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Sri Lanka issues new circulation coins

Coin, NewsBy SMI 03/12/2018

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has begun issuing a new series of circulation coins with the aim of reducing the cost of minting. The new circulation coins dated “2017” continue to use the same denominations of RS.10, RS.5, RS.2 and RS.1. The new coins have been designed to increase durability in circulation, effectively reducing their minting…

HSBC Hong Kong unveils new banknote designs

Banknotes, NewsBy SMI 04/09/2018

HSBC Hong Kong have unveiled their new family of banknotes which are due to begin circulating later this year, designed in collaboration with De La Rue. The new banknote series continues to use the same denominations of HK$20, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000. Images courtesy of De La Rue. The theme of the banknote series is…

Reserve Bank of India considers banknote varnish

Banknotes, NewsBy SMI 30/08/2018

The Reserve Bank of India has announced that it is considering introducing banknote varnish for its latest banknote series. The Reserve Bank of India’s 2017-18 Annual report, published yesterday, reports that the central bank is exploring the feasibility of increasing the life of Indian banknotes through the use of banknote varnish. According to the central…

India reveals Mahatma Gandhi ₹ 100 denomination banknote

Banknotes, NewsBy SMI 20/07/2018

The design of the Mahatma Gandhi series ₹ 100 banknote denomination has been revealed by the Reserve Bank of India, which says it will issue the note in the near future. The design of the Mahatma Gandhi series paper banknote features a lavender colour scheme and is 66mm by 142mm in size. The key security feature…

Reserve Bank of India exploring features for visually impaired

Banknotes, NewsBy SMI 07/06/2018

The Reserve Bank of India intends to explore the feasibility of developing a feature to assist those with visual impairments to identify Indian banknotes. The Reserve Bank announced its intention to focus on features for the visually impaired in its June 2018 Statement on Developmental and Regulation Policies. Highlighting the advancement in technology in such…

BSP circulates New Generation Currency (NGC) Coin Series

Coin, NewsBy SMI 27/03/2018

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the Philippines Central Bank, has started to issue its latest circulating coins from the New Generation Currency (NGC) Coin Series. The new series comprises of six coin denominations consisting of the 10, 5 and 1-piso and the 25, 5 and 1-sentimo. Micro-printed details have been included on the two highest…

Thailand unveils new banknote designs

Banknotes, NewsBy SMI 08/03/2018

The Bank of Thailand has unveiled the new banknote designs featuring portraits of the new King Maha Vajiralongkor, expected to begin circulating in April. The new Thailand banknote Series 17 from the Bank of Thailand consists of five denominations, namely the 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000-baht, as per the previous banknote series. The front of…

Malaysia issues 60th anniversary banknotes

Banknotes, NewsBy SMI 15/12/2017

Bank Negara Malaysia has announced it will be issuing commemorative banknotes next year in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the Signing of the Federation of Malaya Independence Agreement. A press release issued by the Central Bank of Malaysia has confirmed that the new commemorative banknotes will be available for public viewing from 21 December 2017, with orders…

Philippines upgrades New Generation Currency banknotes

Banknotes, NewsBy SMI 05/12/2017

The Central Bank of the Philippines has today issued upgraded banknotes of the New Generation Currency series containing new design elements. A press release issued by the Central Bank of the Philippines states that the new notes with “enhanced design” have been circulated in accordance with its mandate to preserve the integrity of the Philippine currency.…

Bank of China Hong Kong celebrates centenary

Banknotes, NewsBy SMI 27/09/2017

Bank of China (Hong Kong) is celebrating its 100th anniversary of its presence in Hong Kong with a limited edition HK$100 commemorative banknote. The note uses a predominantly red colour scheme and its design includes similar features to the currently circulating HK$100 banknote version. However, the front of the note includes an illustration of the Great Wall of China on the front left…