The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has issued a new $50 banknote whose circulation begins and is expected to ease cash shortages and enhance convenience by the transacting public. The new red-brownish note has impressions of the “tomb of the unknown soldier”, the traditional balancing rocks and the motif of first Chimurenga/Umvukela heroine, Mbuya Nehanda, more

The Central Bank of Honduras said in mid-June that a new 200-lempira note will be placed into circulation in September. The note, worth $8.34 in U.S. funds, is a new denomination, joining the 1-, 2-, 5-, 10-, 20-, 50-, 100- and 500-lempira notes. It was announced in March of this year that the new note more

The Economic Community of West African States, or Ecowas, will launch its new currency called ‘eco’ in 2027. The decision was made by the leaders of the 15 member states at a meeting in Ghana . “This roadmap is accompanied by a new convergence pact that will cover the period between 2022-2026, and 2027 will more

The Bank of Scotland revealed the design of its new polymer £50 bank note on April 21 with one difference noticeable immediately — a change in color from the familiar green of the paper version, to red for the polymer piece. The 156- by 85-millimeter note is part of the bank’s 2007 Bridges Series, which more

The Bangladesh Bank released a pair of circulating commemorative 50-taka bank notes on March 28. The new issues are in commemoration of the nation’s Golden Jubilee of Independence from Pakistan that was proclaimed at midnight on March 26, 1971. The 130- by 60-millimeter notes will be available at all branches of the bank. One of more