March Postings 2026

March 2026

7,063 Banknotes Collected

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1st March 2026

Mongolia - These are two commemorative 100,000 tugrik and the largest denomination of banknotes ever issued by the Bank of Mongolia. I understand that these notes are issued to celebrating the following occasions;-

1921-2021 - 100th Anniversary of Mongolia People's Revolution; and

1925-2025 - 100th Anniversary of Tugrik Currency (with date stamp on the back). The Mongolian tugrik was first introduced on 09.12.1925... 

4th March 2026 

Oman - Posted here is a polymer note of one rial reportedly released on 11.01.2026. This note is dated 2025, and was released as a commemorative note celebrating Oman's Accession Day. This is the first time in Omani currency history that a polymer banknote is released for circulation...

6th March 2026

Tonga - A set of six specimen notes issued between 1992 and 1997. The notes posted here are derived from the 1992 and 1997 series. All notes are printed with matching signatures and that is why I have posted them all in one post, despite these were not all issued from the same series... 

9th March 2026 

Bolivia - This is a commemorative polymer note (no value) released in early August 2025 celebrating the country's 200 years of independence 1825-2025. Whilst this is a commemorative note issued by Banco Central De Bolivia, it has no value printed on it and as such is not a legal tender banknote... 

14th March 2026

Fiji - On 17.01.2026, I posted a full set of 5 new polymer notes released on 02.01.2026 (nd2026). Please feel free to visit the post to read the descriptions of all the notes. Here, I have now posted another full set (polymer) all printed with the word 'Specimen' on the front and back in red.

Unlike those previously issued Specimen notes, these Specimen notes are all printed with the serial number of FJ 888888, instead of AA 000000. The first time when the bank used the solid 8s numbers for the specimen note was the nd2022 Tokyo Olympic Games commemorative $7 specimen note, printed with the serial number of GFG 888888. It seems that the bank has developed a habit of using such popular serial numbers among collectors for their specimen notes...

15th March 2026 

Bhutan - I have added the 100 ngultrum issued (nd)1986 to my previous post. I cannot confirm if this note was issued in 1986 as I am aware that on another banknote website site, it was reported that this note was issued in 1985. There are two varieties of this note. The one that I have posted here was the first print with fractional serial prefix, while the second issue was with double letter serial prefix. Both notes bear the same Chairman (Governor) signature. I personally find the design for this note is quite nice especially on the back... 

  

 

 

 

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Latest arrival: -

02.03.2026 - Morocco 100 dirhams 2025 AFCON Final commemorative 

04.03.2026 - Macua, Bank of China 2020 (2026) 500 and 1000 patacas

04.03.2026 - Macua, Banco Nacional Ultramarino 2020 (2026) 500 and 1000 patacas 

February Postings 2026

 February 2026

(17th - Year of the Fire Horse)

7,042 Banknotes Collected

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1st February 2026

Samoa - On 08.12.2025, the Central Bank of Samoa finally released the two remaining polymer notes of 50 and 100 tala, thus completing the adoption of polymer notes in full. The current series of 5, 10 and 20 tala polymer were first released in late 2023 and early 2024... 

3nd February 2026 

 

Qatar - After waiting for almost 3 years, I now managed to get the last 100 riyals note to complete the 2022 reprints in full. These are the full set of seven notes all printed with the year date of 2022. These are the reprints of the fifth series, first issued on 18.12.2020 to coincide with the country's National Day celebration in 2020. I have been holding back from posting this set as I was missing the 100 riyal denomination to complete my collection for this series until now. I believe these are all hybrid banknotes...

7th February 2026 

 

Syria - Here are two 5000 pounds banknotes printed both with the same Gregorian year date of 2023. Whilst both are dated the same, the notes were not issued during the same Islamic calendar year. One note was released in the year 1444 (Islamic years ١٤٤٤ - prior to March 2023) and the other one was in 1445 (١٤٤۵ after April 2023). It is believed that these are the only two notes issued in 2023...

8th February 2026

Fiji - As of 17.01.2026, I posted a full set of the new polymer series of five notes, which was officially released on 02.01.2026. Please feel free to visit my previous post to read the descriptions of the notes. 

In addition to the official release of this series, the bank also issued numismatic products for the benefits of collectors, and below is one of the many collectibles items made available to the public. Here, I have posted a full folder set with matching serial number of AA 028016.

10th February 2026

Barbados - I have now added the final missing $10 note Polymer Series 2024 to my previous post, thus completing my Series 2024 collection. Unlike the original polymer Series 2022, the notes for this Series 2024 were not all released on the same day. Each denomination was only put into circulation, as and when stock for the previous denomination was depleted and as such collecting them in full set took some time to achieve...

17th February 2026

 

China - 新年快樂 This is the third commemorative polymer note of the Chinese New Year zodiac 12 cycle series, first introduced in 2025 with the Year of Dragon. For the year of 2026, it's the Year of the Horse. Traditionally, the celebration for Chinese New Year is for 15 days. In China, the official holidays are for 8 days starting from 15.02.2026. I am not sure if there are any other countries that have such long continuous public holidays for one single celebration? In China, the New Year is also referred to as the 'Golden Week' holidays. The designs and themes of this note are similar to the last two notes issued, featuring a Zodiac animal on the front and children activities on the back celebrating the new year. It is believed a hundred million pieces were issued to the public...

 

23rd February 2026 

Bhutan - I have now added the 500 ngultrum to my previous post. This is a note from the Series 2011 and only three normal notes were issued printed with this given year date...

 

 

28th February 2026

European Union - I have added €50 Hybrid note with the letter Y prefix (Greece). This is my missing series for the €50 denomination bearing the signature of Mario Draghi. You have to agree with me if you have been collecting banknotes for so long that you are bound to get some disappointment when you receive the note from the seller via post. This is one of those many disappointments. Despite confirming with the seller, this is neither UNC or even aUNC. At best I would grade this as EF+. It has a centerfold. Why would anyone want to ruin their brand name just for a few euro profit? Do they not think about repeat businesses from me?

Latest Acquisitions

16.02.2026 - China 20 Yuan 2026 Commemorative Year of the Horse

24.02.2026 - Fiji Full Set ND2026 ZZ Replacement notes F$5 to F$100

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January Postings 2026

January 2026

6968 Banknotes Collected

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 Happy New Year 2026

Poland - Here is another commemorative note of 20 zlotych Hybrid officially released on 05.11.2025. Like all previous commemorative notes issued, this one is also released in a simple folder and is not intended for general circulation, as this note is sold at a premium. In addition to these banknotes, commemorative coins minted in gold and silver were also released in April 2025 honoring the reign and coronation of Boleslaw the Brave. This is the 17th commemorative banknote issued by the National Bank of Poland since 2006. The bank has the ability to issue commemorative banknotes as the country has not adopted the Euro Currency system yet. The country has not set a target to do so, and as long as they have their own currency, we may see more commemorative notes coming out of the central bank... 

3rd January 2026   

Cuba - This is a commemorative note dated 2025 and is issued to celebrate the country's 65 Years of Cuban Banking System (1960-2025). This note was reportedly issued officially on 21.10.2025. Whilst this note was issued to celebrate the country's 65th year of banking system, it is not much of a banking system or celebration as all banks in Cuba were nationalised in October 1960. The nationalisation of all banks in Cuba commenced on 17.09.1960, started with the three major US owned banks, namely - The National City Bank of New York, Chase Manhattan Bank (was then known as Chase National Bank) and Bank of Boston. The rest of the remaining banks were nationalised on 13.10.1960. However, two foreign banks were not initially included in this nationalisation programme, namely The Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Nova Scotia. Despite this concession, these two banks later closed their operations in Cuba and both were acquired by the Cuban state by the end of 1960...

9th January 2026

Kazakhstan - Here is the 1000 tenge commemorative note reportedly released on 09.05.2025, celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War (Second World War). A total of five million pieces were issued for this commemorative series. The design for this series is completely new. This is a legal tender note in the territory of Kazakhstan. This is the 12th commemorative banknotes issued by Kazakhstan since 1993...

11th January 2026

South Ossetia (Georgia) - This is a commemorative note of 100 zarin, reportedly issued on 19.09.2025. The note was issued to celebrate the First International Economic Forum (not confirmed)...

 

17th January 2026

Fiji - Posted here is a full set of five polymer banknotes released on 02.01.2026. The announcement of this series was made on 02.12.2025. Like the previous full set released in 2013, this nd2026 series also includes numismatic products of uncut sheets for all denominations, single note in full set with matching serial numbers as well as individual notes in a presentation folder...

 20th January 2026

Syria - This is an odd note of 2000 pounds dated 2018. This Syrian 2000 pounds was first introduced in 2015. Since then reprints have been issued with the year dates of 2017, 2018 and 2021. Here I have posted one that was printed with the year date of 2018. I understand that this is the only note issued with the year date of 2018...

 

23rd January 2026

Syria - Posted are four notes all printed with the year date of 2021. A complete full set comprises five notes but I am still missing the 5000 pounds note...

 

 

 

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December Postings 2025

Merry Christmas 2025

6943 Banknotes Collected 

Hakuna Matata 

1st December 2025

Mexico - Posted here is a full set of five notes issued between 2024 and 2025 commemorating the central bank's 100th Anniversary 1925 to 2025. Banco de Mexico (Bank of Mexico) was established on 1st of September 1925 with its current head office located in the capital city of Mexico. Only five notes have been issued for this commemorative series as the 20 pesos note is not included. The designs for all five notes are the same as all current series in circulation but with commemorative text/logo printed (as above) to celebrate this special occasion. Like the current series, both the 50 and 100 pesos are printed on polymer substrate materials...

5th December 2025 

Namibia - Here, I have posted a full for five notes all reportedly released on 30.09.2025. The themes for this series are the same as those previously issued but with modified designs and additional security features added to the notes. On the front, the notes depict two Namibia national heroes and on the back it features all four-legged wild animals. The two lower denominations of $10 and $20 are printed on Hybrid substrate materials and both have a transparent square window in the center right. The transparent window is measured 10 x 10mm. The remaining three notes are all printed on paper materials...

7th December 2025

Shell V-Power Motorsport Collection 2025 Series -Well, they are back again. In October 2022, Shell Australia released seven Bluetooth remote control cars as toys or collectibles. In addition to the seven individual cars, Shell also released full sets in a presentation box at a price of A$124.95 per set. The presentation box also came with two rechargeable battery packs to power the cars. Fast forward 3 years, and in October 2025. Shell Australia again released another set of 8 Bluetooth remote control cars as toys/collectibles. This time, it is one car more than the 2022 series. The eight cars released for this second series are not the same as those released in 2022...

 

12th December 2025 

Transnistria - And there are more to come! This is the 30th commemorative note issued by Transnistria since 2009. Like previous issues, the designs are the same but with the commemorative logo added to the watermark area of the banknote. Transnistria, officially known as the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic and to the locals simply as Pridnestrovie, is a landlocked breakaway state internationally recognised as part of Moldova. This note celebrates the 35 years of declaration of independence from Moldavian SSR (now Moldova) on 2nd September 1990...

17th December 2025 

Bhutan - Like most central banks around the world, standard banknotes are not always printed or reprinted in a full set and I believe this is the only odd note of 50 ngultrum issued in 2021. This is the third issue since this 50 ngultrum note was first introduced in 2008...  

20th December 2025 

Bhutan - I have added another 100 ngultrum printed with the date Series 2020 to my previous post. Only two notes were issued with this date. The other one is 500 ngultrum. This note completes my collection of Bhutan banknotes issued since 2006...

 

Christmas 2025

Tonga - Here is my first set of specimen notes issued by the National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT). I have another set of specimen notes from Tonga but these notes were issued by the Government of Tonga and were issued as a joint venture with the Franklin Mints as a numismatic product in 1978. NRBT was not established until 1989. The notes posted here were the first series ever issued under the authority of NRBT and these notes belonged to the 1992 series...

28th December 2025

Somalia - Here, I have posted three notes from the country of Somalia. These three notes are all 1000 shilin and are also from the same design. Two notes are dated 1996 from the same series and the third one is dated 1990 and this 1990 print was issued by a disputed region, called Puntland in Somalia...