Banknotes
RBA paper investigates post-crisis leap in currency demand
Despite government deposit guarantee, demand for Australian banknotes increased by 12% following Lehman Brothers collapse
Angola launches new notes and coins, cuts base rate
Notes incorporating new security features to be phased in during the first half of 2013; base rate cut to 10% as inflation hits ‘record low' of 9% per annum
Disparities emerge in euro counterfeit figures
Figures for euro counterfeits seized in 2012 show wide differences between countries, though not all central banks report totals; ECB unveils security features on new €5 note
Singapore authority seeks to cut banknote waste in new year celebrations
Monetary Authority of Singapore urges public to consider using good-as-new banknotes for traditional hong bao new year's gifts to prevent the unnecessary printing of 50 million notes
Fiji governor unveils first polymer banknote
New five Fijian dollar note to incorporate polymer substrate for the first time; $2 note replaced with coin
Norges Bank to launch new banknote series
Norway’s central bank to release new banknote series to stay abreast of neighbours and keep counterfeiters at bay
Bank of Israel unveils details of new shekel banknotes
New banknote series to include security features that are ‘among the world’s most advanced’; first notes due to be introduced in second half of 2013
Finnish paper proposes further ATM regulation
Largest ATM provider in Finland has foreign fee it can charge capped; socially optimal level only reached with regulated interchange fee
Albania opens new currency centre
Bank of Albania has opened a new currency issue centre and mint as part of a wide-ranging property overhaul at the central bank
Zambia unveils new currency features
The Bank of Zambia reveals images and security features of new, rebased, currency; now comprises six banknotes and four coins
RBA unveils details of new banknote programme
Reserve Bank of Australia releases details of plans to improve security features on its polymer banknotes. Scandal-hit Note Printing Australia to produce the new bills
BoE releases banknotes bearing Chris Salmon’s signature
Signature of the current chief cashier of the Bank of England to appear on new banknotes; production method for notes altered
Sarb reveals details of new banknotes
South African Reserve Bank initiates national campaign about introduction of new banknotes; currency bearing image of Nelson Mandela will be in circulation by end of year
Central Bank of Nigeria rebuts ‘false rumours’ on currency plans
Statement by Nigeria’s central bank attempts to correct ‘dangerous misrepresentations’ about currency restructuring; denies accusations new 5,000 naira banknote will be costly and cause inflation
Central Bank of Nigeria stays firm over currency changes
List of frequently asked questions makes it clear overhaul plans are here to stay; central bank fails to offer direct response to criticism from government
Bank of Lithuania launches new cash management service
Cash Service opens for business in centralised location; new body aimed at reducing cost of ensuring good quality currency is in circulation in the country at all times
State Bank of Vietnam announces counterfeit note findings
Fewer fake polymer notes were found in the country in the first half of 2012; good news for the currency after scandal involving Securency
Nigerian politicians blast central bank currency reform plan
Senate orders central bank governor to halt process of introducing a 5,000 naira banknote; chairman of Committee on Banking, Currency and Other Financial Institutions demands consultation
Ghana replaces hologram on upgraded banknote
Acting governor issues new 50 Ghanaian cedi note; new design features emblem in shape of a cocoa pod that changes colour when note is tilted
Shake-up of Nigerian currency announced
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi outlines plans for “restructuring” of currency; changes include introduction of new 5,000 naira banknote and improved security features on existing notes
Barbados celebrates central bank anniversary with new banknote
Redesigned note entered circulation this month to commemorate the central bank’s 40th birthday; security features same as those found in previous currency
Zambia sets rebased currency introduction date
Bank of Zambia reveals new currency will enter use at the start of next year; urges businesses to begin preparations now
RBA refutes fresh allegations of bribery cover-up
Reserve Bank of Australia denies claims that a document was hidden from investigators; says governor Glenn Stevens did not mislead a parliamentary committee
Oman and Bahrain central banks outline plans for Eid
Preparations underway for banking sector shutdown and cash demand surge during religious celebrations; both Central Bank of Bahrain and Central Bank of Oman will shut