Banknotes
National Bank of Hungary paper highlights cash supply efficiency methods
Occasional paper from Hungarian central bank recommends ways of improving cash supply system; looks to exploit public and private business networks
Bank of Botswana issues warning over counterfeit notes
Photocopies of 200 pula banknotes discovered; central bank urges public to report suspicious currency to the police
Updated 50 Bermuda dollar banknote enters circulation
New 50 Bermuda dollar banknote issued by Monetary Authority; includes new image of a longtail bird and reworked prefix on the serial number
Kenyan governor under fire over banknote printing contracts
Njuguna Ndung’u faces second public attack from politicians this year; latest complaint concerns handling of tender process for printing Kenyan banknotes
New Jamaican banknotes mark 50 years of country’s independence
Bank of Jamaica introduces new notes commemorating 50 years of political independence for the country; hybrid substrate used for first time
Brazil updates 10 and 20 real banknotes
Central Bank of Brazil releases latest new notes into circulation; total overhaul of currency underway to incorporate advanced security features
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina reports drop in counterfeits
Figures show 76% drop in counterfeits recovered in Bosnia and Herzegovina; new banknotes with improved security features hailed for large reduction in fake currency seized compared to last year
Portrait of Eva Peron to appear on Argentine banknote
Argentine president decides Evita Peron will be first female to feature on Argentine banknote; commemorative issuance at first with plans for image to appear on all 100 peso notes
Bank Indonesia prepares payment systems for Eid
Indonesian central bank mounts campaign to get enough cash into the system prior to Eid celebrations; confident payment demands will be met
Central Bank of UAE enhances security features in banknotes
Fifty dirham note reprinted to include new colour-shifting thread; rest of design to remain the same
Fault found in new Namibian banknotes
Bank of Namibia investigating ‘cracking’ in new banknotes; asks public to handle currency with 'care and pride' and use wallets to limit damage to notes
ECB reports drop in seized counterfeit euro banknotes
Number of fake euro banknotes withdrawn from circulation falls to 251,000; lowest amount of fake notes found since 2003
Thailand unveils royal family commemorative banknotes
Bank of Thailand reveals two new banknotes to mark Queen’s 80th birthday and the Crown Prince’s 60th birthday; special security features are included
Democratic Republic of Congo fights dollarisation
Central Bank of the Democratic Republic of Congo releases new high-denomination banknotes; move signifies efforts to limit dollarisation in the country but also poses inflation risk
Namibia offers reward to catch head of counterfeiter ring
Central bank announces reward for information leading to the arrest of “main culprit” responsible for counterfeit notes found recently; fake notes discovered just days after new currency launch
New $50 note released in Trinidad and Tobago
Central bank issues new note as part of independence celebrations; limited number of new $50 banknotes carry commemorative message
Syrian governor addresses banknote printing rumours
Adib Mayyaleh says new notes are produced only to replace worn-out ones; slams reports that extra currency has been added into circulation
Malawi central bank releases new currency
Reserve Bank of Malawi introduces series of banknotes and coins; follows decision to devalue the kwacha to appease international aid donors
Riksbank reveals details of new currency series release
Release dates for updated banknotes and coins revealed by Riksbank; first new banknotes will enter circulation in October 2015
Bosnia and Herzegovina refreshes banknote pool
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina announces injection of fresh banknotes to replace worn-out ones; notes match European ones for paper and security feature standards
Counterfeits found in Namibia days after new currency launch
Bank of Namibia reports discovery of low-quality forged banknotes following issuance of new series; reminds public to be vigilant in checking for improved security features when handling cash
Central Bank of Azerbaijan tackles counterfeiting
Central bank hosts workshop on combating currency counterfeiting; cash managers from banks and law enforcement agencies are told the local currency has become "strong"
New Zambian banknotes will not feature a portrait
Bank of Zambia confirms rebased notes will not portray the image of any person; businesses urged to update systems ahead of changeover date
Estonia issues 50 million new coins
Bank of Estonia announces increased stock of 1- and 2-cent coins; also discusses new role in producing euro banknotes