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NEW SCWPM, VOL II, 11th Ed. - 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. SPECIAL REPORTS:
Replacement Notes of South Africa, has been kindly provided by Andre du Toit. Posted 23 Apr, 2007. Names of Currencies and Their Definitions, Posted 11 Apr, 2007, by Omer Yalcynkaya. Nigeria: A Special Report on the Varieties which appear on the 1984 to 2006 Banknotes of Nigeria has been provided by Andrew Roberts. On-Line Argentina Paper Money Catalog - Gary Saint, Esq. is currently working on a new section for his website numismondo.com, dealing with the banknotes of Argentina. He has requested the assistance of anyone who can supply images, and information which he can include in his website. At the moment he has about 40 images on the site, and needs images of many of the early specialized issues. He plans to add the modern issues later, and hopes to build a nice reference site for collectors. Those who wish to submit images can do so by contacting Gary Saint at garry@numismondo.com Images should be at least 200 dpi full size images. Collectors who would like to assist would be acknowledged if their permissionis provided. If they would like to include their email address, that would be done with a graphic to minimize spam. Gary Saint, Esq. is a member of LANSA, IBNS, ANA, HNS. Search for Signature Varieties for the Current Issue of Mexico's 20, and 50 Pesos. Thomas Krause, author of The Specialized Catalogue of World Plastic Money is asking assistance in identifying the signature varieties used on the current 20 Pesos of Mexico, and has put together an excellent chart of what is, and is not know. New Zealand Prefix Report, 1999 - 2006, Compliments of Kai. Replacement Banknotes of the World. A listing a Prefixs, and Suffixs used by the various countries to identify Replacement Notes. Compliments of Ronny Hick. The Replacement notes of Portugal have been added to the report, as well as a report of Egyptian Replacement Dates have been added, compliments of Rui Palhares. LATEST NEWS: 28 Oct, 20007 - A couple of tipbits have come in from Nazir Rahemtulla. 27 Oct, 2007 - As first membered here on 16 Mar, 2007, Venezuala had announced that it was planning a new series of banknotes to be released in 2008. Images of these newly proposed notes are now available. The images are on a .pdf file, and Adobe Reader is required. Compliments of Thomas Krause, Cleo Phas, and Claudio Marana. 27 Oct, 2007 - Botswana has released to circulation a new 2005 100 Pula note. The note is similar to the 2004 issued, and is similar in design to the P26. Printer is still de la Rue. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. 27 Oct, 2007 - Bulgaria won the right to spell the euro common currency as "evro" in its Cyrillic language on Thursday, putting aside a spat that had threatened to cloud an EU summit, officials said. 26 Oct, 2007 - Kenya has released into circulation a new date of 1.4.2006 for it's 1,000 Shilling banknote similar to the P45. Also reported is a new Govenor appointed in March 2007, Njuguna Ndung'u. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. 26 Oct, 2007 - Some more information on the new Royal Bank of Scotland issues, 5, 10, and 20 Pound notes. Compliments of Richard Butler. 24 Oct, 2007 - Korea, South - Activists Kim Koo and Ahn Chang-ho, who led the independence movement under the Japanese colonial rule, female artist Sinsaimdang, and scientist Jang Young-sil, have been selected as the final candidates to be featured on Korea’s 50,000-won or 100,000-won banknotes scheduled to debut in early 2009, according to sources. 17 Oct, 2007 - The Bank of Uganda will issue a sh10,000 special currency note ahead of the Commonwealth meeting (CHOGM) in November, the communications director has said. 15 Oct, 2007 - The Bank of Finland has announced that all post-war banknotes are redeemable until the end of February 2012. The old banknotes can be redeemed at the Bank of Finland's customer service office. Reference Bank of Finland. 13 Oct, 2007 - Israel: The next facelift for the country's banknotes, which make up 96 percent of the money in circulation,, may give new meaning to the saying "paying with plastic" after the Bank of Israel said Sunday it soon may replace the current low-quality bills with polymer, or plastic, banknotes. 13 Oct, 2007 - The Banco Central Republica Dominica presented yesterday the new banknote of RD$200. The main reason in the obverse is the efigies of the Mirabal sisters, and in reverse the monument made in their honor, a tree and the national flag. The act of presentation of the note, of dark and gray magenta color marengo. 12 Oct, 2007 - Turkmenistan's new banknote samples were approved at the top level on October 11. The banknotes will be circulated in 2009. The design of new banknotes have been prepared by British company De La Rue International Limited that has been cooperating with Turkmenistan in the sphere of national currency mint since the first years of independence. 11 Oct, 2007 - Nigeria has now released three new 2007 denominations; 50 Naira 7-Digit Serial Number; 100 and 200 Naira 6-Digit Serial Number. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. 11 Oct, 2007 - Qatar Central Bank, as first reported on 10 Oct, has issued new 100, and 500 Riyal notes. The notes were issued on 26.9.2007, printer: de la rue, and bear the signatures of Abdullah Saud Al-Thani und Yousef Hussein Kamal. The notes are paper, but with a wide polymer strip. Compliments of Thomas Krause, and Ronny Hick. 11 Oct, 2007 - Zimbabwe: Gideon Gono, the Bank of Zimbabwe governor said in a statement on Monday: "It is over a year since we launched Operation Sunrise One which saw the slashing of three zeros" off the country's currency. "I can confirm that Sunrise Two is coming and it is coming very soon." Compliments of Cleo Phas. 10 Oct, 2007 - Qatar will introduce modifications to their 100- and 500-riyal notes. For these notes they will adopt the feature whereby a hole in the centre of the note and plastic tape will be applied to both sides of the note, creating a clear window with a pattern on the see-through area. (The pattern is applied to the tape.) It is not known when these notes will be placed into circulation. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 04 Oct, 2007 - Guatemala has issued new dates of 10Q 25,8.2006; 50Q 15.11.2006; 100Q 25.8.2006 notes. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 03 Oct, 2007 - Thailand 1B, 5B, 10B commemorative notes to mark the 80th ann. of King' Birthday, to be issuing Nov.28 at an official price of Baht 100.-/set. No additional details are available at this time. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 03 Oct, 2007 - Ronny Hick has provided a few new dates that have been issued. No additional data is available at this time. 03 Oct, 2007 - Israel: On 23 Sep we reported that Israel is preparing to issue a new series of Polymer notes. Now on a Russian news site it has been reported that 1 million 20 shekel polymer notes will be released on February 1, 2008. No change in the design of the notes is expected. If the trial is successful, all 20 shekel notes will be converted to polymer, followed by the other denominations within 2-3 years. Compliments of Alex Zlotin. 02 Oct, 2007 - Paraguay: Next year new banknotes of Guaranies will be issued in the denomination of 50.000. They will take the image of Agustin Pio Barrios, known and outstanding Paraguayan musician, according to an announcement by the Banco Central Parguay. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 02 Oct, 2007 - Nepal: Efforts in Nepal to phase out images of unpopular King Gyanendra from coins and banknotes have hit a snag with the release of new bills which still feature the monarch in the watermark. 02 Oct, 2007 - Nepal has released into circulation on 27 Sept, 2007 a 500 Rupee banknote similar to the P50. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 30 Sep, 2007 - Swaziland: We have received a report of a Swaziland 10 Emalangeni similar to P29, Signature 11, dated 1.4.2004. Compliments of Rafal Nogowczyk. 30 Sep, 2007 - Nigeria: We now have confirmation of the release of a Nigeria 20 Naira 7-Digit Serial Number (Giesecke & Devrient (G&D)) dated 2007. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. 29 Sep, 2007 - Lesotho: Several new notes have been reports, a 10 Maloti similar to P15, but date of 2005, and a 2006 with a new signature (Governor Dr. M. Senaoana); a 20 Maloti similar to P16 dated 2005 also with the new signature, and a 100 Maloti similar to P19 with a 2006 date. Compliments of Rafal Nogowczyk, and Ronny Hick. 29 Sep, 2007 - The Central Bank of South Korea plans to issue a new 100,000 won banknote in 2009 to reduce the inconvenience in financial dealings and cost of circulating single-use cashier's checks, which are widely used for larger transactions. 28 Sep, 2006 - Guatemala has issued a new 1 Qeutzales note, dated 20.12.2006. Compliments of Thomas Krause. 28 Sep, 2007 - Nigeria: On 26 Sept we reported the Nigeria 6-Digit 20 Naira 2006 notes which were printed by the Nigeria Security Printing & Minting Plc. Now we are able to verify that they have also printed the 5 Naira 6-Digit, and might assume also a 10 Naira note. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. 28 Sep, 2007 - Saudi Arabia: We finally have confirmation that Saudi Arabia has released to circulation on 17 Sep, 2007 their new 500 Riyal banknote. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 27 Sep, 2007 - The Bank of Cape Verde will present the new 1,000-escudo bills on 25 September 2007 in Mindelo. The new bills will feature new security elements, as well as a portrait of writer Antonio Aurelio Goncalves. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 27 Sep, 2007 - Mauritius: Mauritian Bank Governor Manou Bheenick late Tuesday, announced the issuance of new banknotes beginning in 2009. 26 Sep, 2007 - Nigeria: The Nigeria 20N polymer 2006 notes issued in February 2007 were printed by two companies, and comes in two versions, 6 and 7 digits serial numbers. Visit our Catalog Update Section for additional details. Compliments of Kai. Also additional images of a variety of the 6-Digit note has been provide by Thomas Krause. 26 Sep, 2007 - Zambia: 50.000 Kwacha reported with date 2007. No other changes, only new year. No image available at this time. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 26 Sep, 2007 - Brunei: A new Brunei 1 Ringgit 26.9.2007 Banknote has been reported to us bearing the portrait of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on the front, and riverside simpur plant,rain forest waterfall at back. Face Value is $0.67, and EST CAT is $2.00-2.50. No image is available yet. Compliments of Kai, and Ronny Hick. 26 Sep, 2007 - Slovakia: A new 1.000 Korun with the date 01.08.2007 has been reported to us. No motif changes (like #32), but signature changes! It is the first time a woman has signed a slovakian banknote, Mrs. Korenova. No image available at this time. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 24 Sep, 2007 - Banco de Mexico has released a new date of 22.11.2006 for it's 50 Peso Polymer note. The note bears the signature combination of Guillermo Ortiz Martinez / Raul Valdes Ramos. Compliments of Ricardo Ramerez G. 24 Sep, 2007 - Malta will not be producing its banknotes but will be using 80 million banknotes with a value of Euro 1 billion from stocks of the European system of central banks. The euros that will be used in Malta will come from the Banco d'Italia. The notes are expected to arrive later on this year. Reference Malta Media. 24 Sep, 2007 - The Bank of Ghana released a new date of the P35 10,000 Cedi note in 2006 with the date of 4.8.2006. This note, as well as the other notes of this series were withdrawn and replaced on 1 Jul, 2007 as reported here on 27 Jun, 2007. Please note that the 2,000, and 20,000 Cedi notes previously reported with a date of 05 Aug 2006 are actually dated 04 Aug. Compliments of Pierguido Laffi. 24 Sep, 2007 - Pakistan has released into circulation a new date of 2007 for it's 10 Rupee banknote. The note is a new date of the 2006 issue without any other changes. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 24 Sep, 2007 - Mexico has released to circulation a 500 Peso note dated 19.6.2006. The note contains the signature of Guillermo Ortiz Martinez as Junta de Gobierno and Raul Valdas Ramons as Cajero Principal. Help for the blind: 4 broken horizontal lines right above the portrait of Zaragoza. No motif changes. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 24 Sep, 2007 - Bangladesh has released to circulation a new 100 Taka banknote similar to previous issue, but smaller. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 24 Sep, 2007 - Scotland: Shoppers and retailers across Britain will have to get used to some new designs from today, as the Bank of Scotland issues its first complete new set of banknotes in more than a decade. 23 Sep, 2007 - Israel: The Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth reported Sunday that the Bank of Israel is preparing to issue plastic banknotes that may eventually replace the current paper currency. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 23 Sep, 2007 - Scotland: Reports are that the Bank of Scotland has released it's new Bridges Series banknotes as of 17 Sep, 2007. The notes were originally reported here on 3 Jul, 2007. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 23 Sep, 2007 - Philippines: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), is investing as much as P4 billion to modernize its bank note printing system to prevent a repeat of the "Arrovo" bill mishap, Inquirer sources in the central bank said. 13 Sep, 2007 - Mexico has released a new date of 19.6.2006 of it's new 20 Peso note with a Series A on it. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 13 Sep, 2007 - Egypt has released a new date of 16.4.2007 for it's P66 50 Pound note. No changes, same signature combination. Compliments of Michael Reissner. 13 Sep, 2007 - The National Bank of Hungary has released a new date of 2007 on it's P187 200 Forint note. No changes, but new signature combination. Compliments of Michael Reissner. 05 Sep, 2007 - Mexico: Ricardo Ramirez G. has provided us with an image of a Mexican polymer 20 Pesos note with date of issue 29 March 2006, and series Y on it (P116NL), which could be the last emission printed by the Bank of Mexico for this first family of polymer plastic 20 Pesos notes. 04 Sep, 2007 - Indonesia has placed into circulation a new date of 2004/2007 for it's P142 20,000 Rupiah banknote. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 04 Sep, 2007 - Israel has released a new 2007 date 100 NIS banknote with the signature of S. Fisher on it. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 04 Sep, 2007 - Russia: The department in charge of the country's heritage has dismissed criticism in the Western media that Russia is using the law unfairly against visitors. It follows the trial of a South American student arrested while trying to export Soviet medals and coins. 04 Sep, 2007 - Kenya: At issue is the fact that the government is committing the country to a multi-million deal without having conducted a due diligence on the company. Top executives of British currency printing firm De La Rue Currency & Security Print Ltd have arrived in Nairobi to negotiate the sale of a 25 per cent stake in the local subsidiary of the currency-printing conglomerate to the Kenya government. 02 Sep, 2007 - Papua New Guinea: Recently we posted information on the new Papua New Guinea 20 kina Note with a prefix of BP07 submitted by Thomas Krause. We now have a discussion concerning this prefix started by Kai. 01 Sep, 2007 - Nigeria: Previously Andrew Roberts provided us with an update on the Banknotes of Nigeria (1984-2006). As a part of his continuing investigation into these notes he has provided us with an update as to his findings. 01 Sep, 2007 - Mexico has provided us with two varieties of the new 19.6.2006 20 Peso banknote, Series A, and B with different signature combinations. Compliments of Thomas Krause. 31 Aug, 2007 - Peru: A previously unreported P169A 50 Nuevos Soles banknote, dated 27.9.2001, has been reported by Ronny Hick. The date is not reported in SCWPM, VOL III, 13th Ed. 31 Aug, 2007 - Guatemala: A previously unreported P84 50 Quetzales, dated 22.1.1992 has been reported by Ronny Hick. The date is not listed in the SCWPM, VOL III, 13th Ed. 31 Aug, 2007 - China, Peoples Republic: The Games of XXIX Olympiad will be held in Beijing in the year 2008. In order to commemorate the grand event, publicize the Olympic spirit, carry forward Chinese traditional culture, the People's Bank of China will issue the Beijing 2008 Olympic Numismatic Program. 31 Aug, 2007 - The Bank of Papua New Guinea has issued a new 20 Kina note, dated 2007 with Signature 11, Kamit / Tossali. Prefix BP = Deputy Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea, Mr. Benny Popoitai. Compliments of Thomas Krause. 31 Aug, 2007 - Hungary: As first reported on 21 Jun, 2007 as of September 1, the National Bank of Hungary's (MNB) decision to withdraw Ft 1,000 banknotes issued before 2006 will become final, meaning that only new Ft 1,000 banknotes, which feature two key security features, can be legally accepted by retailers. 31 Aug, 2007 - The Central Bank of Barbados wishes to remind the public that upgraded Barbadian banknotes will go into circulation on August 20, 2007. 30 Aug, 2007 - USA New $100 Bill. Alex Zlotin has provided another article on the new USA $100 banknote which provides some additional information. Link provided to MSN News. 30 Aug, 2007 - The Bank of Thailand Museum is located in the Bang Khun Phrom Palace, one of the splendid historical sites in Bangkok with artistic beauty in architectural designs and decorative arts. The Palace has a long history tracking back to nearly one hundred years. 26 Aug, 2007 - U.S.A.: For the first time, a redesigned denomination of U.S. currency will be digitally unveiled when a new $5 bill design is revealed on September 20, 2007. 26 Aug, 2007 - U.S.A. $100 Banknote to Get High-Tech Makeover; New Bill Expected to Go Into Circulation Next Year. After six decades in which the venerable greenback never changed its look, the U.S. currency has undergone a slew of makeovers. 25 Aug, 2007 - Hong Kong: As we first reported on 12 Jul, 2007, Hong Kong has issued a new 10 Dollar Polymer banknote, dated 1.4.2007. We now have images of that note compliments of Ronny Hick. 25 Aug, 2007 - Mexico: We now have verification of a new date of 31.5.2005 for the p118 100 Peso note. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 25 Aug, 2007 - Australia: A report indicates that Australia has now released to circulation 2006 dates of the P58 10 Dollar note. Considering the high Face Value of the note we feel that the Catalog Value of $10.00 listed in the SCWPM, VOL 3, 13th Ed is incorrect. The value of $18-20 is more appropriate. Image compliments of Kai. 23 Aug, 2007 - eBay Warning - Several time in the past we have warned our readers about so called error Polymer notes offered on eBay. Polymer notes which have had either their front, or back doctored by chemically removing the ink from the note. Once again these notes are being offered. In this case Romanian, Singapore, and Vietnese Polymer notes are being offered on eBay by a Vietnese dealer located in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam by the user name of "nadsnevah". His eBay store name is Asian Exchange. To his credit he is listing these notes as being altered rather then errors. However, we still feel that these notes are a plague on our hobby, and that they should be avoided. Unless the notes are somehow labeled as having been altered there is always the chance that eventually they will be resold to an unexpecting collector as a genuine error note. This was brought to our attention by Thomas Krause. 23 Aug, 2007 - The Central Bank of Armenia has issued a new 20,000 Dram banknote. Size 155 x 72 mm. Main colors are brown, cinnamon, and yellow. The Front features Armenian famous painter Martiros Saryan (1880-1972), the Reverse a fragment from Saryan's Landscape "Armenia". Compliments of Thomas Krause, and Cleo Phas. 22 AUG, 2007 - Malawi: We now have images for the new dates for the Malawi P44 20 Kwacha 22.10.2006; P45 50 Kwacha 22.10.2006; P46 100 Kwacha 22.10.2005. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. 22 Aug, 2007 - The Banco de Guatemala has released to circulated a new date of 22.11.2006 for the P106 5 Quetzales note. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 22 Aug, 2007 - The Banco Central de Honduras has released to circulation a new 20 Limpiras banknote dated 13.7.2006. The note's face is similar to P87, but with a different reverse, and new signatures. Printed by De la Rue. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 22 Aug, 2007 - Somaliland: A new date of 2006 for the 500 Shilling note has been reported. No design change, only the new date. No image is available at this time. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 22 Aug, 2007 - European Union: Euro bills may resemble Bulgarian banknotes. The Euro bills will most probably have the same special transparent square mark on them, similar to those on the new BGN 20 bills, the German agency DPA reports. According to the latter, the Bulgarian currency is the sole money to use this type of protection. ?We?re working on a new series of banknotes?, the European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet confirmed. Reference FOCUS News Agency. 21 Aug, 2007 - John Sandrock has been a student and researcher of paper money for over sixty years, during which time he has written numerous articles devoted to diverse aspects of the hobby. He has now posted this treasure trove of information on the worldwide web. 20 Aug, 2007 - Banco de Mexico will place in circulation on Aug 20, 2007 a new 20 Pesos banknote. The note is part of a new family of banknotes started on September 2006 that started with the circulation of a new 50 pesos on mid November. 20 Aug, 2007 - Australia: A report indicates that Australia has now released to circulation 2006 dates of the P56 5 Dollar note. Compliments of Kai. 18 Aug, 2007 - The Philippines has released a newly dated 2007 of it's P194b issue. Signatures are Arroyo - Tetangco. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 18 Aug, 2007 - Mexico: Three new dates have been reported for the banknotes of Mexico: P117 50 Pesos 21.11.2003 Series EC; P118 100 Pesos 5.11.2004 Series DK; P119 200 Pesos 23.5.2006 Series DF. The 50 and 100 Pesos are signed by Guillermo Ortiz Martinez and Maria Elvira Herendira Hernandez Barba. The 200 Pesos note has the right signature of Barba. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 16 Aug, 2007 - The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency has released into circulation the new 5 and 10 Rial notes of it's 5th Series. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 16 Aug, 2007 - Gibraltar Update: In addition to the 50 pound note dated Dec 1/2006, Gibraltar has also issued a 10 pound note with the same date . The note is similar to the previous 10 pound note (P26) , not P30, with only a signature change. Compliments of Nazir Rahemtulla. 15 Aug, 2007 - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is to phase out the N1,000, N500, N200, N100 and N50 notes leaving the N20 as the highest denomination in the country effective August 2008. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. 13 Aug, 2007 - Guatemala: By means of resolution of Monetary Meeting JM-160-2006 of the 20 of December of 2006, the printing of 60,0 million new polymer banknotes in the denomination of Q1.00 was approved. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 13 Aug, 2007 - Iraq: Kurdish newspaper, Lasso printed in Baghdad that the Iraqi government on changes to key Iraqi dinar currency. A source from the Presidency of the Council of Ministers of the Economic Commission reported that they are preparing systems for the removal of the three zeroes on the Iraqi dinar. 13 Aug, 2007 - Cuba has released into circulation two new banknotes. The first is a 10 Peso 2005 Series, and the other is a 20 Peso 2007 Series. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 13 Aug, 2007 - Honduras has released to circulation a 1 Lempira note, dated 13.7.2006. The note is similar to previous issues. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 11 Aug, 2007 - Chile: Chile has released to circulation a new 2007 date of it's P160 Polymer 2,000 Peso banknotes. Compliments of Thomas Krause. 11 Aug, 2007 - Sudan: On 1 Jan, and 19 Feb, 2007 we reported Sudan's new currency. We now have an image and verification that the 2 Pound, dated 9 Jul 2006 has entered circulation. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 10 Aug, 2007 - Rwanda: On 09 Feb, 2007 we presented an article from The New Times stating that a new 2,000 Franc note would be issued by the end of July. Bwananick, an African dealer in banknotes, has reported that after two inquiries concerning the note there has been no word of this note being issued. 10 Aug, 2007 - Canada has issued a $100 note printed in 2006 (starting with prefix EJF), and $10 notes printed in 2007 (starting with prefix BTG). The new $10 notes are thicker and have protective varnish, similar to the upgraded $5 printed in 2006. Compliments of Alex Zlotin. 09 Aug, 2007 - Malawi: A new date of 31 Oct 2006 has been reported for the 20 Kwacha note, and 31 Oct, 2005 for the 100 Kwacha note. Both notes are similar to previous issue and the signature is number 10. Compliments of Nazir Rahemtulla. 08 Aug, 2007 - South Korea: Will a woman finally be seen on a Korean banknote? The Bank of Korea on Tuesday released the names of 10 candidates who could be depicted on the new W100,000 and W50,000 bills to be released in 2009. Two of the 10 are women. 08 Aug, 2007 - Reserve Bank of Vanuatu has released into circulation a new dated 2007, 200 Vatu banknote. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 08 Aug, 2007 - Guinea: As previously announced here on 19 June, 2007, Guinea has released into circulation a new 10,000 Franc banknote. Image compliments of Claudio Marana. 08 Aug, 2007 - Pakistan: Speaker Chaudhry Amir Hussain on Wednesday asked a National Assembly standing committee to probe and report within a month on why the new Rs1,000 currency note carried an imprint of the national flag in lilac rather than green and why its wads were bound by a paper band and not staples as done in the past. 07 Aug, 2007 - Central Bank of Bahrain will issue new banknotes and coins before the end of this year, sources told the paper Akhbar Al Khaleej. The bank, however, ruled out the idea of issuing BD50 banknotes as this may cause inflation, they said. Source: Gulf Daily News. 07 Aug, 2007 - Zimbabwe?s central bank has introduced yet another higher denomination banknote as it grappled with runaway inflation which is rendering lower-value banknotes useless. The new 200,000-Zimbabwe dollar bearer cheque is the latest addition to a series of temporary bank notes introduced as a stop-gap measure at the height of a critical shortage of bank notes. 19 Jul, 2007 - Jamaica has released a 100 Dollar note with the date of 15.1.2006 which is similar to the P80. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 18 Jul, 2007 - Malta Signature Chart: With the compliments of Art Levenite we have now been able to add to our growing list of Signature Charts the country of Malta. 16 Jul, 2007 - Congo, D.R.: Governor Jean-Claude Masangu Mulongo of the central bank in DR Congo (BCC) on Monday announced that new coins of 25, 50 and 100 Congolese francs (FC) will go into circulation to ease the constraints of difficult transaction in change coins, UN radio Okapi reported here. 13 Jul, 2007 - Botswana: As previously reported in Jun, Botswana has issued a new 20 Pula 2006 banknote similar to P25, but printed by FCO. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. 12 Jul, 2007 - The Bank of Nambia has issued a new 50 Dollar note similar to P8. The new note, printed by FCO can only be identified from the P8 Issue, printed by SABNS, through the serial number which begins with N19000001. Also the right hand serial number is a reddish-brown as opposed to the previous SABNS issue which is a brighter red. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. 12 Jul, 2007 - Hong Kong: With its thriving economy, Hong Kong is taking on new looks everyday, and now, so is its currency. The Hong Kong SAR government has issued the first batch of plastic banknotes with face values of 10 Hong Kong dollars. The notes were issued by HSBC. 12 Jul, 2007 - Malta: After years of preparatory work, purse string tightening and a plethora of fiscal sacrifices, Malta was yesterday given the final go-ahead from the EU?s economy and finance ministers to adopt Europe?s single currency. 08 Jul, 2007 Madagascar Signature Chart: Thanks to Johann Armannsson we have just added a Signature Chart of Madagascar to our growing list of world signature charts. To view this new addition, click on the button to the right. As we have mentioned before we intend to include a signature chart for every country, but inorder to accomplish this we need the cooperation of our readers to both submit new charts for countries missing, and to update existing charts. 08 Jul, 2007 - The Bank of Mexico will introduce a new banknote of 20 Pesos in the next few days. The note will be of polymer similar to that which circulates at the moment. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 08 Jul, 2007 - Australia: Once again we have to report the appearance of Doctored Banknotes on eBay. This time it is four notes of Australia being offered by eBay ID: so-bz, which is a new eBay ID for u2bid21 out of Singapore. u2bid21 appears to be the primary source for these doctored notes, purchasing notes in lesser condition, treating them, and pressing them, then offering them as higher grade notes. Compliments of Rahim Farid. 08 Jul, 2007 - Vietnam has released a 2007 dated 10,000 Dong note. Compliments of Thomas Krause and Ronny Hick.08 Jul, 07 - Zambia has issued 50 Kwacha with year 2007, No changes, known signature of Fundanga. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 08 Jul, 2007 - Cuba has released into circulation two new banknotes dated 2005. The first is a 1 Peso note, and the second is a 50 Peso note. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 08 Jul, 2007 - Colombia has issued a new date of 21.2.2004 for it's P453a 10,000 Pesos banknote. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 08 Jul, 2007 - Gibraltar has issued a new 50 Pound banknote, Similar P28, dated 1.12.2006. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 05 Jul, 2007 - Latvia: As previously reported on 05 Jun, The Bank of Latvia has issued a new 20 Lati 2007 banknote similar to the previous issue (P45). We now have an image compliments of Thomas Krause. 04 Jul, 2007 - Bank of Nigeria has released a new 1,000 Naira banknote dated 2006. The note is not listed in the SCWPM, VOL III, 13th Ed (P31). Compliments of Andrew Roberts. 04 Jul, 2007 - Kenya has released into circulation a new PNL (P44) 500 Shilling banknote dated 1.6.2006. * SCWPM VOL III, 13th Ed listed previous dates of this note at $16.00. We feel that this is undervalued due to the exchange rate. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. 03 Jul, 2007 - The Bank of Scotland to issue a new style of Bank Notes in autumn 2007. The range of Scottish bridges portrayed on the new Bank of Scotland notes represent the pioneering enterprise and heritage of Scotland. Compliments of Thomas Krause. 02 Jul, 2007 - Reserve Bank of India has released to circulation a new P93 500 Rupee 2007 Letter R banknote bearing the signature of Gov. Meddy (Sign.89). Compliments of Claudio Marana. 30 Jun, 2007 - Bank of Lithuania has issued a new 20 Latas 2007 banknote similar to P66. Issued June 11, 2007, the note is printed by G&D. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 30 Jun, 2007 - European Union: Another new Euro banknote to report. This time it's an Austrian 5 Euro note (code N) bearing the new Trichet signature. Compliments of Takis Kouvatseas. 30 Jun, 2007 - Poland Replacement Notes: For last few years are apart from prefixes ZA are YA YB YC YD YE YF.... which are produced by polist mint PWPW. The prefiz ZA was used by TDLR for replacement notes. Compliments of Radoslaw Dlouhy 30 Jun, 2007 - India: It?s time for real plastic money to gain currency in India. The government and Reserve Bank of India plan to start a pilot project to print currency notes made of polymers instead of paper. 27 Jun, 2007 - The Bank of Papua New Guinea will issue a new 2007 XIII South Pacific Games K5 Commemorative Banknote. This note will be legal tender from Wednesday 20th June 2007. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 27 Jun, 2007 - Czech Republic: Someone at Krause Publications is not checking the exchange rates when calculating the current issue values for the Czech Republic in their new VOL III, 13th Editon. 27 Jun, 2007 - Czech Republic: On 2 July 2007, the Czech National Bank (CNB)will put into circulation a new 2007 version of the CZK 2000 banknote, which contains more protective elements than the older versions. The existing versions of this banknote, which were put into circulation in 1996 and 1999, remain legal tender. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 27 Jun, 2007 - Papua New Guinea: A previously unreported 5 Kina note P13 bearing the Signatures of the Governor, Leonard Wilson Kamit, and Secretary, Simon Tasali (Sign.11) has been reported by Kai. The signature is not reported in the SCWPM, VOL III, 13th Ed. 27 Jun, 2007 - Singapore and Brunei Darussalam today celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Currency Interchangeability Agreement between the two countries. To mark this significant event, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Mu?izzaddin Waddaulah, The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darrusalam, jointly launched the $20 polymer commemorative notes issued by the two countries, in a ceremony held in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. Compliments of Thomas Krause. 27 Jun, 2007 - Ghana: On 1 July, the country will introduce the Ghana cedi (GHc) which will shave off a significant number of zeros from the current denomination in an effort to make financial transactions simpler. The GHc will set 10 000 cedis to one Ghana cedi. 25 Jun, 2007 - Colombia: A previously unreported Colombia 20,000 Pesos, dated 6.3.2005, has been reported by Ronny Hick. 25 Jun, 2007 - Mexico: Two, previously unreported notes, a 100 Peso Series DN, and a 500 Peso, Series AK, both dated 7.9.2005 have been reported by Ronny Hick. 25 Jun, 2007 - Australia: We now have confirmation that the Australian $5 2006 has been released. It has the same signatures as current $10, $20 and $50 notes. Compliments of Kai. 25 Jun, 2007 - European Union: In our first update on the Euro for some time, it is reported that in our European Union Catalog Update, in the denominations list, there is a Trichet signature banknote missing. It's the Italian 20 Euro note (code S) which has been in circulation for quite some time now, and actually the most common new 20 Euro note here in Greece since Greece is currently only printing 10 Euro notes with the new signature. Compliments of Takis Kouvatseas. 22 Jun, 2007 - The Brunei Currency and Monetary Board yesterday issued a new $1,000 polymer banknotes for circulation. These new polymer banknotes will circulate side by side with the present B$ 1,000 paper banknotes. Both will remain legal tender in Brunei Darussalam and in countries that accept them. Compliments of Kai. 21 Jun, 2007 - NOTICE CONCERNING SCWPM, VOL 3, 13th Ed: Ronny Hick has kindly provided a listing of changes / additions / errors which appear in the new catalog. We have finally translated the report, and you will find the link under SPECIAL REPORTS. Inorder to provide collectors with a better catalog it is the intention of Ronny Hick, and ourselves to provide a petition to George S. Cuhaj, the editor of SWCPM asking him to correct the errors which appear in the catalog. If you wish to have your name added to this petition please send an email to us at rlgatto@yahoo.com. Please include your name, collector, or dealer, and your country of origin. If you do not wish your email included in the petition please indicate so. 21 Jun, 2006 - Scotland: Famous bridges feature on a brand new series of Bank of Scotland bank notes unveiled. The Forth Bridge, the most instantly-recognisable landmark in the collection, is the new face of the Bank of Scotland's ?20 note. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 21 Jun, 2007 - Scotland: Famous bridges feature on a brand new series of banknotes unveiled by the Bank of Scotland. 21 Jun, 2007 - The following Update has been provided by MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency. Bosnia-Herzegovina: Improved notes. The 2007 dated notes of 50 and 100 maraka, both in the Bosnian-Croatian and Serbian versions, have been improved by the addition of a segmented security thread and a new watermark. Hungary: Withdrawal of notes. All 1,000 forint notes issued between 1998 and 2005, without the holographic band, are being recalled and will cease to be legal tender as of September. These may be exchanged for 20 years afterwards. Madagascar: Redemption suspended. Due to the fact that a large number of Malgache notes denominated in francs have been stolen in what seems to be an inside job, the Central Bank has suspended their redemption. It is not known whether their redemption will be reinstated. Switzerland: New series. The target date for the release of the new series of notes being prepared now in 2010. Vietnam: Recall of paper notes. The paper notes of 50,000 and 100,000 dong will become worthless at the end of August. 19 Jun, 2006 - Guinea: The governor of the Central Bank of Guinea (BCRG), Aboubakar Kagbe Toure announced on Thursday that new 10,000 Guinean francs bills will be released effective 11 June. 18 Jun, 2007 - The Hong Kong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation has released a new 20 Dollar, 01.01.2006, Similar to P207 but with the change in he signature title of "EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR". Compliments of Ronny Hick. 18 Jun, 2007 - Hong Kong: The new $10 Polymer banknote due on 09 July, 2007, will bear the signatures of The Finance Secretary ? Henry Tang Ying-yen, and The Monetary Authority ? Joseph Yam Chi-kwong, compliments of Kai. 17 Jun, 2007 - The National Bank of Azerbaijan will issue two new banknotes in the nearest future. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 16 Jun, 2007 - Singapore, and Brunei: As first reported here on 09 Jun, 2007, Brunei, and Singapore are both intending to issue a new banknote to commemorate the 40th Ann. of the Currency Interchangeability Agreement. Here is an update from Ronny Hick: The value for Brunei will be 20 Ringgit, and 20 Dollars in Singapore. The front side are similar, reverses are different. And they'll be issued from end of this month. 16 Jun, 2007 - Kenya has issued a new 500 Shilling banknote with the date of April 1, 2006. No other information is known at this time. Compliments of Nazir Rahemtulla. 16 Jun, 2007 - Bhutan: On 20 Mar, 2007 we reported the release of the Bhutan 2006 Issues. Thanks to Claudio Marana we can now verify the issuance of the 10 Ngultrum 2006 note. 16 Jun, 2007 - New Catalog, The Guide to Coins and Banknotes of Ex-Yugoslavia, 1st Edition - 2007 - A catalog of former Yugoslovia and successor countries, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia have been issued under one title. Adobe Reader required. Compliments of Thomas Krause. 15 Jun, 2007 - Yugoslavia: A previously unreported overprint of "1993." in red on a P112 100 Dinara 1992 note has been reported by Andrea Maci. 15 Jun, 2007 - Hong Kong: As first reported on 12 Mar, 2007, Hong Kong will issue a new polymer $10 banknote. It has now been announced by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) that the note will be released to circulation on 09 July 2007. The note is similar in design to the P400, with a date of 01 Apr 2007, and a new signature combination. Compliments of the HKMA website. 15 Jun, 2007 - Australia: Once again we have to report the appearance of Doctored Banknotes on eBay. This time it is four notes of Australia being offered by eBay ID: Dubrovnik-Notaphilie of Croatia. 15 Jun, 2007 - The following Monthly Update has been provided by MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency. Bangladesh: The announced 1,000 Taka notes will be issued at year's end. Dominican Republic: The value was add to the watermark of the 2006 notes of 500, 1000, and 2000 pesos. Egypt: The import, or export of foreign currency in amounts in excess of the equivalent of USD10,000 must be declared. The limit for local currency remains unchanged at EGP5,000. European Union: Effective June 15, 2007, the import of amounts in excess of EUR10,000, or it's equivalent must be declared in all countries of the European Union. Guatemala: The polymer GTQ1 notes are due to be issued sometime in August. The watermark of the 50 Quetzales notes now has the head of Zachrisson, and the value. Guinea: A new 10,000 Francs note was issued June 11. Jamaica: While first reported here on 7 Jun, 2007, MRI has provided additional details on the new notes of 500 and 1,000 Dollars dated 15.1.2006. The new notes have reinforced corners, and a new watermark which includes the note value. Maldives: Recall of the 1990, and 1996 500 Rufiyaa notes is being conducted by the Monetary Authority of Maldives due to the discovery of good quality counterfeits of these notes. These can only be redeemed at the Monatary Authority up to November 2007. Turkey: New notes without the "yeni" (new) are being planned for release in 2009. 14 Jun, 2007 - The Reserve Bank of India has released a new 2006 dated 100 Rupee with Letter L, Sign.89. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 14 Jun, 2007 - Botswana: A new 2006 Botswana 20 Pula, printed by FCO has been reported by Nazir Rahemtulla. 14 Jun, 2007 - Slovakia has issued a new 2006 20SK note(Series V). Compliments of Nazir Rahemtulla. 11 Jun, 2007 - Malta: About 70 per cent of bank cash machines - at least one ATM in all of the major localities - will be dispensing euro banknotes at the stroke of midnight of December 31, the National Euro Changeover Committee said. 09 Jun, 2007 - Brunei, and Singapore are both intending to issue a new banknote to commemorate the 40th Ann. of the Currency Interchangeability Agreement. No other information is available at this time. Compliments of Kai. 09 Jun, 2007 - Papua New Guinea: A new 2 Kina Polymer note has been released featuring the National Parliment Building. Reverse is similar to P21. Note bears the signatures of L. Silson Kamit, Governor, and Simon Tosali, Secretary, Department of Treasury. Compliments of Claudio Marana, Kai, and Paul Nahmais. 07 Jun, 2007 - SCWPM, VOL III, Modern Issues, 13th Ed. has once again included in their catalog under the United States what are known as "POG's". At best these items can be classified as "Store Token", and placed along side the tokens, which were produced in Vietnam for the military clubs there for use in slot machines, in a Specialized Catalog. They have no place in the SCWPM. 07 Jun, 2007 - The Central Bank of Bangladesh has released into circulation a new 2007 dated 5 Taka note. While similar to the previous issue the 2007 note has a security strip with microprinting. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 07 Jun, 2007 - Jamaica: Two new Jamaican 2006 notes have been reported, a 500 Dollar note Similar to P77, and a 1,000 Dollar note Similar to P78. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 07 Jun, 2007 - The Reserve Bank of India has released a new 2007 dated 10 Rupee with Letter R. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 07 Jun, 2007 - Vietnam: From September 1, organisations and individuals having these kinds of banknotes will be able to exchange them for polymer notes with the same value at SBV?s branches in cities and provinces across Vietnam. 05 Jun, 2007 - NOTICE: Due to technical problems servers have been off line for the past three days. However, the problem has been solved, and we are now back on line. The good news is that new, state of the art servers are on order by our host, Crosswinds. The bad news is that the websites will probably be off line for a short period of time as they are installed. 05 Jun, 2007 - The new Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (SCWPM) Modern Issues, VOL III, 13th ED. has now been released. As with the 12th Ed, Ronny Hick will be providing us with a Report on the changes/additions/errors to this new catalog. Unfortuntely initital reviews of the new catalog are not favorable with few changes in values, or additions of new issues. 05 Jun, 2007 - The Bank of Latvia has issued a new 20 Lati 2007 banknote similar to the previous issue (P45) bearing the new signature as appears on the 2007 100 Lati note. No image is available at this time. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 05 Jun, 2007 - The Central Bank of Bangladesh has released into circulation a new date of 2007 for it's 10 Taka issue (P39) which was first introduced in 2002. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 05 Jun, 2007 - Bangladesh: In addition to the new 2007 dated 10 Taka note, the Central Bank of Bangladesh has also released into circulation a new 2007 dated 5 Taka banknote. Unlike the 2006 issue which has a segmented security strip, the new 2007 note has an integrated security strip. No image is available at this time. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 05 Jun, 2007 - Hong Kong: More than HK$11 million worth of HK$1,000 banknotes issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in 2000 and 2002 have been recalled since Hong Kong was hit by a spate of counterfeit notes discovered in March. 02 Jun, 2007 - The National Bank of Serbia, on 4 June 2007, will release 500-dinar banknote to run in parallel circulation with banknotes of the same denomination issued in 2004. The banknote is being placed into circulation to enable uninterrupted cash payment operations, as well as to replace the existing worn out and damaged banknotes of this denomination. 02 Jun, 2007 - Egypt: Pierguido Laffi has kindly provided information on four new dates for the banknotes of Egypt, 25 Piastre 3.8.2004; 50 Piastre 21.8.1994; 50 Piasre 21.7.2005, and a 1 Pound 17.4.2005. Images and additional information available in our Catalog Update Section. Zimbabwe: In August 2006 Zimbabwe issued a Bearer Cheque in the denomination of 100000 Dollars with the date 01 August 2006 with an expiration date of 31 August 2007. This first type, no space in the denomination, was quickly withdrawn from circulation within a matter of some days. The reason given by Governor Gono was that the high denomination was not needed, and that the notes were similar to the 10000 Dollar notes causing confusion. Zimbabwe has now reissued the note with the same date, but with a space in the denomination (100 000; Type II). The Philippines has released into circulation a new date of 2005 for the P197 1,000 Piso banknote. Mauritania: The Banque Centrale de Mauritania has released into circulation a new 100 Ouguiya banknote similar to P10 with the date of 28.11.2006, and a new signature combination. The Philippines has released a new 2007 20 Piso note Similar to P182 with the signature combination of Arroyo / Tetangco. 31 May, 2007 - Zimbabwe: Three new Zimbabwe varieties has been reported to us by Andrew Roberts. 31 May, 2007 - Sierra Leone: A new 5,000 Leones banknote, dated 4.8.2006 has been issued by Sierra Leone which is similar to P29 except for a new signature combination. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. 28 May, 2007 - The National Bank of Ukraine today issued a new 200 Hryven banknote dated 2007. Size of the note is 75x148mm. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 27 May, 2007 - Dominican Rep.: A new 1,000 Peso Oro 2006 note similar to P.173 has been reported by Claudio Marana. 26 May, 2007 - Guatemala: Security Features of current Q50 notes of Guatemala, compliments of Cleo Phas. In Spanish, Adobe Reader Required. 24 May, 2007 - Bhutan: On 20 Mar, 2007 we reported the release of the Bhutan 2006 Issues. Thanks to Claudio Marana we can now verify the issuance of the 100 Ngultrum 2006 note. In addition we have also calculated the estimated values of 2006 Issue: 23 May, 2007 - Japan: One of Japan's major newspapers has reported that almost all of the 2,000 Yen banknotes have remained stored in the vaults of the Central Bank. Eighty percent of the notes, 724 million banknotes, which were issued in 2000 have not been released into circulation. 22 May, 2007 - Sudan: On 1 Jan, 2007 we reported that Sudan would issue new currency, and then on 19 Feb,2007 we verified that the 1, 10, and 50 Pound notes had entered circulation. Thanks to Claudio Marana we have now verified the issuance of the 5 and 20 Pound notes. We have also included a value chart for the new banknotes, plus have added from the Central Bank of Sudan the Official Introduction of the New Currency, and Security Features for the 1 & 10 Pound Notes (Adobe Reader to access files). Files and images available in our Catalog Update Section on Sudan 21 May, 2007 - Saudi Arabia released today the first two banknotes of it's new series, the 50 and 100 Riyal. Visit our Catalog Update Section on Saudi Arabia for additional information, and Security Features. We hope to have these notes available for sale within the next month. Prices will be made available as soon as we know. If interested please contact us at rlgatto@yahoo.com. 21 May, 2007 - Saudi Arabia will issue new banknotes this week which for the first time carry the image of Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem, in a move officials said reflects the kingdom's concern for the Palestinian issue. 19 May, 2007 - Bahamas: Thanks to Thomas Hunt we now have a better image of the new Bahamas 50 Dollar 2006 note first reported on 17 Jan, 2007. 19 May, 2007 - The Bank of Latvia has issued a new 100 Lats 2007 banknotes similar to it's previous issue (P47). Compliments of Cleo Phas. 19 May, 2007 - United Arab Emirates: In response to our request for information on a 1,000 Dirhams Specimen note, submitted on 16 May by Thomas Hunt, we have the following comments by Paul Nahmais, "It?s from the 1982 series, however this denomination was never approved for release, instead being replaced by a new 500Dh denomination. It may be the case that there are stocks of these notes in storage, however given the release of the 2000 and 2004 series type 1000Dh notes, it?s unlikely that they will ever see the light of day. I for one have only ever seen another specimen of this particular issue." An image of the note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 19 Apr, 2007 - George's new GEL 200 banknote, first reported on 1 April, 2007 has been released to circulation. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 19 May, 2007 - Argentina: We have just completed the Argentina Signature Chart, at least as far as we can go with the information available to us at this time. If you wish to contribute to this project, or any of the other Signature Charts we are working on please contact us. We would like to thank Claudio Marana, and Andrew Roberts for their valuable assistance in this, and the other Signature projects. 17 May, 2007 - Fiji: It has always been a disappointment to me when I hear of a government getting into the business of producing coins, or in this case banknotes, for the collector's market. We have been informed by Leon Morel that the Fiji government has decided to add a surcharge of 10% to the over the counter exchange of their new banknotes. In addition they are imposing an export fee for these banknote, i.e., 25% over face on $2; 20% on $5; 15% on $10; 15% on $20; 7% 0n $50, and 5% on the 100 Dollar banknotes. As a result of this increase in cost we have revised our estimated catalog value. 16 May, 2007 - United Arab Emirates: One of the many reasons for this newsletter is the ability to assist other collectors. In this case we have a U.A.E. Specimen note which has been submited by Thomas Hunt which might be a new issue, or an un-issued note. Any assistance in identifying the note would be appreciated. 16 May, 2007 - The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will issue new $5 polymer notes from 18 May 2007. This is the third denomination in the Portrait Series to be converted from paper into polymer. The $5 polymer notes will circulate alongside the $5 paper notes, both of which will remain legal tender. Compliments of Kai. 14 May, 2007 - Haiti: As first reported here on 18 Feb, 2007, Haiti has a new 10 Gourdes 2006 banknote which it has added as part of it's bicentennial issues of 2004. Gary Saint has now added this note as part of his Haiti website, Numismundo, and has provided additional details concerning the banknote. Images of the notes and additional info are available in our Catalog Update Section. 14 May, 2007 - Danmarks Nationalbank has decided that the new Danish banknote series will be based on the draft proposal by Karin Birgitte Lund that was chosen from among the eight draft proposals published in January 2007. 14 May, 2007 - Malta: Membership of the EU, it is argued, allows the island to punch above its weight. Now it's official - at least on new euro coins and notes, where the island is depicted as being much bigger than it really is. 13 May, 2007 - North Korea: A new 5,000 Won, 2006 dated note has been released by North Korea. Note is similar to P46, but with color differences. The note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 12 May, 2007 - Fiji: We have now received and posted images of all of the new Fiji 2007 Issues in addition to Security Features. Compliments of Omer Yalcinkaya, and Ronny Hick. 12 May, 2007 - Chile has released to circulation a new 2006 date of it's P154 1,000 Peso banknotes. An image may be found in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 12 May, 2007 - Australia: As first reported on 21 Apr, 2007 Australia has released to circulation the 2006 dated, 50 Dollar banknote. We now have an image of the note in our Catalog Update Section compliments of Kai. 07 May, 2007 - Ghana: We have updated our report on the new issue of Ghana notes to include additional details concerning the banknotes. 06 May, 2007 - Fiji: On 02 May 2007 we reported that Thomas Krause had provided an image of the new Fiji 100 Dollar note. Now he has kindly provided a UV image of the note. The image may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 06 May, 2007 - The following Monthly Update has been provided by MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency. - Zimbabwe: New denominations of $5,000 and $50,000 were recently released to circulation. While maintaining the the official rate of ZMN250 per USD; a new rate of ZMN15,000 was set by the Reserve Bank for special transactions. The black market rate hovers around ZWN20,000 to 25,000 per U.S. dollar. - Bulgaria: Import/export limit raised. The limit for the import or export of local and/or foreign currency without need to declare has been raised from BGN5,000 to BGN8,000. - Guinea: On 02 May 2007 we reported that Guinea had issued new 500, 1,000 and 5,000 Franc banknotes. MRI has now provided the reverse images for those notes which can now be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. We have also added the FV, and estimated Catalog Values for these notes. - Madagascar: Withdrawal of notes. The notes of 10,000 (= 2,000 ariary) and 25,000 francs (= 5,000 ariary) are redeemable until 31 Dec 2009. Proper identification is required, and a 24 hours notice must be given for amounts over MGA10,000,000. 06 May, 2007 - Egypt: As previously reported the Central Bank of Egypt has released a new 200 Pound note. While we have been unable to obtain any additional information concerning the note, we now have an image of a Specimen that we can show you. The image may be found in our Catalog Update Section compliments of Cleo Phas. 05 May, 2007 - Hong Kong: The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation of Hong Kong has released a 50 Dollar banknote with the date of 01.01.2006. As with the new 100 Dollar note, reported on 22 Mar, 2007, the 50 Dollar has a new signature, and title, "Executive Director" An image of the note is available in our Catalog Update Section.. Compliments of Michael Reissner. 05 May, 2007 - The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has unveiled the various notes and coins for the new Ghana cedi (GH?) which will come into circulation from July 1, this year. The new notes are in one, five, 10, 20 and 50 cedi denominations. Compliments of Andrew Roberts and Cleo Phas. 02 May, 2007 - Fiji: As originally reported on 10 Mar, 2007, the Reserve Bank of Fiji has released it's new 100 Dollar 2007 banknote. Thanks to Thomas Krause we now have an image of the new note in our Catalog Update Section. 02 May, 2007 - Central Bank of Guinea has released a new ND (2006) 500 Francs banknote. The note is similar to P36, but with a solid security strip, and the borders of the note are colored rather then white as with the P36. No image is available at this time. Compliments of Richard Butler. 02 May, 2007 - The Bank of Korea plans to issue 100,000-won (US$107.40) and 50,000-won bills in the first half of 2009. Currently, 10,000 won is the highest denomination of the country's currency in circulation, followed by 5,000 won and 1,000 won. Reference Yonhap News. 01 May, 2007 - Sierra Leone: As reported on 28 Apr, 2007 Sierra Leone has released a 4.8.2006 dated P27 2,000 Leones note. The note bears a new signature combination, no other changes. Image available in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 01 May, 2007 - Ghana: A new date of 4.6.2006 has been reported for the Ghana P33 2,000 Cedi. The note has a FV of $0.22, and an estimated CV of $3-4.00. No image is available at the moment. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 29 Apr, 2007 - Philippines: We have just added a link in our Reference Link Section to Philippine Coins and Banknotes. The site is an excellent reference on the Banknotes of the Philippines with information and image on the various notes. 28 Apr, 2007 - Ghana: A new 2000 Cedis note with the date of 4.8.2006 has been reported by Andrew Roberts. No image is available at the moment. 28 Apr, 2007 - Namibia has issued a new $50 note with an 8 Digit Serial number, printed by Geisecke & Devrient according to Andrew Roberts. An image of the note is not available at this time. 28 Apr, 2007 - Sierre Leone: Besides the 1,000 Leones note we reported on 26 Apr, 2007, we now have a report from Andrew Roberts that there also exists a 2,000 Leone note of the same date, 4.8.2006. An image is not available at the moment. 28 Apr, 2007 - Zimbabwe's runaway inflation continues with the issuance of a new 50,000 Dollar Bearer Cheque, dated 1.3.2007 - 31.7.2007. Image available in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. 27 Apr, 2007 - NEW SCWPM, VOL III, 13th Ed: Krause publications is preparing to release a new 13th Edition, Modern Issues, 1961 to date. Amazon.com is now accepting Pre-Orders for this catalog at the price of $34.00 each. You may place your pre-order by clicking on the link provided at the right. 27 Apr, 2007 - Mexico has released a new date of 19.6.2006, Series E, for it's 50 Pesos Polymer note with the signature combination of Jesus Marcos Yacaman / Raul Valdes Ramons. Note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Thomas Krause. 27 Apr, 2007 - Uganda has released a new date of 2005 for the P44 5,000 Shillings. To view an image of this note visit our Catalog Update Section for Uganda. Compliments of Nicholas Reynolds 27 Apr, 2007 - Burundi has released into circulation a P37 100 Franc note with the date of 1.5.2006. Compliments of Nicholas Reynolds 26 Apr, 2007 - Switzerland has released a new 2005 dated P26 20 Franken note. Signature combination is Raggenbass and Roth. Note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 26 Apr, 2007 - Sierra Leone has released a 4.8.2006 dated P24 1,000 Leones note. The note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 26 Apr, 2007 - Indonesia has released a new 2005/2007 dated 50,000 Rupiah note. Note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ronny Hick. Note: Indonesian notes bear the series date, and the date of the note. 26 Apr, 2007 - The Royal Bank of Scotland has put into circulation a P352 5 Pound note with the date of 20.1.2005. Note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 26 Apr, 2007 - Colombia: New dates have been reported for the P450 1,000 Pesos 31.1.2006, and the P452 5,000 Pesos 2.11.2005. Images may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 26 Apr, 2007 - Costa Rica: In response to our request for the dates of the P235 5 Colones notes we have been provided a number of these dates by Nazir Rahemtulla. These dates have been added to a report. 26 Apr, 2007 - The Indonesian Central Bank has mulled printing the local currency abroad as state-run banknote printing firm Peruri is not able to fully meet the demand, an official said Wednesday. 25 Apr, 2007 - RWANDA: A previously unreported Rwanda 100 Francs, dated 1.9.2003, has been reported by Nikolas Reynolds. The note is similar to P29, but a new date, and "National Bank of Rwanda" has been added, in English, to the bank title. Images available in our Catalog Update Section. To obtain an example of this note request Nikolas Reynolds' wholesale price list. Email: bwananick@hotmail.com. Be sure to mention Nachthund when ordering any notes. 24 Apr, 2007 - Zambia: All 2006 banknotes for Zambia have now been released to circulation, and we have compiled a listing with what information is currently know. 24 Apr, 2007 - Russia: Russia: Very soon all Russian banknotes and coins will be imprinted with a new symbol on ? the sign of the Russian ruble. 23 Apr, 2007 - Zambia: Zambia's Family of Banknotes, A history of the current banknotes of Zambia. Extract from Bank of Zambia Website. (AdobeReader required). 23 Apr, 2007 - Costa Rica: A previously unreported 10,000 Colones note, dated 27.9.2004, Ser A, has been reported by Donald Talmadge. The note is similar to P267, but with a new signature. Note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 23 Apr, 2007 - Costa Rica: We have had a request for information concerning the dates of issue for the Costa Rica P236 5 Colones notes by John Tizol. If anyone can provide these dates we request that they contact us, email: rlgatto@yahoo.com so that we might relay the information to him. 23 Apr, 2007 - South Africa: A chart containing all the Replacement Notes of South Africa, has been kindly provided by Andre du Toit. 22 Apr, 2007 - Mauritius: On 4 Jan, 2007 we reported a new 25 & 50 Rupee, dated 2006, had been released into circulation. We now have images of those two notes in our Catalog Update Section, compliments of Richard Butler. 21 Apr, 2007 - Australia has released to circulation the 2006 dated, 50 Dollar banknote. Compliments of Kai. 21 Apr, 2007 - Belgium: For those collectors of Belgium Banknotes we have just completed the signature chart for Belgium with the help of Claudio Marana, which can be found in our Signature Section. The chart covers bankotes from 1850 to 2001 when Belgium switched over to the Euro, and has the name, and dates of most of the signers. While there check out the most comprehensive listing of signature charts available anywhere in one place. Additional charts are being added almost daily. 21 Apr, 2007 - Egypt: The Central Bank of Egypt has released a new 200 Pound banknote, as first reported on 17 Nov, 2006. Also planned for release on the 23rd of June, the country's Independence day, is the new 500 Pound note. 20 Apr, 2007 - Isle of Man: A previously unreported Isle of Man, P42 with a new signature (Sign.7) has been reported by Claudio Marana. It should also be noted that in the SCWPM, VOL III, 12th Ed. that P42 is only listed with "b. Sign.6" while the rest of the series has "a. Sign.5" (Dawson) and "b. Sign6" (Cashen). For an image of the note, and new signature visit our Catalog Update section under Isle of Man. 20 Apr, 2007 - Trinidad & Tobago: Along with the new $1 banknote, reported on 18 Apr, 2007, a report from the Central Bank indicate that a new $5 has also been issued, with additional denominations to be released upon depletion of current supplies of older notes. For more information visit 2006 Security Measures. Adobe Reader required for viewing. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 20 Apr, 2007 - Beglium: While completing the Signature Chart for Belgium we have found a reference that the P108 - 5 Francs 1.3.1938-11.5.1938 exists with three varieties, but only two, the issued note, and an error in the date of 4.5.1988 are reported in SCWPM. For more information visit our Catalog Update Section for Belgium. 18 Apr, 2007 - Trinidad & Tobago: A new $1 note has been issued with a 2006 date. To view the new note, visit our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Claudio Marana. 18 Apr, 2007 - Maldives: An image of the new 500 Rufiyaa, 2006, previously reported on 21 Mar, 2007, has been provided by Claudio Marana. We have also noticed that the note bear a new signature, Qasim Ibrahim. Visit our Catalog Update Section for images. 17 Apr, 2007 - Congo, D.R.: It has been reported that the note listed in the SCWPM as P92 100 Francs 4.1.2000 were printed by two different printers according to Ronny Hick. For more information, and a chart for easier identification see our complete report.
16 Apr, 2007 - Peru: A previously unreported 20 Nuevos Soles banknote, dated 12.10.2000, printed by BABN has been reported by Ronny Hick. An image may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 15 Apr, 2007 - India: A new 2006 dated 10 Rupees with LTR R, has been reported by Ronny Hick. 15 Apr, 2007 - eBay Warning: When does a note in F+ condition become XF/aUNC? When it is purchased on eBay, doctered, and then resold for twice as much. Read More! 15 Apr, 2007 - Belgium: While researching the Belgium Signature Chart we have added to our Catalog Update Section the signature combinations for Belgium P140 100 Francs ND(1978-1981), P141 500 Francs ND(1980-1981), P142 100 Francs ND(1982-1994) and P143 500 Francs ND(1982-1998), breaking them down according to signatures. Visit our Special Report on this for additional information. 12 Apr, 2007 - India: A new 2006 dated 10 Rupees w/o Letter, and a new 2006 50 Rupee with Letter E has been reported by Ronny Hick. Images may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 12 Apr, 2007 - The Chart of Signature Varieties for the Mexico 20 Pesos, last updated on 26 Jan, 2007 has once again been update with the verification of 09.11.2005, Ser.X Jose Julain Sidaout Dib, and Raul Valdes Romons signature combination. Compliments of Thomas Krause. 11 Apr, 2007 - We have just posted a new Report, Names of Currencies and Their Definitions, by Omer Yalcynkaya. 09 Apr, 2007 - The Reserve Bank of Fiji will be introducing the $100 denomination together with the other new banknotes of $2, $5, $10, $20 and $50 These notes come into circulation from Tuesday, 10 April 2007. Special matching serial numbered sets will be offered. 09 Apr, 2007 - Great Britain: Mervyn King announced yesterday that the Bank will hold an auction later this year of low-numbered ?20 Adam Smith banknotes, in aid of charity. 08 Apr, 2007 - India: The following new banknotes of India have been reported; 20 Rupees 2006, 50 Rupees 2005, and 100 Rupees 2006, all without Ltr., and sign.89 (Reedy). Images may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Omer Yalcynkaya. 08 Apr, 2007 - Macedonia: We now have images of the new Macedonia 2007 10 Denari banknote, compliments of Omer Yalcynkaya. The note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 08 Apr, 2007 - Bermuda: A special report listing the Prefix's used on the Banknotes of Bermuda from 1989 through 2003 has been provided by Omer Yalcynkaya. 05 Apr, 2007 - Zimbabwe: We now have an image of the newly issued 5,000 Dollar 1.2.2007 - 31.7.2006 in our Zimbabwe Catalog Update Section which we originally reported on 01 Mar, 2007. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 05 Apr, 2007 - Somaliland: A previously unlisted variety of the P17A 50 Shillings with a Silver Commemorative Overprint on P7 50 Shillings has been reported. In the SCWPM they list the P17A as being overprinted on P7b which has Sign.2. There also exists this overprint on P7a which has Sign.1. To view images visit our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. 05 Apr, 2007 - Nigeria: A Special Report on the Varieties which appear on the 2005, and 2006 Banknotes of Nigeria has been provided by Andrew Roberts. 05 Apr, 2007 - Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs 20 denomination banknotes with inset letter "R" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi series with new security features. 04 Apr, 2007 - Chechnya: A previously unreported, unissued, local issue of 3 and 5 Naxar, dated 1995, has been reported by Garry Saint, Esq. Garry has asked that if anyone has any additional information concerning these notes, such as the printer, that they contact him. The images of the notes come from his website at http://www.numismondo.com/pm/cha/. Images may also be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 04 Apr, 2007 - India: A new 100 Rupees banknote with the date of 2007 has been reported by Ronny Hick. The new note has no underprint letter, and has the same signature as previous issues (Y Venugopal Reddy as Governor), no other changes. 04 Apr, 2007 - Ghana: The Western Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kwaku Baa Owusu has said that the re-denomination of the cedi is consistent with the reforms envisaged under the West Africa Monetary Zone (WAMZ) programme. 04 Apr, 2007 - Sri Lanka: Two previously unreported Sri Lanka notes, a 100 Rupees 1.7.2004, and a 500 Rupees 10.4.2004, have been reported by Thomas Krause. The notes may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 04 Apr, 2007 - Taiwan: The old NT$500 and old NT$1,000 banknotes lacking holographic foil membrane will be pulled from circulation Aug. 1,2007 a spokesman of the Central Bank said yesterday. 04 Apr, 2007 - Central Bank of Zimbabwe has issues a newly dated 50,000 Zimbabwe Dollar Bearer Cheque, 1.3.2007 - 31.7.2007 with the signature of Governor G. Gono. The new note was first reported by us on 01 Mar, 2007. The note is similar to the previous 50,000 Dollar, 1.2.2006 - 31.12.2006 issued last year. Compliments of Richard Butler. 04 Apr, 2007 - Georgia: In two weeks, a new GEL 200 banknote will enter circulation. The banknote, which depicts Sokhumi on one side and a renowned Georgian freedom fighter on the other, was unveiled at the National Bank of Georgia last Saturday. We reported on this note first on 01 Apr, 2007. 01 Apr, 2007 - A Georgia 200 GEL will be circulated from April 15. The portrait of Kakutsa Cholokashvili will be reflected at the one site of the note, and Sokhumi panorama at the other side. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 31 Mar, 2007 - European Union: Document Security Systems Inc. (DSS), Rochester, NY, a leader in proven, patented protection against counterfeiting and unauthorized copying, scanning and photo imaging, announced in a Wednesday press release that the German Federal Patent Court (Bundespatentgericht) in Munich, Germany, ruled that the company?s European Patent No 0455750B1 (the Patent) is a valid patent in Germany. 31 Mar, 2007 - Taiwan: Premier Su Tseng-chang was embarrassed yesterday when he got it wrong twice about which of Taiwan's banknotes featured the portrait of late President Chiang Kai-shek, who the government seems to be bent on obliterating from the public scene. 28 Mar, 2007 - Guatemala: On 21 Mar, 2007 we reported a new Guatemala 20 Quetzales dated 25.8.2006. Ronny Hick has now provided some additional information on this new banknote which can be found in our Catalog Update Section under Guatemala. 26 Mar, 2007 - Liberia has released new 2006, 20, and 100 Dollar banknotes bearing a new signature combination. This was first reported by us on 22 Dec, 2006. Image of the 20 Dollar note, the new signatures, plus the related article may be found in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. 25 Mar, 2007 - The Ukraine is scheduled to release a new 200 Hryven banknote on 28 May 2007. An image of the new note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 25 Mar, 2007 - Slovakia: A new date of 25.8.2005 has been reported on a 1,000 Korun note similar to P42 with a new signature combination. Compliments of Richard Butler. 25 Mar, 2007 - Malta: The way Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi replied to The Financial Times? Observer column when asked what was he going to do about the fact that Malta, though making it to the euro zone, is still absent from the euro notes and coins, may have suggested to some, including this newspaper, that his was a throwaway remark rather than based on fact. 22 Mar, 2007 - The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation of Hongkong has issued a 100 Dollars banknote with date 01.01.2006! No changes in motif, it's like previous issues P-209. But changes in the signature and in the signature title! The 2003 issues are signed by a "General Manager" and the one from 2006 is signed by the "Executive Director"! Images may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 22 Mar, 2007 - Cape Verde: Ronny Hick has provided a detailed description of the new Cape Verde 500 Escudos 2007 note, originally reported here on 06 Mar, 2007. You can read about it in our Catalog Update Section. 21 Mar, 2007 - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has been replacing old 2000, and 2002 1,000-HK Dollars with a new series due to counterfeiting. 21 Mar, 2007 - Guatemala: There now exists 10 Quetzales and 100 Quetzales with date "26 de Agosto de 2006". No change in design reported. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 21 Mar, 2007 - Maldives has issued a new 500 Rufiyaa with the date 2006. The main difference is the holographic security strip - the last issue of 1995 (P-23) was without it. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 20 Mar, 2007 - Ronny Hick has provided some additional information on the new Bhutan 20NG 2006 note, plus some previously unreported notes: Bhutan: 20 Ngultrum 2006, Front side: Portrait Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk; Reverse: Punakha Dzong; Date: 2006; Size: 132 mm * 65 mm; Watermark: Portrait of an older man. Nigeria: 500 Naira 2006, Signature 14, no changes in motif. Egypt 20 Pounds 2006, Signature 21, no changes in motif, date 26/01/2006. Peru 50 Nuevos Soles 11.08.2005 with enhanced security features like holographic security strip, irisdencent strip on front side (with letters "BCRP" and "50"), and color changing numeral on front side (from violet to green). 20 Mar, 2007 - Guatemala: A new date of 25.8.2006 has been reported on the Guatemala 20 Quetzales note. No change in the design of the note reported. The note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Michael Reissner. 20 Mar, 2007 - Ukraine: On Aug 24, 1991, the Ukraine declared it's independence from the U.S.S.R., and in it's change over from using the Soviet Union's Ruble to the Karbovantsiv, Ukraine released a series of Ruble Control Coupon's. Mahdi Bseiso has kindly provided a Checklist of these issues. 20 Mar, 2007 - Ghana: A new date of 3.9.2001 has been reported for Ghana's 2,000 Cedi note. An image of the note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. 18 Mar, 2007 - Kazakhstan: Omer Yalcinkaya has provided some information concering varieties of the Kazakstan notes which are not mentioned in the SCWPM, VOL III, 12th Ed. First there is a new issue of 100 Tenge similar to P13, but issued in 2001; A new issue 200 Tenge note similar to P14, but issued in 2002; An error in value for the P26 5000 Tenge Note; and a spelling error in the new 2000 Tenge 2006 note. 15 Mar, 2007 - Banco Central de Reserva del Peru has issued a new 50 Nuevos Soles note, dated 12.3.2007. Note is similar to previous issue, but with update security features. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 14 Mar, 2007 - Sri Lanka: A new issue of 10 and 20 Rupee notes, dated 1.7.2004 with a new signature has been reported by Thomas Krause. Printer is De La Rue, 10 Rupee is similar to P115, and the 20 Rupee is similar to P116. Images available in our Catalog Update Section. 14 Mar, 2007 - Malawi: New dates of 1.3.2004, and 1.12.2005 have been reported for the Malawi 5 Kwacha notes. Notes bear Sign.9, Gov. E.E. Ngalande (May be viewed in our Catalog Update Section), and is similar to P36. Of special interest is the fact that the 5 and 10 Kwacha notes are being replaced by coins, and the 2005 5 Kwacha note only circulated for three months before being replaced by a coin. Compliments of Your People In Africa. 13 Mar, 2007 - Fiji: Copies of the President of Fiji, and the Governor's Speech, along with a Press Release concering the release of the new $100 note, and a Pamphlet describing the features of the New Design Series are available in .pdf (You will require Adobe Reader), and were provided by Trevor Wilkin with compliments of Arthur Matz. 13 Mar, 2007 - Great Britain: The introduction of a new ?20 note , the Bank of England's most common and most-often-forged bill, began today. Over the coming months, the 1.3bn ?20 notes currently in circulation will gradually be replaced by a brighter design bearing the picture of the 18th century economist Adam Smith. 13 Mar, 2007 - Venezuela: The board of directors of the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) is considering a number of possibilities to manufacture the banknotes of bolivar fuerte (or strong bolivar, which results from a monetary reform chopping three zeros from the Venezuelan bolivar). 13 Mar, 2007 - Nigeria: A scan of the new Nigerian 20 Naira 2006 note taken under ultraviolete lighting has been provided by Thomas Krause. The image may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 12 Mar, 2007 - Jersey: Two serial number varieties of the Jersey P26 1 Pound note have been provided by Omer Yalcynkaya, which do not appear in the SCWPM. They have been labeled (a), and (b) for reference. (a) has the standard two letter prefix, while (b) has a three letter prefix such as appears on Jersey's Commemorative notes, however there is no commemoration on the note. Images may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 12 Mar, 2007 - Hong Kong: The Chief Executive in Council has approved to issue for trial a $10 polymer note, which is cleaner, more durable, secure and environmentally-friendly, in the middle of this year to circulate alongside the existing $10 paper notes and coins, both of which will remain legal tender. 12 Mar, 2007 - eBay Warning: A website has been put together by Rahim Farid which documents the activities of three eBay sellers, 2u2bid (Operates a store 2u2bid21), likenote, and mr.funnybean, who work as a team buying low grade notes on eBay, washing, pressing, and soaking the notes with tea bags, then offering the notes on eBay as higher graded notes. The website has images of several of these notes when they were originally sold, and after they have been doctored, and offered by 2u2bid. A check of the store indicates that they are doing quite a business with several high bids on each item offered. Information provided by Jean Sidor. 11 Mar, 2007 - Egypt has released a 20 Pound note bearing the date 26.1.2006. Compliments of Michael Reissner. Note may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 11 Mar, 2007 - Nigeria: Images of the new Nigerian 5, 10, 20, and 50 Naira notes bearing the new signature 14 (Prof. Charles C. Soludo as Governor) have been provided by Ronny Hick. The new notes may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 10 Mar, 2007 - Papua New Guinea & Cape Verde: New dates of 5 Kina ? 2002, 10 kina ? 2002, 20 kina ? 2003, 20 kina ? 2002 (paper), and 50 kina ? 2002 have been reported for Papua New Guinea, and a new dated Cape Verbe P65 500 Escudos dated 2002 has been reported by Rafal Nogowczyk. 10 Mar, 2007 - The Reserve Bank of Fiji's introduction of the $100 note reflects the growth in the economy, the change in spending habits and the advance in technology, says the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji. 09 Mar, 2007 - Bhutan: We now have a better image of the Bhutan 20 NG note, compliments of Omer Yalcynkaya. The images may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 09 Mar, 2007 - United Arab Emirates: On 18 Feb, 2007 we reported a new 2006 date for the 100 Dirham note. Michael Reissner has now provided an image of the reverse of this note along with an image of the new 2006 dated 50 Dirham. Images may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 08 Mar, 2007 - The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.20 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'R'. 08 Mar, 2007 - Nicaragua: New images, of the 50 and 500 Cordobas from 2006 have been provided by Ronny Hick. They're like Series 2002, but a new serial prefix (B instead of A and the new year "2006"). Notes may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 08 Mar, 2007 - Burundi: A new 1,000-Francs-banknote exists, with date 01.05.2006. Like P-39, new year only. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 08 Mar, 2007 - Sudan: Some additional information has been provided by Ronny Hick on the new notes from Sudan, as reported on 19 Feb, 2007. 08 Mar, 2007 - Bhutan: Ronny Hick, and Claudio Marana have provided a better scan for the new 2006 series 1, 5, and 500 NG notes reported on 13 Feb, 2007. Notes may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. According to Ronny Hick, the new 20NG note is now being offered on eBay. 08 Mar, 2007 - Scotland: Not listed in the SCWPM, VOL III, 12th Edition is the Clydesdale Bank's 20 Pound, 700 Years of the Enthronement of Robert the Bruce as King of Scots Commemorative, dated 28 Mar, 2005. Images may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. 08 Mar, 2007 - Jersey: In the SCWPM, VOL III, 12th Ed. the P27 5 Pound note with the signature of Ian Black (Sign.5) is listed, but no image is provided. Image may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section under Jersey. 07 Mar, 2007 ? The Bank of Cape Verde (BCV) has issued a new 500 Escudos Banknote, dated 25.02.07. The note was launched today, in the village of Povoa磯, island of Santo Ant㯠by the Banco de Cabo Verde. Compliments of Cleo Phas, Images Compliments of Claudio Marana. 05 Mar, 2007 - Switzerland: The Swiss Central Bank has made their decision as to the new design which will appear on their new series of banknotes by accepting the designs submitted by Manuela Pfrunder. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 04 Mar, 2007 - Iran: Additional information, plus an image, has been
made available on the new Iranian 50,000 Rial note which is available in
our Catalog
Update Section. 04 Mar, 2007 - Nigeria: The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA) headed by the Sultan of Sokoto has rejected the new naira notes which was launched last week by President Olusegun Obasanjo on the ground that the Arabic inscriptions on the naira notes were removed and replaced with the three major Nigerian languages; Hausa, Ibo and Yoruba. The council has therefore insisted that the Arabic inscriptions on the naira notes should be restored. 03 Mar, 2007 - Iran to issue new 50,000 rial note that sports picture of standard nuclear insignia of electrons in orbit around atom to mark the country's achievements in nuclear technology at a time of mounting tension with the West over its atomic programme, the IRNA agency reported Saturday. 02 Mar, 2007 - Guatemala: Recently Mrs. Ericka Castellanos, from the Banco de Guatemala, was asked about the new, expected notes from Guatemala. Mrs. Ericka Castellanos indicated that the 1 Quetzal banknote will be issued in polymer plastic, with release probably in May, or June. Thus far the Board has not approved the banknotes of denominations 200, 500, and 1,000 Quetzales. Submission of designs is now closed, but a winner has not been chosen as of yet. Compliments of Leszek Porowski. 02 Mar, 2007 - Nigeria: The three languages now on the reverse of the banknotes are Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. Discussion continues in our Catalog Update Section. 01 Mar, 2007 - Bhutan: Ronny Hick has provided us with better scans of the new 2006 5 and 500 NG notes from the 2006 series first reported on 13 Feb, 2007. To view the notes visit our Catalog Update Section. 01 Mar, 2007 - Slovakia: New dates of 16.11.2005 have been reportd for Slovakia's 50 Korun, and 10.7.2006 for their 500 Korun notes. Compliments of Nazir Rahemtulla. 01 Mar, 2007 - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issues new notes and coins on February 28, 2007. The new currency includes N5, N10, N20, and N50 notes which are issued in regular paper notes except the N20 that is in polymer form. Compliments of Claudio Marana, and Cleo Phas. 01 Mar, 2007 - Zimbabwe's central bank, battling the world's highest rate of inflation, Thursday introduced two new banknotes in a bid to make life easier for shoppers. The new notes are in denominations of 5,000 and 50,000 Zimbabwe dollars. 25 Feb, 2007 - Sri Lanka: A 20 Rupees with the date of 19.11.2005 has been reported by Ronny Hick. 25 Feb, 2007 - Guatemala is expected to issue a 1 Quetzal in Polymer plastics, and 200, 500 and 1.000 Quetzales in paper in May of this year. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 24 Feb, 2007 - Bangladesh has released a 2007 2 Taka banknote with a new signature (Siddique ur Rehman Chaudhry). In the watermark, a tiger's head, and a new logo for the Bangladesh Bank. Security strip on back side with microprint "BANGLADESH" in Bengali script. Images may be viewed in our Catalog Update Section. Compliments of Ronny Hick. 24 Feb, 2007 - State Bank of Pakistan to release new 1,000 Rupee note. Compliments of Michael Reissner, and Ronny Hick. 24 Feb, 2007 - The Governor, State Bank of Pakistan, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar launched Rs1000 new-design banknote with enhanced security features and machine readability, at a simple but impressive ceremony held at SBP here Saturday afternoon. 23 Feb, 2007 - Nigeria: Previously we had reported from MRI information concerning the new Nigerian issues. The following comments have been provided by Massimo Accordi; "MRI has stated that the new Nigerian banknotes "will have their value expressed in Hausa, Ibo and Yoruba. The Arabic inscription will be eliminated". In fact, what appears now in Arabic SCRIPT on Nairas IS Hausa. Hausa is a Western African language which is used in a widespread area for communication between different peoples, but mainly Muslim ones. That's why it has been written traditionally with Arabic letters, although a Latin alphabet is also in use. To give you an example, the 1,000 Naira say in Arabic script "Naira Dbu", while in Arabic it is "Alf Naira". Which alphabets are going to be used on the new notes I don't know; theoretically, Ibo and Yoruba (languages of the Southern part of the country where Christians are the majority) should be written in Latin script, while Hausa (language of the North, mainly Muslim population) still in Arabic script. In 10 days' time we will know." 23 Feb, 2007 - The Finance Ministry says the Czech Republic might very well adopt the euro in the year 2012. The national coordination group for euro adoption yesterday approved the national plan |
