• Counterfeit euro notes
    Mar 9, 2024, 13:00 PM

    European bank reports on euro note counterfeiting

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    There is some optimism in a report by the European Central Bank about the number of counterfeit euro notes being found, but plenty of work remains to eradicate the issue.

  • Frida Kahlo note using AI
    Mar 7, 2024, 16:00 PM

    Artificial intelligence used for secure design elements

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    A Czech Republic research and manufacturing firm is focused on challenges in anti-counterfeiting protection, and a house note demonstrates how applying AI can help in design of a bank note.

  • Ukrainian commemorative note
    Mar 6, 2024, 16:00 PM

    Second Ukraine commemorative bank note issued, offered for sale

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    A second commemorative note has been issued in Ukraine to pay tribute to the "steadfastness of the Ukrainian people in their struggle for freedom."

  • King Charles III notes from Bank of England
    Mar 5, 2024, 18:00 PM

    UK King Charles III notes expected for release in June

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    The Bank of England has set the date of June 5, 2024, for releasing into circulation notes bearing the portrait of King Charles III; only the portrait is changed from previous issues.

  • Annual report for 2023 of BEP
    Mar 3, 2024, 13:00 PM

    BEP issues 2023 performance and accountability report

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    The release of a new historic note series and performance objectives are among the highlights of the first report issued by BEP Acting Director Charlene Williams.

  • Shredded currency
    Feb 25, 2024, 12:00 PM

    Using computer intelligence to rebuild shredded currency

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    A doctoral candidate at Hong Kong University is embarking upon a project to determine if currency that has been shredded can be put back together through the use of computer technology.

  • Bank note life cycle
    Feb 15, 2024, 12:00 PM

    European Central Bank studies carbon footprint of its notes

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    The European Central Bank commissioned a study that yielded a 32-page report on the environmental impact of euro bank notes and their circulation.

  • High denomination notes for Argentina
    Feb 9, 2024, 17:00 PM

    Inflation brings on new denominations in Argentina

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    Inflation in Argentina prompts the Central Bank of Argentina to issue higher denominations, 10,000- and 20,000-peso notes, to reduce the size of the piles of notes required in everyday transactions.

  • New 200-dirham note for Morocco
    Jan 31, 2024, 12:00 PM

    Anniversary of independence occasion for Morocco notes

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    The 80th anniversary of Morocco's Manifesto of Independence is the occasion for the nation's central bank to issue a new note series, and a new 200-dirham note was released Jan. 12 in that series

  • Peru 200-sol note for 2023
    Jan 28, 2024, 19:00 PM

    Peru 200-sol note completes series started in 2021

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    The Central Bank of Peru's note series begun in 2021 to feature Peruvians in the sciences and humanities reached completion in mid-December with a 200-sol note issued for circulation.

  • Solomon Island notes
    Jan 19, 2024, 18:00 PM

    Technology advances for note security in Solomon Islands

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    New $50 and $100 notes for the Solomon Islands are being issued with updated security features and and island imagery including coconuts, shells, fishing, sharks, iguanas and dynamic wave movement.

  • French counterfeit notes
    Jan 18, 2024, 13:00 PM

    Counterfeit euros begin to appear in parts of France

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    Small merchants and farmers in a couple of neighboring regions in France are reporting being paid in counterfeit euro notes, and officials are warning others to beware of the fakes in circulation.

  • Society of Paper Money Collectors
    Jan 14, 2024, 16:00 PM

    Society of Paper Money Collectors meets for awards

    by Larry Jewett
    The annual wards ceremony for the Society of paper Money Collectors took place at the 2024 FUN convention and included the induction of three new members to the Hall of Fame.

  • Tonga notes for 2024
    Jan 10, 2024, 10:00 AM

    New series of note issues begins circulation in Tonga

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    The first polymer notes for Tonga will be the highest use denominations in a new note series, Tonga's first currency redesign since 2015, which will also include paper denominations.

  • Cancelled plate $5 note
    Jan 9, 2024, 16:00 PM

    Series 1988 $5 error note shows cancellation marks

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    A Series 1988 $5 Federal Reserve note that has X cancellation marks instead of the usual overprinting expected in normal production has been found by paper money expert Frederick Bart.

  • Lunar Year of the Dragon 20-yuan note
    Jan 1, 2024, 17:00 PM

    Commemorative note celebrates Year of the Dragon

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    With the Lunar Year of the Dragon arriving in February 2024, the People's Bank of China has begun production of a 20-yuan legal tender note to commemorate the occasion.

  • Eastern Caribbean bank note
    Dec 30, 2023, 17:00 PM

    Legendary cricket star honored on Caribbean note

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    A $2 commemorative bank note has been issued by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank that honors the career of legendary cricketer Sir Vivian Richards.

  • Iraqi bank note from Noonans
    Dec 24, 2023, 16:00 PM

    Rare Iraq note beats estimates in Noonans World Banknotes sale

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    A 1941 100-fil note issued in a small quantity and never offered at auction before highlighted the late November Noonans Mayfair World Banknote sale, selling at more than twice its lower estimate.

  • Morocco 100-dirham note
    Dec 23, 2023, 10:00 AM

    Note launches newest series of currency in Morocco

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    The 100-dirham note issued in November starts a new series of currency in Morocco, and three more note denominations are expected to begin circulating, each with innovative security features.

  • Euro note survey
    Dec 15, 2023, 12:00 PM

    Euro users polled about themes for use on future notes

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    Residents throughout Europe were asked for their opinions about what would be depicted on future euro notes in an attempt to change the look of the currency.

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