Banknotes
Sir John Gieve to head BoE security review
The review of the security of banknote storage which the Bank of England announced on Wednesday 22 February will be headed by Sir John Gieve, Deputy Governor of the Bank.
Biggest UK robbery promps BoE security review
The Bank of England is to review security for banknote storage following Britain's biggest ever robbery at a cash centre in Kent that may have netted the thieves between £40-50 million.
Fiji announces new banknote designs
The Reserve Bank of Fiji on Friday 10 February signed an agreement for the printing of a series of new design Fiji banknotes with De La Rue International Limited of United Kingdom.
Counterfeit notes in Solomon Islands
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has reported the circulation of counterfeit notes throughout the country's banking system. The central bank's currency and operations manager, Daniel Haridi told the national broadcaster that it is hard to say how many…
Hunt on for 'radioactive dollars' in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is currently hunting for dozens of "radioactive dollars" circulating in the country's financial system.
Z$50 000 bank note coming to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's inflation ravaged citizens will soon have a new Z$50 000 bank note to make shopping easier, central bank governor Gideon Gono announced on Tuesday 24 January.
ECB says forgers favouring 20-euro notes
The European Central Bank has reported the number of forged bank notes traced in 2005 fell 2.5 percent, but the number of 20-euro notes rose sharply in the second half of the year.
Azerbaijan to issue new banknotes
The National Bank of Azerbaijan is preparing to present new banknotes, according to NBA board chairman Elman Rustamov.
President 'Arrovo' blunder prompts banknote recall
The Philippines central bank suffered embarrassment this week when it was noticed that 100 peso (US$1.80) bank notes had been issued with the surname of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo spelled "Arrovo," with a "v."
Buba's Zeitler on combating counterfeit money
In the speech 'Strategies for combating counterfeit money in Germany' given on 5 October Franz-Christoph Zeitler of the Bundesbank said preventing and combating counterfeits remains an ongoing task for central banks.
Strong demand for euronotes
The euro has received a good deal of flak recently, but in cash terms it seems people can't get enough of Europe's single currency as the value of euro banknotes in circulation soared past €500 billion in the second quarter of 2005.
ECB's biannual information on euro counterfeiting
In the first half of 2005, 293,000 counterfeit euro banknotes were withdrawn from circulation, the European Central Bank said on 15 July.
South Korea drops revaluation plan
South Korea's plan to raise the value of the local currency and issue higher face-value banknotes has been dropped for fear of a possible negative impact on the overall economy.
Museum of Australian currency notes
The Reserve Bank of Australia has opened from 1 March a Museum of Australian Currency Notes on the ground floor of its Head Office in Sydney.
SARB to present upgraded banknotes to parliament
The South African Reserve Bank said on Friday 4 February that the upgraded banknotes, which went into circulation at the beginning of February, will be presented to members of Parliament in Cape Town on 7 February, ahead of the opening of Parliament.
SARB launches upgraded banknote series
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on Monday 17 January launched banknotes with improved security features which will go into circulation from 1 February 2005.
SARB to issue upgraded banknotes in the new year
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced on Monday 13 December that it plans to issue upgraded banknotes with improved security features from 1 February 2005.
'Serial crime' wave hits Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan has reprimanded five employees at its Maebashi branch office for swapping 11 old banknotes for 11 newly designed banknotes with sought-after serial numbers, such as E888888M.
ECB decides not to issue €1 or €2 banknotes
The Governing Council of the ECB decided not to introduce very low denomination euro banknotes. In a press release Thursday 18 November it concluded that the negative aspects of introducing very low denomination banknotes outweigh the positive aspects.
New Hong Kong banknotes
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced Sunday 10 October that the remaining three denominations, $20, $50 and $1,000, of the new series of Hong Kong banknotes will be put into circulation from 11 October 2004.
Safer, smarter, US $50 bill issued
Newly redesigned $50 notes arrive at banks beginning Tuesday 28 September ready to make their way into circulation and consumer wallets. Today marks the day the Federal Reserve System distributes the new note to banks and thus into the public's hands.
HKMA promotes public awareness of new banknotes
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) said on Monday 27 September that its education campaign on the new series banknotes is making good progress. The main aim of the campaign is to promote public awareness of the security features of the remaining…
US bank note experts to visit Taiwan
The Central Bank of China (CBC) has invited experts from the United States to help domestic banks dealing in foreign currency exchange to detect forged U.S. bills, CBC officials said on Monday 6 September.
HKMA's Yam on century-old treasures
In a speech on 'Century-old Treasures' given on 2 September, Joseph Yam of the HKMA officiated at the launch of a special set of 'Hong Kong Currency' stamps. He said this is a particularly memorable occasion as it is the first time that Hong Kong has…