New Euro Banknotes: ECB Reveals 10 Finalist Designs
Europe’s next banknotes have moved from abstract debate to visible design. On 23 July 2026, the European Central Bank revealed ten complete proposals for...
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Russia’s New 100 Ruble Note: Why the Map Change Matters
Maps printed on banknotes are rarely just background decoration. On 10 July 2026, the Bank of Russia placed a modified 100-ruble banknote into circulation....
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India Polymer Banknotes: Why RBI’s New Tender Matters
India’s long-running conversation about polymer money has finally acquired something more substantial than a conference-room nod: a procurement number. On 17 July 2026, Bharatiya...
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Global Banknote Boom: How the 1990s Changed Money
Money is usually studied through exchange rates, inflation, purchasing power or the volume of cash in circulation. But another measurement can reveal an equally...
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Scott McTominay on a Bank of Scotland £20: Football, Charity and a 100-Note Collector Sprint
Bank of Scotland's limited-edition Scott McTominay £20 note combines football, Scottish identity, charity fundraising and a tiny 100-note print run.
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Trump’s Signature on the $100 Bill: Presidential First, Collector Variety and Political Banknote Theatre
A collector-focused article on the reported 2026 U.S. $100 bill signature change, the political symbolism of a sitting president's signature and how to document...
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Eritrea Orders All Nakfa Cash Into Banks: Currency Control, Informal Markets and a Very Tight Monetary State
Eritrea's 2026 Nakfa cash deposit directive shows how banknotes become instruments of monetary control, informal market pressure and collector history.
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Haiti 500 Gourdes New Variety: A Small Change With Big Collector Consequences
MRI Guide and BanknoteNews report a new variety on the Haitian 500 gourdes banknote. Learn what collectors should compare before buying.
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Nepal 500 Rupees 2025/2026: The New Poudel Signature Variety Explained
Nepal's updated 500-rupee note entered circulation on 17 June 2026 with Governor Poudel's signature, 2025/B.S. 2082 dates and the familiar tiger design.
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