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Counterfeit Banknotes Detected in October 2014
Counterfeit $100, Serial No. KL 46632875 C Simulated Fed's $100 note of 2006A series Alphanumeric Fed bank index: L12Check letter, quadrant no.: C3Check letter, face type-plate no.: C243Back type-plate no.: 120 Counterfeit $100, Serial No. AB 09471212 D Simulated Fed's $100 note of 1996 series Alphanumeric Fed bank index: B2Check letter, quadrant no.: G4Check letter, face type-plate no.: G55Back type-plate... Read more
Danmarks Nationalbank Ceasing Banknote Production
More and more people pay for their purchases/services by credit card and smartphone. In this context, the Danish National Bank (Nationalbanken) has announced it won't be printing notes and minting coins any longer. Nationalbanken plans to outsource all its printing/minting activities by 2017. 'Although cash volumes in Denmark's circulation are still large, public demand for new notes/coins has been falling in the recent years, and Nationalbanken anticipates no trend changes', reads... Read more
National Bank of Kyrgyz Republic Issuing Commemorative KGS 100/200 Banknotes
For the 150th anniversary of Toktogul Satylganov, a prominent Kyrgyz aqyn, composer, and trump player, and the 100th anniversary of Alykul Osmonov, a famous Kyrgyz poet, playwright, and translator, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has issued commemorative KGS 100 and 200 banknotes with memorable letterings 'Токтогулга 150 жыл' and 'Алыкул Осмоновго 100 жыл' since 20 October 2014. Commemorative KGS 100 Banknote DescriptionThe wide unprinted space reproduces... Read more
Bank of England awarded new banknote printing contract to De La Rue.
Bank of Engkand awarded new banknote printing contract to De La Rue Read more
Monthly Newsletter Banknotes of the World #10, 2014
In the October 2014 issue of the Banknotes of the World newsletter, read about the most important cash circulation changes worldwide and best practices in integrating cash cycle optimization solutions! We're announcing the 2015 BoW subscription and presenting new e-products! Inside this issue: Conferences & ExhibitsIn early September, Sochi hosted international banking forum Russian Banks: 21st Century attended by delegates from Russian/international credit... Read more
New Norway banknote design- high-quality and sophisticated image.
October 7 2014- Norway National Bank competition dedicated to new currencies design succesfullly resulted in high-quality concepts. Read more
Sweden: On the Road to 'Cashless' Society
4 out of 5 purchases in Sweden are done by wire transfer or debit card. The cheaper technologies develop, the faster the country moves to 'cashless' society Read more
Belarus Republic withdraws from circulation BYR 50 note.
Belarus Republic withdeaws from circulation BYR 50 note on 1 July 2016, Read more
New €10 Banknote to Be Issued on 23 September 2014
The ECB is due to present the new €10 note. Read more
Subtleties of Indian Coinage Laws. Let 1 Rp Banknote Be!
India's Government Announces Printing of 1 Rp Note Read more
Penny to Be Rid of? US in Thought
Producing 1 penny costs 1.6 cents apiece. Is there any use to continue with this coin? Read more
Monthly Newsletter Banknotes of the World #9, 2014
In the September 2014 issue of the Banknotes of the World newsletter, read about the most important cash circulation changes worldwide and best practices in integrating cash cycle optimization solutions! We're announcing the 2015 BoW subscription and presenting new e-products! Urgent IssueNowadays issuing banks have tougher requirements to cash. It must be durable, secure, attractive, and inexpensive in production. Most circulating notes are printed on the paper... Read more
Israel Announcing New Banknote on 16 September 2014
Bank of Israel to Present New ILS 50 Banknotes on 16 September 2014 Read more
National Coin: UK Involving Public in New £1 Coin Design
UK Launching Competition for New £1 Coin Design Read more
De La Rue to Print on GBP
BOE has finished reviewing corporate applications submitted under the tender for GBP production at its printworks in Essex. According to the Bank's press release, the contract will be awarded De La Rue this October. Banknote printing under the contract is due since April 2015. BOE first outsourced its note production in 2003. Its then official printer was also De La Rue as the tender winner. This contract expires in March 2015. De La Rue is one of the oldest and most... Read more