October Postings 2024

October 2024

To all my visitors, please feel free to contact me for a chat. We can share our views and even the possibility of doing an exchange deal with my spares banknotes. Always love to have a chat. Thanks.

 

1st October 2024

East Caribbean States - This is a commemorative polymer note of $50 issued in August 2024 for the celebration of Grenada's 50th Year of Independence anniversary from the British. Despite gaining full independence, the country adopted a unitary parliamentary system with King Charles III as the Head of State (King of Grenada) and has been represented by a Governor-General, Dame Cecile Ellen Fleurette La Grenade since 2013. Grenada was one of the founding members of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States when it was first established on 18.06.1981. Prior to this, Grenada was a member of the West Indies Associated States (together with Antigua, Dominica, Saint Christopher, Nevis, Anguilla, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent). Grenada's association ended in 1974 when it became independent.

Happy Birthday KM - 4th October 2024

Hong Kong, Standard Chartered Bank - Here are the three known Standard Chartered Bank's banknotes issued with the date of 01.01.2023. The three notes are the $20, $50 and $500. It is not sure if others are also printed but not issued yet. The other two issuing-banknote commercial banks, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation and Bank of China also released the denominations of $50 and $500 but none has released a full set for the 2023 series. However, Standard Chartered Bank did release a full set for the 2020 series from $20 to $1000.

 12th October 2024

Northern Ireland, Danske Bank - All three commercial banks in Northern Ireland have adopted polymer banknotes series since 2019. Unlike the Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank, Danske Bank is the only bank that did not issue a £5 polymer note. So far the bank has only introduced the £10 and £20 notes, and it is very unlikely that the £50 or the £100 polymer notes will be introduced either. Here, I have the £20 note dated 25.07.2022.

16th October 2024

Morocco - On 21.07.2024, I posted the two notes of 100 and 200 dirhams Series 2023 . Here I have added the remaining two notes of 20 and 50 dirhams all dated 2023. The notes for this series were released in stages. The first two notes of 100 and 200 dirhams were released in 2023 and the remaining two notes were made available in 2024. 

 

   ...... More to come....

September Postings 2024

September 2024

 

1st September 2024

Brazil - This is a 500 cruzeiros commemorative note first released in 1972 to celebrate Brazil's 150th year of Independence from Portugal. There are two main series for this issue (Series A and B) and in all, there are at least 5 varieties. The note that I have posted below is the 5th variety and was the last print for this series. As this is one of the 5 varieties, it is unlikely that I will go and hunt for the remaining four notes, as this can be a bit costly and not to mention that it might be hard to find in uncirculated condition too.

4th September 2024

Poland - This commemorative note of 20 zlotych was released on 26.07.2024 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising. According to the official website, a total of 80,000 sets have been issued and like all commemorative notes issued, this note also comes in a simple folder and is sold at 140 zlotych each. This is a numismatic collectible banknote and is legal tender in Poland at face value.

6th September 2024

Mongolia - This is a commemorative note of 5000 togrog (tugrik) issued to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment and strengthening of the modern banking system in Mongolia. This note was introduced on 31.05.2024. However, it was reported that the release for this commemorative issue was only announced by the central bank on 17.07.2024.

8th September 2024

Transnistria - A full set of 8 circulating notes all dated 2012. The notes posted here are the 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200 and 500 rubles. The first 6 notes are reprints from the 2007 series and the remaining two notes of 200 and 500 rubles are the reprints of the 2004 series. It is believed that the two higher denominations of 200 and 500 rubles are rarely used, and they were not issued when the 2007 series was introduced.

9th September 2024

Kyrgyzstan - On 01.11.2023, I posted three commemorative notes of 200, 500 and 1000 som. At the time of my posting, it was reported that these three notes were issued to celebrate the country's 30 years of National Currency 1993-2023. Since then more denominations have been released and here I have added the remaining notes of 200, 500, 1000 and 5000 som to complete the set. This is the fifth series of banknotes issued since its first series released in 1993, following the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, and independence was declared on 31.08.1991.

14th September 2024

eSwatini - This is a commemorative hybrid note of 50 emalangeni released on 10.05.2024 for the celebration of 50 years of the creation of the central bank - Central Bank of eSwatini. The Central Bank of Swaziland was established on 01.04.1974. The bank is located in the capital city, Mbabane. On 09.11.2018, the King of eSwatini renamed the bank to the Central Bank of eSwatini.

20 September 2024

Northern Ireland, Ulster Bank - On 01.08.2022, I posted the Ulster Bank ₤50 polymer note issued with the date of 01.03.2021. This ₤50 note was made available to the public on 15.06.2022. In late December 2022, it was reported that the bank has released a new ₤20 was also released and the note is printed with the date of 02.12.2021. Here I have added this ₤20 to my post.

 

27th September 2024

Samoa - On 19.07.2024, I posted three polymer notes of 5, 10 and 20 tala plus two notes printed the replacement prefixes of ZZ (5 and 20 tala). Here, I have added the 10 tala note with ZZ prefix.

 

 

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August Postings 2024

August 2024

1st August 2024

Japan - Three new banknotes issued on 03.07.2024 by the Bank of Japan. The printing of this new series was first announced in late 2022, when the Bank of Japan invited companies to test the new series of banknotes. A slight change of the way (format) as to how I have posted the banknotes here. I believe if you click onto the images, you should be able to view the banknotes at 300dpi. 

4th August 2024 (@69)

Thailand - This is a commemorative polymer note issued to commemorate the King of Thailand's King Rama X's 6th Cycle (72nd birthday) birthday celebration. King Maha Vajiralongkorn (King Rama X) was born on 28.07.1952. This commemorative note was released on 23.07.2024, 5 days before the King's birthday.  

 

 

 

8th August 2024

Abkhazia (Georgia) - Two commemorative banknotes of 10 and 100 apsar, both released on 10.06.2024. Both notes are dated 2024. Whilst these two notes were released as commemorative notes, I have no idea what they are celebrating or commemorating for?

11th August 2024

Solomon Islands - On 28.12.2023, the Central Bank of Solomon Islands released two new notes of $50 and $100. The designs for these two notes are similar to those previously issued in 2013 and 2015 but with added security features, which include an embedded 17 mm wide micro-optic stripe band on the front of the notes. The micro-optic strip replaced the Optiks security thread of the previous series. Here I have posted the two same notes both printed with the word 'Specimen' on the front and back. 

15th August 2024

Mauritania - Early this year, two unissued notes of 1000 ouguiya appeared in the numismatic market for sale. Now more have been released and below, I have posted the three notes of 100, 200 and 1000 ouguiya. These notes were printed back in the 1970s, but were not released into circulation and now the central bank has given collectors around the world the opportunity to get them as souvenirs. It is not sure why these three notes were not released then. These notes are dated 1975 (100 ouguiya) and 1977 (for the 200 and 1000 ouguiya) and all notes were reportedly printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co (DLR). The signatures on all the three notes are also the same. These are the only three remaining unissued notes and are now available to collectors. There are plenty available in the market right now. Prior to these releases, only the printer's specimen notes were available.

18th August 2024

Croatia - I have added the 50 kuna Series 2012 note, thus completed my collection for this series. Croatia was admitted to the European Union on 01.07.2013 and adopted the Euro currency on 01.01.2023. As at 01.01.2024, the Kuna currency became non-legal tender but can exchange them for Euro currency at the Croatian National Bank without a time limit. However, if you have them in UNC condition, it is worth more than its face value and the value can only go up higher in the future.

22nd August 2024

Bermuda - This is a third print of the $20 Hybrid note, since it was first introduced in 2009. The theme for this series are local animals on the front and well known places or buildings on the back. As this is a reprint, and it also has a new Chairman's signature printed on the note. There are no changes to the design except for the signature. This note is also printed with the date of 01.01.2009.

 

 

 

25th August 2024

The Kingdom of Yugoslavia - This is a 1000 dinara note and was issued by the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. This note is printed with a date of 01.12.1931, and according to a website, it was released for circulation on 01.01.1933. This note formed part of the first series of banknotes issued by the kingdom and a full set consists of 10, 50, 100 and 1000 dinara. The 1000 dinara is the largest denomination for this series and this is the only one note I have in my collection. The note I have posted here is in uncirculated condition and I bought this note from a coin dealer here, who acquired this note and many other notes from a private collector. When I visited the dealer, unfortunately, only two notes were worth buying, in my opinion, as the rest of the notes are common and easy to find. I bought this note because of its beauty and also its rich history in this part of the world during the turn of the last century. Interesting fact about this region is that the Kingdom of Yugoslavia was created (01.12.1918) after the end of the First World War but only lasted after the end (29.11.1945) of the Second World War. It is also due to a political assassination of an heir to the throne of an empire in this region that led to the beginning of the First World War. The assassination was planned but the opportunity to be able to carry it out was just pure luck. It is sad to say that the assassination carried out by a young man led to the start of the war and caused the loss of 20 million lives in just four years.

28th August 2024 

Cambodia - Posted here are two notes, both printed with the year date of 2022. These two notes were reportedly released for circulation on 14.11.2022. The designs on these notes are completely new and were issued for general circulation. The 200 riels is a new denomination since the tenth series of banknotes released in 1992-1993. Two Hundred Riels.

July Postings 2024

July 2024

 

1st July 2024

Macau, Bank of China - Here are the two banknotes of 10 and 20 patacas released on 01.02.2024. News for these two notes were unveiled in late October 2023 and were released before the Chinese New Year 2024. As these are the new series of banknotes, only the 10 and 20 patacas are released and the rest of the series will be issued over the next few years. This new series will eventually replace the 2008 series.

5th July 2024

Macau, Banco Nacional Ultramarino - Here are the two notes of 10 and 20 patacas both dated 18.05.2020. These two notes were released on 01.02.2024 before the 2024 Chinese New Year celebration. This is a new series of banknotes and a full set comprises six notes from 10 to 1000 patacas. Only the 10 and 20 patacas are released and the remaining denomination will be made available over the next few years.

10th July 2024

Great Britain - A full set of four polymer notes (nd2024) all released on 05.06.2024. Unlike the first polymer series, all these four notes were made available to the public on the same day. It has been a long time since the Bank of England has issued banknotes in full sets.  

12th July 2024

Cash is (still) King - I have a short story to tell. I am sure many people would have experienced this one way or the other. I have a dormant account with a bank and this is not my normal bank that I have all my daily transactions with. This account was opened in 2020 and it has a balance of $100Cr since then. When the account was opened, the bank also issued me a Visa Debit Card so that I can use it for any purchases subject to availability of funds held in my account. On 11.07.2024, I received a call from the bank asking me if I had used the card for a $33.47 purchase? As I have not used the card since I opened the account, I informed the bank that I did not and have requested the bank to cancel the card immediately. I have seen many crooks scamming on credit cards but I was not aware that they can do it when the card has not been used before. Most of these scams are usually on small amounts like fast food purchases, taxi rides, iTune downloads etc. The bank informed me that the scammer could have randomly generated the card numbers and as such my card was the chosen one. Like many people have been doing, the moral of the story is to regularly check your account for any unusual activities. It can take the bank between 4-6 weeks to investigate your claim and if you can report it early, the bank can stop all future potential losses. Whilst electronic banking is good and convenient, it is also a pain that they are scumbags out there trying to steal from your hard earned money. If you wonder why I bother to keep the account opened. I opened this account back in 2020 with the bank so that I can get the new $100 issued for my collection, and if you are not a customer, they may not assist you with your requirement. The bank was kind enough to order the notes for me in UNC condition.

13th July 2024

New Zealand - This is a second reprint of a $50 polymer note issued, first introduced in 2016 (Brighter Money Series). The first reprint was issued with the date of (nd)2018 and also bearing the signature of the Governor Adrian Orr. 

19th July 2024

Samoa - In December 2023, the central bank announced three new banknotes to be issued. These three notes are all printed on polymer substrate materials. On 18.12.2023, the bank then released the first denomination of 5 tala, with the remaining two denominations released on 23.01.2024. 

21st July 2024

Morocco - Here are the two notes of 100 and 200 dirhams both issued in 2023. These are normal circulating banknotes, both featuring the King of Morocco, King Mohammed VI.

26th July 2024

Yemen - Five notes of 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 5000 rials. These notes are printed with the year dates of 2016, 2017 and 2018. Whilst this is a full set, the signatures are not. The interesting story for this series is the 5000 rials. These 5000 rials notes were reportedly printed in 2016 or 2017 and were ordered by the Central Bank of Yemen in the Northern capital of Sana'a, under control by the Houthi rebels backed by Iran and Russia. Then around 2017, a truck load of such notes were seized by tribesmen. Since then, none of these notes surfaced until early 2024 when they appeared in the numismatic market. If I have to judge on the authenticity of this note, I would say that this is a counterfeit print as it lacks those normal or usual security features. 

28th July 2024

Brunei - This is an odd note of 10 ringgit polymer note printed with the year date of 2013. This is not the only 2013 print as the 1, 100 and 500 all dated 2013 were also issued and I have posted these in separate posts, together with the same denominations. Going forward, I will post them according to the year of issue.