China
China new prefix formats for 1-, 10-, and 100-yuan notes confirmed
Nov 26, 2014 09:12 AM Category: Asia
1 yuan, 1999. Like P895, but letter, number, number, letter prefix.
10 yuan, 2005. Like 904, but letter, number, letter, number prefix.
100 yuan, 2005. Like 907, but letter number, number, letter prefix.
Courtesy of Max Keller.
10 yuan, 2005. Like 904, but letter, number, letter, number prefix.
100 yuan, 2005. Like 907, but letter number, number, letter prefix.
Courtesy of Max Keller.
South Korea banknote printer seeking more overseas contracts
Jun 24, 2014 12:34 PM Category: Asia
According to an article in Korea Times dated 24 June 2014, Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corp. (KOMSCO) has seen its production volume halved over the past five years, and hopes to utilize excess capacity by obtaining contracts to print banknotes for other countries. Countries for which KOMSCO has produced or is producing "currencies" (may include coins, not just banknotes) include China, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Libya, Peru, Switzerland, Thailand, and Vietnam. Last year KOMSCO won an order from Peru to produce 305 million 50-nuevo sole notes, with delivery to be completed by the end of June 2014.
Macau chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
Nov 01, 2013 03:55 AM Category: The Banknote Book | East and Southeast Asia
The Macau chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale at US$4.99, and as a free download to subscribers.
This 9-page catalog covers notes issued by the Banco da China (Bank of China) from 1995 to present. Published 1 November 2013.
Each chapter of The Banknote Book includes detailed descriptions and background information, full-color images, and accurate valuations. The Banknote Book also features:
- Sharp color images of note’s front and back without overlap
- Face value or date of demonetization if no longer legal tender
- Specific identification of all vignette elements
- Security features described in full
- Printer imprint reproduced exactly as on note
- Each date/signature variety assigned an individual letter
- Variety checkboxes for tracking your collection and want list
- Date reproduced exactly as on note
- Precise date of introduction noted when known
- Replacement note information
- Signature tables, often with names and terms of service
- Background information for historical and cultural context
- Details magnified to distinguish between note varieties
- Bibliographic sources listed for further research
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China not planning larger denomination notes
Mar 13, 2012 10:55 AM Category: East and Southeast Asia
According to an article in People's Daily Online dated 12 March 2012, Hu Xiaolian, deputy governor of the People's Bank of China, said that the central bank is not planning to issue larger denomination banknotes in the short term.
"We have noticed public complaints of inconvenience in bigger transactions...but we should consider all the pros and cons of the issue," said Hu at a press conference on the sidelines of the country's annual parliamentary session.
"We have noticed public complaints of inconvenience in bigger transactions...but we should consider all the pros and cons of the issue," said Hu at a press conference on the sidelines of the country's annual parliamentary session.
China new serial number format 5-jiao note confirmed
Mar 05, 2012 09:06 AM Category: East and Southeast Asia
5 jiao, 1980. Like P883, but prefix format now A#A followed by 7-digit number, versus old format of AA and 8-digit number.
Courtesy of Alexander Petrov.
China new serial number format 1-jiao note confirmed
Mar 05, 2012 09:08 AM Category: East and Southeast Asia
1 jiao, 1980. Like P881, but prefix format now A#A followed by 7-digit number, versus old format of AA and 8-digit number.
Courtesy of Alexander Petrov.
China new serial number format 1-yüan note confirmed
Jun 26, 2011 02:47 PM Category: East and Southeast Asia
1 yüan (US$0.15), 1999. Like P895, but prefix format now A#A# in red followed by 6-digit number (top), versus old format of AA## in red and 6-digit number in black (bottom).
Courtesy of Andy Siegman.
China new serial number format confirmed
Jan 22, 2011 10:31 PM Category: East and Southeast Asia
China has apparently issued notes with a new serial number format, specifically A0A0123456. This has been reported on 10c, 50c, Y1, and Y100 notes.
Courtesy of David Liu.
China denies rumors of 500-yuan note
Jul 22, 2009 07:58 AM Category: East and Southeast Asia
The Fuzhou Branch of the People’s Bank of China denied rumors that a new 500-yuan (US$73.20) note will be released by November 2009. Fueled by fears of inflation, rumors of the new banknote have been floating around since 2006. Wei Guoqi, a senior official at the People’s Bank of China, declared “it's not true,” and stated that no formal notice about the introduction of any new banknotes had been received. Images of the purported new note bearing a portrait of Deng Xiaoping are considered a hoax.
China issues Olympics commemorative note
Sep 19, 2008 07:38 AM Category: East and Southeast Asia | Commemorative
10 yuan (US$1.45), 2008. The PBOC introduced six million notes on 08.07.2008 to commemorate the Beijing Olympic Games. Cyan. Front: National Stadium (Bird’s Nest), games emblem, Temple of Heaven, and coat of arms. Back: Greek marble statue of discus-thrower, Discobolus; athletes (runners, high jumper, gymnast, soccer players). Watermark: 10 and “Games of XXIX Olympiad” in Chinese. 148.5 x 72 mm. Existing 10-yuan notes to continue circulating.
