Notaphily (Paper Currency)
Palestinian banknotes and negative templates
How to print banknotes: Printing banknotes involves complex and precise steps. This process is attributed to skilled engineers and craftsmen who operate large printing presses for long and arduous hours to print paper money in large bundles. These bundles are then cut using a special machine similar to a guillotine and distributed to banks. Special papers made of cotton or polymer and special inks are used…
February 3, 2023History of polymer banknotes in Arab countries
History and Advantages of Polymer Banknotes: Australia was the first country to print banknotes made of polymer, or what has become known in the media as "plastic banknotes," in early 1988, when it began printing 5, 10, and 20 Australian dollar denominations. Among the advantages of polymer banknotes is their durability and significantly longer lifespan compared to paper money; they can…
January 29, 2023Qatari banknotes break records
Some Qatari banknotes broke records at a recent auction held by Spink International Auction House at its New York office on January 14, 2023. The auction featured an unparalleled collection of samples and models of Qatari banknotes dating back to 1979. These banknote samples and models consisted of multiple images of each…
January 23, 2023Printing of new Somali currency notes will begin soon.
The Central Bank of Somalia is preparing to change the Somali currency, specifically the shilling (SH) banknotes, for the first time in decades. This move follows hyperinflation that has crippled the country's economy since the collapse of the central government. In this new development, the 1000 SH banknotes, first issued in 1991, will be replaced with new ones…
January 19, 2023Banknotes of King Charles III
Banknotes bearing the image of King Charles III: Charles III has become the second British monarch to appear on banknotes. The Bank of England announced that his image will be featured on the new banknote. Charles III is pictured here from an original photograph provided by Buckingham Palace in 2013 and updated over time. The five-pound note features the image of King Charles III, according to the Daily Mail…
December 20, 2022Lolar…the currency of the deeds
The "Lollar" instead of the "Dollar" in Lebanon: a fake currency in protest against the deteriorating economic situation. Two days before the parliamentary elections, the "Lebanese Association for Transparency - No Corruption" launched a campaign urging citizens to use fake banknotes called "Lollar" on May 5, 2022, during a media event attended by representatives of organizations, associations, and print and broadcast media...
August 15, 2022Security features of the first Egyptian polymer banknote
Learn about the security features used by the Central Bank of Egypt on the first Egyptian polymer banknote, the new ten-pound note, and the latest security measures employed. This article is sponsored by both the Egyptian Banknote Prefix Report and the Egyptian Encyclopedia of Banknotes. The Central Bank of Egypt decided to issue the first Egyptian polymer banknote, the ten-pound plastic (polymer) note, according to the statement issued…
July 5, 2022Encyclopedia of Syrian Currencies
The Encyclopedia of Syrian Currency, focusing on banknotes, is an important documentary work examining banknotes issued in Syria from the beginning of the last century to the present day. Author's Profile: Name: Adnan Jarwa. Adnan Jarwa was born in Aleppo on April 25, 1945, to a prominent Aleppan family. While engaged in his business activities, he became interested in Syrian currency and its study in 1997…
June 10, 2022Sudan introduces a 1000 pound note
The Central Bank of Sudan announced the issuance of a 1000 Sudanese pound banknote, in accordance with Article 6/A of the Central Bank of Sudan Act of 2002 and pursuant to the powers, responsibilities, and jurisdiction of the Central Bank to protect the national currency, stabilize its exchange rate, and work towards achieving economic stability. According to the official Sudanese News Agency, the bank specified…
June 7, 2022History of paper currency in Royal Iraq
The History of Paper Currency in Royal Iraq – Walid Al-Kharfi. The book “The History of Paper Currency in Royal Iraq” by Walid Khalid Al-Kharfi was recently published. On his personal page, the author described the genesis of this distinguished encyclopedic work, saying: “After spending nearly fourteen years researching and studying Iraqi banknotes issued during the monarchy and moving between archives…”
June 1, 2022A new twenty-ounce banknote
What are the key features of the new 20 Mauritanian Ouguiya banknote? On December 13, 2021, the Central Bank of Mauritania announced the issuance of a new 20 Ouguiya banknote to the public. This new note will be put into circulation alongside the 20 Ouguiya coins issued in 2018, thus diversifying the range of banknotes in circulation…
May 30, 2022Royal Christmas commemorative coins
What is the truth behind the commemorative coins issued on King Farouk's birthday? It is well known to many researchers and enthusiasts that the fourth issue of the five-pound Egyptian note was the first Egyptian banknote to feature the image of the ruler of that denomination. However, in February 1947, the Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram published an article titled "Banknotes…"
May 17, 2022Money for the siege of Khartoum
You may have wondered about those banknotes issued during the Siege of Khartoum, known as the "Khartoum Siege" currency, during the British campaign in Sudan. Let's take a trip down memory lane to uncover the story and truth behind those banknotes. A brief historical overview of the Siege of Khartoum in the late 19th century, a time when the British Empire stretched across the globe, becoming known as the empire on which the sun never sets…
May 1, 2022The first issue of Egyptian paper currency
When was the first issue of Egyptian banknotes put into circulation? And were they actually in circulation from the moment they were issued? An introduction to the first issue of Egyptian banknotes: While reading the new volume of Engineer Magdi Hafiz's book, "Encyclopedia and Catalog of Egyptian Currencies – Egyptian Banknotes," I came across Chapter Five, which details the circulation of the first issue of Egyptian banknotes, and which is considered…
April 2, 2022Selma Lagerlöf: Sweden honors her with a coin, and the world with a postage stamp.
Selma Lagerlöf is a beloved figure among children and the first Swedish woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909. Five years later, in 1914, she became the first woman elected to the Swedish Academy and also served on the Nobel Prize committee. Selma Lagerlöf was born in a border province between…
April 2, 2022Egyptian polymer banknotes…when will they be issued?
Egyptians are eagerly awaiting the release of new polymer banknotes in denominations of 10 and 20 Egyptian pounds. This marks the second or third time these banknotes have been expected to be introduced, initially last November, but no action has yet been taken to bring them into circulation. It appears that Egypt is aiming to become the fourth Arab country to issue a banknote made of…
March 31, 2022The Central Bank introduces a new 2000 Syrian pound banknote for circulation
The coin features the same design as previous 2000 Syrian pound denominations, with some differences. These differences are: Issue date: 2021-1442; Governor's signature: Hazem Qarfoul; Prime Minister's signature: Hussein Arnous; Prefix: A/A; Bindings: Not fully sequential. It was released into circulation at the beginning of March. (Source: The Comprehensive Guide to Syrian Currency)
March 12, 2022The UAE launches a new 50-dirham polymer banknote.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed the launch of a new 50-dirham banknote. This commemorates the achievements of the late Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the first generation of Rulers of the UAE (may God have mercy on them all), in recognition of their dedication and their historic role in unifying the nation under…
December 7, 2021Theft of Syrian currency
Our article today takes place in the port of Alexandria, Egypt, specifically in February 1921. It is a special investigation, the details of which were published in Al-Ahram newspaper on February 24, 1921. The article does not reflect the opinion of Al-Muqtani Al-Arabi magazine or the source of the investigation. A major financial theft occurred, and Syria needed currency in general, and banknotes in particular, to improve its situation…
October 25, 2021Bank banknotes
Al-Ahram, January 14, 1899: A news item published in Al-Ahram newspaper in January 1899 stated that during a visit by an Al-Ahram correspondent to the National Bank of Egypt, the bank's governor, Sir Elwyn Palmer, showed him the banknotes that the bank was going to issue. The correspondent mentioned that they had beautiful designs, including a drawing of the Sphinx for fifty piasters and a drawing of a camel for one hundred piasters…
August 28, 2021