• 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.

  • Macau 2024 bank notes
    Dec 4, 2023, 08:00 AM

    Macau will release a new note series for 2024

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    A new series of bank notes issued by the Banco Nacional Ultramarino for the Chinese Special Administrative Region of Macau will start with 10- and 20-pataca issues.

  • Print order
    Nov 27, 2023, 08:11 AM

    Fed changes order for printing of notes in 2024

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    The print order for Federal Reserve notes to be printed in 2024 has been changed due in part to a decision to move from fiscal year to calendar year.

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    Nov 27, 2023, 07:00 AM

    Monday Morning Brief for Nov. 27, 2023: A long road

    by William T. Gibbs
    Nearly hidden in the Federal Reserve’s order for paper money for 2024 was a brief notation that production of new $10 Federal Reserve notes will begin in 2025, with release set to begin in 2026.

  • West Hollywood national bank note
    Nov 25, 2023, 08:21 AM

    National bank note is the only one from California bank

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    Doyle Auctioneers and Appraisers will be offering the only known national bank note from a California bank during the company's Dec. 5 auction that features coins and other items.

  • 1880 $10 note
    Nov 20, 2023, 09:02 AM

    Large-size type notes included in January Heritage sale

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    Heritage Auctions' first paper money sale of 2024 will offer more than 1,110 lots including more than 400 national bank notes and interesting large-size type notes.

  • Fort Gibson Arkansas note
    Nov 14, 2023, 13:07 PM

    Highly specialized collection in Archives International sale

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    The Huntsville Collection of notes features rarely seen Civil War scrip notes, treasury warrants and Native American currency which will be auctioned by Archives International on Nov. 21.

  • 20-baht note from Thailand
    Nov 13, 2023, 08:14 AM

    ‘Cooked’ note of Thailand crisped, not Crisp Uncirculated

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    A kitchen accident left a Thai woman with questions about the possibility that a 20-baht note dropped into hot oil while cooking could have been ruined by the mishap.

  • $500 note
    Nov 10, 2023, 10:01 AM

    Stack’s Bowers Showcase Auction features rare notes

    by Arthur L. Friedberg
    A diverse range of types and denominations in large-size and small-size currency will be among the 347 lots in the Stack's Bowers Galleries November 2023 Showcase Auctions of U.S. Currency.

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