ordering so we can obtain credit. 18 Nov, 2006 - A new Nicaragua 100 Cordobas Banknote has been released bearing the date of 10.3.2006. Images of the new note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Also reported is a new 20 Cordobas note. Compliments of Michael Reissner. 17 Nov, 2006 - Egypt: The New Year will see the introduction of two new bills (LE 200 and LE 500)to the lineup of denominations in Egypt’s currency. The announcement has been met with varied reactions from the public, banking officials and authorities on economics. Compliments of Alessandro Ferri, and Thomas Krause. 17 Nov, 2006 - We have just posted some images for the new Pakistan 100 and 500 Rupee notes, as reported on 10 Nov, to our Catalog Update Section. 15 Nov, 2006 - Kazakhstan began replacement of banknotes of national currency Almaty. November 15. Kazakhstan Today - Kazakhstan started replacement of banknotes of the old sample of national currency by banknotes of new design, the agency reports. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 15 Nov, 2006 - National Bank of Azerbaijan’s cash department deputy director Hajibaba Masimov told APA that this indicator is completion of the period of transition to new banknotes as per the international experience. He said the change tempo will continue afterwards in order to replace the rest 5 % with new ones. 14 Nov, 2006 - Romania’s Central Bank, or BNR, will introduce on December 1, the RON200 banknote, BNR’s governor Mugur Isarescu said Tuesday. 13 Nov, 2006 - The plan of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to change the designs of all banknotes has not been received well by the people owing to the 'similarity' between notes of different denominations. 10 Nov, 2006 - New Zealand will be issuing the annual 2004 Folder set of Banknotes sometime this month. Only 1000 will be released with matching serial nos from AA04 000001 to AA04 001000. These notes bear the signature of the current Governor Dr Alan Bollard and this is the first time that his signature appears on all denominations since he took office on 23/09/2002 . The notes will be released with matching serial nos. The delay in releasing these notes was mainly due to problem with the printer. This is a long awaited 2004 issue as we are now heading towards the end of 2006! Compliments of Kai. 10 Nov, 2006 - The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday launched newly designed currency notes of Rs 100 and Rs 500 as a bid to eliminate the counterfeiting of the notes and to protect the public from the menace in the country. 07 Nov, 2006 - A new Zambia 1,000 Kwacha, 2006 dated, banknote has been reported by Alessandro Ferri. Image may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 07 Nov, 2006 - St. Thomas and Prince have issued new 5,000, 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 Dobras notes dated 26.8.2004 with a new signature combination. Images may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Rui Palhares. 06 Nov, 2006 - Venezuela: New notes, recall of 1,000 bolivares. New notes of 50,000 and, for the first time the 100,000 bolivares denomination, are to be issued very soon. At the same time the 1,000 bolivares notes will be recalled from circulation and replaced by coin. Compliments of MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency. 06 Nov, 2006 - Colombia: Smaller sized notes. The release of 1,000 and 2,000 pesos notes of smaller size is imminent. The designs remain unchanged. Compliments of MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency. 06 Nov, 2006 - Venezuela has issued a new dated 10,000-Bolívares-banknote. The new date is 25/05/2004 and the series is F. No other changes have been noted. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 05 Nov, 2006 - Canada to issue a new 2006, updated 5 Dollar note similar to previous issue, but with additional security feasures, and a new signature combination. Compliments of Alessandro Ferri. 05 Nov, 2006 - A New Malawi 5 Kwacha note, dated 1.12.2005 has been reported along with a new signature combination. The new signature was previously reported by Nicolas Reynolds, but this image shows it better and is shown along side of the 2004 signature. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. Also shown is Malawi P51 200 Kwacha 1.6.2004 note which is listed in SCWPM, but without image. All information may be found in our Catalog Update Section. 04 Nov, 2006 - Kenya has issued a new 100 Shilling note, dated 1.4.2006. Image may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. In addition Andrew has provided more information concerning the Kenya notes reported by PM Peso on 1 Nov, 2006 which may be found in our Update Section. 04 Nov, 2006 - Zimbabwe has issued a new 10000 $Z banknote. It has the same issue and expiration date as the new series issued. The new banknote has a space in it like this - 10 000; however, the rest of the note is the same. Reportedly the reason is because to many people confused them with the 1000 $Z banknotes. Also reported are that some eBay sellers are marketing this note as an "Error". Compliments of Ruben Garcia, and Andres Roberts. 02 Nov, 2006 - Hungary Has Issued a New 500 Forint Commemorative Banknote. Compliments of Cleo Phas, and Carlos Turco. 01 Nov, 2006 - Serbia has introduced a 2006 date of it's 100 Dinar note. Information and image compliments of Thomas Krause. 01 Nov, 2006 - Kenya: The SCWPM's recent edition has clumped the recently dated notes of Kenya under a single Pick number, however it has been reported that there is a difference in the addition of the denomination appearing as a watermark. A listing has been provided by PM Peso based upon what notes he has, and may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 31 Oct, 2006 - No, China's Deng Xiaoping is Not on the 500-Yuan. Compliments of Thomas Krause. 31 Oct, 2006 - (RIA Novosti) - Russia's Central Bank intends to replace all ten-ruble banknotes with coins, the bank's first deputy chairman said Tuesday. No additional information is known at this time. 30 Oct 2006 - The new Great Britain £20 banknote featuring the image of economist Adam Smith has been unveiled. 30 Oct, 2006 - Images of the new Great Britain 20 Pound note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 30 Oct, 2006 - Great Britain's New £20 Banknote. The Bank has announced that a new-style £20 note will be issued in Spring 2007. The note will feature Adam Smith, one of the fathers of modern economics, on the back and will incorporate enhanced security features. It will be the same size and predominantly the same colour as the current £20 note. 30 Oct, 2006 - Philosopher and economist Adam Smith is to become the first Scotsman to appear on a Bank of England banknote. 26 Oct, 2006 - Paraguay has issued a new 20,000 Guaranis, Series 2005. Images may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Arthur Matz. 26 Oct, 2006 - Poland's long awaited, new Pope John Paul II Commemorative 2006 Issue is now reaching collectors throughout the world. We now have an example of one of the notes in our Catalog Update Section compliments of Rui Palhares. 26 Oct, 2006 - Northern Ireland: FOOTBALL legend George Best will feature on a million bank notes being issued in Northern Ireland next month to mark the first anniversary of his death. An additional article with more information and order procedures is located at CLICK HERE, compliments of Cleo Phas. 24 Oct, 2006 - Bhutan is prepared to release into circulation next month new banknotes to replace previous issues. Images and information compliments of Cleo Phas, and Thomas Krause. 24 Oct, 2006 - It has been reported that a large quantity of notes of 50,000 guaranies of a new design which has not yet been released to circulation has been stolen while in transit. The Central Bank of Paraguay has declared them worthless. These notes can be recognized because the value in the top corners is spelled as "50 Mil" instead of "50,000." The only valid notes of 50,000 guaranies are those dated 1997 and 1998. Compliments of MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency. 24 Oct, 2006 - The Banque Centrale des Comores has issued a new 2006 dated 500 Francs Banknotes. An image of the new note may be seen in our Catalog Update Section. Image compliments of Cleo Phas. 20 Oct, 2006 - Kazakhstan: Yesterday it emerged that the country’s central bank had spelt "bank" wrong on its newly-issued banknotes. The error is so widespread. affecting 80 per cent of all new 2,000- and 5,000-tenge ($15 and $40) notes, that the bank has decided to forego a mass recall and put the offending tender into circulation regardless. 19 Oct, 2006 - Egyptian dates on Banknotes 2000 to date. Mohammad Ismail has kindly provided information on the dates which appear on the Banknotes of Egypt since 2000 which he has found. 18 Oct, 2005 - Sri Lanka Issues Maiden 2000 Rupee Note, But Is No Stranger To Big Bills. Image complements of Alessandro Ferri, aricle compliments of Cleo Phas. 18 Oct, 2006 - Sri Lanka has issued a new Rs. 2,000 banknote dated 2.11.2005. Image compliments of Alessandro Ferri, Articles compliments of Cleo Phas. 18 Oct, 2006 - Vietnam's Imperfect Polymer VND10,000 Bank Notes Still Valid, Compliments of Thomas Krause. 18 Oct, 2006 - Vietnam Bank Governor Admits Polymer Currency Errors, Compliments of Thomas Krause. 17 Oct, 2006 - Bangladesh has released a new 5 Taka note similar to P25, but dated 2006, and is reported to have been printed on 100 Taka paper. It is also reported that the note is an emergency issue in response to lack of coinage in the market place and will only be issued during till the end of the Muslim holiday Eid. Note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Alessandro Ferri. 17 Oct, 2006 - The Banque Centrale des Comores has issued a new 2006 dated 10,000 Francs Banknotes. Note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Image compliments of Alessandro Ferri. 16 Oct, 2006 - The National Bank of Poland has issued it's first Polish collector note depicting Pope John Paul II. Additional information concerning the note, reported here earlier, may be found in our Catalog Update Section. 16 Oct, 2006 - Venezuela Releases New 50,000 Bolivares 2005 Banknote, compliments of Michael Reissner. 16 Oct, 2006 - Slovenia's parliament's committee on finance and monetary policy on Wednesday, 11 October endorsed the euro bill, which defines the procedures during Slovenia's changeover to the euro as a national currency, which is scheduled for 1 January 2007. 12 Oct, 2006 - One of the advantages of having your own website is the ability to share a new item with your readers. In this case it is the Estonia P82s 100 Krooni 1999 Specimen in it's bank presentation folder for collectors. The folder not only contains the note sealed in plastic, but also a coin commemorating the bank and a block of stamps. According to the information only 3,000 of these folders were made available. The note and the folder may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 12 Oct, 2006 - Rui Palhares has provided a few comments concerning catalog values on the Portugal P171, the P179c, and a missing date for P189. Images and comments may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section 11 Oct, 2006 - Bank of Latvia has released a new 2006 5 Lat banknote with new security features. Image and information may be found in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of David Rivera Alonso. 11 Oct, 2006 - Errors on Vietnam’s Polymer Banknotes ‘Common’. 11 Oct, 2006 - The Bank of Israel has published a new book presenting banknotes and coins of the State of Israel and the British Mandate from 1927 to the present day by researcher and collector Yigal Arkin and edited by Bank of Israel numismatic curator Dr. Rachel Barkay. 10 Oct, 2006 - Cuba's Peso Convertibles, an article by Yigal Arkin. 09 Oct, 2006 - ‘Arrovo’ Bills Printer to Shoulder Part of Replacement Cost, Link provided to INQ7. 09 Oct, 2006 - South Korea Ministry Rules Out Re-Denomination of Currency, Link provided to The Korea Times. 05 Oct, 2006 - Costa Rica: New dates of 27.8.2004 reported for both 1,000 and 10,000 Colones. Images of the notes may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Michael Reissner. 05 Oct, 2006 - Macedonia: Two new notes, a 10 Denar 2005 and a 50 Denar 2003 have been reported to be in circulation. Additional information and images of the notes may be found in our Catalog Update Section. Images and information compliments of Zoran Stojanovski. 05 Oct, 2006 - The Central Bank of the Bahamas announced that on September 6, 2006, it released into circulation a new 20 Dollar banknote, the second denomination in its CRISP (Counterfeit Resistant Integrated Security Product) family of banknotes. For image and more information visit our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Michael Reissner. 05 Oct, 2006 - Krause's Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Vol II, 11th Ed., General Issues, 1368-1960 is now available from Amazon.com at a discount from suggested retail price. Clink on the link at the right to place you order today. 05 Oct, 2006 - Ghana: Two New Dates, not previously reported, are a P15 5 Cedis 2.1.1976, and a P37 5,000 Cedis 3.9.2001. These notes are not listed in SCWPM, VOL III, 12th Ed. The notes may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. 01 Oct, 2006 New Malawi 500 Kwacha and new signature reported. Note not listed in SCWPM, VOL III, 12th Ed. Images compliments of Nicholas Reynolds. Note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 29 Sep, 2006 - Irish £50 Note Breaks World Record Price. Believed to be one of the rarest Irish banknotes in existence, an Irish £50 note sold in London today for £27,600, a new world record price. 26 Sep, 2006 - The Bank of Mexico has announced that it will begin issuing a new family of banknotes with a new 50 Peso note in November. 25 Sep, 2006 - Smythe to Hold Important Currency and Stock and Bond Auction. Highlight of the auction will be two of the three known examples of Alaskan Postal Notes. 25 Sep, 2006 - Kazakhstan: New information concerning release of new 2006 Issues. The Kyzabar News has reported that the new 2006 Issues will now be released on 15 Nov 2006. Compliments of Rafal Nogowczyk. 25 Sep, 2006 - Singapore: It has come to our attention that in 2004, along with the issuance of a new $10 Portrait Polymer note (P48), the MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) also issued a commemorative note with an overprint and a special Prefix of MAS. The commemorative note was issued on 17 May 2004 with an expected issue limited to 10,000 notes (9,200 notes were actually printed according to MAS website), and had an issue price of S$35 each. The note came in a special folder. Images of the Commemorative note and additional information are available in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Rafal Nogowczyk. 23 Sep, 2006 - The Central Bank of Solomon Islands on 2 Sep 2006 introducted new 2 and 100 Dollar Banknotes. The $2 note has, once again, been printed on paper due to problems with the polymer notes. The $100 note has increased security features. Images are from the Bank's website, information provided by Ronny Hick. Notes may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 23 Sep, 2006 - Egypt: New 2004 dated 25 Piastres note reported with the new Signature 20. Note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Pierguido Laffi. 23 Sep, 2006 - Somaliland: Two new 500 Shilling Banknotes have been reported. The first is a new 1999 dated P5 without a safety thread similar to the 1994 and 1996 P6, and the second 500 Shilling note is also similar to P6, but with a safety thread. Neither of the two notes are listed in the SCWPM, VOL. III, 12th Ed. Both of the notes have the new Signature 3 which is not shown in the 12th Ed., Compliments of Pierguido Laffi. Both notes and the new signature may be seen in our Catalog Update Section. 23 Sep, 2006 - A Zaire P58 100 New Zaires Specimen note, dated 24.6.1993, with the signature of B. Mushaba (Sign.9), size: 158mm x 79mm has been reported by Pierguido Laffi. The note is not listed in SCWPM, VOL III, 11th Ed. An image of the note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 22 Sept, 2006 - The National Bank of Ukraine has put into circulation a 500 Hryvnia, 2006 dated banknote bearing a portrait of Grigory Skovoroda. Image and details may be found in our Catalog Update Section, Compliments of Claudio Marana. 21 Sep, 2006 - Vietnam: Better images of the new 2006 10,000 and 200,000 Dong notes have been posted in our Catalog Update Section, compliments of Ronny Hick. 21 Sep, 2006 - Gambia: In our Catalog Update Section we have been able to add to the Press Release concerning the new 2006 Banknotes larger images of the notes. Just click on the image. Images compliments of Ronny Hick. 20 Sep, 2006 - Poland's Pope John Paul II Commemorative Banknote is scheduled for release by the National Bank of Poland on 16 Oct, 2006. The note, which has a face value of PLN 50 ($16.147) is reported by Tomasz Jazninski to have a release price of PLN 90 ($29.062). Additional information and image may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Additional thanks to Arthur Matz, LANSA. 16 Sep, 2006 - New Note issued by Nepal's National Bank to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of it's foundation (1956-2006). Note may be viewed in our Catalog update Section. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 14 Sep, 2006 - Pakistan: Additional information has been added to our Catalog Update Section on the new Pakistan 10 and 5,000 Rupees dated 2006. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 12 Sep, 2006 - New Pakistan 1,000 Rupees dated 2006 released with a new signature which also appears on the new 2006 10 Rupee note. Note and new signature may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ryan Vuong. 11 Sep, 2006 - Botswana: We have obtained an example of an unlisted Botswana 20 Pula 2004 note with the signature combination of 8b, printed by Oberthur. Note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 08 Sept, 2006 - Philippines: The Central Bank has continued the 100 Piso issue with notes of the year 2006 with Prefix "X". Note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 08 Sep, 2006 - Cuba release new 2004 date 1 Peso note. Image may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section compliments of Ronny Hick. 08 Sep, 2006 - The Bulgarian National Bank has released into circulation a new 50 Leva Banknote. Images and additional information available in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Menelaos Stamatelos. 07 Sep, 2006 - eBay's Bill Cobb Insecure & Insulting. Clean Up eBay Campaign Looms. eBay strike scheduled for 14 September in Protest. 07 Sep, 2006 - Ukraine: There are reports of a new emission for a 500 Hrvynien 2006 Banknote for the Ukraine. No other information is available at this time. Compliments of Alessandro Ferri. 07 Sep, 2006 - Bahrain: Central Bank to Replace Bahrain's BMA, Link provided to Trade Arabia.
07 Sep, 2006 - Somaliland Fantasy Note: It has been verified by Mr. Abdikarim Abdi Adan of the Somaliland Chamber of Commerce, that the new Somaliland 1,000 Shilling banknote, currently being offered on eBay is a Fantasy note which has not been authorized by the Somaliland Government. Compliments of Ronny Hick, Alessandro Ferri, and Claudio Marana. 05 Sep, 2006 - Saudi Arabia To Issue New Riyals Next Year With Added Security Features, Link provided to Arab News. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 05 Sep, 2006 - Honduras: New, unlisted dates for P78b 500 Lempira 26.8.2004; P80A 2 Lempiras 26.8.2004; P85 5 Lempira 26.8.2004. Notes may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 03 Sep, 2006 - West African States: Banknotes with the year 2005 (The first two numerals of the serial numbers, date on note is year of issue.) have been released with a new signature combination. The signature above is unchanged, it's the one from Charles Konan Banny (Governor). The signature at bottom is from Jean-Baptiste M P Compaore (Le Président du Conseil des Ministres). An example of the new signatures is available in our Catalog Update Section under W.A.S. - General and Benin where an example of the new dated, 1,000 Franc 2005 is shown. 03 Sep, 2006 - Rwanda may issue a new 2,000 Francs in the near future according to a Press Release signed by the Minister of Information in the Prime Minister's Office Prof. Laurent Nkusi, the Cabinet Meeting of July 26 reviewed all the features on the note and subsequently approved it. The Meeting that was chaired by President Paul Kagame also approved the law governing the Central Bank (BNR). Unfortunately the news article reporting this news is no longer on the AllAfrica website and the Press Release has not yet appeared on the Central Bank website. We will keep you informed. 03 Sep, 2006 - Philippines: The Central Bank has continued the 20 Piso issue with notes of the year 2006. Signatures are Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (President) and Amando M Tetangco Junior (Governor). Compliments of Ronny Hick. 03 Sep, 2006 - Moldovia has introduced a new date, 2006, on it's 1 Leu notes. The issue was released first with the date 1994 and is in the SCWPM as P8. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 03 Sep, 2006 - Falkland Islands has released a new 5 Pound note, dated 14.6.2005. The note is a regular issue, and has a new signature combination. Image of the note may be found in our Catalog update section, compliments of Ronny Hick. 02 Sep, 2006 - UKRAINE: On 6 May, 2006 we reported a new Ukraine 1 Hryven 2006 banknote. We have now been able to add to our Catalog Update Section a complete description of the note. A description of the 2005 dated 100 Hryven note, issued on 20 Feb, 2006 has been added. Also issued in Aug is a new date, 2006, of the 2004 issue of the 10 Hryven 01 Sep, 2006 - Serbia has introduced a 2006 date of it's 10 Dinar note which was first introduced in 2000. Serbia has also issued a new 1,000 Dinar banknote, dated 2006 which bears a nw coat of arms from previous issues. Actually this is the old Serbian Coat of Arms. Images and information may be found in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 01 Sep, 2006 - Zambia has a released a new 2005 and 2006 dated banknotes. Information may be found in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 01 Sep, 2006 - Colombia: Ronny Hick has provided an update on the latest dates of notes issued by Colombia. The information may be found in our Catalog Update Section. 01 Sep, 2006 - Cuba release new 2004 dates 100 Peso note. Image may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Image compliments of Claudio Marana. 01 Sep, 2006 - Reserve Bank of India to Issue Star Series Bank Notes, Link provided to The Financial Express. 31 Aug, 2006 - Kazakhstan has released a new 2006 Issue of Banknotes consisting of a 200, 500, 1000, 5000 and 10000 Tenge note. Information and images may be seen in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Mark Allen. 29 Aug, 2006 - SCWPM, Vol II, 11th Edition, General Issues is now available from Amazon on a pre-order basis for $44.10. Regular retail price will be $70.00. See link at right for ordering. 29 Aug, 2006 - Cameroon: Short-Lived Currency, Link provided to AllAfrica. 29 Aug, 2006 - Slovenia, images of a new 200 Tolarjev 15.1.2004 are now available in our Catalog Update Section. 29 Aug, 2006 - Honduras, images of two new Honduras 1 Lempira notes, dated 23.1.2003 and 26.8.2004, printed by Canadian Bank Note Company are now in our Catalog Update Section. 29 Aug, 2006 - India: We have now obtained images of the new India 500 Rupee notes 2005 w/o Ltr, Sign.89, and 2005 Ltr.L Sign.89. Images are available in our Catalog Update Section. Also available is the new 500 Rupee 2006 w/o Ltr. Sign.89. 28 Aug, 2006 - Latvia: With a current exchange rate of 1 Lati = $1.81990 the catalog values given in the SCWPM, VOL III, 12th Ed of P49 5 Lati $10.00 (FV: $9.10); P50 10 Latu $17.50 (FV: $18.20); P51 20 Latu $32.50 (FV: $36.40) the catalog values are unrealistic. 28 Aug, 2006 - The Vietnamese State Bank is expected to issue the first 200,000 dong banknote, worth about US$12.80. It has dismissed concerns about any inflationary impact. Extract from BBC. 25 Aug, 2006 - Rate Hike Causes Sellers to Drop EBay. Link provided to WebProNews.com. 23 Aug, 2006 - Nigeria: Claudio Marana has provided information concerning the 2004 and 2005 signatures for Nigeria. He also states that there are three different signature combinations for the 10 Narira notes of 2005. Visit our Catalog Update Section for this information. 21 Aug, 2006 - Current Governor of Reserve Bank of Australia Mr Ian Macfarlane will be retiring on 17/09/2006. The new Governor as from 18/09/2006 is Mr Glenn Stevens. Like all new Governors, it is expected that next lot of banknotes prints will bear his signature. Perhaps we will find out sometime in December. Other Australia new prints/issues with current signature of Ian Marfarlane are the $10 and $20 both ND2006. Compliment of Kai. 21 Aug, 2006 - The Saudi Riyal: Evolution of Currency, Link provided to Asharq Alawsat. 20 Aug, 2006 - Sri Lanka issues a new P118(c) 100 Rupee 19.11.2005 Banknote. Image of the Note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 19 Aug, 2006 - Canadian Bank Halts Plans for $200 Banknote, Link provided to Canoe Money. 19 Aug, 2006 - Bangladesh has released a 2006 dated P40 20 Taka Note. Images of the note may be seen in our catalog update section. 17 Aug, 2006 - Nigeria, New Date of 2005 for the P28(e?) 100 Naira has been released bearing a new signature combination (Sign.13). Images of the note and the new signature may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 16 Aug, 2006 - Guyana: We have just updated our Catalog Update Section for Guyana to include an image of the new Signature 13 which appears on the new 100 and 1,000 Dollar notes, and to change the date of issue to ND (2006) since the new 100 and 1,000 notes were both issued on March 29, 2006 according to the Bank of Guyana Website. For reference the SCWPM VOL III, 12th Ed. lists the P35 1,000 Dollar as ND (2000). This is incorrect since the note was issued on December 16, 1999. 15 Aug, 2006 - New Vietnam 10,000 and 200,000 Polymer notes to be issued 30 Aug, 2006. Images are available in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Thomas Krause, and Ryan Vuong. 15 Aug, 2006 - U.K. Sellers to Strike eBay, link provided to AuctionBytes. Editor's Note: U.S. boycott of eBay also begins today. Join in by refusing to buy, or sell on eBay and send eBay a message that there is a limit to the amount of abuse eBay has shown to both buyers and sellers. 15 Aug, 2006 - The new PNG 20 Kina Polymer notes of 2006 have the letter prefix of "BP", which is also the initials of the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea, Mr. Benny Popoitai. Compliments of Kai. 15 Aug, 2006 - The Bangko Sentral ng Philipas Outsourcing of Banknotes to Cease in 2007, Link provided to The Manila Times. 13 Aug, 2006 - As previously reported eBay is intending to raise their fees on the eBay stores on 22 Aug in order to, as they put it "rebalance their core sales". In other words what they are hoping to do is to force eBay store owners to delete their lower priced merchandise and force more sellers to use their auction services. The end result of this is that many eBay stores are now closing. We here at Nachthund have already closed our store since we can no longer afford to operate unless we increase our prices above catalog values. There has been a tremendous backlash against eBay over this matter with many feeling that is nothing more then pure corporate greed at a time when eBay is reporting record profits. Presently there is a call for a boycott of eBay auctions from 14 - 21 Aug and another calling for a boybott on 22 Aug when the new rates take effect. We encourage our readers to join in and send eBay a message. In addition to the boycott there are others who feel that Google should step in as the leading search engine and establish an auction site of their own to provide an alternative to eBay. One such group is located at http://groups.google.com/group/auctionplease. Just in the last 24 hours the word has spread and membership in this group has grown to over 650 members. We have noted at least two petitions which are being offered to Google to have them establish an auction site. We encourage everyone to join this group and sign these petitions. What these eBay fee increases mean to our hobby. Over the past few years eBay has provided an excellent source for collectors to obtain banknotes, and for dealers to sell and has had a great influence over the market. Their fee increases however will force many smaller dealers to close up shop. This means less competition, higher prices and fewer offerings. Dealers cannot afford to re-invest their capital in new stock if they are being forced to pay eBay, and the eBay owned Paypal 24 to 30% of every sale. Again I recommend that everyone join in the boycott of eBay and send them a message. 11 Aug, 2006 - Cyrillic To Triumph From EU Rostrum. Sofia Morning News, Compliments of Gary Saint. 09 Aug, 2006 - Tanzania has released a new 1,000 Shilingi note featuring a corrected portrait of President Nyerere wearing a "male shirt". On the 2003 issue, he is wearing a shirt with the button on the "female" side. Visit our Catalog Update Section for more information. Image and information compliments of Nick Bwananick of Your People in Africa. 08 Aug, 2006 - Zambia has issued a new 50.000 Kwacha with date 2006. No changes, the same signature as previous issues (signature 12, Fundanga). Compliments of Ronny Hick. 08 Aug, 2006 - Switzerland has introduced a 100 Franken dated 2003 similar to previous issue. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 08 Aug, 2006 - Cuba has introduced a new 100 Pesos with date 2004. Very few changes from previous issue; "AÑO 2004" at upper right now on 2 lines and the center serial number is now on a higher position on the note. 08 Aug, 2006 - The National Bank of Ukraine is scheduled to release On 21th of August a new variety of the 10 Hryven Banknote with new colours. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 08 Aug, 2006 - The National Bank of Serbia Has Placed into Circulation a new 20-dinar Banknote. For more information visit our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 07 Aug, 2006 - The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has created a new family of "Beearer Cheques" by eliminating three zeros off the old currency. This new currency will be in effect from 1 August 2006 and will replace the old currency and exchange must be made prior to 21 Aug, 2006 when the old currency will become worthless. Additional information and images are available in our Catalog Update Section. 05 Aug, 2006 - The National Bank of Rwanda has announced to the public that the 500 and 1.000 Frw banknotes of 1998 issue will cease to be legal tender after 31st December 2006. 04 Aug, 2006 - MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency has reported the following information: Iraq: Currency redenomination. It is being rumored that the government may decide to create a new dinar worth 1,000 of the old ones. Peru: Improved 20 soles note. The recently issued notes of 20 soles dated 28 October 2004 have been improved by the addition of a golden lacquer band in the front, as well as a solid "OVI" 20 at center right. Mexico: Improved 200 pesos note. Recent 200 pesos have additional markings in the front to help blind people recognize them. Rwanda: New 2,000 francs note planned. The government approved on July 26 the issue of a 2,000 francs note. Details will follow. Seychelles: Withdrawal of older notes. Notes of 50 and 100 rupees without the metallic fish imprint are not being reissued when deposited to banks. However, hese continue to be legal tender, and circulate vis-a-vis the newer notes. 31 Jul, 2006 - MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency has reported the following information: Austria: 100 schilling withdrawal. Notes of 100 schilling dated 1969 will become worthless on 28 November. Costa Rica: Recall of older notes. The Central Bank has begun the active recall of Series A, B and C of the 1,000 colones notes; and series A of the 5,000 colones notes. These remain in circulation, but are retired when deposited in a bank. Estonia: Euro introduction postponed. The introduction of the euro was originally planned for the beginning of 2007, but that date has been moved to January 2008. Falkland/Malvinas Islands: New date on 5 pounds note. A new printing of 5 pounds notes dated 14 June 2005 is in circulation. The note is similar to the 1983 one, except that it does not have the commemorative inscription. There are also new dates of the other denominations. Details will follow. Editor's Note: MRI has provided an image of the note available in our catalog update section. Iceland: Recall of small notes. The notes of 10; 50 and 100 krónur have been retired from circulation. Commercial and savings banks will redeem them up to 31 May 2007, and the Sedlabank Islands will continuje to do so for at least another year. Paraguay: 20,000 guaraníes. The newly printed 20,000 guaraníes notes are already in the Central Bank vaults, awaiting its release to circulation. 31 Jul, 2006 - New Danish Banknote Series Planned for 2009, Link Provided to Denmark's National Bank Website. 31 Jul, 2006 - The SCWPM, VOL III, 12th Ed Signature Chart for Thailand has left out some names of signers, and has some error. Thomas Krause has provided an update to the Thailand Signature Chart which may be found in our Catalog Update Section. 31 Jul, 2006 - Russia Issues 5,000 Ruble 1997 Dated Banknote, link provided to Newslab 31 Jul, 2006 - Zimbabwe Devalues, Redenominates Currency, Link provided to BusinessDay. 27 Jul, 2006 - Greenland will introduce in the future it's own notes and coins in 2008. 26 Jul, 2006 - New South Korean Notes to Circulate from Jan 2007. Link Provided to Biz/Tech. 26 Jul, 2006 - Bangladesh has issued, on 16 July, a new 100 taka with a reduced size 140 x 62 (previous 152 x 65) according to Claudio Marana. 25 Jul, 2006 - The Bank of Botswana has announced the withdrawl of the Pula 1, Pula 2, and Pula 5 Banknotes effective 1 Jul, 2006. Press Release available in our Catalog Section. 25 Jul, 2006 - Zimbabwe To Address Money "Brick" Problems. Link provided to Global News. An image of the new Zimbabwe 100,000 Dollar 1.6.2006 - 31.12.2006 appears in our Catalog Update Section. Interbank Exchange rate: 101,195.54 Zim$ = U.S.$1 24 Jul, 2006 - Reserve Bank of India to Add New Security Features inRs 10 Notes. Link provided to myIris. 20 Jul, 2006 - Mauritius has released a new 200 Rupees 2004 Banknote to go along with their new 1,000 Rupees note previously reported on 12 July. An image of the note may be see in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 19 Jul, 2006 - EBAY's GREED RAISES IT's HEAD AGAIN. Today eBay sellers were sent an email informing them that on 22 August fees will once again be raised. They state the cause is due to increased operational costs at the same time that eBay reported a net income of $291.5 million, up from $190.4 million last year and sales jumped 40% to $1.08 billion. (CNNMoney: eBay Profit Surges). The biggest change will effect eBay store owners with Insertion Fees jumping from .02 to .05 for under $25, and .10 for over $25. Final Value Fees will jump 2% for all catagories except over $1,000 and up which remains at 3%. With most banknotes selling on eBay for under $25 these charges, plus what eBay charges for their Paypal service, there is very little profit left for the seller. Less profit means they are unable to purchase as many banknotes to sell and must charge higher prices for what they do sell leaving only those who overcharge left selling on eBay. On the other hand their compitition, such as Bidville.com charge NO Insertion Fee and 5% of the Final Value. Just my opinion. 17 Jul, 2006 - Gambia Gets New Banknotes, Link provided to Daily Observer. A Press Relsease and Images of the new banknotes are available in our Catalog Update Section compliments of Alessandro Ferri. 16 Jul, 2006 - Irish Hang Onto €250m Of Old Money, Link provided to The Post.IE 15 Jul, 2006 - MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency has reported the following information: The Central Bank of Paraguay has recently issued notes of 5,000 guaranies, in the same style of the new 1,000; 10,000 and 100,000 guaranies. At the same time it has issued a 1,000 guaranies note dated 2005 similar to the 2004 one. An image of the new note is available in our Catalog Update Section. 15 July, 2006 - Alessandro Ferri has provided a link to a video concerning the New Issues of Russian Banknotes. It is in Russian, but is still very interesting even if you don't understand Russian. The video did stop a couple of times, but clicking on the left hand arrow both started and continued the video. 13 July, 2006 - In correction to our previous reporting Haiti has released both the expected 1,000 Gourdes 250th Anniversary Commemorative Banknote of Port-au-Prince and a 2004 dated 1,000 Gourdes. Both notes may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. The reverse of both notes are similar and both feature a view of Port-au-Prince with the 1999 date to the left. The SCWPM, VOL III, 12th Ed. lists the Haiti P278 1,000 Gourdes 1999 (2006) note without a value under the heading of "2000 DATED 2004 ISSUE" and shows an image of a specimen Commemorative note so the listing is correct, but the heading is not. We would like to thank Paul Nahmias for bringing this to our attention. 12 Jul, 2006 - Russia's Central Bank to Issue 5,000 Ruble Banknote Jul 31st, link provided to NOVOSTI. 12 Jul, 2006 - National Bank of Macedonia has released a new 100 Denari Banknote, dated 2005. An example of the note is being offered on eBay. Link provided to eBay, compliments of Ronny Hick. 12 July, 2006 - A new 100 Rupee 2006 banknote has been released by Nepal with King Gyanendra's portrait and bearing the signature of Governor Bijay Nath Bhattarai, Sign. 16. There is very slight change on the three lines on the front side from the previous issue, and Nepal is now using a new font for the serial number. Images of the note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 12 Jul, 2006 - A New Mauritius 1,000 Rupees, 2004 Banknote has been released by the Bank of Mauritius. An example of the note is now being offered on eBay. An image of the note appears in our Catalog Update Section. Link provided to eBay, information compliments of Ronny Hick, image compliments of Paul van Bodegraven. 12 Jul, 2006 - New Lebanon 1,000 Livres Note, Dated 2004 Appears on Ebay. This note has been eagerly awaited for since the Banque Du Liban announced it would issue the note back in December 2005. Link provided to eBay, compliments of Ronny Hick. An image of the note has been provided by 4wstamps, Lebanon, and may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 07 Jul, 2006 - Bulgarian National Bank Introduces Into Circulation New 50-Liva Note, Link provided to The SofiaEcho. 06 Jul, 2006 - Barbados has issued an improved $20 note similar to the 1999 Issue. For more information visit our Catalog Update Section. 03 Jul, 2006 - Mozambique's New Currency in Circulation, Link provided to BusinessinAfrica. 03 Jul, 2006 - Reserve Bank of New Zealand Releases Explained Currency Booklet, link provided to Scoop. 30 Jun, 2006 - New Mozambique Money May Confuse Visitors, Link provided to Lifestyle. 30 Jun, 2006 - Bulgaria Sees New BGN 50 Banknote, Link provided to Sofia News Agency. 29 Jun, 2006 - In response to our inquiry concerning a variety of the Kuwait PCS1 1 Dinar, Thomas Krause has provided a response that the note does exist. Please visit our Catalog Update Section for an image. 28 Jun, 2006 - Reserve Bank of India will Issue Rs 1,000 Banknotes with Insert Letter "L", Link provided to MyIris, Compliments Ronny Hick. 28 Jun, 2006 - Archangel Banknotes Another Foe For 1918 Allies, Link provided to The Republican. 28 Jun, 2006 - We have just received some of the new dates from Sierra Leone which are not listed in the new SCWPM, 3rd Vol, 12th Ed. Visit our Catalog Update Section for images. 27 Jun, 2006 - One of our readers has reported the possibility of a variety of the Kuwait PCS1 1 Dinar Polymer note and asks if anyone can verify it's existance. On the reverse of the 1 Dinar note there is an island, plus three small islands which look like little black "moles". It is reported that there might be notes without the "moles". If you have one of these notes please let us know and send an image if you can. 25 Jun, 2006 - Claudio Marana has provided the image of the design of a new Paraguay 5,000 Guaranies note. Image may be seen in our Catalog Update Section under Paraguay. 22 Jun, 2006 - Exhibit Tells The History of Bermuda's Monetary Notes, Link provided to The Royal Gazette. 21 Jun, 2006 - Of Nigeria and New Coins, Link previded to The Tide OnLine. 21 Jun, 2006 - Mystery Man Lets Banknotes Rain on Stunned Town Folks, Link provided to Playfuls.com 19 Jun, 2006 - Samora Machel Returns to Mozambican Banknotes, Link provided to AllAfrica.com. Images of the new notes are available on our Catalog Update Section compliments of Alessandro Ferri. 18 Jun, 2006 - Mozambique: Central Bank Presents New Bills and coins, Link provided to AllAfrica.com. 15 Jun, 2006 - Pakistan's Newly-Designed Banknotes of Different Denominations Soon, Link to Pakistan News. 15 Jun, 2006 - Afghans Ditch Ragged Banknotes, Link provided to IWPR. 14 Jun, 2006 - New Pakistan Notes to be Issued Next Fiscal, Link provided to Gulf Times. 14 Jun, 2006 - Assembly Accounts Go To Mozambique Administrative Tribunal, Link provided to AllAfrica.com 10 Jun, 2006 - Thailand's Commemorative Banknotes Selling Out, Link provided to THAIDay. 09 Jun, 2006 - Thai People Swarm at Banks to Receive Commemorative Banknotes, Link provided to MCOT News 06 May, 2006 - MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency has reported the following information: Armenia: A new 10,000 Dram note has been released into circulated. Its dominant color is light violet, and will co-circulate with the current issues. Lebanon: The new 1,000 Livres note originally announced for release in January will finally be issued this month. Ukraine: The National Bank of Ukraine issued a new one Hryvnia dated 2006 on 22 May. Image of the note, compliments of MRI, may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Vanuatu: The Reserve Bank of Vanuatu has issued a new 5,000 Valu note which reflects it's new name, Reserve Bank of Vanuatu, as opposed to the Central Bank of Vanuatu. Note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section, compliments of MRI. 02 Jun, 2006 - Researce Bank of India to Issue Rs10 Banknotes with Insert Letter "R", Link provided to The Hindu. 01 Jun, 2006 - Thailand Bt60 Commemorative Banknote Offered to Public, Link provided to MCOT News. 01 Jun, 2006 - New Zimbabwe $100,000 Banknote Will Be Issued Today, Link provided to The Times Online. 31 May, 2006 - Inflation Hit Zimbabwe Unveils Z$100,000 Banknote, Link provided to Mail & Guardian Online. 30 May, 2006 - A New Armenian AMD 10,000 to Circulate 31 May, 2006, Link provided to ARKA News Agency. 30 May, 3006 - Philippines: Abaca As a Multi Use Fiber, Link provided to Fiber2Fashion. 27 May, 2006 - State Bank of Pakistan to Issue Rs. 5000/- and New Rs. 10/- Banknotes From Today, Link provided to OnLineNews. For an article containing an image of the new RS.5000/- visit our Catalog Update Section under Pakistan. Compliments of Alessandro Ferri. 23 May, 2006 - The Bank of Korea said it plans to issue the new 10,000-won notes and new 1,000-won notes with improved anti-forgery features early next year. The bank issued new 5,000-won notes in January. Extract from The Korean Times, 23/05/06. 21 May, 2006 - Montenegro Votes to Break Away from Serbia, Link Provided to The Independent. Does this mean that we can expect a new currency from Montengegro? Unfortunately the answer is no. In hopes of joining the European Union, Montenegro has been using the Euro since it's introduction on 1 Jan 2002, and is expected to continue. At least we can expect a new prefix if Montenegro does join the European Union. 21 May, 2006 - From Allan Lim we have reports of a counterfeit issue of a Cambodian P38 500 Riel 1991 note. It may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section under Cambodia. 21 May, 2006 - Reserve Bank of India to Issue New Rs.10 Notes With Insert Letter "R" , Link provided to ZeeNews. 20 May, 2006 - MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency has reported the following information: BOTSWANA: An improved 50 Pula note was issued in March. For additional information on this note visit our Catalog Update Section for Botswana. 19 May, 2006 - India's 10 Denomination Banknotes With Insert "R", Link provided to Sify Business. 18 May, 2006 - South Korea's New W10,000 Banknote Unveiled, Link provided to The Korea Times. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 16 May, 2006 - Vietnam to Offer 20,000 Dong Notes Tommorrow, Link provided to Vietnam.net. 15 May, 2006 - Yuan Hits Highest Level In 10 Years, Link provided to Washington Times. 14 May, 2006 - A previously, unreported, Cambodian 5,000 Riel note (1974) note has recently gone up for auction on eBay. For more infomation please visit our Catalog Update Section under Cambodia. 10 May, 2006 - Banco de Mozambique to Introduce New Series on 1 July 2006, Link provided to Banco de Mozambiue website. Compliments of David Rivera Alonso. 10 May, 2006 - Reserve Bank of India to Issue New Series of "Star" Banknotes, linkprovided to Zeenews.com 09 May, 2006 - 39,500 Faulty 1,000 Japanese Yen Notes In Circulation, Link provided to The Daily Yomiuri. 09 May, 2006 - Japan Finds Misprints in High Tech Yen Bills, Link provided to Reuters 08 May, 2006 - $U.S. has hit an all time low against the Euro at US$1 = 0.784612 according to XE.com. For European collectors this means lots of bargains on Banknotes. Visit our eBay Store by clicking on link at right, or our on-line price list on the left. In both cases you can pay with Paypal. Hurry though, since we have already sold many hard to obtain items, and restocking means higher prices.04 May, 2006 - MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency has reported the following information: 04 May, 2006 - A New 2006 Papua New Guinea 20 Kina note has been released bearing the signature combination of Kamit and Tossali. Image may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Thomas Krause. 04 May, 2006 - New Danish Banknote Series Planned for 2009, Link provided to Denmark's National Bank Website. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 04 May, 2006 - The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a new 20,000 Dong Banknote. Image may be seen in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ryan Vuong. 03 May, 2006 - £5 Banknote From Past Fetches More Than £2,000, Link provided to ic SurreyOnLine. 30 Apr, 2006 - More unreported notes have been added to our Catalog Update section to include a 0.50 Peso notes from the Provincia de Buenos Aires; a new India 100 Rupee note with insert Letter "R"; A new Hungary 1,000 Forint note. Images of the notes are available in our Catalog Update Section compliments of Ronny Hick. 30 Apr, 2006 - Cayman Islands has issued a new $1 note as part of it's 2006 Series. The new note now bears the signature of the Financial Secretary and Managing Director. Image may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section under Cayman Islands. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 27 Apr, 2006 - Brum Banknotes Under The Hammer, Link provided to Birmingham Post. 26 Apr, 2006 - Azerbaijan's New 50 & 100 Manate Banknotes to be Released This Week, Extract from AzerNews. 26 Apr, 2006 - Rare City Note to be Auctioned, Link provided to Wiltshire. 26 Apr, 2006 - A new 1,000 Forint, 2006 dated Banknote of Hungary has been reported by Claudio Marana. Image may be seen in our Catalog Update Section. 25 Apr, 2006 - Lithuania Amends Constitution to Prepare for Euro, Link provided to Forbes. 25 Apr, 2006 - National Bank of Romania Adopts Bills To Market Conditions, Link provided to Bucharest Daily News, compliments of Gergely Scheidl. 25 Apr, 2006 - New 50 & 100 Manat Banknotes Mobilized From Today, Link provided to APA. 24 Apr, 2006 - Reserve Bank of India to Make Changes in Rs 1,000 Banknotes, Link provided to Sify. 24 Apr, 2006 - Two Foreign Banknote Printers Vie For Philippine Contract, Link provided to Manila Standard. Compliments of numismondo.com 24 Apr, 2006 - Poland is planning to issue it's first commemorative banknote honoring Pope John Paul II. For an image of the proposed note and additional information visit our Catalog Update Section. 22 Apr, 2006 - Mexico has released to circulation a 100 Peso note, dated 3.6.2004 and a 500 Peso note, dated 5.11.2004 into circulation with blind marks in upper, right, front of notes. Images may be seen in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ricardo Ramirez G. 21 Apr, 2006 - Rare Workington Banknotes For Sale, Link provided to Business Gazette. 21 Apr, 2006 - New Azerbaijan 50 & 100 Manat Banknotes to be Mobilized Next Week, Link provided to APA. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 20 Apr, 2006 - Pensioner's "Worthless" Banknotes Block Sewers, Link Provided to ABC. 19 Apr, 2006 - Defective Notes of India Get A Star-Studded Passage, Link provided to India Times. 15 Apr, 2006 - We have a report of a new Syria 1,000 Pound note similar to P111 also bearing the date of 1997. The only difference is the addition of a small map of Syria on the reverse under "CENTRAL BANK OF SYRIA". Also reported are new dates of 15.1.2004 for Slovenia's 5,000 & 10,000 Tolarjev notes. Images may be seen in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 14 Apr, 2006 - Some new notes have been reported to us from a reader who attended the Valkenburg Paper Money Fair. Images have been posted to our Catalog Update Section. Reported are a new Egyptian 10 Piastre note, a new West African States, Senegal 1,000 Franc note, and a question concerning the Mexican 1,000 Pesos note. Images compliments of Ronny Hick. 13 Apr, 2006 - National Bank of Romania to Put RON 200 Banknote Into Circulation on National Day. Link provided to Nine O'Clock, compliments of Michael Reissner, and Thomas Krause. Images of the new note are avalable on our Catalog Update Section. 13 Apr, 2006 - Kazakhstan To Issue New Banknotes By Year End, Link provided to newKerala.com. 13 Apr, 2006 - New Azerbaijan 50 & 100 Manat By End of April, Link provided to APA. 13 Apr, 2006 - National Bank of Romania Adapts Bills to Market Conditions, Link provided to Bucharest Daily News. 13 Apr, 2006 - Orania, in South Africa, Gets It's Own Currency, Link provided to News24.Com. 12 Apr, 2006 - Zimbabwe Fails to Raise Cash to Print Money, Link provided to Zimdaily. 12 Apr, 2006 - Greenock Guinea is Note What it Seems, Link provided to Greenock Times. 09 Apr, 2006 - A new 2006 dated 1,000 Rial note for Yemen, a new Vanuatu 1,000 Vatu 25 Years of Independence Commemorative note, dated 2006, and a new Scotland 20 Pound, 2005 note have been reported by Claudio Marana. Images may be seen in our Catalog Update Section. 05 Apr, 2006 - Kazakhstan to Issue New Banknotes by Year's End, Link provided to NOVOSTI. 04 Apr, 2006 - New Canadian $5 Bill Coming This Fall, Link provided to CBC News. 04 Apr, 2006 - Reserve Bank of India to Issue New Rs 500, Link provided to newKerala.com. 04 Apr, 2006 - Mozambique: Debate on Currency Reopened, Link provided to allAfrica.com. 04 Apr, 2006 - Bank of Canada to Upgrade $5 Bank Note, Link provided to Bank of Canada. 31 Mar, 2006 - Clydesdale Bank PLC of Scotland has just issued on 15 Mar 2006 a new 10 Pound note commemorating the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. Note is signed by Thorburn. Images of the new note may be seen in our Catalog Update Section. Images compliments of Ronny Hick. 31 Mar, 2006 - Central Bank of Liberia. We have just added to our links section on world banks a link to the Central Bank of Liberia. 31 Mar, 2006 - Solomon Islands ND (2005) notes. We have now added images to our Catalog Update Section for the $10 and $50 notes released on 02 June 2005. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 31 Mar, 2006 - Bulgaria Spreads Damaged Notes Reimbursement, Link provided to Sofia News Agency. 30 Mar, 2006 - Document Security Systems, Inc. Provides Update on European Central Bank Patent Infringement Lawsuit. Link provided to Business Wire. 30 Mar, 2006 - Liberia: CBL Will Pay 100% for "Tear-Tear" Liberian Dollars, Link provided to allAfrica.com. 28 Mar, 2006 - Pakistan Rs 5,000 Note to Enter Circulation in May, Link provided to Daily Times. 25 Mar, 2006 - Human Error Cited in Korean Banknote Defects, Link provided to The Dong-A IIEO. 23 Mar, 2006 - Chief Bank Criticizes International Stance by Azerbaijan, article contains information on New Currency. Link provided to AzerNews. 21 Mar, 2006 - Reserve Bank of India Rs500 Notes to Have Additional Security, Link provided to Hindustan Times. 16 Mar, 2006 - New Azerbaijan 10 and 20 Manat Banknotes Mobolized Today, Link Provided to APA. 15 Mar, 2006 - The long awaited new U.S.A. $10 Banknote has finally reached the banks. The note bears the Series 2004. Images of the new note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 15 Mar, 2006 - New Faulty Korean 5,000 Won Banknotes Found, link provided to The Korea Times. 14 Mar, 2006 - Royal Bank of India to Issue Banknotes With Insert Letter "E", Link provided to The Hundu 13 Mar, 2006 - Cashing in on Old Favorites, Link provided to The Courier Mail. 12 Mar, 2006 - Pakistan's Banknotes With Dr. Akhtar's Signature Soon, Link provided to Daily News. 12 Mar, 2006 - Deng May be the New Currency in China, link provided to CNN. 09 Mar, 2006 - U.S. $10,000 Bill Sent to N.Y. for Safekeeping, Link provided to Yahoo News. 08 Mar, 2006 - Slovenia Applies to Adopt Euro, Link provided to Radio Free Europe. 07 Mar, 2006 - Korea's Currency Museum, link provided to The Korea Times. 07 Mar, 2006 - Picture and Information on Swedens New 50- and 1000 Krone Notes, Compliments of Alessandro Ferri and Thomas Krause. 06 Mar, 2006 - Sweden's New Banknotes Are First With Moving Image. Link provided to The Local. 06 Mar, 2006 - Survey: Israelis Want Sharon on Banknotes. Link provided to YNet. 03 Mar, 2006 - Bank of Korea's Auction Nets 310 Million Won. Link provided to DongA.com. 02 Mar, 2006 - New, More COlorful U.S.A. $10 Bill to Debut, Link provided to Yahoo News. 02 Mar, 2006 - A new 2005 dated 2 Leva note from Bulgaria has been reported by JMPeso. Image and information concerning the note may be seen in our Catalog Update Section. 01 Mar, 2006 - Azerbaijan's Manat Makeover: Good Times Ahead, Link provided to Eurasianet. 28 Feb, 2006 - New Botswana P50 Note Coming, link provided to Daily News, compliments of Ronny Hick. 23 Feb, 2006 - More Defective Korean W5,000 In Circulation, link provided to The Korean Times. 22 Feb, 2006 - The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Specialized Editions, Volume 1, 10th Edition, is now available through Amazon. To purchase a copy direct, click on link provided at the right. 22 Feb, 2006 - 16.8 Mil. New Korean W5,000 Notes Recalled. Link provided to The Korea Times. 21 Feb, 2006 - MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency Febuary update has provided the following information: Kyrgyzstan: Notes of 500 Som, dated 2005 have been recently issued. Similar to the ones dated 2000. Turkmenistan: New notes of 50 and 100 Manat, dated 2005, have appeared in the market. In spite of their very low face value they are of the highest quality. Venezuela: The Banco Central has recalled all 500 Bolivares notes in early February. They may be exchanged at the Central Bank. Lebanon: The new 1,000 Livres note announced for the beginning of the year has still to be released. 21 Feb, 2006 - Banknotes Used as Means to Smear Russian Pro-Putin Party. Link provided to Mosnews. 21 Feb, 2006 - New, More Secure Swedish Banknotes to Be Issued 15 Mar 2006. Link provided to Sveriges Riksbank Website, compliments of Cleo Phas. 21 Feb, 2006 - Azerbaijan will issue new 10 and 20 manat bills in the beginning of march according to Cleo Phas. For more information on these new notes visit our Catalog Update Section. 21 Feb, 2006 - Sweden's Invalid Banknotes as of 1 January 2006 20 Feb, 2006 - Bank of Korea to Sell "Siamese" W10,000 Bills for Good Cause, link provided to Chosen.com, compliments of Cleo Phas. Note: website mentioned in article for ordering is in Korean. If interested in buying suggest emailing company. 20 Feb, 2006 - New Ukraine 100 Hrynia Note Released, link provided to 51V.com, compliments of Cleo Phas. For more information concerning this note visit our Catalog Update Section. 20 Feb, 2006 - Azerbaijan Re-Denominates National Currency, Link provided to NOVOSTI. MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency has reported that the 5 Manat note is the first of the new notes to be issued. 19 Feb, 2006 - A new 5,000 Peso note, dated 2005, and a new Thailand 1,000 Baht issued 25 Nov 2005 has been reported by BoYi. Images may be seen in our Catalog Update Section. 19 Feb, 2006 - A new Zimbabwe 50,000 Dollar Bearer Check has been reported with an issue date of 1.2.2006 by Ronny Hick. An image of the note may be found in our Catalog Update Section. On 17 Feb 2006 we provided a link to an article in Zimbabwe Independent which reported that there would be no new Zimbabwe issues for 2006. Either the article is incorrect, or a few notes slipped out before they stopped printing. Time will tell. 19 Feb, 2006 - Once again we have a fake Australian $20 note with the ink removed being offered on eBay. This one 8385897407 is being represented as a notes which has been folded over in the printing process, yet there is no fold. Compliments of Kai. 19 Feb, 2006 - The 5 Euro 2002 - Code "V" (=Spain) with the new signature of Mr. Trinchet is has entered into circulation. Compliments of JMPeso. 17 Feb, 2006 - Financial Crunch Stalls Zimbabwe's New Currency, Link provided to Zimbabwe Indendent. 17 Feb, 2006 - Bills Soar In Value When Misprinted, South Korean Misprint. Link provided to Hanooki. 15 Feb, 2006 - Researve Bank of India to Issue Rs50 With Insert Letter "E", linkprovided to Web India 123. 13 Feb, 2006 - The Latin American Paper Money Society (LANSA) has announced it's Member Only Auction of Banknotes of Latin America for 2006. Closing Date: June 15, 2006. No commission to buyers, only charges for actual postage. If you are a member a listing is in the mail to you. If you would like to join LANSA and join in on the auction membership dues are $10.00 a year and an auction listing is available from LANSA. To join click on the link at the right. 13 Feb, 2006 - The European Central Bank has released a complete on-line catalog of the Euro Banknote Design Exhibition listing of every design submitted for the Euro competition. Warning: The file is in .pdf format and is 105 pages long. Compliments of Thomas Krause. 13 Feb, 2006 - China's 2 Yuan Banknotes on Their Way Out. Link provided to English Eastday. 11 Feb, 2006 - More Changes to Fiji Notes, link provided to Village Times. 11 Feb, 2006 - Fiji $100 Bills Arrive Next Year, Link provided to Fiji Times. 10 Feb, 2006 - Reserve Bank of India to Issue Rs50 Denomination with Insert Letter "R" 09 Feb, 2006 - MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency, 57th Edition, 2005-06 has just been released. The MRI Guide contains a wealth of information concerning current issues of world banknotes. Be sure to visit their website for subscription information. Latin American Paper Money Society (LANSA) members receive a discount on subscriptions so if you are a member be sure to inquire. MRI Banker's Buide to Foreign Currency has provided the following information for collectors: Burundi: The new 10,000 Francs notes recently issued is the first of a reduced size family of notes. Colombia: A square was added to the design of the 2,000 pesos notes to help the blind identify them. Estonia: The Eesti Pank has recently stopped the printing of Kroon notes in anticipation of the imminent conversion to the Euro. Fiji: A 100 dollars note and other reduced sided denominations are being planned. Jamaica: Portrait and watermark will now match in all Jamaican notes. Kenya: A "New Generation" series of notes is being prepared. Mexico: The 100 pesos notes dated 3 June 2004 have five slanted lines to aid the blind identify them. Other denominations will incorporate this device in the future. Serbia: A new 50 Dinara with "Narodna Banka Srbije" has been issued recently. The 5,000 Dinara note issued by the "Narodna Banka Srbije" is being withdrawn from circulation, and may be redeemed until the end of 2012. 08 Feb, 2006 - Maastricht 2006 is now planned for 1 - 2 April 2006. This is the world's largest Paper Money Fair held in Valkenbug, Netherlands. Last year's show consisted of 190+ Collectors and Dealers from over 70 different countries. For more information visit www.papermoney-maastricht.org. In cooperation with Maastricht 2006, Corne Akkermans Auctions will be holding an internet auction, closing date March 31, 2006. 07 Feb, 2006 - Dominican Central Bank to Substitute RD$10, RD$20 Bills with Coins, Link provided to DominicanToday, Compliments of Ronny Hick. 07 Feb, 2006 - Ronny Hick has reported some new dates for notes. A 50 liberian Dollars with date 2002! On the back side it's written "Republic of Liberia" - like on the 1999 issues. In 2003 the Liberians introduced a "new" series with "Central Bank of Liberia" on the reverse. Kyrgyztan: A 500 Som are issued with date 2005. No changes at the motifs, no signature changes, same design, only new year. 05 Feb, 2006 - Ronny Hick, Germany has reported that new 50 and 100 Nakfa notes from Erithea have reached the collector's market bearing the dates 24.5.2004. "Main colour red-violet on the 50 Nakfa. New serial number style so maybe a new printer, too. New signature of Governor, no changes at president's signature." Images of the two new issues are available in our Catalog Update section provided by Claudio Marana. 04 Feb, 2006 - New U.S. $10 Note to Begin Circulating March 2, 2006, link provided to MoneyFactory. 03 Feb, 2006 - Zimbabwe To Unveil New Currency, link provided to News25, compliments of Alessandro Ferri. 03 Feb, 2006 - It appears that our campaign to get eBay to remove from auction any Polymer notes which have been altered by the removal of the ink is working. Today Thomas Krause has reported to us that another note, a Brunei $1, was being offered. Upon checking it has been removed from auction. We must not give up though in our attempt to stop these notes from entering the collector's market. Once again we request that you report to eBay and to us any of these altered notes which are offered. 31 Jan, 2006 - NEW Standard Catalog of World Paper Money Modern Issues 1961-Present, VOL III, 12th Edition has been released by Krause Publishing. Amazon.com is now accepting preorders at $31.50, List price: $50.00. Estimated delivery is between Feb 7 - 11, 2006. European Amazon sites are listing delivery in June, 2006. Help support this site by using the link provided on the right side of this page and order today. 27 Jan, 2006 - There May Be Defective 100-Kroon Banknotes in Circulation, link provided to Central Bank of Estonia website. 27 Jan, 2006 - Special Catalog of World Plastic Money, 2nd Ed. 2005 on CD is currently being offered on eBay at the cost of 19,90 Eur from the author, Thomas Krause. This is a must have item for anyone collecting Polymer notes. We have reviewed this CD and find it the most comprehensive guide to Plastic Money available on the market today. 27 Jan, 2006 - Vietnam to Release Polymer 10k and 20K Notes. Link provided to vetnam.net. 27 Jan, 2006 - A new Samoa 2 Taka note with the Prefix of AAK has been reported by Thomas Krause. Images may be seen in our Catalog Update Section. 26 Jan, 2006 - The Central Bank of Armenia has released a book entitled "Armenia's Money Emissions. there is detailed description of today's Armenia. Banknotes and coins issued by the Central Bank over a period between 1993 and 2005 are presented. The book contains information about money and the information about how it is being issued and put in circulation. Those interested should inquire directly to the Central Bank of Armenia. We have a link to the bank in our Bank Referene section. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 25 Jan, 2006 - Reserve Bank of India Issues Rs50 new Series Banknotes. Link provided to newkerala. 24 Jan, 2006 - Zimbabwe Introduces $50,000 Bill, link provided to NewsZimbabwe. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 23 Jan, 2006 - New Laos Banknote Hits Street. Link provided to Vientiane Times, compliments of Alessandro, and C. Turco. Images available in our Catalog Update Section. 22 Jan, 2006 - Continuing the drama of the Altered AU$5 Polymer note on eBay, bids have closed with the winning bid of US$303.28. The winner had been previously warned by us that the note had probably been alerted, but chose to ignore our warning. As always Buyer Beware. 22 Jan, 2006 - New Dates 2004 dates for Cambodia P54 500 Riels, and P55 1,000 Riels, plus a new 1,000 Riels (new design), and a new 50,000 Kip for Loas have been reported by Jean-Michel Engels. We hope to have some images from him shortly. 21 Jan, 2006 - New 5,000 Won Note Brings 410,000 Won at At Auction. Link provided to donga.com, compliments of Ronny Hick. 19 Jan, 2006 - Update on the Altered AU$5 Polymer note on ebay (See notice 12 Jan, 2006. The bids have now reached US$276.63 with 5 bids. The highest bidder had been previously notified that the item is a fake, but chose to ignore warning. Amazingly enough they tout themselves as a banknote investment company. Still 2 days to go. Wanted: 100 circulated AU$5 Polymer notes. I already have the Acetone. 19 Jan, 2006 - New Guernsey £10 Note reported. Visit our Catalog Update Section to view image. 18 Jan, 2006 - A History of Greece's Banknotes. Link provided to Kathimerini. 17 Jan, 2006 - Update on the Altered Australian 5 Dollar Polymer note on ebay (See notice 12 Jan 2006). Bids on this have reached $110.79 with 3 bids. Each bidder has been notified by this site and informed along with eBay Security. eBay says that it is under investigation but last check indicates the item is still up for bid. Help stop this fraud by contacting eBay and the bidders. 17 Jan, 2006 - New Korean W1,000 Note Unveiled. Link Provided to Biz/Tech, compliments of Ronny Hick. 17 Jan, 2006 - New South Korea 1,000-Won Banknote Unveiled. Link provided to The Korea TImes, compliments of Ronny Hick. 14 Jan, 2006 - Korea Bank Stops the Presses on Two Currencies. Link provided to ToongAng Daily, compliments of Cleo Phas. 14 Jan, 2006 - Money Maker Banking on Canadian Fiver Facelift. Link provided to Ottawa Sun, compliments of Ronny Hick. 14 Jan, 2006 - Central Bank of Comoros Issues New 1,000 & 2,000 Francs Notes. Images available on our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Claudio Marana and C. Turco. 13 Jan, 2006 - New Sierra Leone Currency Note to Be Printed. Link provided to allAfrica, compliments of Ronny Hick. 12 Jan, 2006 - As we enter 2006 we have to once again report an altered Polymer note being listed on eBay. Item #8372535537 which is an Australian $5 2005 note which has had the ink removed from it with chemicals. We strongly encourage readers to report this and all such fakes to eBay. Although eBay does not make it easy you can report these items by going to eBay.com, then to "My eBay", click on "Security & Resolution Center", select "Report another problem", then select "Fraud concerns for buyers", then "The problem your having with fraud isn't listed". Then click on "Email us". This will bring you to a form where you can enter the eBay Item# and express your concerns. If you wish you can refer them to this website. We, as collectors and dealers must educate ourselves concerning these types of fakes, and spread the word. 12 Jan, 2006 - Singapore Issues New $2 Banknote. Information and images available in our Catalog Update Section. Images and information compliments of Tigerson. 11 Jan, 2006 - A new issue of notes have issued by the Nacional Ultramarino of Macau. The new notes in denominations of 10, 20, 100, 500, and 1,000 Pacatas bear the date of 8 August 2005 and have been in general use since the first of the year. Images of the front of the notes may be seen in our Catalog Update section thanks to Carlo Turco. Notice of the new notes was also given by MRI. We have some of these new notes on order and hope to be able to supply reverse images shortly. Remember that we also deal in banknotes and often have new items available for sale. Click on the "BANKNOTES FOR SALE" on the left to connect to our Price List website, or the Ebay Store link on the right to visit our eBay Store. 09 Jan, 2006 - The Stuff That Notes Are Made Of, Link provided to Credit Suisse. 06 Jan, 2006 - Ukraine to Issue New 100 Hryvnia 2005 Banknote on 20 Feb 2006. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 05 Jan, 2006 - India Issues New Rs50 Notes with Insert Letter "R", Link provided to The Economic Times. 05 Jan, 2006 - Nordea Accepts Swedish Krona Withdrawn from Circulation. Link provided to Kauppalehti Online. 04 Jan, 2006 - Bad News for the Zimbabwe Zim. Link provided to The Mercury. 02 Jan, 2006 - We have just added a section to our Catalog Update Section which shows a Russia (USSR) "KOLXOZ" 1987 Issue of notes. If anyone has any additional information on these notes, or other private issues of Russia please contact us. 02 Jan, 2006 - SNP Calls on Treasury to Leave Scots Banknotes Alone. Link provided to Evening News. FOR NEWS FROM 2005 PLEASE VISIT OUR ARCHIVE SECTION |
