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Iran 1,000,000 Rial Cheque 2026: Minab Memorial Issue and Emergency Currency

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Jun 10, 2026 5 min read

Iran 1,000,000 Rial Cheque 2026: Minab Memorial Issue and Emergency Currency

Iran’s new 1,000,000 rial cheque is not merely another high-denomination payment instrument. It is a memorial issue linked to the 168 victims of the...

Bank of Scotland £20 McTominay Note: 100 Pieces, Football and Charity

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Jun 10, 2026 6 min read

Bank of Scotland £20 McTominay Note: 100 Pieces, Football and Charity

Bank of Scotland has turned Scott McTominay’s overhead kick into a collector-style £20 note limited to just 100 pieces.

Belarus 200 Rubles 2026: Updated Security Features and Collector Guide

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Jun 10, 2026 6 min read

Belarus 200 Rubles 2026: Updated Security Features and Collector Guide

Belarus is refreshing the 200 rubles banknote in 2026, keeping the design family familiar while adding stronger security and durability features.

Soon Largen Lebanon Banknotes: from 500.000 to 5.000.000 Pounds

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Jun 10, 2026 6 min read

Soon Largen Lebanon Banknotes: from 500.000 to 5.000.000 Pounds

Lebanon’s larger banknotes are not just bigger denominations. They are a monetary X-ray of an economy where the old 100,000 pound ceiling has become...

Oman 1 Rial Polymer 2026: Official Folder vs Private Collector Products

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Jun 10, 2026 7 min read

Oman 1 Rial Polymer 2026: Official Folder vs Private Collector Products

Oman’s first polymer 1 rial note is already creating two markets: official Central Bank collector formats and private products cut from uncut sheets.

Iran 5 Million Rial Cheque 2026: Design, Value and Hyperinflation

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Feb 8, 2026 14 min read

Iran 5 Million Rial Cheque 2026: Design, Value and Hyperinflation

Explore Iran's 5 million rial cheque issued in 2026, including its design, security features, value, redenomination and collector significance.

New Bangladesh 10 Taka 2026: Revolution Design Revealed

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Feb 8, 2026 8 min read

New Bangladesh 10 Taka 2026: Revolution Design Revealed

Bangladesh released its redesigned 10 Taka banknote on 3 February 2026. The front shows Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, while the reverse features...

New Czech 100 Koruna 2026: Complete Pospíšil Guide

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Jan 27, 2026 14 min read

New Czech 100 Koruna 2026: Complete Pospíšil Guide

Czech Commemorative Series • Central Banking Centenary On January 21, 2026, the Czech National Bank (Česká národní banka, ČNB) released the third and final...

Bhutan New Polymer 100, 500 & 1000 Ngultrum 2026 Guide

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Jan 7, 2026 15 min read

Bhutan New Polymer 100, 500 & 1000 Ngultrum 2026 Guide

On 2 January 2026, the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan introduced three new polymer banknotes (100, 500 and 1,000 ngultrum) commemorating the 70th Birth...

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