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Paper Money Aug 8, 2022, 8 AM
Lebanon has six new satirical self-printable ‘lollar’ notes
New "lollars," satirical notes featuring scenes of corruption in Lebanon, are available from specialized ATMs across Beirut to remind that U.S. dollar deposits can now be withdrawn only in local currency. -
Paper Money Aug 6, 2022, 8 AM
Is ‘starburst’ effect on £5 bank note a trick or a security device?
So-called hidden feature, starburst effect from laser beamed through Queen Elizabeth II’s neck on the £5 Bank of England note, is not a security device, scientist concludes in British tabloid interview. -
Paper Money Aug 4, 2022, 9 AM
Uzbekistan advances schedule for new 200,000-som note
Recent problems with a shortage of cash in circulation, including U.S. dollars, forced Uzbekistan authorities to release the new 200,000-som bank note in mid-July rather than in 2024 as intended. -
Paper Money Aug 4, 2022, 8 AM
Pensioner in Italy loses euro notes in recycled photocopy machine
A 70-year-old man in Italy reportedly stashed a million euros worth of €200 and €500 notes in the drawers of his old photocopier, forgot about it, and had the machine recycled, destroying the notes. -
Paper Money Aug 3, 2022, 11 AM
Circulation of counterfeit euro notes declines in Germany
While the number of counterfeit euro notes appears to be on the decline in Germany, phony notes still cause financial damage, as higher denominations are those more often counterfeited. -
Paper Money Aug 2, 2022, 8 AM
France building new euro note printing plant
France is constructing new bank note printing plant, as are the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the Spanish Ministry of Finance, casting doubt on the impending "death" of cash use. -
Paper Money Jul 29, 2022, 1 PM
Bank of Peru issues 20-, 50-sol notes featuring 20th century people
New 20- and 50-sol bank notes have been issued by the Central Reserve Bank of Peru printed on cotton paper and featuring individuals who have been influential in art, literature, history and science. -
Paper Money Jul 25, 2022, 8 AM
Central Bank of Egypt goes polymer with 10-pound note
Egypt has issued its first polymer bank note into circulation in July, a 10-pound note that displays one of the largest mosques in the world, an ancient pyramid, and the library at Alexandria. -
Paper Money Jul 24, 2022, 8 AM
Polish 10-zloty note protests Russian acts of aggression
The National Bank of Poland's new commemorative legal tender 20-zloty bank note celebrates the nation's defenses against ongoing aggression from neighboring Russia and Belarus. -
Paper Money Jul 23, 2022, 8 AM
Crane Currency promotes paper over polymer for notes
Crane Currency is beating the drum for paper as the substrate of choice for currency, citing several security advantages of paper notes, its sustainability and lower production costs among incentives.