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Security 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2021The 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 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2018