The Ulster Bank, a subsidiary of National Westminster Bank Plc., has issued (14th October) the latest £20 denomination which is part of their new “Living in Nature” family of banknotes which sees this denomination now printed on polymer. With the introduction of the new series, all three Ulster Bank denominations underwent a change in design which […]
Saudi Arabia: New five-riyal banknotes printed on polymer issued as part of sixth series
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority has issued (5th October) new five-riyal banknotes (U.S. $1.33) which are now printed on polymer. This denomination is now Saudi Arabia’s first circulation-type polymer banknote, as well as the first in the Middle East–North Africa (or MENA) region. The design is essentially carried over from the original paper version, which […]
Nicaragua: New commemorative banknotes and collector coins issued to celebrate Central Bank’s 60th anniversary
The Banco Central de Nicaragua has released into circulation (1st October) new commemorative five-cordoba (U.S. $0.144) banknotes that are part of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Central Bank of Nicaragua, which came into being on the 16th September 1960. Successors to the Banco Nacional de Nicaragua, a commercial entity […]
Bahamas: New $5 banknote released as part of second series of CRISP Evolution technology
The Central Bank of the Bahamas has released (23rd September) their newest $5 banknote (U.S. $5.00), which is the seventh denomination in their CRISP Evolution family of banknotes. The new note replaces the previous issue released in 2007. The Central Bank’s latest $5 note release combines modern design perspectives with innovative security features to create […]
A $10,000 bill sets $384,000 world record at Heritage Auctions
Bill is now world’s most valuable ‘small-size’ note Dallas, Texas (September 22, 2020) — A 1934 U.S. banknote set the world record for the most valuable type of its kind sold at auction when it brought $384,000 at Heritage Auctions. The $10,000 bill sets the ceiling on the most valuable “small size” piece of currency […]
Egypt: Central Bank governor confirms plans to produce polymer banknotes for early 2021
The governor of the Central Bank of Egypt has confirmed (10th September) they will begin to print Egyptian pound banknotes on polymer from the beginning of 2021. Central Bank Governor Tarek Amer confirmed in a televised interview discussing the economic conditions in Egypt during the Wuhan Flu pandemic; he clarified plans to begin printing new […]
Bowers on collecting: “With the ever-circling years comes round the Age of Gold.”
THE GILDED AGE The Gilded Age for the American $20 gold coin or double eagle began in 1849 when this new denomination was created, spawned by discovery of gold on the American River in January 1848, which expanded to become a worldwide sensation. With the arrival of the Forty-Niners the next year and statehood for […]
Nepal: Newly issued 1,000-rupee banknotes include depiction of twin Asian elephants
The Nepal Rastra Bank, the country’s central bank, has released newly printed 1,000-rupee banknotes (U.S. $8.40), their largest denomination in circulation, which includes updated security measures and a change on the back side. Following on from a programme to change the depictions of the wildlife shown on Nepalese banknotes, several animals were found not to […]
Heritage Auctions expects a gold rush for the “Original Goldbug” Collection by James Dines
Legendary financial forecaster’s sale includes ‘virtually untouched’ 1907 Saint-Gaudens High Relief Double Eagle Dallas, Texas (August 21, 2020) — Heritage Auctions strikes gold this fall by offering The James Dines “Original Goldbug” Collection, named for the legendary financial prognosticator who is also an esteemed numismatist. Mr. Dines, who rose to forecasting fame in the 1950s […]
Indonesia: New commemorative banknote issued in celebration of country’s 75th anniversary of independence
The Bank Indonesia has issued (17th August) new commemorative banknotes with a face value of 75,000 rupiah (U.S. $5.04), which are in celebration of the 75th anniversary of independence, celebrated on the day of the notes’ issuance. Achieved in 1945 from the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the end of the Second World War, the […]
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