Notaphily (Paper Currency)
Modern technologies used in the 5 dinar note
In a previous article, we mentioned the Central Bank's announcement of a new 5-dinar banknote to be issued on February 17, 2021, detailing everything from the initial polymer production to the most minute new features. However, recently, the printing company Delaro, which manufactured this denomination, announced the use of a new and complex polymer manufacturing technology, namely…
February 27, 2021Issuance of a 1000 South Sudanese pound note
The Bank of South Sudan announced on Tuesday, February 4, 2021, the introduction of a larger 1,000 South Sudanese pound banknote in an attempt to mitigate runaway inflation and the persistent devaluation of the currency, which has eroded its face value in the recent past. The South Sudanese pound was introduced on July 18, 2011, replacing the Sudanese pound after…
February 25, 2021A new 5 dinar banknote
On February 15, the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) issued a new five-dinar polymer banknote, coinciding with the tenth anniversary of the February 17, 2011 revolution, which saw the end of the Gaddafi regime. An initial order of 5 billion Libyan dinars was placed, with the banknotes arriving that same week from the United Kingdom, where the printing company, D..., was located.
February 15, 2021Egyptian banknotes that never saw the light of day – Part 2
Egyptian banknotes that never saw the light of day: We continue our presentation of another set of images of Egyptian banknotes that never saw the light of day. These Egyptian banknotes were offered at the Spink auction in London in 2017, specifically between September 27th and 29th. You can refer to the first part to see the banknotes that were offered, representing the early days of Egyptian banknotes in 1898 and 1899. In this part…
February 10, 2021Egyptian banknotes that never saw the light of day – Part 1
In 2017, specifically between September 27th and 29th, Egyptian banknote experiments were displayed at the renowned Spink auction house in London. This auction featured a number of archival images of Egyptian banknote experiments that never saw the light of day. These experiments depicted Egyptian banknotes designed from the beginning of Egyptian banknote production up to the 1950s…
February 6, 202120th anniversary of King Mohammed VI's accession to the throne
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of His Majesty King Mohammed VI's accession to the throne, Bank Al-Maghrib has issued this special commemorative 20-dirham banknote. The new 20-dirham note features a vertical design on its front, which bears a portrait of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The reverse side depicts stylized illustrations of some of the major projects undertaken by…
January 26, 2021Egyptian banknotes using virtual reality technology
The Egyptian Presidency has launched a smartphone application in three languages: Arabic, English, and French. One of the app's features is augmented reality (AR) technology, which allows users to view the contents of Egyptian banknotes in a stunning 3D format. To download the app for Android devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details… To download the app for iPhones: https://apps.apple.com/…/egyptian-presidency/id1533957604
January 25, 2021Banknote sheets for the sixth issue
The Central Bank of Oman announces the release of banknote sheets from the sixth issue, in denominations of one rial, half a rial, and one hundred baisa, effective today, January 24, 2021. These banknotes are legal tender at their face value and can be purchased from the Central Bank of Oman at the following rates: Denomination: Number of banknotes per sheet; Selling price per sheet: One rial: 40…
January 24, 20215000 Syrian pounds
The Central Bank of Syria has determined that the time is right, given current economic conditions, to introduce the new 5000 Syrian Pound banknote. This new denomination will circulate alongside the existing banknotes starting January 24, 2021. It should be noted that the Central Bank is simultaneously working to find solutions for the cash shortage…
January 24, 2021The sixth Omani paper edition
Citing the Central Bank of Oman, the bank announced the issuance of new banknote denominations: 20 rials, 10 rials, 5 rials, 1 rial, half a rial, and 100 baisa. These new notes complement the sixth series of new Omani banknotes (1441 AH - 2020 AD), which began with the introduction of the 50 rial note in July of last year. The banknotes will be in circulation…
January 10, 2021New measures for banknotes
On December 15, 2020, De La Rue announced the development of a new security technology for banknotes, which was being used for the first time on newly issued banknotes from the Qatar Central Bank. The new technology, dubbed Nexus, is an embedded strip designed for use in mid- to high-denomination issues. It is 18 mm wide and is embedded in…
December 29, 2020Cinema safety feature
A new version of the Lebanese 100,000 lira banknote entered circulation on December 7, commemorating the centenary of the founding of Greater Lebanon. Its developer described it as the first banknote to feature a revolutionary security feature called Cinema, which adds “a new dimension to the barriers against counterfeiting.” The Cinema feature was developed by CCL Secure…
December 18, 2020Fifth issue of the Qatari currency
The fifth series of Qatari Riyal banknotes, issued on December 18, 2020, is now in circulation. The overall colors and design of the banknotes are shown. Source: Qatar Central Bank (QCB). Images of the new Qatari currency – fifth series – and security features are also included.
December 10, 2020The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) is issuing a 20-riyal banknote to commemorate the Kingdom's presidency of the G20.
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) announced to the public its intention to issue a 20-riyal banknote to commemorate the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's presidency of the G20 summit during the reign of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may God protect him. This is based on Article (4) of the Saudi Monetary Law issued by Royal Decree No. 6 dated 01/07/1379 AH. SAMA further explained…
October 24, 2020In celebration of the Kingdom hosting the G20 summit
October 24, 2020Saudi paper currency issues from the beginning to the present day
The first paper currency issue of Saudi Arabia was released during the reign of King Saud bin Abdulaziz in 1961, in five denominations: 100, 50, 10, 5, and 1 riyal. The second issue was released during the reign of King Faisal bin Abdulaziz in 1968, with the same denominations. The third issue was released during the reign of King Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1976. And during the reign of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King...
October 21, 2020The new Saudi currency in detail
October 7, 2020The new issue of the five Saudi riyal note
Technical details of the new five Saudi Riyal polymer banknote, which will be issued tomorrow, God willing, Monday, October 5, 2020: http://www.sama.gov.sa/ar-sa/Pages/live.aspx
October 5, 2020Palestinian pound strength
The pound had such power in Palestine during the British occupation that Heinrich Himmler, Hitler's right-hand man and his fierce security force, hoarded Palestinian pounds among his wealth along with British, French, and American currencies, gold, and other assets. This is what the Allies found after the fall of Berlin in a box that Himmler had buried in a forest, and its value was estimated at one million dollars (1945 estimate).
September 17, 2020A new dimension in banknote security
The new Cinema™ feature on banknotes brings your notes to life with stunning 3D and motion effects unlike anything seen on banknotes before. Learn more about this feature in the video at the following link: CINEMA™: A new dimension in banknote security. Cinema brings your banknote to life with striking 3D and movement…
September 4, 2020