Notaphily (Paper Currency)
The king of counterfeiting: How he forges US dollars
July 10, 2020The Central Bank of Oman launches a new 50 Omani Rial banknote.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the launch of Oman's modern renaissance, and in commemoration of its founder, the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said bin Taimur – may God have mercy on him – and in recognition of the great achievements he accomplished that placed the Sultanate prominently on the world map, the Central Bank of Oman has issued a new denomination of…
July 9, 2020China is about to issue a new version of its 5-yuan banknotes.
Beijing, July 9, 2020 (Xinhua) -- The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced Wednesday that it will issue the 2020 edition of the 5-yuan banknote, the fifth series of the renminbi, China's currency, starting November 5. A statement posted on the PBOC's website said the new 5-yuan banknote features enhanced anti-counterfeiting and quality features…
July 9, 2020Will the day come when we can tell our grandchildren the stories of those symbolic coins?
Wooden coins in Tenino, Washington, have been a lifeline for residents who need to buy food but don't have cash. This unique solution was implemented by the municipality to help residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many stores and restaurants accept these coins, which can later be exchanged for US dollars at the municipality. Tell us about initiatives to help those in need during this crisis in your cities?
June 27, 2020The day the pound lost 30% of its strength during the monarchy!
We often read information about the value of the Egyptian pound in previous eras, some accurate and some not. For example, someone might post a picture of a five-millime coin belonging to King Farouk, calling it a "red millime," and claiming that this millime was worth eight US dollars at once! Most of the comments are filled with curses on the treacherous times, the bad situation, and the lack of blessings!
June 9, 2020New collaboration with Arab collectors
A new collaboration has been launched between the Arab Collector and the Egyptian Banknote Encyclopedia page. This collaboration aims to support the hobby of banknote collecting in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The encyclopedia has begun publishing the first series of specialized articles on Egyptian banknotes through the Arab Collector, starting with the ninth issue of the magazine. The encyclopedia will soon publish more detailed and periodic reports on banknote prefixes…
May 26, 2020New 200 Egyptian pound note – Second Edition
May 24, 2020The Central Bank of Tunisia prints a woman's image on a banknote.
The Central Bank of Tunisia issued a new 10-dinar banknote featuring the image of Tawhida Ben Cheikh, the first female doctor in Tunisia and the Maghreb, in recognition of the role of women and the doctors of the "White Army" in the fight against COVID-19. This coincided with the challenges facing Tunisia and the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlighted the vital role played by doctors in the healthcare sector worldwide.
April 11, 2020Abu Shanab's currency..!!!
Before you begin reading this post, it must be clarified that any sarcasm in it is entirely unintentional and its sole purpose is to disseminate information about the hobby… The Palestinian newspaper Al-Sarih, in its issue published on Saturday, July 1, 1950, reported on the new currency units of the All-Palestine Government. The article's author sarcastically wrote that the Jordanian currency…
March 16, 2020Plastic money that withstands abuse
In recent days, Egyptian newspapers and some official websites have reported on the Central Bank of Egypt's preparations to print and release polymer banknotes. However, upon reviewing the news article published in Al-Ahram newspaper on November 23, 2001—nearly 19 years ago—I found that Ali Najm, the former governor of the Central Bank, stated that it was an experiment worth studying, but…
March 11, 2020New print of the Australian $100 note
The new series includes enhanced security features. It will soon enter official circulation. A transparent section in the center of the note, vibrant new colors that change when the note is held up to light, and multiple new security features make counterfeiting virtually impossible. It's worth noting that current Australian banknotes are made of polymer, not paper, and Australia was the first country in the world to use this technology, starting in 1988. A look at…
February 24, 2020Anniversary of King Mohammed VI's accession to the throne
The Bank of Morocco issued a commemorative 20-dirham banknote to mark the 20th anniversary of King Mohammed VI's accession to the throne. According to the bank's official website, the commemorative coin was designed and produced by the Dar As-Sikkah (Moroccan Mint) on a polymer backing, a first for a Moroccan banknote. The bank noted that the note…
August 22, 2019”The Central Bank introduces a revised banknote with advanced security features.
The Central Bank of Oman is pleased to announce to the public that it will issue a revised 50-rial banknote with enhanced security features, effective June 2, 2019. This banknote will circulate as legal tender alongside the existing 50-rial note previously issued by the bank.
June 2, 2019They deceived you when they said... the peasant's pound, Idris
They deceived you when they said that the peasant's fairy has a fascinating story, as the image on it is that of Uncle Idris, or Idris al-Aqsari, or Idris Othman, who dreamt that his impoverished master, Prince Ahmed Fouad, would become King of Egypt and wear its crown. He told the dream to his master, who promised to make him King of Egypt in exchange for placing Idris's image on the fairy, which is what…
January 26, 2019Paper design experiments
The most interesting aspect of this collection of paper design experiments is that there are two designs for the five Arab dinar note, one dated 1958 and the other 1959… Is there any information about the value of the Arab dinar? Was the plan to make it equal to the Egyptian pound? These notes were designed at the beginning of the union agreement between Egypt and Syria, and there was a move towards…
January 22, 2019A new 2000 riyal banknote has arrived at the Central Bank of Yemen in Aden.
A source at the Central Bank of Yemen revealed the arrival of a new denomination of Yemeni currency among the funds that reached Aden today. The source, who requested anonymity, explained that the new denomination was the 2,000 riyal note. The source suggested that the bank would postpone its circulation for now, but confirmed its presence and the amount received from…
December 22, 2018The Central Bank issues a new edition of five denominations of Iraqi currency.
The Central Bank of Iraq issued its second edition of banknotes in denominations of 25,000, 10,000, 1,000, 500, and 250 Iraqi dinars on Sunday. The bank's media office stated in a press release, a copy of which was received by Mawazin News, that "the bank has issued its second edition of banknotes in denominations of 25,000, 10,000, 1,000, 500, and 250 Iraqi dinars," confirming that "the circulation of the banknotes in question..."
October 7, 2018The Central Bank issues a new 200 riyal banknote
The Central Bank of Yemen, headquartered in the interim capital Aden, announced today the issuance of a new 200-riyal banknote, based on Bank Law No. (14) of 2000 and its amendments, specifically Article (24). In a statement, the bank said, ”We announce to the public that the bank has printed a new 200-riyal banknote…”
August 15, 2018A new fifty-pound banknote
Citing the Central Bank of Sudan, the bank announced the upcoming issuance of a new 50-pound banknote, based on its powers and responsibilities as outlined in the Central Bank of Sudan Act of 2002 and its subsequent amendments, specifically Article 6/A and Article 3/25 of the Act, and within the framework of the bank's responsibilities to protect the national currency and ensure its stability.
June 7, 2018