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Apr 29, 2019, 08:00 AM
When green ink served as anti-counterfeiting device
The first federal notes, the demand notes of 1861, were given the nickname “greenback” because of the fraud-preventing green ink used on the back. -
Apr 28, 2019, 08:00 AM
Macao celebrates anniversary with commemorative notes
In honor of the 20th anniversary of Macao’s return to China, two banks will release commemorative notes later this year. -
Apr 26, 2019, 08:45 AM
Private security concerns reveal new technologies
New technologies recently introduced by Crane Currency and De La Rue show the effort and expense now a part of bank note production. -
Apr 22, 2019, 09:30 AM
Chinese paper money stars in Stack's Bowers auction
Chinese paper money from modern times and the more distant pass starred in the recent Hong Kong auction by Stack’s Bowers Galleries. -
Apr 19, 2019, 10:29 AM
Japan to release new note series starting in 2024
The Finance Ministry of Japan will be issuing new bank notes for the first time since 2004, with the new series to debut starting in 2024 at the earliest. -
Apr 15, 2019, 08:00 AM
BEP turns eyes to Maryland as site for new facility
The BEP is looking as an underused USDA complex in Maryland as a possible site for its new printing facility to replace the current Washington plant. -
Apr 14, 2019, 11:48 AM
Authorities in Spain raid counterfeiting operation
Europol, the law enforcement agency of the EU, said that it had assisted the Spanish National Police in eliminating a counterfeit euro print shop in Spain. -
Apr 8, 2019, 08:58 AM
Bahamas issues a $3 bank note
A bill with the infrequently-seen denomination of $3 was released by the Central Bank of the Bahamas on March 28. -
Apr 7, 2019, 09:05 AM
Notes of New Zealand and Israel in Kagin’s auction
A Reserve Bank of New Zealand £50 note dated 1.8.1934 was the standout item in the 138 lots of world paper money from Kagin’s Auctions at the March 29 ANA show. -
Apr 5, 2019, 15:50 PM
Joel Anderson collection of Treasury notes strong
The Joel Anderson Collection of Treasury Notes of the War of 1812 offered by Kagin’s Auctions topped all expectations at the March ANA National Money Show. -
Apr 1, 2019, 08:06 AM
BEP designer shares details of note design
A digital news site interviews Brian Thompson, one of three present BEP note designers, who designed the new U.S. $100 Federal Reserve note. -
Apr 1, 2019, 08:00 AM
Libya to release polymer notes
Libya will be releasing polymer 1-dinar notes, the nation's first polymer bank note, and one of the first in the region. -
Apr 1, 2019, 08:00 AM
Just three denominations so far for Series 2017 notes
Only three denominations of Federal Reserve notes have been printed so far with the Series 2017 designation — $1, $10 and $20.