Japanese Yen Banknote Denominations
The Bank of Japan issues Japanese yen banknotes in four denominations: 1,000 yen, 2,000 yen, 5,000 yen, and 10,000 yen, all printed by Japan's National Printing Bureau. On 3 July...
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Japanese Yen Banknote Denominations
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Do Old Banknotes Actually Become More Valuable After a New Design Launches?
Your country just announced a brand-new banknote series, and one thought immediately springs to mind: Should I hold onto my old notes? Are they about to be worth something? It's...
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New Comoros 5,000 and 10,000 Francs (2025): New Logo, Single Signature, Upgraded Security
The Banque Centrale des Comores (BCC), the central bank of the Union of the Comoros, put upgraded 5,000 and 10,000 franc notes dated 2025 into circulation in early January 2026,...
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The Abkhazia 200 Apsar 2026 Commemorative Banknote: A Tribute to Nestor Lakoba
The National Bank of the Republic of Abkhazia introduced its 200 apsar commemorative banknote in June 2026, the highest denomination yet issued in the country’s apsar series (BanknoteNews). The note...
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Maldives’ New Rufiyaa Symbol Banknotes: The 2025 and 2026
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has rolled out new versions of three denominations of the Maldivian rufiyaa across 2025 and 2026, each carrying the official rufiyaa currency symbol that was...
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The Beginner’s Guide to Banknote Collecting
Banknote collecting is one of the most approachable hobbies in numismatics. A meaningful starter collection of twenty to thirty notes from countries on every continent can be assembled for less...
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New Zimbabwe ZiG10, ZiG20, and ZiG50 Banknotes 2026
Zimbabwe has released new ZiG10, ZiG20, and ZiG50 banknotes in 2026, the latest additions to the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency series launched by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. For collectors,...
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Why Modern Banknotes Are Becoming a Must-Have for Collectors in 2026
Modern banknotes, meaning polymer issues, commemoratives, and first-run notes from 2015 onward, have become the highest-momentum segment in numismatics. They combine low entry prices (often under 50 USD for a...
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St Helena New Polymer Banknotes 2026: King Charles III Series
St Helena issued its first polymer banknotes on January 22, 2026, replacing the paper currency that had circulated on the remote South Atlantic island for decades. The new series features...
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Botswana 50 Pula Commemorative Banknote 2026
Botswana issued its first ever commemorative banknote on February 6, 2026. The 50 Pula note celebrates two milestones at once: the Golden Jubilee of the Bank of Botswana and the...
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Bhutan Polymer 2026: New Ngultrum Banknote
Bhutan Polymer 2026: New Ngultrum Banknote Guide Bhutan's Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) released the country's first polymer banknotes on January 2, 2026, marking a historic shift from paper to polymer...
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Why Polymer Banknotes Are the Future of Collecting
KEY TAKEAWAYS Polymer banknotes last 2.5x longer than paper equivalents in active circulation, according to the Bank of England polymer durability trials Papua New Guinea was one of the first...
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Brunei 2026 Polymer Banknotes: Complete Guide to the New Series
Brunei Darussalam is launching its first-ever polymer banknote series in 2026. The Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) announced the new Family Banknotes Series on September 22, 2025, covering five denominations...
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