Thumbnail image of the 50 Bolivia banknote 2018

Central Bank of Bolivia issues 50 boliviano banknote

The Central Bank of Bolivia has issued and circulated the new 50 boliviano banknote, the third in the latest First Family of Tickets (PFB) of the Plurinational State [translated] following the issuance of the 10 and 20 boliviano banknotes earlier this year. As with all the denominations of the new banknote series, each denomination maintains the same colour…

Thumbnail image of the Uruguay commemorative polymer 50 banknote 2018.

Uruguay issues polymer $50 banknote

The Central Bank of Uruguay has presented a new $50 polymer banknote to commemorate the country’s 50th anniversary of the Institution. Security features include what appears to be a foil placed within a clear window, visible from each side of the banknote. There are also raised tactile marks to aid those with visual impairments to identify…

The 2011 Guatamala banknote to be printed by PWPW.

Poland’s PWPW to produce Guatemalan banknotes

PWPW, the Polish Security Printing Works, have signed an agreement with the Banco de Guatemala for the production of 5- and 10-quetzal banknotes. The Polish printworks will begin to produce the Guatemalan banknotes later this year. According to the printworks, this latest agreement is the biggest order agreed with the Central Bank of Guatamala, with the President of the Management…

Thumbnail image of the new Argentina 50-peso banknote.

Argentina circulates 50-peso banknote

The Central Bank of Argentina has circulated its new 50-peso banknote, the latest denomination from its new banknote series.   The new banknote is part of the “Native Animals of Argentina” banknote series and features an image of the Andean Condor, a national symbol of the country. The 50-peso paper banknote is the fifth out of…

Thumbnail image of the 2018 20 boliviano banknote from Bolivia.

Bolivia issues 20-boliviano banknote

The Central Bank of Bolivia has issued and circulated the new 20- boliviano banknote, the second in the latest First Family of Tickets (PFB) of the Plurinational State [translated] following the issuance of the 10-boliviano banknote in April 2018. The design of the paper banknote includes illustrations of three historical figures, namely Genoveva Ríos, celebrated…

Thumbnail image of the Bolivia 10 2018 banknote.

Bolivia begins issuing new banknote series with Bs.10

The Central Bank of Bolivia has launched its new banknote series with the issuance of the new Bs10 banknote. The new Bolivia Bs. 10 banknote entered circulation on 10 April 2018, the first of the new banknote series called Primera Familia de Billetes (PFB), which translates to the First Family of Banknotes. The design of the banknote…

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Venezuela upgrades highest denomination banknote

The Central Bank of Venezuela has begun circulating an upgraded version of its highest value banknote denomination, the 100,000 bolivar note. According to the Central Bank of Venezuela press release, the new banknote has an upgraded watermark with “the face of the Liberator” (Simón Bolívar) and the Central Bank’s initials “BCV” shown in electrotype. The upgraded note…