In a continued study of transitional currency, the use of hybrid bank notes, known as 'cryptonotes,' with public and private keys to access a cryptocurrency account, are seen as a possibility.

U.S. and European officials alike snared thousands of freshly printed counterfeit notes in May, the U.S. fakes labeled "prop money," while the fake euros are believed to be the work of a crime syndicate.

The Bank of Canada's Annual Report reveals steps the bank took in 2020 to deal with the approaching pandemic as well as the bank's study of a central bank digital currency model.

Monetary experts conclude that smart bank notes and cryptobanknotes will likely replace current cash in circulation, to ease the transition from 19th century cash to fully digital currency.

The actions of a rogue politician in Australia may put him in hot water, as his printing of "1 Trillion Dollar Notes" to protest government deficits could directly violate the country's Copyright Act.

Printing machines and accessories are being offered in a late May closed tender sale on behalf of Riksbank, Sweden's central bank.

The Bank of Scotland's new polymer £50 bank note displays several differences from the familiar green of the paper version, including a change in color, to red, and kelpies added to the design.

A 100-rupee note from 1916 issued by the Zanzibar government is being touted as a world record holder, topping six other world records set in an April 28 London auction by Spink.

The auction house Bruun Rasmussen recently offered an example of the first bank note in Danish history with the 1-risdaler note going from twice the estimate sale price.

The 750-lot May 26 Archives International auction features a 1927 issue of a Palestine Currency Board 5-pound bank note, and selections from the Allen Berk Worldwide Banknote Collection.

The more than 20-year-old eighth series Swiss National Bank notes are no longer good for payments but can be exchanged; ninth series notes, issued for several years, replace the old series.

Saudi Arabia's new circulating 200-riyal note also serves to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the launch of the Kingdom Vision 2030, the nation's program to diversify its economy.

A broad array of notes from around the world highlighted the April Stack's Bowers and Ponterio Hong Kong auction, and two of the top sellers were from the Americas.

Being unable to gather in person did not prevent 2021's most important event for military collectors from taking place, as MPC Fest even included vital education programs offered and award ceremonies.

A prestigious honor has been bestowed upon Banco de Mexico as the International Bank Note Society has chosen the bank's new polymer 100-peso note as the 2020 Bank Note of the Year.

Bank of Russia will release an upgraded series of six denominations of bank notes over a four-year period, starting with the 100-ruble note in 2022, all having updated security features.

National Bank of Ukraine successfully revamped its whole currency system since 2014, winning notice from CentralBanking.com, which on March 25 named it best currency manager.

The title of "Best Applied Security Product" is bestowed upon German bank note paper manufacturer Louisenthal by the International Hologram Manufacturers Association.

World bank notes, many from Russian collector Yuri Solovey, will be offered in a late April sale by Heritage Auctions with some top notes from Spain and East Africa among the choice previews.

An American firm's newly patented system for quickly disinfecting millions of notes, thus maintaining note use, responds to worldwide fears of viruses like SARS-2 spreading on money.