July Postings 2026

 July 2026

7,135 Banknotes Collected

Hakuna Matata

 

nd2012

Tonga - Posted here are four reprints of notes from the 2008 series. The 2008 series was printed in a full set of seven notes, from one to 100 pa'anga. This is the first of the 4 reprints since it was first introduced...

 

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... 

23rd June 2026 

nd1996

Tatarstan - These are the only two notes I have from the Republic of Tatarstan, an autonomous region of Russia. Tatarstan is also sometimes known as Tataria. The two notes that I have posted here are the 5000 rubles or 50 shamil (1 shamil = 100 rubles). Both notes are dated 1996(nd), but I believe the one that is printed in blue is the first print and the one in green is the second. It would be fair to say that the second print would be issued in 1997 or 1998 etc. These two notes are the largest denominations issued since 1992 and also the last issued by Tatarstan. These notes were issued to assist low income earning people to upgrade their way of life, due to the economic and financial crises at that time...

 

 

 

 

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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...

 

 

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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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