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Dec 23, 2022, 08:00 AM
BEP to resume collectibles issues offered on Mint website
by Arthur L. FriedbergMost Bureau of Engraving and Printing collector products have been unavailable since the COVID crisis of 2020, but it appears a restart of the program is imminent, with special products to be available soon.Dec 21, 2022, 09:09 AMFirst King Charles III notes are unveiled by Bank of England
by Arthur L. FriedbergThe Bank of England reveals its polymer bank notes with the portrait of King Charles III on the face, anticipated to begin appearing in circulation by 2024, with no change to the back of the notes.Dec 19, 2022, 08:00 AMYellen-Malerba Series 2021 notes in production at BEP
by Arthur L. FriedbergSeries 2021 notes are now being printed with the signatures of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and U.S. Treasurer Lynn Roberge Malerba, the first U.S. paper money series to carry signatures two women.Dec 12, 2022, 08:00 AMUnited Arab Emirates releases new high-denomination note
by Arthur L. FriedbergFeaturing the United Arab Emirates' global achievements in space exploration and clean energy, the UAE's new highest denomination note is printed on a durable polymer substrate for longer circulation.Dec 12, 2022, 00:37 AMBarbados issues new series of bank notes with updated designs
by Arthur L. FriedbergBarbados' new bank note series, all polymer, changes the subjects to a vertical presentation, among other differences in detail, and was issued from the central bank to commercial banks Dec. 5.Dec 10, 2022, 11:01 AMMovie money can pose a potential problem to public
by Arthur L. FriedbergCrane Currency warns that readily available prop/movie money, legal for whimsical purchase, carries deceptive "shiny foils and stick-on holograms" that risk attracting counterfeiters' abuse.Dec 5, 2022, 08:00 AMTransition to new notes ongoing for Bank of Japan
by Arthur L. FriedbergMass production of redesigned bank notes announced in 2019 has begun in Japan with three denominations of the new notes expected to start circulation in April.Dec 4, 2022, 08:00 AMNigeria unveils trio of new bank notes in different colors
by Arthur L. FriedbergNigeria is changing the look of its currency for the first time in nearly 20 years, and while it appears to be only a color change, the old notes will lose legal tender status in a short time.Dec 3, 2022, 08:00 AMQatar releases note as nation plays host of 2022 FIFA
by Arthur L. FriedbergQatar's new commemorative note marks its distinction of being the first Arab and Middle Eastern nation to host a FIFA World Cup, in 2022, making the note's unusual 22-riyal value appropriately symbolic.Nov 27, 2022, 09:00 AMBank of Cambodia authorizes two new riel bank notes
by Arthur L. FriedbergTwo new bank notes, a 200-riel and a 2,000-riel note, authorized in Cambodia Nov. 14 have portraits featuring King Norodom Sihamoni, on one as a youth and on the other as an adult.Nov 26, 2022, 09:00 AMSerial number pair of Series 2013 $1 star notes sold
by Arthur L. FriedbergA set of two $1 Series 2013 star notes from the New York Federal Reserve district, one printed in Washington, D.C., and the other in Fort Worth, Texas, both bearing the same serial number, sold recently.Nov 21, 2022, 08:00 AMSS Central America treasure heading to sale includes notes
by Arthur L. FriedbergA unique $3 note issued by the State Bank of Newark, New Jersey, is among the few bank notes on board that survived the 1857 sinking of the SS Central America and are about to be offered to collectors for the first time.Nov 14, 2022, 08:00 AMCrikey! Australian bank notes do not depict Steve Irwin
by Arthur L. FriedbergAustralian notes created for use in a movie were stolen from the film production site and authorities are warning residents to be on the lookout for the money that has obvious clues such as portraits.Nov 13, 2022, 08:00 AMAlgeria releases new commemorative 2,000-dinar bank note
by Arthur L. FriedbergThe occasion of the 31st Arab League Summit being held in Algiers served as the incentive for the creation and issuance of a commemorative 2,000-dinar bank note in Algeria.Nov 12, 2022, 08:00 AMRare Chinese notes top $25,000 in Hong Kong sale
by Arthur L. FriedbergThe Stack's Bowers Ponterio Hong Kong auction offered more than 3,000 lots that included some Chinese notes that sold far above their estimates when the final bids were in.Nov 8, 2022, 08:23 AMMajor collection of Confederate bonds offered in upcoming sale
by Arthur L. FriedbergOne of the most significant offerings of Confederate bonds and fiscal documents to be sold at auction in 15 years will be conducted by Lyn Knight Currency Auctions in Overland Park, Kansas, on Nov. 17.Nov 7, 2022, 08:00 AMJ.S.G. Boggs artwork now offered as part of NFT project
by Arthur L. FriedbergFive years after his passing, controversial artist J.S.G. Boggs is being remembered with a new initiative between his estate and laCollection in a non-fungible token project.Nov 4, 2022, 08:00 AMLouisenthal uses new house note to promote technology
by Arthur L. FriedbergInnovations in bank note printing can be found with the house note featuring a ballerina produced by Louisenthal that includes micro-mirrors, holograms, 3D effects and color shifts.Nov 2, 2022, 09:00 AMCentral bank of Laos releases new 10,000-, 20,000-kip notes
by Arthur L. FriedbergNew versions of two notes were placed into circulation in October in Laos with the new notes featuring revisions designed to combat counterfeiting and become more visibly attractive.Oct 29, 2022, 09:00 AMEast Africa note tops world paper money bidding at Heritage
by Arthur L. FriedbergHigh demand was seen for lots offered during the Heritage World Paper Money Auction with over 1,000 bidders driving more than $1.9 million in sales of highly desired currency.NEWS-
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