the banknote update 14th edition,

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The Banknote UpdateAn Independent Addendum to Krauses

Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Vol. III, 14th Ed.)Owen W. Linzmayer

Former Editor of the International Bank Note Society Journal

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The following new banknotes and varieties have been reported (and also confirmed in almost all cases), but are either not listed or illustrated in Krauses Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Volume III: Modern Issues (14th edition). As such, The Banknote Update serves as an independent addendum to the catalog. Because I am in no way affiliated with Krause or the production of the SCWPM, there is no guarantee that the next edition of the catalog will include these notes. To stay abreast of new issues, visit www.banknotenews.com.

Each issue is listed in ascending order by denomination and includes face value in US dollars, printed date, actual date of issue, and other available details. More information often can be found by visiting the web site of the issuing authority.

Face values were obtained at the time of original reporting from the currency calculator at Bloomberg.com and are rounded to the nearest five cents. Keep in mind that exchange rates fluctuate daily, so these values are approximations only and reflect official rates, not black-market prices, which may be substantially different.

As a rule of thumb, you can figure that most modern uncirculated notes sell for approximately double face value. Less expensive notes are typically marked up by a higher percentage, and more expensive notes carry smaller premiums.

All of the information and images in this document are the result of painstaking research and a considerable investment in time and energy. These contents are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission.

The Banknote Update is a work in progress. The information in this document is presumed accurate as of May 8, 2009. Corrections will be made if errors are brought to my attention. Furthermore, collectors and dealers are encouraged to submit information (along with 300-dpi color scans of front and back at 100%) about new issues and varieties. I promise you that any verifiable new information contributed will appear in the next edition. Furthermore, please share your suggestions for how to improve The Banknote Update.

Thank you for your support. May you continue to enjoy this great hobby of ours!

Owen W. Linzmayer2227 15th AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94116-1824United [email protected]

Abbreviations

= new design or substantial changes worthy of new Pick number, m/c (multicolored), n/a (not available), ND (no date), OVI (optical variable ink), QEII (Queen Elizabeth II), UV (ultraviolet), w/o (without).

Afghanistan (www.centralbank.gov.af)

500 afghanis (US$9.55), SH1383 (2004). Like P71, but new date and new signatures.

1,000 afghanis (US$19.10), SH1383 (2004). Like P72, but new date and new signatures.

Albania (www.bankofalbania.org)

According to an AE News article dated April 14, 2008, citing the lack of durability of its 100- and 200-lek notes (P62 and P67, respectively), Albanias central bank (Banka e Shqipris) has announced it will replace these two smallest denomination notes with coins by the end of 2008.

500 lek (US$11.25)Blue. Front: Prime Minister Ismail Qemali; two-headed independence flag; fountain pen. Back: Desk and chairs in office where independence declared; telegraph machine which transmitted declaration; house where event took place. Windowed security thread with demetalized 500. Watermark: Ismail Qemali and Cornerstones. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 145 x 68 mm. a. 2007. Signatures unknown. Introduced

16.02.2009.

1,000 lek (US$11.25)Green. Front: Writer and priest Pjeter Bogdani; sun. Back: Catholic church in Vau i Dejs; Bogdanis vision of the heliocentric system. Windowed security thread with demetalized 1000. Watermark: Pjeter Bogdani and Cornerstones. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 151 x 72 mm. a. 2007. Signatures unknown. Introduced

14.11.2008.

2,000 lek (US$22.50)Purple. Front: MBRETI GENT (Gentius, last king of Illyria); three ancient coins; coat of arms. Back: Medicinal plant, gentiana lutea (great yellow gentian, or bitter root); AMFITEATRI I BUTRINTIT (ancient Butrint amphitheater near Sarand). Hologram. Windowed security thread with demetalized 2000. Watermark: Gentius and Cornerstones. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 160 x 72 mm. a. 2007. Signatures unknown. Introduced

29.12.2008.

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Armenia (www.cba.am)

Armenia (www.cba.am)

10,000 dram (US$32.45)Like P52, but new date. 150 x 72 mm. a. 2008. Signature unknown. Introduced 08.05.2008.

20,000 drams (US$64.90)Like P47, but new date, new signatures, holographic stripe added along left front, artists palette instead of oval hologram below watermark area, Omron rings, and 20000 in OVI on back. 155 x 72 mm. a. 2007. Signatures: Tigran Sargsyan, Chairman;

Vardan Khachatryan, Minister of Finance. Introduced 15.06.2007.

Australia (www.rba.gov.au)

5 dollars (US$3.30), (20)02, (20)03, (20)05, and (20)06. Like P57, but new dates.

5 dollars (US$3.30), (20)07. Like P57, but new date and new signatures (Glenn R. Stevens, Governor; Dr. Ken Henry, Secretary To The Treasury).

10 dollars (US$6.65), (20)03 and (20)06. Like P58, but new dates.


20 dollars (US$13.25), (20)03, (20)05, and (20)06. Like P59, but new dates.



Bahamas (www.centralbankbahamas.com)

50 dollars (US$33.15), (20)04, (20)05, and (20)06. Like P60, but new dates.



Azerbaijan (www.nba.az)

On June 8, 2007, APA-Economics reported that Elman Rustamov, chair of the board of the National Bank of Azerbaijan, announced the bank would issue a new 200-manat (US$242) banknote (currently the highest denomination is the 100-manat note), as well as another undisclosed denomination. Furthermore, he revealed that the 1- and 5-manat notes dated 2005 and issued on January 1, 2006, would be replaced by coins. The new 200-manat note is not expected until 2009 at the earliest.

According to a Trend Capital report dated February 18, 2009, The Azerbaijani current banknotes in circulation and money reserves created on basis of banknotes will not be changed or replaced in connection with renaming the National Bank of Azerbaijan into the Central Bank according to the constitutional amendments, the NBA said. Depending on results of referendum, changes can be made to banknotes in circulation and new face-values in case of request. Banknotes in circulation will be legal way of payment until their circulation term ends, the bank said.

Bahamas (www.centralbankbahamas.com)

1 dollarDark green, mint green, and brown. Front: Green foil fish; Sir Lynden O. Pindling. Back: Royal Bahamas Police Force Band. Violet-to-green windowed security thread with demetalized BAHAMAS. Watermark: Pindling and electrotype 1. Printer: OBERTHUR TECHNOLOGIES. 156 x 67 mm. a. 2008.

P72: 5 dollars (US$5), 2007. Introduced 17.12.2007. Orange, brown, and blue. Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield as portrait and watermark. Junkanoo dancers on back. Like P63, but fourth denomination in CRISP (Counterfeit Resistant Integrated Security Product) family with larger island names, 3-mm windowed security thread printed BAHAMAS, gold metallic foil galleon, 5 as electrotype watermark, THECENTRALBANK in microprinting, sand dollar in OVI, sand dollar as registration device, gold iridescent band with bank logo on back, signature (Wendy M. Craigg, Governor). Printer: DE LA RUE. 156 x 67 mm.

P74: 20 dollars (US$20), 2006. Introduced 06.09.2006. Charcoal, red, and green. Sir Milo B. Butler as portrait and watermark. Nassau Harbor in New Providence on back. Like P65, but second denomination in CRISP (Counterfeit Resistant Integrated Security Product) family with larger island names, 3-mm windowed security thread printed BAHAMAS, solid security thread, 20 as latent image, THECENTRALBANK in microprinting, sand dollar in OVI, sand dollar as registration device, gold iridescent band with sand dollars on back. Signature (Wendy M. Craigg, GOVERNOR). Printer: FCOF. 156 x 67 mm.


Bahrain (www.cbb.gov.bh)

1 dinar (US$2.65)Red. Front: Al Hedaya Al Khalifiya school building (Bahrains first school). Back: Sail monument in Manama City; five galloping Arabian horses. Windowed green-to-red StarChrome security thread with CBB repeating. Watermark: King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and electrotype denomination. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 154 x 74 mm. a. (2006). Signature 1. Introduced 17.03.2008.

5 dinars (US$13.25)Blue. Shaikh Isa House in Muharraq; Riffa Fort. Back: Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) smelter building; first oil well in Bahrain near Jebel Dukhan mountain. Windowed green-to-red StarChrome security thread with CBB repeating. Watermark: King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and electrotype denomination. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 154 x 74 mm. a. (2006). Signature 1. Introduced 17.03.2008.

P75: 50 dollars (US$50), 2006. Introduced 13.12.2006. Orange, brown, and green. Sir Roland T. Symonette as portrait and watermark, along with 50 as electrotype watermark, signature (Wendy M. Craigg, GOVERNOR). Bank building and gold iridescent band with sand dollars on back. Like P75, but third denomination in CRISP (Counterfeit Resistant Integrated Security Product) family with larger island names, 3-mm windowed security thread printed BAHAMAS, solid security thread, 50 as latent image, THECENTRALBANK in microprinting, sand dollar in OVI, and sand dollar as registration device. Printer: FCOF. 156 x 67 mm.

Bahrain (www.cbb.gov.bh)

On March 24, 2008, the Central Bank of Bahrain offered for sale 200 special collectors sets of UNC notes with matching serial numbers in a leather album for BD50 each.

1/2 dinar (US$1.35)Orange and brown. Front: Old Bahrain Court. Back: Bahrain International Circuit (motorsport facility) in Sakhir. Windowed green-to-red StarChrome security thread with CBB repeating. Watermark: King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and electrotype denomination. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 154 x 74 mm. a. (2006). Signature 1. Introduced 17.03.2008.


Bangladesh (www.bangladesh-bank.org)

10 dinars (US$26.50)Green. King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa. Back: Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Causeway bridge. Windowed green-to-red StarChrome security thread with CBB repeating. Watermark: King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa as and electrotype denomination. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 154 x 74 mm. a. (2006). Signature 1. Introduced 17.03.2008.

20 dinars (US$53.05)Brown and light blue. Front: King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa. Back: Al Fateh Islamic Center in Juffair. Windowed green-to-red StarChrome security thread with CBB repeating. Watermark: King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and electrotype denomination. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 154 x 74 mm. a. (2006). Signature 1. Introduced 17.03.2008.

Bangladesh (www.bangladesh-bank.org)

2 taka (US$0.05), 2007. Introduced 27.01.2007. Like P6C, but new date, new signature (Siddique ur Rehman Chaudhry, Finance Secretary), and windowed security thread. 100 x 60 mm.

2 taka (US$0.05), 2008. Like P6C, but new date, and new signature. 100 x 60 mm.

5 taka (US$0.10), 2006. Like P25, but new date. Reportedly a temporary emergency issue printed on 100-taka paper due to lack of coinage.

5 taka (US$0.10), 2007. Like P25, but new date and solid security thread with microprinting.

10 taka (US$0.15), 2006 and 2008. Introduced 21.09.2006. Like P39, but new dates, reduced size, and new signature (Salehuddin Ahmed, Governor). 123 x 60 mm.

20 taka (US$0.30), 2006. Introduced 13.09.2006. Like P40, but new date, reduced size, new signature (Salehuddin Ahmed, Governor), denominations hatched in corners, new guilloch pattern in frame, and security thread windows on front, not back. 127 x 60 mm.

On June 6, 2007, South Asian Media Net reported that Bangladesh Bank is considering introducing a 50-taka (US$0.70) polymer banknote within the next couple of months, said Chowdhury Mohidul Islam, general manager of the currency management department. The bank previously issued 48.78 million 10-taka polymer notes in 2000, at a cost of 3.7 taka per piece, though that experiment was not considered successful. An Australian company has submitted some samples of polymer notes which are of higher qualityunlike the previous notes. Printing on this polymer will not be easily defaced, said Islam.


Barbados (www.centralbank.org.bb)

100 taka (US$1.45), 2006. Introduced 16.07.2006. Like P44, but new date, reduced size, 3-mm wide security thread, and new signature (Salehuddin Ahmed, Governor). 140 x 62 mm.

500 taka (US$7.25), 2008. Like P45, but new date and new signature (Salehuddin Ahmed, Governor).

1,000 taka (US$14.60)Pink. Front: Shaheed Minar (Martyrs monument) of the Language Movement in Dhaka. Back: Curzon Hall of Dhaka University. Windowed security thread. Watermark: Shapla (lotus blossom) and electrotype bank logo and denomination. Printer: Security Printing Corporation, Bangladesh (w/o imprint). 160 x 70 mm. a. 2008. Signature Salehuddin Ahmed. Introduced

27.10.2008.

Barbados (www.centralbank.org.bb)

The upgraded notes listed below will circulate with older issues, which remain legal tender. The signatory on the new notes remains Dr. Marion Williams, the present governor.

20 dollars (US$10), ND (2006). Introduced 20.06.2006. Like P63, but new windowed security thread printed CBB $20.

P66: 2 dollars (US$1), 1 MAY 2007. Introduced 20.08.2007. Like P60, but electrotype broken trident added to map watermark, windowed security thread with CBB repeating, numeral in top left corner intaglio printed, Cornerstone watermarks. Printer: DE LA RUE.

P67: 5 dollars (US$2.5), 1 MAY 2007. Introduced 20.08.2007. Like P61, but electrotype broken trident added to map watermark, windowed security thread with CBB repeating, numeral in top left corner intaglio printed, Cornerstone watermarks. Printer: DE LA RUE.

P68: 10 dollars (US$5), 1 MAY 2007. Introduced 20.08.2007. Like P62, but electrotype broken trident added to map watermark, windowed security thread with CBB repeating, numeral in top left corner intaglio printed, Cornerstone watermarks. Printer: DE LA RUE.


Bermuda (www.bma.bm)

P69: 20 dollars (US$10), 1 MAY 2007. Introduced 20.08.2007. Like P63, but electrotype Pride of Barbados flower added to map watermark, wide windowed security thread with CBB repeating, thread fluoresces blue and text fluoresces yellow, numeral in top left corner intaglio printed, coat of arms and waves near flying fish fluoresce green and yellow under UV light, Cornerstone watermarks. Printer: DE LA RUE.

P70: 50 dollars (US$25), 1 MAY 2007. Introduced 20.08.2007. Like P64, but electrotype Pride of Barbados flower added to map watermark, wide windowed security thread with CBB repeating, thread fluoresces blue and text fluoresces yellow, numeral in top left corner intaglio printed, coat of arms and waves near flying fish fluoresce green and yellow under UV light, Cornerstone watermarks. Printer: DE LA RUE.

On March 25, 2009, the Central Bank of Barbados announced it will introduce a new 100-dollar note (US$50) with upgraded security features on April 20, 2009. With the introduction of this $100 note we are completing the upgrades process that we began in 2007, explained Julia Weekes, director of banking, currency and investments at the CBB. These features are intended to make the note more secure and are similar to those currently found in the $20 and $50 notes, she said.

Upgraded security features are: A small watermark-type image of the Pride of Barbados flower has been added to the right of the map of Barbados watermark.

The windowed security thread is now wider and less reflective than the previous thread, and is demetalized CBB$100. Under UV light, the thread fluoresces blue and the text fluoresces yellow.

The $100 numeral on the top left corner of the note is significantly raised above the surface of the paper, giving the paper a unique feel. This raised numeral will also allow the

denomination to be more easily identified by the visually impaired.

The coat of arms and the waves near the flying fish in the centre of the banknote fluoresce green and yellow under UV light.

In addition to the changes, several of the existing security features, including the highly reflective gold foil dolphin, can still be found on the upgraded $100 note.

Weekes revealed that the upgraded note will be in simultaneous circulation with older issues of the $100 note. Both the new note and those we have issued previously will be legal tender and completely acceptable as payment for goods and services, she stated.

Belize (www.centralbank.org.bz)

P67c: 5 dollars (US$2.55), 1st. SEPTEMBER 2007. New date and new signature (Carla Barnett, FINANCIAL SECRETARY). Printer: DE LA RUE.

P69: 20 dollars (US$10.25), 1st. SEPTEMBER 2007. New date and new signatures. Printer: DE LA RUE.

P70b: 50 dollars (US$25.65), 1st. NOVEMBER 2006. New date and new signatures (Sydney Campbell, GOVERNOR; Carla Barnett, FINANCIAL SECRETARY; unknown, DIRECTOR). Printer: DE LA RUE.




20 dollars (US$20), 24 MAY 2000. Like P53, but does not have silver foil patch on artists palette at lower left front, and the artwork to the right includes flowers.

50 dollars (US$50), 7 MAY 2007. Like P54, but new date and new signatures (Alan F. Richardson, CHAIRMAN; Robert Steinhoff, DIRECTOR).

On February 20, 2009, the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) celebrated 40 years of service, and the island of Bermuda celebrated the 400th anniversary of its settlement by British explorer Sir George Somers. The BMA marked these landmark occasions by launching the first complete redesign of Bermudas banknotes since the Bermuda dollar was issued in 1969. Planning for this launch commenced in 2005, and the BMA received the permission and support of the minister of finance and the cabinet for this new design in the summer of 2007. The objectives of the launch are to update the design of the Bermuda note family, the basic design of which has been in place since 1969; to provide a distinct Bermuda design, and clearly distinguish the note family from the designs of other countries; to provide a sense of national pride and easy identification with the features by the Bermudian public; to combat counterfeiting by increasing the security features; and to issue notes that are durable in the islands tropical climate. The new banknotes were unveiled on November 24, 2008, and were introduced on March 9, 2009. Subject to the minister of finances approval, the BMA is also planning to issue commemorative note and coin products celebrating the 400th anniversary of Bermudas settlement.

2 dollars (US$2)Turquoise. Front (vertical): QEII; bluebird; flowers; butterfly; sail boats. Back (vertical): Butterflies; compass rose; dockyard clock tower; statue of Neptune. Optiks security thread. Watermark: Hibiscus flower and electrotype sail boat. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 136 x 69 mm.

2 dollars (US$2) a. 1 JANUARY 2009. Signatures: R. Alan F.

Richardson and E. Barclay Simmons. Introduced 03.09.2009.

5 dollars (US$5)Pink. Front (vertical): QEII; blue marlin fish; flowers; dolphin. Back (vertical): Butterflies; bird of paradise flower; Horseshoe Bay beach; boat passing beneath Somerset bridge. Optiks security thread. Watermark: Hibiscus flower and electrotype sail boat. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 136 x 69 mm. a. 1 JANUARY 2009. Signature R. Alan F.

Richardson and unknown. Introduced 03.09.2009.

10 dollars (US$10)Purple. Front (vertical): QEII; blue angel fish; coral; sea turtle. Back (vertical): Anchor; butterflies; ship The Deliverance; cannon; Commissioners House building in Somerset Parish. Optiks security thread. Watermark: Hibiscus flower and electrotype sail boat. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 136 x 69 mm. a. 1 JANUARY 2009. Signatures: R. Alan F.

Richardson and Lynda Milligan-Whyte. Introduced 03.09.2009.


Bhutan (www.rma.org.bt)

20 dollars (US$20)Green. Front (vertical): QEII; whistling frog; flowers; lizard. Back (vertical): Butterflies; St. Marks church; Gibbs Hill lighthouse in Southampton Parish. Optiks security thread. Watermark: Hibiscus flower and electrotype sail boat. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 136 x 69 mm. a. 1 JANUARY 2009. Signatures: R. Alan F.


50 dollars (US$50)Yellow. Front (vertical): QEII; longtail tropic bird; flowers. Back (vertical): Butterflies; St. Peters church in town of St. George. Optiks security thread. Watermark: Hibiscus flower and electrotype sail boat. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 136 x 69 mm. a. 1 JANUARY 2009. Signatures: R. Alan F.


Shortly after the unveiling of the new note designs, ornithologist David Wingate complained that the $50 features a red-billed tropicbird instead of a local white-tailed tropicbird. BMA officials apologized for the error, but wont change the design because they feel the red bill of the larger bird looks better against the pale yellow background than the orange of the local bird.

100 dollars (US$100)Red. Front (vertical): QEII; Red cardinal bird; flowers. Back (vertical): Butterflies; House of Assembly building in Hamilton; cahow bird. Optiks security thread. Watermark: Hibiscus flower and electrotype sail boat. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 136 x 69 mm. a. 1 JANUARY 2009. Signatures: R. Alan F.

Richardson and Robert Steinhoff. Introduced 03.09.2009.


27 1 ngultrum (US$0.02)Blue, red, and green. Front: Dragons. Back: Simtokha Dzong. No security thread. Watermark: None. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 120 x 60 mm. a. 2006. Signature 5. Introduced 20.11.2006.

28 5 ngultrum (US$0.10)Yellow, brown, and red. Front: Birds and embossed cloverleaf. Back: Taktsang. Solid security thread. Watermark: None. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 125 x 60 mm. a. 2006. Signature 5. Introduced 20.11.2006.



29 10 ngultrum (US$0.20)Front: Jigme Singye Wangchuck; Dungkar (conch), one of eight good luck symbols. Back: Paro Rinpung Dzong. Solid security thread. Watermark: Jigme Singye Wangchuck. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 125 x 65 mm. a. 2006. Signature 5. Introduced 2007.

30 20 ngultrum (US$0.45)Yellow and green. Front: Jigme Singye Wangchuck. Back: Punakha Dzong. Windowed security thread. Watermark: Unknown. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 130 x 65 mm. a. 2006. Signature 5. Introduced 20.11.2006.

31 50 ngultrum (US$1.15)Pink, orange, and green. Front: Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. Back: Trongsa Dzong. Windowed security thread. Watermark: Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 145 x 70 mm. a. 2008. Signature 6. Introduced 06.11.2008.

32 100 ngultrum (US$2.30)Green. Front: Jigme Singye Wangchuck; Norbu Rimpochhe, one of seven auspicious gems. Back: Tashichho Dzong, dragons in upper corners. Windowed security thread with demetalized RMA 100. Watermark: Jigme Singye Wangchuck. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 145 x 70 mm. a. 2006. Signature 5. Introduced 2007.

33 500 ngultrum (US$11.60)Pink, orange, and green. Front: King Jigme Singye Wangchuk with crown. Back: Punakha Dzong. Windowed security thread with demetalized RMA 100. Watermark: King Jigme Singye Wangchuk. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 155 x 70 mm. a. 2006. Signature 5. Introduced 20.11.2006.


Botswana (www.bankofbotswana.bw

1,000 ngultrum (US$23.20)Yellow. Front: Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck with crown. Back: Tashichho Dzong. Windowed security thread with demetalized RMA 1000. Watermark: Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. Printer: G&D (w/o imprint). 165 x 70 mm. a. 2008. Signature 6. Introduced 06.11.2008.

Bolivia (www.bcb.gov.bo)

20 bolivianos (US$2.70), L.1986. Like P229, but new signatures (Ral Garrn Claure, PRESIDENT a.i. BCB; Eduardo Pardo, GERENTE GENERAL BCB). Printer: F. C. OBERTHUR.

100 bolivianos (US$13.25), L.1986 (2007). Like P231, but series H, new signatures (Ral Garrn Claure, PRESIDENT a.i. BCB; Eduardo Pardo, GERENTE GENERAL BCB), and windowed security thread with demetalized 100BCB repeating. Printer: F. C. OBERTHUR.

Bosnia-Herzegovina

IBNS member Thomas Augustsson reported 50-, 100-, 150-, and 200-dinara uniface notes all dated 11.03.1993 with handstamps and overprints on Yugoslavia National Bank (Narodna Banka Jugoslavije) currency cheques. He has heard that these were used by the Bosnian Armed forces in the Tulza region.

Thomas Augustsson also reported the following notes and believes the values to be about the same as for the already listed handstamped Yugoslav notes BiH 1 and 2. He says, It is very scarce to ever find any excellent grades as even XF.

100 dinara, 1990 (1992). Like Yugoslavia P105, but with blue Tuzla branch 27-mm handstamp.

500 dinara, 1990 (1992). Like Yugoslavia P109, but with blue Tuzla branch 27-mm handstamp.

1,000 dinara, 1990 (1992). Like Yugoslavia P110, but with blue Tuzla branch 27-mm handstamp.

500,000 dinara, 24.08.93. Like BiH P14, but with black Donji Vakuf branch stamp and short red zeros added to denomination. Also exists dated 15.10.93 with Zenica stamp.

500,000 dinara, 24.12.93. Like BiH P14, but with purple Travnik branch stamp Zenica and tall red zeros added to denomination.

1,000,000 dinara, 1989 (1992). Like Yugoslavia P99, but with blue Tuzla branch 27-mm handstamp. The Yugoslav 1,000,000-dinara note dated 1989 (P99) is exactly the same as the 100-dinara note dated 1990 (P105), except for the denomination, since the currency reform in 1990 lopped off four zeros, meaning the above note had the same face value as the new 100-dinara note.

50 convertible marka (US$40.20), 2008. Like P67, but new date, new signature (Kemel Kozari, GUVERNER), and windowed security thread.

100 convertible marka (US$80.45), 2008. Like P70, but new date, new signature (Kemel Kozari, GUVERNER), windowed security thread, and larger gold diamond on central rosette on front.

Botswana (www.bankofbotswana.bw

10 pula (US$1.70), 2007. Like P24, but new date. Printer: DE LA RUE.

20 pula (US$3.25), 2006. Like P25, but new date. Printer: FRANOIS-CHARLES OBERTHUR FIDUCIAIRE.


Brazil (www.bcb.gov.br)

P27: 50 pula (US$8.45), 2005. Introduced mid-March 2006. Like P22 with enhanced security features: additional intaglio printing, silver dual-image hologram alternates between 50 and a kingfisher, 50 and rearing zebra as main watermark and Cornerstone watermarks in each corner, red-to-green StarChrome windowed security thread printed BOB 50. Serial number at right is now vertical. Beige and green on m/c underprint. President Seretse Khama (1921 - 1980) at left, malachite kingfisher at center, arms on right. Man in canoe, fish-eagle, and Okavango Delta on back. Printer: DE LA RUE.

100 pula (US$17.10), 2005. Like P26, but new date. Printer: DE LA RUE.

Brazil (www.bcb.gov.br)

2 reais (US$0.85), ND. Like P249, but new signatures (Guido Mantega, MINISTRO DA FAZENDA; Henrique Meirelles, PRESCENTE DO BANCO CENTRAL DO BRASIL).

100 reais (US$41.85), ND. Like P247, but new signatures (Guido Mantega, MINISTRO DA FAZENDA; Henrique Meirelles, PRESCENTE DO BANCO CENTRAL DO BRASIL).

Brunei (www.finance.gov.bn/bcb/bcb_index.htm)

1 ringgit (US$0.70), 2007. Introduced 27.09.2007. Like P22, but new date. Polymer. Printer: NPA (w/o imprint).

This 20-dollar note commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Currency Interchangeability Agreement between Brunei and Singapore.

20 dollar (US$14.70)Orange. Front: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah; ipomoea pes-capre, plant that symbolizes the treaty. Back: Singapores esplanade and buildings along the citys waterfront; the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque; Royal Barge; water village. No security thread. Watermark: Sultan and HB. Printer: NPA (w/o imprint). 149 x 72 mm. Polymer. a. 2007. Signature 3. Introduced 27.06.2007. as. Specimen.

These notes commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Currency Interchangeability Agreement between Brunei and Singapore. A total of 12,000 overprinted sets of Singapore and Brunei notes bearing matching serial numbers and BND/SGD prefixes were sold for S$88 (US$60).


Bulgaria (www.bnb.bg)

NP2 20 dollar (US$14.70) and 20 dollars (US$13.95) Issued UNC a. Brown 40TH ANNIvERSARy CURRENCy

INTERCHANGEABILITy AGREEMENT overprint on Brunei note and red 40th Anniversary Currency Interchangeability Agreement overprint on Singapore note. Introduced 27.06.2007.

60.00

as. Specimen.

500 dollar (US$367)Orange. Front: Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin III; java tea (misai kucing) flowers. Back: Omar Ali Saifuddin mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan; lagoon; Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation (Yayasan) building. No security thread. Watermark: Sultan. Printer: NPA (w/o imprint). 175 x 80 mm. Polymer. a. 2006. Signature 3. Introduced 28.12.2006. as. Specimen.

1,000 dollar (US$734)Light green, brown, deep pink. Front: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulah; akar bilaran (merremia borneensis) flower. Back: Ministry of Finance building in Bandar Seri Begawan. No security thread. Watermark: Sultan. Printer: NPA (w/o imprint). 166 x 76 mm. Polymer. a. 2006. Signature 3. Introduced 21.06.2007. as. Specimen.

10,000 dollar (US$7,344)Green and brown. Front: Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah; pangarus timun dendang (passiflora foetida) flower. Back: Legislative Council (Parliament) building in Bandar Seri Begawan. No security thread. Watermark: Sultan. Printer: NPA (w/o imprint). 181 x 90 mm. Polymer. a. 2006. Signature 3. Introduced 28.12.2006. as. Specimen.

Bulgaria (www.bnb.bg)


Burundi (www.brb.bi)

2 leva (US$1.40), 2005. Like P115, but new date, new signatures, and series B. 116 x 64 mm.

On November 11, 2007, Tsvetan Manchev, deputy governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, told Focus News Agency, that by the second half of 2008 the bank will introduce a revised BGN10 note followed by a new BGN5 note. On December 8, 2008, the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) issued a revised 10-lev (US$6.50) note similar to the existing 1999 note (Pick 117), but with new date, signatures, and security features, including a red-to-green windowed security thread with demetalized text, watermark and electrotype bank initials, latent image, and UV elements.

20 leva (US$14.95), 2007. Introduced 12.11.2007. Like P118, but new date, new signatures, windowed security thread, denomination as latent image, eagle as red/green fluorescent image, and BNB electrotype watermark. 131 x 73 mm.

P122: 50 leva (US$36.90), 2006. Introduced 03.07.2006. Series B, new signatures, and new security features, including latent image of 50.

Burundi (www.brb.bi)

50 francs (US$0.05), 01-05-2006. Like P36, but new date and new signatures. 140 x 67 mm.



1,000 francs (US$0.90), 01-05-2006. Like P39, but new date and new signatures. 170 x 76 mm.

The Central Bank of Burundi issue new 2,000- and 5,000-franc notes on April 7, 2009. The new notes are said to be impossible to forge. The existing notes of these denominations will remain legal tender until September 30, 2009. The basic designs of the new notes is unchanged, but they are physically smaller (140 x 71 mm for the Fr2,000 and 145 x 73 mm for the Fr5,000) and use Cornerstone watermarks, revealing that they are printed by De La Rue. The banks governor, Gaspard Sindayigaya, said that the nations smaller denominations notes could also be reissued.


Canada (www.bankofcanada.ca)

2,000 francs (US$1.60)Green and blue. Front: Holographic cattle head patch; coat of arms; boys picking tea leaves in field. Back: Lake. Windowed security thread with demetalized BRB. Watermark: Cattle and Cornerstones. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 140 x 71 mm. a. 01-12-2008. Signature TK. Introduced

07.04.2009.

5,000 francs (US$4.05)Olive green and violet. Front: Holographic cattle head patch; coat of arms; modern building. Back: Ships, cranes, and building on a dock. Windowed security thread with demetalized BRB. Watermark: Cattle. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 145 x 73 mm. a. 01-12-2008. Signature TK. Introduced

07.04.2009.

Cambodia (www.nbc.org.kh)

1,000 riels (US$0.25), 2007. Like P58, but new date. 138 x 64 mm.

2,000 riels (US$0.50)Green, black, and yellow. Front: Portal at Preah Vihear Temple. Back: Farmers harvesting rice; palm trees; Angkor Wat. Solid security thread with demetalized *NBC*. Watermark: Bayon sculpture. Printer: Unknown. 146 x 68 mm. a. 2007. Signatures (Chea Chanto, Governor; Tha

Yao, General Cashier). Introduced 03.01.2008.

as. Specimen.

20,000 riels (US$4.90)Violet and purple. Front: Five-headed dragon; King Norodom Sihamoni. Back: Aerial view of Angkor Thom; four-faced Buddha in Bayon temple. Holographic stripe. Solid security thread with demetalized *NBC*. Watermark: Bayon sculpture. Printer: Unknown. 155 x 72 mm. a. 2008. Signatures (Chea Chanto, Governor; Tha

Yao, General Cashier). Introduced 12.05.2008.

as. Specimen.

Canada (www.bankofcanada.ca)


Cape Verde (www.bcv.cv)

P101A: 5 dollars (US$4.05), 2006. Introduced 15.11.2006. Like P101, but new date, new signatures (P. Jenkins, SENIOR DEPUTY GOVERNOR; and D.A. Dodge, GOVERNOR), and additional security features, including metallic holographic stripe, watermark portrait, windowed color-shifting security thread, registration device, and enhanced fluorescence under UV light. Gone are the iridescent maple leaves and latent image of the denomination that appear on P101. To increase its durability, the upgraded $5 note is printed on a slightly heavier paper and is coated with a protective varnish.

5 dollars (US$4.05), 2008. Like P101A, but new date.

20 dollars (US$16.30), 2008. Like P103, but new date.

50 dollars (US$40.75), 2008. Like P104, but new date.

On February 6, 2007, the Bank of Canada announced that it plans to issue the next generation of banknotes in 2011 in an attempt to stay ahead of counterfeiters.

On October 4, 2007, the directors of the Bank of Canada announced the appointment of Mark Carney as governor for a seven-year term, effective February 1, 2008. Carney succeeds David Dodge. On October 11, 2007, the bank also announced that its deputy governor, Tiff Macklem, has been appointed Canadas associate deputy minister of finance, effective November 1, 2007. The bank began recruiting a replacement for Macklem in January 2008. Since Canadian banknotes carry the signatures of the banks governor and deputy governor, collectors can expect a new signature combination as a result of these personnel changes.

Cape Verde (www.bcv.cv)

500 escudos (US$6.15), 25 de Fevereiro de 2007. Green, yellow, and red. Chemist Roberto Duarte Silva as portrait and watermark, chemical symbols, registration device, novel serial numbers, signatures (Carlos Augusto de Burgo, O Governador; Dr. Manuel Pinto Frederico, O Administrador). Trapiches - Ilha de Santa Anto (sugar cane press island of Santa Anto) on back. Vertical format. Printer: FCOF. 130 x 65 mm. Also available in a specimen variety.

1,000 escudos (US$12.85), 25 de Setembro de 2007. Purple, blue, green, and yellow. Vertical orientation. Writer and professor Antnio Aurlio Gonalves as watermark and portrait, surrounded by medallion made of dragon tree leaves. Landscape of Chanzinha on the island of So Nicolau, including a dragon tree, on back. Inkwell as registration device and hologram, invisible fibers fluoresce under UV light, novel serial numbers, signatures (Carlos Augusto de Burgo, O Governador; Dr. Manuel Pinto Frederico, O Administrador). Designed by architect rico Verssimo. Vertical format. Also available in a specimen variety.

Cayman Islands (www.cimoney.com.ky)

In late-2005 the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority began issuing a modified series of notes, including all denominations with the exception of the $50. These new notes feature De La Rues Cornerstone watermarks for enhanced durability and security, as well as new signatures (Kenneth Jefferson, FINANCIAL SECRETARY; Cindy Scotland, MANAGING DIRECTOR).

50 dollars (US$61), 2003. Introduced 02.01.2007. Like P32a, but new C/2 prefix starting at 000001. Previous C/1 prefix spanned 500001 to 1000000. Printer: DE LA RUE.

Chile (www.bcentral.cl)

According to a Reuters news item dated March 24, 2008, El Banco Central de Chile plans to issue a new family of notes to commemorate 200 years of independence. According to a La Tecera report dated December 19, 2008, the first of the new family of notes will be introduced in the second semester of 2009, with subsequent denominations issued over the course of two years.


Colombia (www.banrep.gov.co)

The new family will have the same denominations and feature the same personages as the existing family, but with different sizes and improved security features. Furthermore, three denominations will be printed on polymer and two on paper.

1,000 pesos (US$2.10), 2006. Like P154, but new date, new signatures (Vittorio Corbo Lioi, PRESIDENTE; Leonardo Hernndez Tagle, GERENTE GENERAL), and sorting bar at lower left front.

2,000 pesos (US$3.85), 2007. Like P160, but new date and new signatures (Vittorio Corbo Lioi, PRESIDENTE; Alejandro Zurbuchen Silva, GERENTE GENERAL). Polymer.

5,000 pesos (US$9.65), 2006. Like P155, but new date, new signatures (Vittorio Corbo Lioi, PRESIDENTE; Leonardo Hernndez Tagle, GERENTE GENERAL), and two horizontal sorting bars in lower left front.

5,000 pesos (US$11.60), 2007. Like P155, but new date, new signatures (Vittorio Corbo Lioi, PRESIDENTE; Alejandro Zurbuchen Silva, GERENTE GENERAL), and two horizontal sorting bars in lower left front.

10,000 pesos (US$21.20), 2006. Like P157, but new date, new signatures (Vittorio Corbo Lioi, PRESIDENTE; Leonardo Hernndez Tagle, GERENTE GENERAL), and sorting bars at lower left front.

20,000 pesos (US$42.35), 2006. Like P159, but new date and new signatures (Vittorio Corbo Lioi, PRESIDENTE; Leonardo Hernndez Tagle, GERENTE GENERAL).

China (www.pbc.gov.cn)

10 yuan (US$1.45), 2008. The PBOC introduced six million notes on 08.07.2008 to commemorate the Beijing Olympic Games. Cyan. Front: National Stadium (Birds Nest), games emblem, Temple of Heaven, and coat of arms. Back: Greek marble statue of discus-thrower, Discobolus; athletes (runners, high jumper, gymnast, soccer players). Watermark: 10 and Games of XXIX Olympiad in Chinese. 148.5 x 72 mm. Existing 10-yuan notes to continue circulating.

Colombia (www.banrep.gov.co)

P456: 1,000 pesos (US$0.45), 1 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2005 (introduced 17.11.2006), 31 DE ENERO DE 2006 (introduced 20.03.2007), and 1o DE FEBRERO DE 2006. Like P450, but new dates, new signatures, and smaller size. 130 x 65 mm.

1,000 pesos (US$0.45), 20 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2006. Like P456, but new date.


Comoros (www.bancecom.com)

P457: 2,000 pesos (US$0.90), 7 DE MARZO DE 2005 (introduced 17.11.2006) and 2 DE FEBRERO DE 2006. Like P451, but new dates, new signatures, and smaller size. 130 x 65 mm.


5,000 pesos (US$2.25), 2 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2005 (introduced 26.03.2007) and 4 DE FEBRERO DE 2006. Like P452, but new dates and new signatures.

10,000 pesos (US$4.50), 21 DE FEBRERO DE 2004 and 16 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2006. Like P453, but new dates.


50,000 pesos (US$22.40), 20 DE JULIO DE 2005, 23 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2006, and 24 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2006. Like P455, but new dates.

On December 2, 2008, the Banco de la Repblica de Colombia announced that it would issue a 100,000-peso note in mid-2009 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birthday of 30th president of the republic, Carlos Lleras Restrepo, who held office 1966-1970. The note will be the largest denomination in Colombia, with a face value of approximately US$43.

According to an article in Colombia Reports dated April 16, 2009, the government of Colombia is considering changing its high-denomination banknotes in an attempt to flush out money earned by organized crime. In a recent senate debate, Senator Guillermo Garca suggested requiring the public to exchange old 50,000-peso notes for newly-designed ones, a move which he hopes would unearth vast quanities of illegally gained money currently hidden by criminal groups.

Comoros (www.bancecom.com)

P15: 500 francs (US$1.50), 2006. Introduced September 2006. Pink, blue, green, and m/c. Lemur at center. Flowers on back. Solid security thread, registration device, microprinting, crescent moon with 4 stars and BCC watermark.

P19: 5,000 francs (US$14.70), 2006. President Djohr on front. Tree, shore, and nautilus on back. Security thread, Omron rings, holographic stripe, crescent moon with 4 stars and BCC watermark, and registration device.

P20: 10,000 francs (US$29.45), 2006. Introduced September 2006. Yellow, vanilla, and m/c. Friday mosque in Moroni at left, Al-Habib Seyyid O. Bin Sumeit at center. Cananga tree ylang-ylang flowers and turtle on back. Solid security thread, thick metallic band, registration device, microprinting, crescent moon with 4 stars and BCC watermark.

Costa Rica (www.bccr.fi.cr)

2,000 colones (US$4.05), 9 de abril de 2003. Like P265, but new date, new signatures


Cuba (www.bc.gov.cu)

(unknown, PRESIDENTE; unknown, GERENTE), and DIRECTIVA N 8. Printer: FRANOIS-CHARLES OBERTHUR.

2,000 colones (US$4.05), 14 de setiembre de 2005. Like P265, but new date, new signatures (unknown, PRESIDENTE; unknown, GERENTE), and DIRECTIVA N 7. Printer: FRANOIS-CHARLES OBERTHUR.

10,000 colones (US$19.25), 27 de setiembre de 2004 and 14 de setiembre de 2005. Like P267, but new date and new signatures (unknown, PRESIDENTE; unknown, GERENTE).

The Banco Central de Costa Rica plans to issue new 20,000- and 50,000-colon (US$40 and US$100, respectively) notes in October 2008, to be followed by new notes of all other existing denominations in 2010. The new notes will have unspecified features to aid the blind in distinguishing between denominations.

Cuba (www.bc.gov.cu)

1 peso (US$0.05), 2003. Like P121, but new date, green series letters, and yellow underprint missing on back.

1 peso (US$0.05), 2005 and 2007. Like P124, but new dates.

5 pesos (US$0.20), 2004 and 2006. Like P116, but new dates.

20 pesos (US$20), 2006. Like P118, but new date, low-vision dots in upper right, and lower serial number now to right of signature, not in border.

50 pesos (US$50), 2005 and 2007. Like P121A, but new dates.

100 peso (US$100), 2004. Like P121B, but new colors, placement of serial numbers, and dots in upper right-hand corner.


Czech Republic (www.cnb.cz)

10 convertible pesos (US$10), 2005. Like PFX45, but new date.

On 18.12.2006, the Banco Central de Cuba issued the following new convertible peso notes. The front of each denomination remains similar to the previous family, but instead of the national shield which had appeared on the back, the new notes have individualized designs. Furthermore, an electrotype watermark of the denomination has been added to the watermark portrait of Jos Mart and BCC appears as a latent image.

PFX46: 1 convertible peso (US$1), 2006. Dark green, tan, and yellow. Front like PFX37, with monument to Jos Mart in Havana. Death of Jos Mart in combat atop horse at Battle of Dos Rios on back. 150 x 70 mm.

PFX47: 3 convertible pesos (US$3), 2006. Red, pink, and light green. Front like PFX38, with monument to Ernesto Che Guevara in Santa Clara. Battle of Santa Clara: tank, derailed train, and soldiers with grenade, machine gun, and rifle on back. 150 x 70 mm.

PFX48: 5 convertible pesos (US$5), 2006. Green, orange, and yellow. Front like PFX44, with monument to Antonio Maceo in Havana. Protesta de Baragu: Cuban general Antonio Maceo Grajales and Spanish captain general Arsenio Martnez de Campos y Antn in

hammocks on back. 150 x 70 mm.

PFX49: 10 convertible pesos (US$10), 2006. Brown, blue, and green. Front like PFX45, with monument to Mximo Gmez in Havana. Revolution Energetica: electric power plant, pick-up truck, and linesman on back. 150 x 70 mm.

PFX50: 20 convertible pesos (US$20), 2006. Dark blue, light blue, and yellow/green. Front like PFX41, with monument to Camilo Cienfuegos. Operation Miracle: eye doctors performing surgery and passengers deplaning a jet on back. 150 x 70 mm.

PFX51: 50 convertible pesos (US$50), 2006. Purple, orange, and yellow. Front like PFX42, with monument to Calixto Garca in Havana. Marchers carrying flags and banners that read Trincheras de Ideas Valen Mas Que Trinchera De Piedra and La Batalla de Ideas on back. 150 x 70 mm.

PFX52: 100 convertible pesos (US$100), 2006. Red, orange, and bright yellow. Front like PFX43, with monument to Carlos Manuel de Cspedes. Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA): satellite dish, map, woman and man reading, oil refinery on back. 150 x 70 mm.

Czech Republic (www.cnb.cz)

On December 1, 2008, the Czech National Bank announced it is preparing to issue a new version of the 500 CZK banknote in April 2009. The new note contains new or improved protective elements (for example, a watermark, a protective strip, optically variable ink). The technical innovations of the banknote under preparation are the same as those in the new versions of the 1,000 CZK and 2,000 CZK banknotes. The aim of the new versions of the three most used


Dominican Republic (www.bancentral.gov.do)

banknotes is to better protect the banknotes against counterfeiting and to help the public to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit banknotes.

1,000 korun (US$60.65), 2008. Introduced 01.04.2008. Like P15, but new date, new signature (Tma, GUVERNER), and many additional security features, including bichrome patterned iridescent strip of overlapping gold and blue, Omron rings, 1000 and linden leaf added as electrotype watermark, 3.0-mm windowed puce-to-green security thread with hatched NB 1000 K, and additional UV features. Designer: Oldich Kulhnek. Printer: State Printing Office, Prague. 158 x 74 mm.

2,000 korun (US$93.65), 2007. Introduced 02.07.2007. Like P22, but new date, new signature (Tma, GUVERNER), and many additional security features, including bichrome patterned iridescent strip of overlapping gold and blue, series other than A and B, Omron rings, 2000 and small ornament added as electrotype watermark, 3-mm windowed puce-to-green security thread with hatched NB 2000 K, and additional UV features. Printer: State Printing Office, Prague. 164 x 74 mm.

Democratic Republic of the Congo (www.bcc.cd)

According to a Le Potential report dated December 23, 2008, the Banque Centrale du Congo intends to issue new high-denomination1,000 to 20,000 francsnotes in the first half of 2009. At present the largest note is a 500-franc note (Pick 96) worth approximately US$1. A 20,000-franc note would be worth US$40.

Denmark (www.nationalbanken.dk)

On May 17, 2007, Danmarks Nationalbank announced 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. According to Governor Torben Nielsen, In her draft proposal, Karin Birgitte Lund shows bridges as links, not only between various parts of Denmark, but also between the past and the present. The proposal has splendid naturalist qualities, and her fine line and classical expression are well suited for the future banknotes.

Djibouti (www.banque-centrale.dj)

2,000 francs (US$11.35)Blue. Front: Camel caravan; young girl. Back: Statue with spear and shield; government building. Solid security thread. Watermark: Coat of arms and electrotype BCD. 160 x 80 mm. a. No date. Signature unknown. Introduced August

2008.

Dominican Republic (www.bancentral.gov.do)


East Caribbean States (www.eccb-centralbank.org)

50 pesos oro (US$1.55), 2006. Like P170, but new date, new signatures, non-novel horizontal serial numbers, no watermark, and ClearText security thread instead of windowed thread. Printer: DE LA RUE.

50 pesos oro (US$1.55), 2008. Like above, but new date, new background pattern, and new imprint. Printer: OBERTHUR TECHNOLOGIES.

100 pesos oro (US$3.15), 2006. Like P171, but new date, new signatures, non-novel horizontal serial numbers, and ClearText security thread instead of windowed thread. Printer: DE LA RUE.

200 pesos (US$5.95), 2007. Introduced October 2007. Magenta and gray. Portrait of three Mirabal sisters on front. Mirabal monument, tree, and national flag on back. Printer: DE LA RUE. First-ever RD$200 denomination.

500 pesos oro (US$15.15), 2004 and 2006. Like P172, but new dates and new signatures. Printer: DE LA RUE.

1,000 pesos oro (US$30.25), 2006. Like P173, but new date. Printer: DE LA RUE.

2,000 pesos oro (US$60.50), 2006. Like P174, but new date.

East Caribbean States (www.eccb-centralbank.org)

According to a press release dated March 31, 2008, The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank is advising the public that upgraded EC notes of all denominations will be put into circulation from 1 April 2008. The upgraded notes do not bear the barcodes or country codes which form part of the serial number on current notes. Additionally, the fish in the area where the barcodes were, are made more prominent by intaglio ink and the serial numbers on the upgraded notes have two alpha characters instead of one as on previous issues of EC notes. All other existing security features remain unchanged: These are the see-through feature, security threads, watermark of Queen Elizabeth II, electrotype which reads ECCB, intaglio over foil which shows the denomination, silver metallic fluorescence and the iridescent print. The current notes in circulation will continue to be legal tender, and will be replaced in the normal way, through wear and tear, over time.

5 dollars (US$1.90)Like P42, but no barcodes nor country codes, enhanced intaglio printing, serial numbers with two alpha characters, and Cornerstone watermarks. Printer: DE LA RUE.


Egypt (www.cbe.org.eg)

5 dollars (US$1.90) a. No date. Signature: K. Dwight Venner, Governor.

Introduced 01.04.2008.

10 dollars (US$3.80)Like P43, but no barcodes nor country codes, enhanced intaglio printing, serial numbers with two alpha characters, and Cornerstone watermarks. Printer: DE LA RUE. a. No date. Signature: K. Dwight Venner, Governor.








Egypt (www.cbe.org.eg)

25 piastres (US$0.05), // (2004/8/3), // (2005/10/31), // (2006/9/24), and // (2007/6/11). Like P57, but new dates.

50 piastres (US$0.10), (923084 = 23.08.1994), // (2005/5/12), // (2005/7/21), and // (2007/6/21). Like P62, but new dates.


Estonia (www.bankofestonia.info)

1 pound (US$0.20), // (2005/1/4), // (2006/3/5), // (2007/1/31), and // (2007/3/25). Like P50, but new dates. Signature 22: Farouk Abdel Baky El Okda II.

5 pounds (US$0.90), // (2006/9/5). Like P63, but new date.

10 pounds (US$1.80), // (2006/11/22). Like P64, but new date.

20 pounds (US$3.50), // (2006/1/26) and // (2006/8/14). Like P65, but new dates and signature 22.

50 pounds (US$8.85), // (2007/4/16) and // (2008/3/3). Like P66, but new dates and new signature.

100 pounds (US$18.25), // (2006/4/18), // (2006/6/4), and // (2007/6/13). Like P67, but new dates and new signature (Farouk Aloukda).

P68: 200 pounds (US$36.50), // (2007/4/3). Introduced 07.05.2007. The Mosque of Qani Bay 908 H (1503), scribe watermark along and electrotype denomination, signature 21b (Farouk El Okdah, Governor), 1.5-mm solid security thread, 3-mm windowed security thread, Omron rings, OVI circle in upper left, 200 as latent image and registration device. The Seated Scribe 5th Dynasty on back. 175 x 80 mm.

According to a 13.11.2006, article in The Daily Star, Farouq Al-Oqda, chairman of the Central Bank of Egypt, said that a 500-pound (US$91.20) note will accompany July 23rd celebrations in 2007. Low-value notes like the 5- and 10-piaster have been informally abolished. The state didnt directly cause these little banknotes to diminish; but peoples attitudes did. For example, we always neglect the 5-piaster change as if it is no longer of any value, explains Dr. Hoda Zakaria, professor of political sociology at Zaqaziq University.

Estonia (www.bankofestonia.info)

2 krooni (US$0.20), 2006. Introduced 03.01.2007. Like P70, but new date, new signatures (Andres Lipstok, PRESIDENT; Mart Srg, NOUKOGU ESIMEES), and K. E. von Baer as watermark. Printer: Giesecke & Devrient (w/o imprint). 140 x 69 mm.


Ethiopia (www.nbe.gov.et)

10 krooni (US$1), 2006. Introduced 30.01.2007. Front like P77, but new date, new signatures (Andres Lipstok, PRESIDENT; Mart Srg, NOUKOGU ESIMEES), Jakob Hurt as watermark, tactile feature for visually impaired in the lower right, and serial numbers now on back. Printer: De La Rue (w/o imprint). 140 x 69 mm.

10 krooni (US$1), 2008. 30,000 notes introduced in special folder with 1-kroon coin for EEK200 (US$19.95) on 20.06.2008, to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia and the 16th anniversary of the re-introduction of the kroon. Front: Girl in national costume holding sheaves of wheat based upon design by Gnther Reindorff for 1928 EEK10 (P63), but new date, new signatures (Andres Lipstok, PRESIDENT; Mart Srg, NOUKOGU ESIMEES), plus watermark and registration device at right. Back: Designed by Vladimir Taiger; depicts Tamme-Lauri oak at Urvaste and coat of arms. Security features include 90th anniversary logo as watermark, 1918 and 2008 as latent images, intaglio printing, microtext, and fluorescent ink. 140 x 69 mm.

25 krooni (US$2.50), 2007. Introduced 26.06.2008. Like P84, but new date, new signatures (Andres Lipstok, President; Mart Srg, Nukogu esimees), and rectangle with denomination in UV ink moved from front to back. Printer: Gieseke & Devrient (w/o imprint). 140 x 69 mm.

100 krooni (US$10), 2007. Introduced 10.01.2008. Like P82, but new date, new signatures (Andres Lipstok, President; Mart Srg, Nukogu esimees), wider (2 mm vs. 1.2 mm) security thread fluoresces blue under UV light, and rectangle with denomination in UV ink moved from front to back. Printer: Gieseke & Devrient (w/o imprint) 140 x 69 mm.

500 krooni (US$50.25), 2007. Introduced 26.06.2008. Like P83, but new date, new signatures (Andres Lipstok, President; Mart Srg, Nukogu esimees), and rectangle with denomination in UV ink moved from front to back. Printer: Gieseke & Devrient (w/o imprint). 140 x 69 mm.

Ethiopia (www.nbe.gov.et)

According to an Addis Fortune article dated July 14, 2008, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has awarded Gieseck & Deverient and De La Rue multi-million dollars contracts to print various notes of the Ethiopian birr totalling a little over 1.1 billion birr. The printing of 10-, 50-, and 100-birr notes will be done by G&D, at a cost of close to 50 million dollars. The remaining denominations of one and five birr were awarded to De La Rue, which is to be paid over 16 million dollars. DLR had been the banks favored printer until the arrival of Dubale Jale as governor in 1995. G&D took the job up until 2004, at which time Francois-Charles Oberthur Fiduciarie (FCOF) won a contract to print four billion worth of birr notes.

1 birr (US$0.10), 2006. Like P46, but new date.


Falkland Islands (www.falklands.gov.fk)





Falkland Islands (www.falklands.gov.fk)

P17: 5 pounds (US$10.45), 14TH JUNE 2005. B prefix, no commemorative legend, and new title of Commissioners of Currency below new signatures (Derek Howatt, Peter Kink, and Moira C. Eccles). 145 x 75 mm.

Fiji Islands (www.reservebank.gov.fj)


Fiji Islands (www.reservebank.gov.fj)

P109a: 2 dollars (US$1.25), ND (2007). Introduced 10.04.2007. Green. QEII and Mohar on front. Schoolchildren in Korobasabasaga on back. Watermark of the Fijian head and electrotype denomination, Cornerstone watermarks, registration device, Fiji latent image, novel serial numbers, and 3-mm windowed security thread. Printer: De La Rue (w/o imprint). 131 x 67 mm.

P110a: 5 dollars (US$3.10), ND (2007). Introduced 10.04.2007. Brown. Katoni Masima on front. Crested Iguana, Balaka Palm, and Masiratu on back. Watermark of the Fijian head and electrotype denomination, Cornerstone watermarks, registration device, Fiji latent image, novel serial numbers, and 3-mm windowed security thread. Printer: De La Rue (w/o imprint). 136 x 67 mm.

P111a: 10 dollars (US$6.20), ND (2007). Introduced 10.04.2007. Purple. i Buburau ni Bete and foil star on front. Joskes Thumb and Grand Pacific Hotel on back. Watermark of the Fijian head and electrotype denomination, Cornerstone watermarks, registration device, Fiji latent image, novel serial numbers, and 3-mm windowed security thread. Printer: De La Rue (w/o imprint). 141 x 67 mm.

P112a: 20 dollars (US$12.40), ND (2007). Introduced 10.04.2007. Blue. Foa and holographic fan on front. Fish processing, cutting lumber, mining, train, and Mt. Uluinabukelevu on back. Watermark of the Fijian head and electrotype denomination, Cornerstone watermarks, registration device, Fiji latent image, novel serial numbers, and 3-mm windowed security thread. Printer: De La Rue (w/o imprint). 146 x 67 mm.

P113a: 50 dollars (US$31.05), ND (2007). Introduced 10.04.2007. Orange. Wasekaseka and holographic turtle on front. Nine men, Tubetube, and Yaqona Vakaturaga on back. Watermark of the Fijian head and electrotype denomination, Cornerstone watermarks, registration device, Fiji latent image, novel serial numbers, and 3-mm windowed security thread. Printer: De La Rue (w/o imprint). 151 x 67 mm.

P114a: 100 dollars (US$62.10), ND (2007). Introduced 10.04.2007. Yellow. Buli Kula and 18-mm Optiks security thread with clear window on front (no windowed security thread). Two women singers, man with guitar, map of 180 meridian, two snorklers, sailing ship,


French Pacific Territories

and fish on back. Watermark of the Fijian head and electrotype denomination, Cornerstone watermarks, registration device, Fiji latent image, novel serial numbers, and Optiks security thread. Printer: De La Rue (w/o imprint). 156 x 67 mm.

French Pacific Territories

500 francs (US$6.20), ND (2003-). Like P1, but new signatures (Severino, LE DIRECTEUR GNRAL; Jean Paul Redouin, LE PRSIDENT DU CONSEIL DE SURVEILLANCE; T. Cornaille, LE DIRECTEUR).

1,000 francs (US$12.40), ND (2002-). Like P2, but new signatures (Severino, LE DIRECTEUR GNRAL; Jean Paul Redouin, LE PRSIDENT DU CONSEIL DE SURVEILLANCE; Teyssere, LE DIRECTEUR).

1,000 francs (US$12.35), ND (2003-). Like P2, but new signatures (Severino, LE DIRECTEUR GNRAL; Jean Paul Redouin, LE PRSIDENT DU CONSEIL DE SURVEILLANCE; T. Cornaille, LE DIRECTEUR).

5,000 francs (US$62), ND (2002-). Like P3, but new signatures (Severino, LE DIRECTEUR GNRAL; Jean Paul Redouin, LE PRSIDENT DU CONSEIL DE SURVEILLANCE; Teyssere, LE DIRECTEUR).

10,000 francs (US$124), ND (2003-). Like P4, but new signatures (Severino, LE DIRECTEUR GNRAL; Jean Paul Redouin, LE PRSIDENT DU CONSEIL DE SURVEILLANCE; T. Cornaille, LE DIRECTEUR).

Gambia (www.cbg.gm)

On July 27, 2006, the Central Bank of The Gambia issued a new series of notes with images similar to the preceding series, but with improvements in the design, paper thickness, and security features. Most noticeably, the old white borders have been removed. Furthermore, the D5 and D10 are coated with a special varnish to extend circulation life. Finally, the security features of the D100 have been upgraded by the inclusion of a silver foil on the front of the note with the image of 100 embossed into the foil.

25 5 dalasis (US$0.20)Red. Front: Giant kingfisher bird; young Gambian girl. Back: Man with cattle in field; palm trees. Solid security thread. Watermark: Crocodile head. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 132 x 69 mm.

a. No date. Signature 15. Introduced 27.07.2006.

26 10 dalasis (US$0.40)Green. Front: Sacred ibis bird; Gambian boy. Back: Central Bank of the Gambia headquarters building in Banjul. Solid security thread. Watermark: Crocodile head. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 138 x 72 mm.


27 25 dalasis (US$0.95)Blue. Front: Carmine bee eater; Gambian man. Back: State House. Solid security thread. Watermark: Crocodile head. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 144 x 75 mm.



Georgia (www.nbg.gov.ge)

28 50 dalasis (US$1.90)Purple. Front: Hoopoe bird; Gambian woman. Back: 8th century Senegambian stone circles at Wassu. Solid security thread. Watermark: Crocodile head. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 150 x 78 mm.


29 100 dalasis (US$3.75)Green, brown, and blue. Front: Holographic patch; Senegal parrot; Gambian man. Back: Tree; Arch 22 monument in Banjul (memorial of 1994 coup dtat). Solid security thread. Watermark: Crocodile head. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 156 x 81 mm.


Georgia (www.nbg.gov.ge)

1 lari (US$0.70), 2007 and 2008. Like P68, but new dates and new signatures as below. 115 x 61 mm.

5 lari (US$3.55), 2008. Introduced 21.07.2008. Like P70, but new date and new signatures. 115 x 61 mm.

10 lari (US$7.10), 2007 and 2008. Like P71, but new date and new signatures. 125 x 63 mm.

20 lari (US$14.25), 2008. Introduced 21.07.2008. Like P72, but new date and new signatures. 131 x 65 mm.

50 lari (US$30), 2008. Like P73, but new date and new signatures. 135 x 66 mm.

Dr. Walter Schlebusch, director of Giesecke & Devrient, claims the new GEL 200 is one of the most secure banknotes in the world. Several exclusive technological novelties are used in the banknote. According to Report (1/2007), G&D has equipped the notes worth about 90 euros with a number of security features: PEAK, FITmedal and LOOK. PEAK (Printed and Embossed Anticopy Key) is a combination of printing and embossing techniques: the three-dimensional design and the ultra-fine structures, which lend themselves well to detection by touch, are a difficult hurdle for forgers to surmount. FITmedal (Fine Intaglio Technology) is a top-quality, steel-engraved security feature in the form of a three-dimensional medal. This cannot be copied, but is easily detectable with the naked eye. LOOK (Laser Originated Optical Key) shows laser-induced effects in the substrate, print color, foil, and varnish. This is the first time that [LOOK] has been used on a banknote that is in daily circulation.

In Abkhazia, this note is regarded as a provocation against the autonomous republic because the back depicts the Abkhaz capital, Sukhumi. Furthermore, the portrait is an affront to Russia since Cholokashvili was a famous Georgian partisan fighter against the USSR Red Army during the 1920s.

P75: 200 lari (US$118.75), 2006. Introduced 15.04.2007. Front: Kakutsa Cholokashvili as portrait. Back: Breakaway capital and Sokhumi, Abkhaz in Abkhaz, English, and Georgian. Printer: Giesecke & Devrient (w/o imprint). Designers: Bachana and Nodar Malazonia. 146 x 72 mm.


Ghana (www.bog.gov.gh)

Ghana (www.bog.gov.gh)

5,000 cedis (US$0.50), 4TH AUGUST 2006. Like P34, but new date.

10,000 cedis (US$1.05), 4TH AUGUST 2006. Like P35, but new date. Signature remains Dr. Paul A. Acquah, GOVERNOR.

The following new family of notes was issued on July 1, 2007. The new Ghana cedi is worth 10,000 old cedis. On the front they all feature a conjoined portrait of the Big Six: Kwame Nkrumah, Ebenezer Ako Adjei, Edward Akufo-Addo, Joseph Boakye Danquah, Emmanuel Odarkwei Obetsebi-Lamptey, and William Ofori Atta. All denominations are also available as specimen notes.

1 cedi (US$1.10)Red. Front: Freedom and Justice arch in Independence Square; Kwame Nkrumah; Ebenezer Ako Adjei; Edward Akufo-Addo; Joseph Boakye Danquah; Emmanuel Odarkwei Obetsebi-Lamptey; William Ofori Atta. Back: Akosombo Dam. Windowed security thread with demetalized GHANA 1. Watermark: Tetteh Quarshie and cocoa pod. Printer: Unknown. 137 x 65 mm. a. 1st JULY 2007. Signature: Dr. Paul Acquah.

5 cedis (US$5.40)Blue. Front: Freedom and Justice arch in Independence Square; Kwame Nkrumah; Ebenezer Ako Adjei; Edward Akufo-Addo; Joseph Boakye Danquah; Emmanuel Odarkwei Obetsebi-Lamptey; William Ofori Atta. Back: University of Ghana; tower; buildings; sculpture. Windowed security thread with demetalized GHANA 5. Watermark: Tetteh Quarshie and cocoa pod. Printer: Unknown. 141 x 68 mm. a. 1st JULY 2007. Signature: Dr. Paul Acquah.

10 cedis (US$10.80)Green. Front: Freedom and Justice arch in Independence Square; Kwame Nkrumah; Ebenezer Ako Adjei; Edward Akufo-Addo; Joseph Boakye Danquah; Emmanuel Odarkwei Obetsebi-Lamptey; William Ofori Atta. Back: Bank of Ghana headquarters buildings. Holographic patch. Windowed security thread with demetalized GHANA 10. Watermark: Tetteh Quarshie and cocoa pod. Printer: Unknown. 145 x 71 mm. a. 1st JULY 2007. Signature: Dr. Paul Acquah.


Guatemala (www.banguat.gob.gt)

20 cedis (US$21.55)Purple. Front: Freedom and Justice arch in Independence Square; Kwame Nkrumah; Ebenezer Ako Adjei; Edward Akufo-Addo; Joseph Boakye Danquah; Emmanuel Odarkwei Obetsebi-Lamptey; William Ofori Atta. Back: Supreme Court building. Holographic patch. Red-to-green windowed security thread with demetalized GHANA 20. Watermark: Tetteh Quarshie and cocoa pod. Printer: Unknown. 149 x 74 mm. a. 1st JULY 2007. Signature: Dr. Paul Acquah.

50 cedis (US$41.95)Brown. Front: Freedom and Justice arch in Independence Square; Kwame Nkrumah; Ebenezer Ako Adjei; Edward Akufo-Addo; Joseph Boakye Danquah; Emmanuel Odarkwei Obetsebi-Lamptey; William Ofori Atta. Back: Christianborg Castle (seat of government) building. Holographic patch. Red-to-green windowed security thread with demetalized GHANA 50. Watermark: Tetteh Quarshie and cocoa pod. Printer: Unknown. 153 x 77 mm. a. 1st JULY 2007. Signature: Dr. Paul Acquah.

Gibraltar

Gibraltar has issued 10, 20, and 50 notes (P32-34) dated 1ST DECEMBER 2006 with a new signature (Tim Bristow, FINANCIAL AND DEVELOPMENT SECRETARY).

Great Britain (www.bankofengland.co.uk)

20 pounds (US$41.80), 2006. Introduced 13.03.2007. Bright purple. Series F. QEII portrait on front. Portrait of economist Adam Smith and illustration of The division of labour in pin manufacturing on back. Holographic stripe, registration device, additional intaglio printing, improved watermark, more UV features, signature (Andrew Bailey, CHIEF CASHIER). 149 x 80 mm.

Guatemala (www.banguat.gob.gt)

1 quetzal (US$0.15), 20 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2006. Introduced 20.08.2007. Green. General Jos Mara Orellana portrait on front. Banco de Guatelmala building on back. Like P99, but polymer with transparen0t window embossed with bank logo, new date, and new signatures (Carlos Rafael Garcia, GERENTE GENERAL; Maria Antonieta Del Cid Navas de Bonilla, PRESIDENTA). Printer: CANADIAN BANK NOTE. Polymer. 60 million notes introduced over two years.

5 quetzales (US$0.65), 22 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2006. Like P106, but new date. Printer: F. C. OBERTHUR.


Guernsey

10 quetzales (US$1.30), 25 DE AGOSTO DE 2006. Like P107, but new date. Printer: CBN.

50 quetzales (US$6.50), 22 ENERO 1992. Like P84, but new date.

100 quetzales (US$13.10), 25 DE AGOSTO DE 2006. Like P104, but new date and new signatures. Printer: GIESECKE & DEVRIENT.

100 quetzales (US$13.10), 24 DE ENERO DE 2007. Like P104, but new date, new signatures (Manuel Augusto Alonzo Araujo, GERENTE GENERAL; Maria Antonieta Del Cid Navas de Bonilla, PRESIDENTA), and and electrotype denomination added to watermark. Printer: GIESECKE & DEVRIENT.

According to an elPeriodico article dated April 18, 2008, Guatemalas parliament has authorized 200-, 500-, and 1,000-quetzale notes to be issued in 2009.

The aqua-colored Q200 will be dedicated to marimba, with portraits of German Alcntara, Mariano Valverde, and Sebastin Hurtado on the front and an allegory of their work on the back. The gray-colored Q500 will be dedicated to national literature, with a portrait of poet, novelist, and diplomat Miguel ngel Asturias on the front, and an illustration of the Mayan sacred text Popol Vuh on the back. The ocher-color Q1,000 will be dedicated to the patrimony of Guatemala, with an illustration of the faces of the different cultures in the country on the front.

Guernsey

The title of treasurer has been abolished in favor of the term chief accountant. Although Treasury Minister Lyndon Trott says the move will not affect the validity of existing banknotes signed by the treasurer, its likely that revised notes will be issued with the new title once existing supplies are exhausted. The new chief accountant is Bethan Haines, who worked for almost a decade in operations and was previously deputy director of finance.

5 pounds (US$7.25), no date. Like P56, but with windowed security thread. Introduced 2008.

Guinea (www.bcrg.gov.gn)

P39: 500 francs (US$0.15), 2006.Like P36, but new date, Cornerstone watermarks, solid security thread, full bleed color (no white borders), and smaller size. Printer: De La Rue (w/o imprint). 133 x 63 mm.

P40: 1,000 francs (US$0.25), 2006. Like P37, but new date, Cornerstone watermarks, and smaller size. Printer: De La Rue (w/o imprint).139 x 68 mm.


Guyana (www.bankofguyana.org.gy)

P41: 5,000 francs (US$1.20), 2006. Like P38, but new date and smaller size. 151 x 76 mm.

10,000 francs (US$2.05)Green, blue, and brown. Front: Young girl; coat of arms; three shells and pineapple. Back: Field with trees; Lady of Maali rock formation on Mount Loura. 3-mm red-to-green windowed security thread with demetalized 10000 GNF. Watermark: Young girl, electrotype RG, and Cornerstones. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 153 x 78 mm. a. 2007. Signature 4 (unknown and Aboubakar

Kagbe Toure). Introduced 11.06.2007.

10,000 francs (US$2.05)Green, blue, and brown. Front: Young girl; coat of arms; three shells and pineapple. Back: Field with trees; Lady of Maali rock formation on Mount Loura. 3-mm red-to-green windowed security thread with demetalized 10000 GNF. Watermark: Young girl, electrotype RG, and Cornerstones. Printer: TDLR (w/o imprint). 153 x 78 mm. a. 2008. Signature 4 (unknown and Aboubakar

Kagbe Toure).This note is very similar to 2007 type, but with subtle changes to the design on both sides.

Its expected that Guinea will issue a new 50,000-franc note (US$12), the nations largest denomination.

Gulf Cooperation Council (www.gcc-sg.org)

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), consisting of six Arab statesBahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emiratesplans to issue a unified currency in 2010.

Guyana (www.bankofguyana.org.gy)

20 dollars (US$0.10), ND (2005). Like P34, but new signatures #13 (Dolly Sursattie Singh (ag); Saisnarine Kowlessar, MINISTER OF FINANCE).

This 100-note is similar to the preceding issue of the same denomination, except the design has been slightly modified with larger numerals for the denomination in the upper left front corner, a different screen trap background pattern, and shortened printer imprint. Both notes now have designs that extend to the borders and watermarks that include an electrotype map of Guyana.


Haiti (www.brh.net)

100 dollars (US$0.50)Blue. Front: Bank logo; map. Back: St. Georges Cathedral in Georgetown. Windowed security thread with demetalized GUyANA. Watermark: Red Macaw parrot head and electrotype map. Printer: DE LA RUE. 156 x 65 mm. a. No date. Signature 13. Introduced 29.03.2006. FV FV 4.00 as. Specimen.

1,000 dollars (US$4.85)Lilac and purple. Front: Bank logo; map; holographic crest patch. Back: Bank of Guyana building in Georgetown; palm trees; cannon. Magenta-to-green windowed security thread with demetalized GUyANA 1000. Watermark: Red Macaw parrot head and electrotype map. Printer: DE LA RUE. 156 x 65 mm. a. No date. Signature 13. Introduced 29.03.2006.

Haiti (www.brh.net)

10 gourdes (US$0.25), 2006. Like P265, but new date.

20 gourdes (US$0.50), 2001. Introduced December 2007. Like commemorative P271, but legal tender, straight black serial numbers, silver foils around center wreath, and silver holographic strip at right.

25 gourdes (US$0.65), 2006. Like P266, but new date. Printer: DE LA RUE.

500 gourdes (US$13.10), 2007. Like P277, but new date and new signatures (Raymond Magloire, GOUVERNEUR; Philippe W. Lahens, GOUVERNEUR ADJOINT; Charles Castel,

DIRECTEUR GENERAL).

1,000 gourdes (US$26.15), 2007. Like P278, but new date and names removed above signatures. Printer: DE LA RUE.

Honduras (www.bch.hn)

1 lempira (US$0.05), 13 DE JULIO DE 2006. Like P84, but new date and new signatures with names above titles (GABRIELA NEZ DE REYES, PRESIDENTA; GERMN E. AMRTEL BELTRN, GERENTE; REBECA P. SANTOS, SECRETARIA DE FINANZAS).

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

5 lempiras (US$0.25), 13 DE JULIO DE 2006. Like P85, but new date and new signatures with names above titles (GABRIELA NEZ DE REYES, PRESIDENTA; GERMN E. AMRTEL BELTRN, GERENTE; REBECA P. SANTOS, SECRETARIA DE FINANZAS).

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

20 lempiras (US$1.05), 26 DE AGOSTO DE 2004. Brown, purple, light blue, and yellow. Dionisio de Herrera at right, arms at left. Casa Presidencial on back. Signatures (Mara Elena Mondragn de Villar, PRESIDENTA; unknown, GERENTE; William Chong Wong, SECRETARIO DE FINANZAS), serial numbers fluoresce yellow under UV light, BANCOCENTRALDEHONDURAS in microprinting, 20 as latent image, Mayan figure registration device, and embedded blue silk fibers. Printer: GIESECKE & DEVRIENT. 156 x 68 mm.

20 lempira (US$1.05), 13 DE JULIO DE 2006. Like the note dated 26 DE AGOSTO DE 2004, but new date, new signatures with printed names (GABRIELA NUNEZ DE REYES, PRESIDENTA; GERMAN E. MARTEL BELTRN, GERENTE; REBECA P. SANTOS, SECRETARIA DE FINANZAS). Printer: DE LA RUE.


Hong Kong (www.info.gov.hk)

50 lempiras (US$2.65), 26 DE AGOSTO DE 2004. Light blue and yellow. Bank building at right, Juan Manuel Galvez D. as portrait and watermark. Bank headquarters on back. Signatures (Mara Elena Mondragn de Villar, PRESIDENTA; unknown, GERENTE; William Chong Wong, SECRETARIO DE FINANZAS), serial numbers fluoresce yellow under UV light, BANCOCENTRALDEHONDURAS in microprinting, 50 as latent image and registration device, security thread printed BANTRAL 50, and embedded blue silk fibers. Printer: GIESECKE & DEVRIENT. 156 x 68 mm.

50 lempiras (US$2.65), 13 DE JULIO DE 2006. Like H50 dated 26 DE AGOSTO DE 2004, but new date and new signatures with names above titles (GABRIELA NEZ DE REYES, PRESIDENTA; GERMN E. AMRTEL BELTRN, GERENTE; REBECA P. SANTOS, SECRETARIA DE FINANZAS).

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

Hong Kong (www.info.gov.hk)

Financial Secretary Henry Tang said that 50 million polymer $10 notes will be gradually placed into circulation, and the government will consider issuing other denominations as polymer notes if the new $10 is accepted by the public.

P401: 10 dollars (US$1.30), 1st APRIL 2007. Introduced 09.07.2007, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hong Kongs return to China that took place on 01.07.1997. Like P400, but new date, new signatures (Henry Tang Ying-yen, FINANCIAL SECRETARY; Joseph Yam Chi-kwong, MONETARY AUTHORITY), larger tactile denomination in corners, see-through window with numeral 10, watermark-like image of bauhinia flower in clear window, watermark-like image of numeral 10, ribbon printed in pink-to-purple OVI, iridescent band with bauhinia flower and HK10 moved to center of note. Rearing horse as registration device, denomination as latent image. Polymer. 133 x 66 mm.

10 dollars (US$1.30), 1st OCTOBER 2007. Like P401, but new date and new signatures (John Tsang Chun-wah, FINANCIAL SECRETARY; Joseph Yam Chi-kwong, MONETARY AUTHORITY). Polymer. 133 x 66 mm.

20 dollars (US$2.55), 1 JANUARY 2007. Like P207, but new date.

20 dollars (US$2.55), 1st JANUARY 2007. Like P335, but new date.

The following note is available as a single note in a booklet for HK$138, in a sheet of four for HK$338, a full sheet of 35 for HK$1,388, paired with an old-style note for HK$268, and a sheet of four paired with old notes for HK$868. The money raised from the sale (after deducting face value and costs) will be donated to charity, with a portion set aside for local sports development. Although the notes will be legal tender in Hong Kong, they are not intended to be used in the local economy, and are being sold at a higher cost than their actual value.


Hungary (www.mnb.hu)

20 dollars (US$2.55)Purple. Front: Bank of China building; Beijing Olympics emblem; ancient column detail. Back: Beijing Olympic Stadium (Birds Nest); Chinese lucky clouds; bauhinia flower. Windowed security thread. Watermark: Unknown. Printer: Unknown. 143 x 71.5 mm. a. 1st JANUARY 2008. Signature: unknown. 4

million notes introduced 16.07.2008.

50 dollars (US$6.40), 1 JANUARY 2007. Like P208, but new date.

1,000 dollars (US$128.30), 1 JANUARY 2007. Like P210, but new date.

Hungary (www.mnb.hu)

On June 23, 2008, the central banks governor, Andrs Simor, announced that Hungarys Monetary Council has decided to replace the 200-forint (US$1.30) note with a coin in the first half of 2009. The notes will remain legal tender until 2010.

500 forint (US$2.30), 2008. Like P188, but new date and new signatures (Dr. Karvalits Ferenc; Simor Andrs; Dr. Kirly Jlia).

500 forint (US$2.15), 2008. Like Pick 194, but new date, new signatures, and Omron rings added to front and back in watermark field. The 500-forint notes dated 2008 without Omron rings were issued bearing prefixes EA, EB, EC, ED. It appears the bank is resetting the prefixes back to EA for the newer issues.

1,000 forint (US$4.60), 2007. Like P189, but new date and new signatures (Dr. Karvalits Ferenc; Simor Andrs; Dr. Kirly Jlia).

1,000 forint (US$4.60), 2008. Like P189, but new date and new signatures (Dr. Karvalits Ferenc; Simor Andrs; Dr. Kirly Jlia).

1,000 forint (US$4.30), 2009. Like Pick 195, but new date, new signatures, Omron rings added to front and back in watermark field, black serial numbers instead of red ones, and a silver-holographic security thread instead of a golden-holographic one.

Supposedly the higher-denomination notes will also soon be revised with the addition of Omron rings.

India (www.rbi.org.in)

On June 30, 2007, the Times of India reported that the Reserve Bank of India plans to issue one million polymer 10-rupee notes in a pilot project.

On August 28, 2008, Rediff News reported that the RBI has quietly put into operation withdrawal of the notes in a phased manner, starting with Rs 500 denomination notes of the 1996 series since January. Also, notes of Rs 100 and Rs 10 denomination that are of prior to 1996 series are being withdrawn since July. The following is the timetable from when some currency notes will be phased out: Rs 500 of 2000 series starting January 2009, Rs 100 of 1996 series from July 2009, Rs 50 prior to 1996 from January 2009, 1996 series from July 2009, Rs 20 prior to 2000 from January 2009 and 2000 series from July 2009 and Rs 10 notes of 1996 from January 2009.

P95: 10 rupees (US$0.25), 2006. Like P89, but new date, new signature (Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor), and w/o inset letter.

10 rupees (US$0.25), 2007. Like P95, but new date, new signature (Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor), and available with inset letters A, L, and R.


Indonesia (www.bi.go.id)

10 rupees (US$0.25), 2008. Like P95, but new date, new signature (Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor), and inset letter S.

P96: 20 rupees (US$0.50), 2006 and 2007. Like P89A, but new dates, new signature (Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor), and w/o inset letter.

P96: 20 rupees (US$0.50), 2007. Like P89A, but new date, new signature (Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor), and with inset letter R.

50 rupees (US$1.20), 2005. Like P90, but new date, new signature (Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor). Available with inset letter R and w/o inset letter.

100 rupees (US$2.50), 2006. Like P91, but new date, new signature (Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor), and inset letter E. Available with inset letters E, L, and w/o inset letter.

100 rupees (US$2.50), 2007. Like P91, but new date, new signature (Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor). Available with inset letter E and w/o inset letter.

500 rupees (US$12.20), 2006 and 2007. Like P93, but new dates, new signature (Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor). Available with inset letter R and w/o inset letter.

1,000 rupees (US$25.20), 2007. Like P94, but w/o inset letter, plus signature of Dr. Y. V. Reddy, governor.

The Reserve Bank of India will soon introduce revised banknotes in the denominations of 5, 50, 100, 500, and 1,000 rupees. The notes will be identical to the current Mahatma Gandhi series, but will bear the signature of the new bank governor, Dr. D. Subbarao. Notes of the current series will remain legal tender.

Indonesia (www.bi.go.id)

According to an article in The Jakarta Post dated March 3, 2008, Bank Indonesia (BI) is set to issue a 2,000-rupiah banknote (US$0.22) and 1,000-rupiah coin in the second semester of this year. BI has decided to issue a new banknote and coin after considering peoples needs, as well as costs for making banknotes, said BI Deputy Governor Budi Rochadi. The 2,000-rupiah note will be the countrys smallest denomination note once the existing 1,000-rupiah note (Pick 141) is replaced by a coin. The new banknote and coin will employ braille making them more convenient for blind people. BI is preparing new designs and security systems to discourage counterfeiters. The last time BI issued revised banknotes was in 2005, when it released new 50,000- and 100,000-rupiah notes (Pick 144).

According to a TempoInteractive article dated September 18, 2008, BI has postponed the printing of 2,000-rupiah notes and


Iran (www.cbi.ir)

delayed plans to drop the 1,000-rupiah note for a coin. BI had planned to print 600,000 of the new 2,000-rupiah notes in July 2008, but now expects to wait until the end of 2008. It is not easy to get this kind of paper, explained Deputy Governor Budi Rohadi.

According to a TempoInteractive article dated December 19, 2008, Bank Indonesia (BI) has yet again postponed the printing of 2,000-rupiah notes. Junino Jahja, executive-director of Perum Peruri, the state-owned banknote printing company, said his office will print 2,000-rupiah notes in 2009, for issuance by BI in 2009. We are still waiting for Bank Indonesias decision on when to print the banknotes, including the design and everything, said Junino, who also indicated that BI now plans to issue 1,000-rupiah notes, apparently reversing plans to replace that denomination with a coin.

1,000 rupiah (US$0.10), 2000/2006 and 2000/2008. Like P141, but new dates.


P143: 10,000 rupiah (US$1.10), 2005/2005, 2005/2006, and 2005/2008.



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