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Jun 1, 2020, 07:30 AM
Conspiracy theorists find viral 'evidence' on Australian note
Conspiracy theorists hail the Australian $10 note as positive proof that the COVID-19 global pandemic is a contrived hoax, but they completely misidentify the note's design elements. -
May 31, 2020, 08:00 AM
New Argentinian note triggers controversy about doctor featured
The reputation of one of the doctors selected for the newly designed 5,000-peso note from the Bank of Argentina sparked outrage with many who point to evidence the man was a Nazi sympathizer. -
May 30, 2020, 08:00 AM
Bulgaria places upgraded 10-lev bank note into circulation
The Bulgarian National Bank's latest release in its new series is the 10-lev denomination, issue dated 2020 with updated security features but design elements similar to previous 10-lev issues. -
May 25, 2020, 08:00 AM
Zimbabwe releasing new $10, $20 notes for circulation
New $10 and $20 notes begin circulating in Zimbabwean currency in May and June, with updated security features, though the printer of the bills remains a mystery. -
May 24, 2020, 08:00 AM
Revision to bank note in Japan triggers revival of agriculture
Japan's 10,000-yen note set for 2024 will be printed on paper made from mitsumata bark, 90 percent of which is imported, renewing interest from Japan's farmers in growing the shrub. -
May 23, 2020, 08:00 AM
Hong Kong auction offers high quality Asian notes
Some of the finest Asian notes on the market were in a recent Stack's Bowers Hong Kong auction; one note of the Ta-Ching Government Bank from 1910 sold for triple its estimate. -
May 18, 2020, 08:00 AM
Mexico, Italy towns produce local notes to help residents in crisis
Local currency has been issued by small towns in Italy and Mexico as a means to alleviate some of the economic hardship on the communities because of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
May 17, 2020, 08:00 AM
Transnistria issues commemorative note for WWII anniversary
Calling it "75 years of the Great Victory," Transnistrian Republican Bank has issued a limited run of a 1-ruble note to celebrate the end of World War II. -
May 16, 2020, 08:00 AM
Iran to revalue the rial by lopping off zeroes as a 'cure' for inflation
In an effort to treat inflation, the Iranian government plans to implement a long discussed policy of replacing the rial with the toman and critics are skeptical. -
May 15, 2020, 10:00 AM
Arrests made in U.S. currency counterfeiting operation in Peru
International agencies have identified and arrested two people for crimes centered on the counterfeiting and distribution of U.S. currency totaling $15 million from a location in Peru. -
May 10, 2020, 09:00 AM
Community wooden money revived for use in Tenino
One U.S. community has gone back in time to resurrect an idea that served them well nearly a century ago, in a step to alleviate economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. -
May 4, 2020, 08:00 AM
Federal Reserve shipping old-style $100 notes
Older design $100 notes will be returned to circulation with the new look bills after demand for cash has increased, despite the claims that handling money is a health threat. -
May 2, 2020, 09:30 AM
Zanzibar bank notes dominate in Dallas Heritage auction
Two Zanzibar bank notes were among the three top-grossing lots in the April 23 auction held by Heritage Auctions in Dallas. -
May 2, 2020, 09:00 AM
Security printer claims development of anti-viral treatment for use on bank notes
In an era when caution is advised to prevent the spread of viral infections, one company offers a solution to make bank notes even less likely to carry pathogens. -
Apr 27, 2020, 08:00 AM
Rare £1,000,000 Bank of England Treasury note is in sale
A Treasury bill from 2003 issued of behalf of the City of London that was never issued for sale will be included in an upcoming auction of bank notes. -
Apr 27, 2020, 08:00 AM
Photographs of Elizabeth II, basis for Canadian bank note portrait, in auction
Portrait photographs of Queen Elizabeth used in the design of Canadian currency sell in recent auction. -
Apr 26, 2020, 09:00 AM
International Paper Money Show canceled because of virus
COVID-19 claims another event as the International Paper Money Show cancels for June, moves auctions online and looks into possible later 2020 event. -
Apr 20, 2020, 08:00 AM
Aruba 100-florin note named Banknote of the Year for 2019
Aruba’s new 100-florin note was named Banknote of the Year for 2019 by the voting membership of the International Bank Note Society. -
Apr 19, 2020, 08:00 AM
Bank note printer celebrates 500 years with house note
Last year, the Zurich, Switzerland, security printer Orell Füssli memorialized its 500th anniversary with a promotional house note reflecting its past and its future. -
Apr 17, 2020, 09:26 AM
Paper money of all kinds depicts George Washington
George Washington never wanted his portrait to appear on U.S. coinage, but that eventually happened anyway. Paper money depicting him arose even sooner.
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