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Trump’s Signature on the $100 Bill: Presidential First, Collector Variety and Political Banknote Theatre

Curiosity

Jul 10, 2026 4 min read

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...

Scott McTominay on a Bank of Scotland £20: Football, Charity and a 100-Note Collector Sprint

News

Jul 10, 2026 3 min read

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.

Eritrea Orders All Nakfa Cash Into Banks: Currency Control, Informal Markets and a Very Tight Monetary State

Curiosity

Jul 10, 2026 4 min read

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.

Kirani James on the Future EC$5 Banknote: Grenada’s Olympic Gold Replaces the Queen

News

Jul 4, 2026 6 min read

Kirani James on the Future EC$5 Banknote: Grenada’s Olympic Gold Replaces the Queen

Grenadian Olympic champion Kirani James is reported as the future face of the EC$5 banknote, replacing Queen Elizabeth II in a major Eastern Caribbean...

Haiti 500 Gourdes New Variety: A Small Change With Big Collector Consequences

News

Jun 27, 2026 3 min read

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.

Sudan 1000 Pounds in Darfur: Old Blue Notes, Conflict Money and a Very Modern Banknote Story

News

Jun 27, 2026 6 min read

Sudan 1000 Pounds in Darfur: Old Blue Notes, Conflict Money and a Very Modern Banknote Story

MRI Guide reports old Sudan 1000-pound blue notes used in Darfur. Learn the 2019, 2022 and 2024 replacement context.

Nepal 500 Rupees 2025/2026: The New Poudel Signature Variety Explained

News

Jun 19, 2026 5 min read

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.

Solomon Islands $50 Golden Jubilee Banknote: Fifty Years of CBSI on Polymer

News

Jun 19, 2026 5 min read

Solomon Islands $50 Golden Jubilee Banknote: Fifty Years of CBSI on Polymer

The Solomon Islands has issued a circulating polymer $50 banknote for the CBSI Golden Jubilee, limited to one million notes and packed with modern...

News

Jun 18, 2026 8 min read

Lebanon 5 Million Lira Note: Release Status and Latest News

Lebanon is preparing higher-value banknotes, potentially including 500,000, 1 million and 5 million lira notes. Check their status, value and release details.

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