June Postings 2026

 June 2026

7,113 Banknotes Collected

Hakuna Matata

 

1st June 2026

2025

Botswana - This is a new commemorative note of 50 pula reportedly issued on 19.09.2025 to celebrate the country's 50th year of the Bank of Botswana (Golden Jubilee - 1975 to 2025). The central bank was established on 01.07.1975 with its head office located in the capital city of Gaborone... 

 

4th June 2026

 

2025

Tajikistan - On 30.10.2025, the National Bank of Tajikistan released a new 100 somoni commemorative note. This note was issued to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the creation of the national currency - Somoni. The Tajikistani somoni was named after Ismail Somoni (Ismail Samani), a national hero and the father of the Tajik nation...

 

 

6th June 2026

nd2008

Tonga - This is a full set of seven nd2008 specimen notes with new designs. This is the third series of banknotes issued by the National Reserve Bank of Tongo, since 1992. This is also the first time the 100 pa'anga denomination is introduced and also the first Hybrid note too...

 

8th June 2026

1986

Czechoslovakia - Posted here are five notes issued between 1985 to 1989. This is the last of the Czechoslovakia banknotes series before the country split into two nations on 01.01.1993. The separation of Czechoslovakia was necessary as the two main groups of people, mainly the Czechs and Slovaks, are different ethnically and culturally. The separation was known as the "Velvet divorce", and it was done in a peaceful manner with no arm conflicts or loss of lives. It was reported that the separation was decided by politicians from both sides, without a referendum being called, despite that public opinion at that time was in favour of preserving the country as one. The division of assets was done on a two-to-one ratio in favour of the Czech republic, reflecting the population of Czechoslovakia back then. At the time of the separation, the Czechs and Slovaks combined accounted for two-thirds of the population.

11th June 2026 - FIFA Football 2026 Final, let the games begin! 

2021

Mexico - In celebrating the beginning of the FIFA Football 2026 final, I thought what better way to post a set of Mexico banknotes for this special occasion. Posted below are the five polymer notes of 100 pesos all printed with the date of 06.01.2021. This is the third issue of the historical identity and natural heritage series. This series was first introduced with the notes printed with the date of 08.05.2020. The second prints are all printed with the date of 31.08.2020, which I do not have yet... 

 

 

16th Jun 2026

2023

Honduras -  This is a 200 lempiras released on 20.01.2026. The planning and printing of this note was first announced on 23.08.2023. A total of 20 million pieces were printed by Crane Currency in Malta. On 12.03.2026, the government of Honduras instructed all banks to cease distributing this note to the public for circulation. This note barely lasted 51 days and for those notes that have been released since January 2026 are still legal tender and no doubt any circulated notes returned back to the bank will not be reissued to the public again. Initially I had no intention to get this note until I saw this news. This note was issued to honor Bertha Isabel Caceres Flores, a leader in the field of Ecology. This is also the first time a female portrait is featured on a Honduras banknote, even though it did not last that long. This note should be treated as a commemorative note and as such I have also posted this same note to my commemorative banknotes section... 

 

 

- 有水有水冇水冇水，有水過水冇水散水。-

 

May Postings 2026

 May 2026

7,099 Banknotes Collected

Hakuna Matata

 

1st May 2026 

2024/2026

Macau, Bank of China - Posted here are the final two notes of the current series first introduced on 01.02.2024. The two notes are 500 and 1000 patacas and were released to the public on 06.02.2026.

 

 2nd May 2026

nd2026

Fiji - Here is a full set of five polymer notes all printed with the replacement prefix of ZZ. This serial was issued on 02.01.2026. For this series, the bank also released this new series in a booklet with all five notes as well as a single note in a folder. The bank has also made uncut sheets available in 2-in-1, 5-in-1, 10-in-one and 45-in-1. I am happy to say that the serial number for the $10 note is the lowest number I have for a replacement note in my entire replacement notes collection. It is always good to have such a banknote in my collection. No doubt, this note will fetch a small extra premium should I decide to sell it one day... 

8th May 2026 Mate Day

2024/2026

Macau, Banco Nacional Ultramarino - Posted here are the final two notes of the current series first introduced on 01.02.2024. The theme for this 2020 dated series is Macau's historical evolution and transformation, featuring a blend of the city's rich history, culture heritage, and geographical, and these last two notes of 500 and 1000 patacas retain the same themes... 

10th May 2026

2020

Ethiopia - It has been a long time since I last purchased any Ethiopian banknotes, and here I have posted four notes from the current series. I bought these notes out of curiosity and also these are fairly cheap notes to collect. Ethiopian banknotes were not on my radar but when the dealers sold these in a set, I decided to get them. Whilst the signature on all the notes are the same, not all notes are printed with the same year. The 100 birr is printed with the 2023 year and the rest are printed with 2020. There are three varieties for the 100 birr notes printed with the year dates of 2020 x 1, and 2023 x 2...

 

16th May 2026 

 

2025

Syria - A complete set of six notes all dated 2025. These notes were released for circulation on 01.01.2026 as reform currency at a ratio of 1:100. One of the main purposes is to remove all images of Bashar al-Assad and father Hafez al-Assad in a symbolic break with the past... 

 

23rd May 2026 

nd2005

Tonga - Here is a full set of six notes issued in (nd)2005. This is the last of the series, first introduced in 1995 under the banner of the National Reserve Bank of Tonga. This series was then discontinued after the death of King Taufa'ahau Topou IV in 2006. New series was then introduced with new designs of the new King Tupou V in 2008...

 

 

25th May 2026

nd2026, 2-in-1 uncut sheet

Fiji - On 17.01.2026, I posted a full set of five polymer notes issued on 12.01.2026. Now I have added a full set of 2-in-one uncut sheet polymer banknotes for all the five denominations. You can read my previous post here. In addition to these 2-in-one uncut sheets, other uncut sheets such as 5, 10 and 45-in-one are also available to collectors. However, I do not have them nor I intend to get them either...

 

 

-得閒冇嘢做-

April Postings 2026

March 2026

7,070 Banknotes Collected

Hakuna Matata

 

1st April 2026

Czech Republic - Posted here is the 2026 commemorative note of 100 koruna issued on 21.01.2026. This note formed part of the series of special 100 CZK commemorative notes first issued in 2019 (following the 2019 Rašín and 2022 Engliš issues) and is purposely designed for numismatic collectors only. This note celebrates the 100th year of the establishment of the National Bank of Czechoslovakia in 1926 and it also honours the contribution of its first governor, Vilém Pospíšil...

2nd April 2026 

Morocco - This note is issued to commemorate Morocco hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations football final tournament (AFCON). The Africa Cup of Nations is a biennial football event and this is the 35th tournament played since 1957. The tournament started on 21.12.2025 with the final played on 18.01.2026 in Rabat, the capital city of Morocco, and the winner is (drum roll please.......!) ...

4th April 2026

Tonga - Posted here are three specimen notes from the 1995 series. The three notes here are reprints from the initial issues, first introduced in 1995. It is not sure when these were released, but one can only guess either 1997 or 1998, after the release in 1995...

11th April 2026

European Union - This is a 200 euro hybrid banknote Letter 'S' printed with the year date of 2019. This note bears the signature of Mario Draghi, who was the President of the European Central Bank from 01.11.2011 to 31.10.2019. Since then he has been replaced by Christine Madeleine Odette Lagarde. I believe there are three prints for this denomination, and unfortunately, this is the only note I have in my collection...

15th April 2026

Brunei - On 09.03.2026, Brunei Central bank released a new series of 5 notes (dolar) of $1, $5, $10, $100 and $500 all dated 2024. Like all previous issues, the notes for this series are all printed on polymer substrate materials. This new series of banknotes was unveiled by the central bank in September 2025. The two denominations of $50 and $1,000 are not included in this new series...

 19th April 2026 

Kenya - Here are five notes from 50 to 1000 shillings all dated 2024. This series of notes were first introduced in 2019 and the full sets that I have posted here are the reprints of 2019. Apart from the new date and new signatures, the rest of the designs for these notes are the same as those first introduced in 2019... Happy birthday Myla.

 

25th April 2026

Tonga - Posted here are four specimen notes (nd2001), first issued in 1995. I believe I have a full set here. These are reprints and have the following signatures printed on the notes: -

Prime Minister - Prince Ulukalala Lavaka Ata [King Tupou VI] (tenure 2000-2006)

Minister of Finance - Dr Kinikinilau Tutoatasi Fakafanua (tenure 1991-2000).... 

26th April 2026

Portuguese Guinea - Posted here are two notes issued by Banco Nacional Ultramarino and both notes are dated 17 de Dezembro de 1971 (17.12.1971). These are the last banknotes issued before the country gained independence in 1974 and called itself Guinea-Bissau. In general, the Overseas Province of Guinea is commonly known as Portuguese Guinea. Portugal had occupied Portuguese Guinea since 1588 and commenced issuing the Escudo currency in 1914. Following independence, the country issued it's own Peso currency and replaced the Escudos at par... 

 

 

 

 

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March Postings 2026

March 2026

7,063 Banknotes Collected

Hakuna Matata

 

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... 

21st March 2026

Indochina - This is an odd note of one piastre issued in (nd)1949. This is one of the very few notes from the French Indochina I have in my collection. The territory of French Indochina is basically referred to today's four independent countries of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. France occupying French Indochina commenced first with Vietnam in 1858 and fully occupied the country by 1887. France occupying Cambodia started in 1863 and Laos in 1893. During the Second World War, Japan replaced the French occupier in 1941 and the French returned in 1945 following the end of the war...

25th March 2026

Sudan - On 18.05.2025, I posted an odd note of 1000 pounds dated June 2024. Since then the Central Bank of Sudan released two more notes of 500 and 2000 pounds both also dated June 2024. Here, I have added the two new notes to my previous post. In addition to this, I wonder if lower denominations are also to be issued as well...

28th March 2026 HB Lo-por

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 issued in 2021. This is the third issue since this 50 ngultrum note was first introduced in 2008...

 

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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