Images of the upcoming Nelson Mandela centennial notes leaked prematurely via social media, leading South African officials to release official photos early.

“Obsolete Paper Money: A Guide with Prices,” by Don Kelly is now available, with its debut at the IPMS greeted with a widely positive reception and brisk sales.

The world sessions at the Lyn Knight auction of paper money were boosted by active collector participation in the bidding.

Note redesign project offers an outsider’s interpretation of what could be done with American currency without changing most of the main motifs.

Treasury responds to senator’s question about Tubman note after six weeks, states that the redesign process “is still in the early stages.”

A 19th century note shows the Washington Monument in its original though abandoned form. Also from the June 25 Coin World, a coin scandal begins in 1934.

A 100-ruble bank note made of polymer and with vertical designs commemorating soccer’s 2018 World Cup was released in Russia May 22.

The UK will experience a “currency first” in 2019 when its first vertically oriented notes will be put into circulation by the Ulster Bank.

The BEP is printing Series 2017 $1 notes for more Federal Reserve banks, and adding the $20 denomination as well.

The new 20,000-riel bank note from the National Bank of Cambodia portrays the king on the face and the Banteay Srei Temple on the back.

Series 1966 $100 United States note bearing serial number 1 to be offered at auction by Lyn Knight on June 8.

Bidding at the April 2 to 5 auction attracted strong bidder participation and established a series of standard-setting prices.

Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology has introduced a currency app for central banks that allows an interactive experience with notes' security features.

Hans Walter, 96, the last survivor of Operation Bernhard, the Nazi's Sachsenhausen paper money counterfeiting operation, died April 20 in Mansfield, Ohio.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing could get a new headquarters and primary printing facility if Congress approves.

The Central Bank of Macedonia is switching from paper to polymer, and will release the first notes in a new series starting May 15.

The 2018 IPMS, held in Kansas City, will feature a bourse, educational forums, and an auction that includes a specialized collection of $2 notes.

Uncertainty remains over the future of a redesigned $20 note depicting Harriet Tubman. Also this week, the 2018 Uncirculated Coin set goes on sale soon.

Two years ago, in both Canada and the United States, new paper money themes were announced for future releases. The pace of change is strikingly different.

The birthplace of the founder of communism celebrates Karl Marx’s 200th birthday with local note that has no face value.