Steven Tan 22nd edition book will be out on 30 Sept

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Great Britain 2016 First Polymer Banknote Finally Released

The Bank of England issued a 5 Pound polymer banknote featuring Winston Churchill on September 13, 2016. This is the first of a new series of polymer banknotes. A 10 Pound note featuring Jane Austen is scheduled for mid-2017, and a 20 Pound note featuring J.M.W. Turner is expected in 2020.

NEW Ukraine 20 Hryvnia Commemorative Banknote

The National Bank of Ukraine issued a new 20 Hryven banknote on September 1, 2016 to commemorate the 160th birthday of the Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko. One million notes were printed. 20,000 notes were packaged in souvenir folders and sold to collectors for 31 Hryven each.

Colombia New 50,000 Pesos Banknote

Colombia has issued a new a 50,000 Pesos note on August 19, 2016. The note features Colombian novelist Gabriel García Márquez in the front. The back shows Natives, Ciudad Perdida (heart of the Tayrona culture in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta). This is the third note issued of the new series.

New Gibraltar Polymer £100 Banknote to Honours Sir Joshua

As announced on 23rd August 2016, the commemoration of the birth of Sir Joshua Hassan, the Government of Gibraltar will soon issue a new polymer £100 banknote featuring an image of Sir Joshua Hassan. Not only will this be the first ever legal tender of £100 sterling banknote to be produced in polymer, it will also be Gibraltar's first sterling banknote to be produced in this material. The note will have a smoother feel than traditional banknote paper but it will be more durable and will stay cleaner for longer.

The new polymer banknotes have been produced by De La Rue and printed on Safeguard® substrate. The design will be similar to the existing paper banknote but with a large clear window showing a hologram which can be seen from both the front and back of the note and which will be highly reflective, showing images of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the letter G for Gibraltar. Using Advanced Image Plane holography, the hologram on the note will offer high levels of security against counterfeiting whilst simultaneously showcasing all the clarity, colour, movement and true depth achievable on a polymer substrate.

Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, said, “We are proud to be issuing a £100 note which is at the cutting edge of banknote design and whose security features are second to none. De La Rue has worked closely with us to achieve this successful launch and we are most grateful to them”.

Works on Paper Exhibition At Sasana Kijang BNM Museum And Art Gallery

On 4th August 2016 the new BNM Governor Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim launch the “Works on Paper: Art Inside the Wallet” exhibition at Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery. Thirty banknotes dating from the 14th to 21st centuries from over 10 countries will be on display beginning Aug 4 until Nov 30 at Sasana Kijang. 

This exhibition takes a new look at old subject matter. Banknotes have existed for 
centuries and are often masterpieces of design, with the added ingenuity of security 
features. Work on Paper : Art inside the Wallet Highlights the artistry of these 
miniature marvels and the practical challenges of the banks that issue them. It is a 
chance to enter a world that us usually unappreciated and unseen inside our wallets.

Although they are usually unseen, banknotes have much in common with works of art. 
Both categories of 'works on paper' are filled with thought and creativity. They are 
usually crafted from quality materials and are finished with a signature and sometimes 
a date. Although the size of a banknote doesn.t conform to the typical canvas, they are 
countless examples of art that is made equally intimate dimensions.

Bank Negara Malaysia has never been left behind in the quest to produce banknotes 
of distinction. The most recent series is as colorful and innovative as any in circulation. 
Malaysia has not ignored the highest priority of all. The paramount importance of 
security brings an additional dimension to the work of the designer, printers and banks 
that collaborate to produce even the most basic of banknotes. The purpose of this 
exhibition is to welcome you into that largely hidden world.

Bank Notes with New BNM Governor's Signature

Bank notes with the signature of the new Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim are expected to be in circulation soon.

The governor said the central bank would need some time to replenish existing notes bearing the former governor’s signature with the new notes. “Once our stock (current bank notes) is finished, we will replenish (the bank notes) with the new one. That (process) will take about two to three months,” he told reporters after the launch of “Works on Paper: Art Inside the Wallet” exhibition here today.

Thirty banknotes dating from the 14th to 21st centuries from over 10 countries will be on display beginning today until Nov 30 at the Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery. These banknotes highlight how the designs and security features tell a story about the values and national identity of a country at a specific point in time, similar to how a work of art can convey a massage.

Earlier in his speech, Muhammad said that banknotes of any nation are unique and represent the identity of the issuing country which, after the national flag, is its most identifiable icon. “The central banks and monetary policies (worldwide) spend considerable resources and efforts designing their banknotes, not only to be as aesthetically pleasing and attractive as possible, but more importantly, to appropriately portray the unique identity of their respective country. “Banknotes incorporate significant natural and cultural aspects of the country, encompassing nature, history, society, economy and technology,” he added. The exhibition also has a section showcasing the process of designing a banknote, functions of an automated cash centre and a dark room for examining security features.

Liberia Going To Issue New Banknote

According to a press release dated 27 July 2016, the Central Bank of Liberia will introduce a new series of banknotes which retains the portraits of the current series, while enhancing the security, changing the substrate (most likely coated stock or hybrid) to reduce porosity and increase longevity, and adding a new 500-dollar denomination. The specimen designs released so far show the notes are dated 2016 and bear the signatures of the Minister of Finance and Development Planning and the bank's Executive Governor (perhaps Boima S. Kamara and Milton A. Weeks, respectively).

Thailand new 500-baht commemorative note

According to a press release dated 2 August 2016, on 11 August 2016 the Bank of Thailand intends to introduce a new 500 baht note that commemorates the queen’s seventh cycle birthday celebration. Total of 20 million notes were printed.

Purple. Front: Royal Garuda emblem; Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) wearing in the Royal House of Chakri gown. Back: Royal Garuda emblem; royal family; standing Queen Sirikit examining Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Center products; seated Queen Sirikit wearing Thai Boromphiman costume; Khon performance; Lygodium products; Queen Sirikit Cattleya and Queen Sirikit Rose flowers. Holographic stripe. 4-mm wide green-to-gold RollingStar Cube windowed security thread with demetalized 500 บาท. Watermark: Rama IX and electrotype ๕๐๐. Printer: (NPW). 150 x 72 mm.
a. No date. Signature 87. Intro: 11.08.2016.

Commonwealth of Australia 1 Pounds ND(1938)

Australia, P 26a, Renniks 29, Commonwealth of Australia, 1 Pound, (1938). Portrait of King George VI at right on front. Signatures Sheehan - McFarlane. large 1 Pound at left on back.,

This notes featured is 1 Pound and it is in Choice EF condition graded by PMG 45 EPQ, a very nice and scarce notes

This notes available for sale at www.anumismatics.com

PMG Grades 1 Millions Notes Worldwide

PMG reaches this exciting achievement at the start of its 10 year anniversary.

Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG®) has announced that it has graded its 1 millionth note. It is the first third-party paper money grading service to reach this important industry milestone.

This accomplishment comes as PMG celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Founded in 2005, PMG has grown to become the world’s largest independent paper money certification service because of its commitment to accuracy, consistency and integrity as well as its comprehensive guarantee of grade and authenticity, the strongest in the industry.

“This remarkable achievement illustrates the transformative effect that PMG has had on the hobby of paper money collecting in the last decade,” says Mark Salzberg, chairman of Certified Collectibles Group (CCG), the parent company of PMG. “Collectors and dealers around the world have embraced PMG because of the added confidence that comes from its expert grading, resulting in higher prices realized and greater liquidity for PMG-certified notes.”

Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, PMG has opened offices around the world to keep up with the growing demand for its expert authentication and grading services. PMG now has locations in Hong Kong; Munich, Germany; Zurich, Switzerland; Shanghai and Guangzhou, China; Singapore; and Seoul, Korea.

PMG’s rapid international expansion has been propelled by particularly strong interest in Asia. PMG has now certified more than 150,000 Chinese notes, more than 70,000 Korean notes, nearly 45,000 Hong Kong notes, more than 35,000 Malaysian notes and nearly 25,000 Singaporean notes.

“These figures reflect PMG’s position as the market leader and the market’s widespread acceptance of PMG certification,” adds Salzberg. “We are honored by the support that we have received and we will continue to expand upon our role as the world’s preferred third-party paper money grading service.”

Commonwealth of Australia 10 Shillings ND(1936-39)

Australia, P 21, Renniks 11, Commonwealth of Australia, 10 Shillings, (1936-39). Portrait of King George V at right on front. Signatures Riddle - Sheehan. Allegorical manufacturers at center, large 10/- at left on back.,

This notes featured is 10 Shillings and it is in AU condition graded by PMG 55, a very nice and scarce notes

European Monetary Union new 50-euro note Unveiled

On 5 July 2016, the European Central Bank unveiled the design of the new 50-euro note due to be introduced into circulation on 4 April 2017. This is the fourth denomination in the new Europa series.

Argentina New 500 Peso on 1 july 2016

The Banco Central de la República Argentina introduced a new 500-peso note on July 1, 2016. This note is the first in a new series of banknotes featuring the native fauna of various regions of the country.

Belarus New Banknote intoduced 01.07.2016

The Belarusian ruble was redenominated with the existing notes exchanged for new ones at a rate of 10,000:1. A total of seven denominations (5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 rublei) were introduced on 1 July 2016.

The theme of the new notes is “Belarus is my country,” with each denomination dedicated to one of the regions of Belarus and the city of Minsk: 5 rubles dedicated to Brest region, 10 rubles to Vitebsk region, 20 rubles to Gomel region, 50 rubles to Grodno region, 100 rubles to Minsk region, 200 rubles to Mogilev region, and 500 rubles to the city of Minsk.

The National Bank of the Republic of Belarus ordered the "new" notes from De La Rue in 2008, but due to the global economic crisis of the time, the redenomination was postponed and the freshly printed notes were stored in the bank's vaults. As such, the notes to be issued in 2016 bear the series date of 2009 and the facsimile signature of Petr P. Prokopovich, the then chairman of the board of the bank. Also, the new 50-ruble note carries an inscription which is inconsistent with currently applicable Belarusian spelling rules. These inconsistencies will be addressed as new notes are ordered from the printer.

Guyana New Signature 100-dollar note

Looks Exactly Like B114c, but new signatures (Gobind Ganga and Ashni Singh). with Prefix B/60

Macau Chinese Horoscope Banknote From BOC & BNU 2012-2017

This set or pair of Banknotes was commemorative notes from 2012-2017 for Chinese Horoscope Series, very nice and Auspicious Lucky Banknotes.

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