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The BNB puts into circulation a new banknote of BGN 5 denomination

Source: BNB The Bulgarian National Bank puts into circulation the last banknote of the new banknote series, which is of BGN 5 denomination, issue 2020. The banknote will enter circulation as legal tender from 4 September 2020. The overall design and the main elements of the banknotes of the new series feature no significant changes as compared with the banknotes already in circulation. The changes are related to the...

The BNB puts into circulation a new banknote of BGN 10 denomination, issue 2020

Source: BNB The Bulgarian National Bank puts into circulation the fourth banknote of the new series, which is of BGN 10 denomination, issue 2020. The banknote will enter circulation as legal tender from 12 June 2020. Тhe overall design and the main elements of the new banknote series feature no significant changes as compared with the banknotes already in circulation. The changes are related to the introduction of new...

The Bulgarian National Bank puts into circulation a new banknote of BGN 20 denomination, issue 2020

Source: BNB  Press Release: 28 February 2020 The Bulgarian National Bank puts into circulation the third banknote of the new series, which is of BGN 20 denomination, issue 2020. The banknote will get into circulation as legal tender from 20 March 2020. Тhe overall design and the main elements of the new banknote series feature no significant changes as compared with the banknotes already in circulation. These changes are related to...

Reserve Bank of Australia shares first look at new $100 note

Source: News Australia, RBA It is the final denomination to be redesigned as part of the Next Generation Banknote Program and will be released into circulation in the second half of 2020. The new $100 features Sir John Monash and Dame Nellie Melba. Sir John Monash was an engineer, soldier and civic leader and a significant figure in the building-construction industry. Monash is widely recognised for his service as...

The BNB puts into circulation a new banknote of BGN 50 denomination, issue 2019

Source: BNB Press Release 18 Oktober 2019 The Bulgarian National Bank puts into circulation the second banknote of the new series, which is of BGN 50 denomination, issue 2019. The banknote will get into circulation as legal tender from 1 November 2019. The overall design and the main elements of the new banknotes have no significant changes as compared with the banknotes in circulation. The changes in the banknotes...

The Bank of England has unveiled the design for its new £20 note featuring Romantic painter JMW Turner

Source: Sky News, 10 October 2019 The governor of the Bank of England has unveiled the new £20 polymer banknote featuring the artist JMW Turner. Mark Carney revealed the note’s design in Margate at Turner Contemporary gallery, which is named after the painter. The £20 note – made from polymer like the new £10 and £5 notes – contains “sophisticated security features” which make it the “most secure Bank of England banknote yet”. Of...

Swiss National Bank presents new 100-franc note

Source: SNB Berne, 3 September 2019 The Swiss National Bank (SNB) will begin releasing the new 100-franc note on 12 September 2019, bringing the issuance of the ninth banknote series to a close. The first denomination in the new series, the 50-franc note, entered circulation on 13 April 2016. This was followed by the 20, 10, 200 and 1000-franc notes, which were released at six or twelve-month intervals. The...

Alan Turing to be the face of new £50 note

Source: Bank of England 15 July 2017 Press Release: Today, Bank of England Governor, Mark Carney, announced that Alan Turing will appear on the new £50 polymer  note. Making the announcement at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, the Governor also revealed the imagery depicting Alan Turing and his work that will be used for the reverse of the note. The new polymer £50 note is expected to...

New €100 and €200 notes go into circulation

Source: DW, 28-05-2019 New  €100 and €200 notes were released into circulation on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 completing an overhaul of the currency’s paper denominations that is aimed at deterring counterfeiters. The fresh bills have been changed to have larger numbers in a bolder design, have a satellite hologram, and have been printed in more contrasting shades than the old versions, which had remained the same since they were...

Swiss National Bank releases new 1000-franc note

Source: Swiss National Bank The Swiss National Bank (SNB) will begin issuing the new 1000-franc note on 13 March 2019. Following the 50, 20, 10 and 200-franc notes, this is the fifth of six denominations in the new banknote series to be released. The current eighth-series banknotes remain legal tender until further notice. The 100-franc note, which will be presented on 3 September 2019 and enter circulation on 12...