The Bank of Thailand has a long tradition of commemorative notes celebrating different occasions regarding the royal family. So it comes as little surprise that the death of King Bhumibol is the subject for new commemorative notes.
But this time it's not a single note but a whole series which will be issued. The regular 20-, 50-, 100-, 500- and 1000-bath notes of the 16th series will get a special reverse side depicting the life of the late King. From the press release we learn what the subjects of the different notes are:
- 20 baht: the early life of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
- 50 baht: H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s royal ceremonies and duties during the early time of his accession to the throne.
- 100 baht: H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s kindness through royal duties in rural areas.
- 500 baht: H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s wisdom and talents reflected through royal projects.
- 1,000 baht: The late reign of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the beloved King of Thai people.
The security features are identical to the 16th series banknotes. There is however a special feature located on the reverse side. The area around the portrait of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej will illuminate when viewed under ultraviolet light. The new banknotes will begin to circulate from 20 September 2017.
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As previously announced the Banque Central de Madagascar (BCM) has issued the first 4 notes of the new series on 17 July 2017. These are the notes with the highest value (2,000-, 5,000-, 10,000-, and 20,000-ariary notes). The 100-, 200-, 500- and 1,000-ariary notes will be issued on 18 September 2017. The theme of the new series is "Madagascar and its Riches".
On 18 July 2017 the Bank of England has officially unveiled its new polymer 10-pound note featuring the image of writer Jane Austen (1775-1817) on the back. As it turns out, the leaked image from February 2017 was the actual new image.
Features of the design on the reverse of the Jane Austen note include:
- The quote – “I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading!” from Pride and Prejudice (Miss Bingley, Chapter XI).
- Portrait of Jane Austen. Commissioned by James Edward Austen Leigh (Jane Austen’s nephew) in 1870, adapted from an original sketch of Jane Austen drawn by her sister, Cassandra Austen.
- An illustration of Miss Elizabeth Bennet undertaking “The examination of all the letters which Jane had written to her”– from a drawing by Isabel Bishop (1902-1988).
- The image of Godmersham Park. Godmersham was home of Edward Austen Knight, Jane Austen's brother. Jane Austen visited the house often and it is believed that it was the inspiration for a number of her novels.
- Jane Austen’s writing table – the central design in the background is inspired by the 12 sided writing table, and writing quills, used by Jane Austen at Chawton Cottage.
The new tactile feature on this note is a series of raised dots in the top left-hand corner and has been developed in conjunction with the RNIB. This is in addition to the elements already incorporated in Bank of England banknotes for vision impaired people: the tiered sizing, bold numerals, raised print and differing colour palettes.
Security features on the new note include:
- A see-through window featuring the Queen's portrait.
- Winchester Cathedral shown in gold foil on the front of the note and silver on the back.
- A quill at the side of the window which changes from purple to orange.
- A hologram which contains the word 'Ten' and changes to 'Pounds' when the note is tilted.
- A hologram of the coronation crown which appears 3D and multi-coloured when the note is tilted.
- A book-shaped copper foil patch which contains the letter JA.
- Micro-lettering beneath the Queen's portrait with tiny letters and numbers that are visible under a microscope.
- The words 'Bank of England' printed in intaglio (raised ink) along the top of the note.
The full design can be viewed in high-resolution detail on the Flickr page of the Bank of England (I wish more bank's would provide such detailed pictures!).
The new 10-pound note will be issued from 14 September 2017. The public can continue to spend paper 10-pound notes as usual. They will however be gradually withdrawn as they are banked by retailers and the public. Legal tender status of the paper 10-pound featuring Charles Darwin will be withdrawn in Spring 2018 with the exact date being announced at least three months in advance.
The Reserve Bank of Vanuatu (RBV) has announced that the new 5,000-vatu note will be issued on 28 July 2017. The new 500-vatu note will be issued at the end of 2017. These new notes will be issued on polymer just like the already issued notes of the new series.
The Governor of the RBV has stated that the notes were printed by Note Printing Australia Limited, a subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
The Banque Central de Madagascar (BCM) is gearing up for the release of their new banknote series. The BCM has issued a leaflet with more details of the new notes and the issue dates. Images below are the leaflets and pictures from a press conference.
The notes with the highest value (2,000-, 5,000-, 10,000-, and 20,000-ariary notes) will be issued from 17 July 2017. The 100-, 200-, 500- and 1,000-ariary notes will be issued on 18 September 2017. The theme of the new series is "Madagascar and its Riches".
Courtesy of Jérémy Pureur.
The Reserve Bank of India will soon issue a new 200-rupees note according to the Financial Express. A printing order has supposedly been placed. This printing of this note is being done to improve the currency situation in the country. After the announcement of demonetisation in November last year, the RBI had introduced new notes of 500- and 2,000-rupees.
On social media the image below has been shown as the new banknote but it is likely a photoshopped note.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD) have jointly issued a set of two $50 commemorative polymer notes, comprising one Brunei Darussalam $50 note and one Singapore $50 note in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Currency Interchangeability Agreement between Brunei Darussalam and Singapore on 5 July 2017.
From the press release: The Brunei Darussalam and Singapore $50 commemorative notes feature the same design elements and layout and is predominantly gold in colour to signify the golden jubilee. The 50th Anniversary logo of the Currency Interchangeability Agreement is a key feature on the front of the note. It shows a unifying flower motif comprising of a prominent flower found in Brunei Darussalam and Singapore's national flower, the Simpur and the Vanda Miss Joaquim respectively, in full bloom. This and the radiating flower petals symbolises the flourishing growth friendship between the two nations.
A unique element in the note is the see-through, colour-shifting window security feature that depicts Brunei Darussalam's Istana Nurul Iman and Singapore's Istana. A portrait of His Majesty Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam is shown on the Brunei Darussalam note, while the Singapore note features a portrait of Singapore's first President, Mr Yusof bin Ishak.
The back design of the note portrays the close collaboration between Brunei Darussalam and Singapore in the areas of defence, education and tourism. The bilateral defence cooperation is depicted by military personnel from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces and the Singapore Armed Forces in their ceremonial uniforms. Collaboration in education is represented by students from both countries engaging in cross-cultural learning and exchange of ideas. Brunei Darussalam's Ulu Temburong National Park, the "Green Jewel of Brunei" and the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are also featured, signifying the importance of the Agreement in facilitating tourism between the two countries.
There will be five types of limited edition numismatic sets sold by AMBD in conjunction with the celebration:
- Identical Numbered Notes Set: this set contains one $50 Brunei and one $50 Singapore commemorative notes, sharing the same serial number with the CIA prefix. This set will be sold at B$300 each.
- 3-in-1 Uncut Sheet: this set contains one uncut sheet of three $50 Brunei commemorative notes. This set will be sold at B$400 each.
- 8-in-1 Uncut Sheet: this set contains one uncut sheet of eight $50 Brunei commemorative notes. This set will be sold at B$1,000 each.
- 40-in-1 Uncut Sheet: this set contains one uncut sheet of forty $50 Brunei commemorative notes. This set will be sold at B$4,500 each.
- Coffee Table Book with a set of B$50 and S$50 commemorative notes: this limited edition coffee table book highlights elaborate descriptions of the commemorative notes' designs elements and contains a set of B$50 and S$50 commemorative notes. The coffee table book will be sold at B$138 each.
(i) Identical Numbered Notes Set
This set contains one $50 Brunei and one $50 Singapore commemorative notes, sharing the same serial number with the CIA prefix. This set will be sold at B$300 each.
(ii) 3-in-1 Uncut Sheet
This set contains one uncut sheet of three $50 Brunei commemorative notes. This set will be sold at B$400 each.
(iii) 8-in-1 Uncut Sheet
This set contains one uncut sheet of eight $50 Brunei commemorative notes. This set will be sold at B$1,000 each.
(iv) 40-in-1 Uncut Sheet
This set contains one uncut sheet of forty $50 Brunei commemorative notes. This set will be sold at B$4,500 each.
(v) Coffee Table Book with a set of B$50 and S$50 commemorative notes
This limited edition coffee table book highlights elaborate descriptions of the commemorative notes' designs elements and contains a set of B$50 and S$50 commemorative notes. The coffee table book will be sold at B$138 each.
After last weeks discoveries at a local store I couldn't resist and just had to return again. This time with more time than just my lunch break. After going through the mountain of available notes twice I found several other notes I could add to my collection.
- Czechoslovakia: 50 korun (P96a)
- Ukraine: 500 hryven (P23)
- Ukraine: 1,000 Karbovantsiv (P35a2)
- Germany (Empire): 5 Mark (P56a1)
- Germany (Empire): 20 Mark (P57)
- Germany (Weimar): 50,000 Mark (P80)
- Germany (Weimar): 5,000 Mark (P81a)
- Germany (Weimar): 100,000 Mark (P83a2)
- Germany (Weimar): 100 Million Mark (P107e1)
- Germany (Weimar): 50 Million Mark (P109b2)
- Germany (Weimar): 500 Million Mark (P110f)
USNEWS.com reports that the Central Bank of Syria has announced that a 2,000-pound banknote featuring a portrait of Syrian President Ashad will go into circulation. This would be the first time Syria will depict President Bashar Assad on its currency since he took office 17 years ago. The back of the note shows the People's Council of Syria inside the Parliament Building in Damascus, Syria.
The new note will be issued from 9 July 2017. The image below is from a press conference by the Central Bank Governor Duraid Durgham on 2 July 2017. I'm sure this note will be popular with collectors of notes with notorious leaders.
Update 6-7-2017: we have better pictures (from banknotenews.com).
The Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued its new note of 10,000-rial in June. The new note is reduced in size (from 77 × 160 mm to 71 × 142), has a large number 1 as a registration device and invisible security fibers in yellow, red, blue and green, which are visible with ultraviolet light.
The final design is just slightly different from the image which was shown in March of this year.
A couple of new notes today which I found in the infamous "1 dollar per note" box. Well, it turns out the seller hadn't really been paying attention because some of the notes there had a much higher catalog value. The Russian note in particular was hard to miss because of it's massive size. It's even hard to fit in one of my Leuchtturm Vario 1C folders!
- Germany - 20 mark - P46b
- Germany - 1 million mark - P93
- Poland - 1,000 marek - P29c
- Russia - 500 rubles - P14b.c01
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