Image of the new Norway banknote, image courtesy of Norges Bank.

New banknote family sets sail in Norway

Banknotes, News

Norges Bank has issued the first two denominations from Norway’s new maritime themed banknote family, the 100- and 200-krone. From today, the new 100- and 200-krone banknotes become available to the public via bank branches and retailers. Their theme, as with all the new denominations, is based on “The Sea”. Each banknote includes a variety of…

Thumbnail image of the new Bank of Scotland 10 banknote design

Bank of Scotland reveals polymer £10 banknote design

Banknotes, News

The Bank of Scotland has revealed the design of its new £10 banknote due to be circulated later this year. The new banknote replaces its paper predecessor last issued in 2007, but retains some of its features. A portrait of Scottish novelist and poet, Sir Walter Scott, continues to be displayed on the front of the note alongside…