The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has marked its 75th anniversary with the release of a striking new 2,000-rupee commemorative banknote (Pick B131) on 29 August 2025. Issued under the theme “Stability for Prosperity,” this note highlights the bank’s enduring role in fostering economic resilience as the foundation of national development. The ongoing Sri Lanka […]
The Falkland Islands Government has officially introduced a brand-new family of polymer banknotes on Falklands Day, 14 August 2025. These notes mark a historic milestone as the first series to feature King Charles III, while also celebrating the Islands’ rich natural heritage with designs showcasing seabirds, penguins, and native flora. According to a Falklands Radio […]
A new chapter has opened in Yemen’s ongoing financial divide. On 16 July 2025, the Central Bank of Yemen in Sana’a, controlled by the Houthi group, officially introduced a new 200-rial banknote (Pick B133a). This development immediately sparked controversy, as the Central Bank in Aden, aligned with Yemen’s internationally recognized government, condemned the release as […]