Paraguay Unveils a New Family of Guaraní Banknotes The Banco Central del Paraguay (BCP) has officially unveiled a completely redesigned family of Paraguayan Guaraní banknotes on 5 October 2026, marking one of the most significant changes to Paraguay's circulating banknotes in more than six decades.  The new series preserves the existing six denominations while introducing new designs, updated security features, differentiated dimensions and a strong emphasis on Paraguayan history, culture...

South Ossetia 200 Zarin – Vasso Abayev Banknote The National Bank of the Republic of South Ossetia has issued a new banknote titled “Vasso Abayev”, as part of a series dedicated to prominent figures of Ossetia. The 200 Zarin banknote honors Vasily Ivanovich Abayev (Vasso Abayev), a renowned philologist and scholar who made a significant contribution to the study of the Ossetian language. Abayev was an Academician of the Russian...

Romania Introduces New 100 Lei Polymer Commemorative Banknote Honouring Eugeniu Carada The National Bank of Romania has announced the release of a new commemorative collector banknote dedicated to Eugeniu Carada (1836–1910), one of the founders of the National Bank of Romania. The issue marks the 190th anniversary of his birth. Entering the numismatic circuit from September 14, 2026, the commemorative issue consists of a 100 lei polymer banknote along with...

Samoa Issues New 100 Tala Polymer Banknote Honouring Queen Elizabeth II The Central Bank of Samoa has announced the release of a limited-edition 100 tala commemorative polymer banknote honouring the life and legacy of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The issue commemorates what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birth year in 2026. Although the new banknote is legal tender in Samoa, it is not intended for general circulation....

Canada’s New $20 Polymer Banknote – A New Vertical Design for Collectors Canada is preparing to introduce a new $20 polymer banknote featuring a striking vertical design, scheduled to enter circulation in late February 2027. The note will feature His Majesty King Charles III, making it an especially significant issue for collectors interested in modern Canadian banknotes, polymer currency and King Charles III-era notes.   The new vertical $20 combines...

The Supreme Court (SC) 125th Anniversary commemorative banknote and coin. The vertical orientation of the banknote’s reverse side is the first in the history of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. (Image courtesy of the SC Office of the Spokesperson) Minted in Nordic gold and bearing a face value of PHP 125, the commemorative coin features Lady Justice on its obverse (front), together with the logos of the SC and BSP,...

The National Bank of the Republic of Abkhazia announces the release into circulation of a commemorative banknote with a denomination of 200 apsars. The central element of the obverse design is a portrait of Nestor Apollonovich Lakoba, a revolutionary and leader of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Abkhazia during the 1920s–1930s, positioned in the right third of the banknote. The center of the banknote features a horseman of the Abkhaz...

Bank of Scotland Unveils Limited-Edition Scott McTominay £20 Note to Celebrate Scotland’s World Cup Return The Bank of Scotland has unveiled a special limited-edition polymer £20 note celebrating Scotland’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the men’s national team’s first appearance at the tournament since 1998. The commemorative note features a unique overprint illustration inspired by Scott McTominay’s iconic overhead kick against Denmark at Hampden Park in November,...

Banco de Guatemala (Banguat) presented a new commemorative banknote with a face value of 100 Quetzales on May 18, 2026. The banknote is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of central banking in the country and the 80th anniversary of the founding of Banco de Guatemala. In 1926, Guatemala introduced the national currency, the Quetzal, as part of a monetary reform. In 1946, Banco de Guatemala was established as an independent...

The Central Bank of Cuba informs the public that, as a result of the update of the country's monetary system, two new denominations are being introduced: 2,000 and 5,000 Cuban pesos.The Central Bank of Cuba informs the public that, as a result of the update of the country's monetary system, two new denominations (2,000 and 5,000 Cuban pesos) are being introduced, and the structure that this system should have under...

  On Monday, January 12, 2026, The Government of St Helena (SHG) has announced it will soon release a new Polymer banknotes of St Helena Pound (£) banknotes. This updated series — which includes £5, £10, and £20 notes — will display an image of His Majesty King Charles III and is set to be put into circulation later this month. The new designs also showcase Jonathan the Tortoise and the...

The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has announced the issuance of a 1 Rial Polymer Commemorative Banknote, which will enter circulation on January 11, 2026. This special edition banknote is crafted from polymer, a material known for its enhanced durability and advanced security features, distinguishing it from the current cotton-based banknotes in circulation. Measuring 145 x 76 mm, the banknote features a distinctive design that celebrates Omani national heritage. The...

The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has today launched a new series of banknotes, a historic milestone in Fiji’s economic and cultural journey.  The newly designed polymer banknotes with state-of-the-art security features across all denominations were officially unveiled by the President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu today, at an event held in Suva attended by government officials, diplomats, representatives of the financial sector, business community...

In honor of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's acquisition of the legal status of permanent neutrality, the Central Bank of our country put into circulation modified polymer banknotes of 1, 5, and 10 manats, as well as a new polymer banknote of 200 manats, from December 1, the International Year of Peace and Confidence.       The main feature of polymer banknotes is their resistance to external influences such...

In this momentous celebration of legacy, leadership, and profound national reverence, the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan will introduce a new series of currency banknotes on November 12th 2025 to commemorate the 70th auspicious Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the visionary monarch who steered Bhutan into a modern constitutional democracy. The New Generation of Ngultrum Banknotes are with latest security features and are recyclable,...

New Commemorative Banknote of Botswana The Bank of Botswana presented the country's first-ever commemorative banknote with a denomination of 50 Pula. This event took place as part of the celebration of the Golden Jubilee – the 50th anniversary of the financial institution. The banknote is a limited edition and will serve as legal tender, circulating alongside the current 50 Pula banknote featuring the portrait of the first president, Sir Seretse...