Polymer Banknotes

TBB:  B148dPick:  P51 Issuing Authority:  Bank Negara MalaysiaSeries:  2009–2021 Fourth IssuesYear:  2021Signature:  8. Shamsiah Substrate:  PolymerSize:  120 x 65 mmColor(s):  BluePrinter:  Unknown Front:  Portrait of former prime minister Tuanku Abdul Rahman (1895-1960) wearing tengkolok headgear; bunga raya (hibiscus) flower; songket (traditional woven fabric) patterns....

TBB:  B217aPick:  P71 Issuing Authority:  Banco de Cabo VerdeSeries:  2014 IssuesYear:  2014Signature:  8. Pinto Frederico/Augusto de Burgo Substrate:  PolymerSize:  124 x 62 mmColor(s):  Red, Purple, Yellowish-greenPrinter:  De La Rue Front:  Doctor and writer Henrique Teixeira de Sousa; map of Fogo; a bunch of grapes;...

The 5 and 10 Pa'anga are the first polymer banknotes issued by Tonga. The rest of this series uses a paper substrate. These denominations were chosen as they are the most common notes used in Tonga.TBB: B227aPick: PNLIssuing Authority: National Reserve Bank of TongaSeries:...

TBB: B243aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Eastern Caribbean Central BankSeries: 2019–2021 Issues (Series 8)Year: 2019Signature: 3. Antoine Substrate: PolymerSize: 145 x 70 mmColor(s): BrownPrinter: De La Rue Front: Fish, sea turtle, green-throated carib hummingbird and flowers; Queen Elizabeth II wearing Grand Duchess Vladimir's tiara and...

Like earlier issue, which won the IBNS Banknote of the Year in 2008, but now on a polymer substrate. TBB:  B125a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Central Bank of Samoa Series:  2023–2024 Issues Year:  2024 Signature:  8. Va'ai/Ainuu-Enari Substrate:  Polymer Size:  139 x 71 mm...

TBB: B498bPick: P202b Issuing Authority: Banco Central de NicaraguaSeries: 2007 IssuesYear: 2007Signature: 23. Rosales Substrate: PolymerSize: 136 x 67 mmColor(s): Yellow, BrownPrinter: De La Rue Front: Girl pounding grain; typical house on the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua. Back: Five women dancing around a maypole...

TBB: B218aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Bank of NamibiaSeries: 2020 Commemorative IssuesYear: 2020Signature: 4. Shiimi Substrate: PolymerSize: 137 x 40 mmColor(s): Blue, Green, YellowPrinter: Oberthur Technologies Front: Portraits of the 3 Presidents of Namibia since independence; Rhino head; Bank of Namibia logo in SPARK, simulated...

TBB:  B308aPick:  PNL Type:  IssuedIssuing Authority:  Autoriti Monetari Brunei DarussalamSignature:  1. Bolkiah Series:  2024 (2026) IssuesYear:  2024 (2026)Date Introduced: 2026-03-09 Printer: UnknownSubstrate: PolymerSize: 141 x 69 mmColor(s): Red, Yellow, Brown Front: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah is portrayed in uniform and dastar headgear on...

These About Uncirculated (aUNC) banknotes have small corner issues, likely incurred during shipping, that do not extend into the design. TBB: B137aPick: P191 Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of New ZealandSeries: 2015–2018 Brighter Money IssuesYear: 2015Signature: 11. Wheeler Substrate: PolymerSize: 135 x 66 mmColor(s): Brown,...

TBB: B247bPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Central Bank of the United Arab EmiratesSeries: 2021–2023 Polymer IssuesYear: 2023Signature: 5. Sheikh Mansour Substrate: PolymerSize: 147 x 66 mmColor(s): GreenPrinter: Oumolat Security Printing

TBB: B308aPick: P70 Issuing Authority: Banco Central de São Tomé & PríncipeSeries: 2016 (2018) IssuesYear: 2016 (2018)Signature: Substrate: PolymerSize: 130 x 67 mmColor(s): PurplePrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B507bPick: P210 Issuing Authority: Banco Central de NicaraguaSeries: 2014–2019 (2015–2021) IssuesYear: 2019Signature: 24. Reyes/Acosta Substrate: PolymerSize: 136 x 67 mmColor(s): OrangePrinter: Oberthur Technologies Front: Two sea turtles; Iglesia Moravia (Moravian church) in Laguna de Perlas. Back: Female dancers celebrating Festival Mayo Ya (Maypole...

TBB:  B298h Pick:  P163  Issuing Authority:  Banco Central de Chile Series:  2009–2025 Issues Year:  2021 Signature:  43. Marcel/Zurbuchen  Substrate:  Polymer Size:  134 x 70 mm Color(s):  Red Printer:  Note Printing Australia  Front:  Gabriela Mistral (pseudonym of Lucila de María del Perpetuo Socorro Godoy Alcayaga); stylized sun in red-to-gold OVI; stylized corazón...

TBB: B593bPick: P115a Issuing Authority: Banco de GuatemalaSeries: 2002–2008 IssuesYear: 2008Signature: 51. Alonzo/Bonilla Substrate: PolymerSize: 156 x 67 mmColor(s): Green, Orange, RedPrinter: Oberthur Technologies

This 1,000-vatu note commemorates the 40th anniversary of Vanuatu's independence, overprinted on B210 with a 1980 • 2020 / 40 / INDEPENDENCE inscription and the special prefix VU. Introduced on 23 July 2020; the first 1,000 notes were sold as numismatic products in folders...

This numismatic product commemorates the bicentennial of Bolivia's independence on 6 August 1825. It is a noncirculated, non-legal-tender souvenir banknote, showcasing heroes, architecture and native flora and fauna. The microprinting of "BS200" does indicate it was contemplated as a 200-boliviano legal-tender banknote at one...

Like earlier issues, but now on a polymer substrate. TBB:  B130aPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Central Bank of SamoaSeries:  2025 Polymer IssuesYear:  2025Signature:  8. Va'ai/Ainuu-Enari Substrate:  PolymerSize:  139 x 71 mmColor(s):  PurplePrinter:  De La Rue Front:  The government building at Matagialalua in Apia, completed in...

This 1,000-vatu note is part of Vanuatu's first polymer banknote series, introduced by the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu from 2010 to modernize the currency and reduce counterfeiting. Printed on Guardian polymer substrate, the series launched with the 10,000-vatu note on 28 July 2010, the...

This note is a replacement note, with the prefix ZZ. Commemorates the 60th anniversary of Jamaica's independence with a logo of a stylized bird and the number 60 above the text Re-igniting a nation for greatness. TBB:  B251azPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Bank of JamaicaSeries:  2022...

TBB: B218aPick: P26 Issuing Authority: National Bank of the Republic of MacedoniaSeries: 2018 IssuesYear: 2018Signature: 7. Bogov Substrate: PolymerSize: 130 x 63 mmColor(s): BluePrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B138aPick: P192 Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of New ZealandSeries: 2015–2018 Brighter Money IssuesYear: 2015Signature: 11. Wheeler Substrate: PolymerSize: 135 x 66 mmColor(s): Blue, Violet, GreenPrinter: Canadian Bank Note Company Front: Kate Sheppard; white camellia flowers; duck in green SPARK. Back: Blue duck/whio (Hymenolaimus...

Commemorates the bicentennial of Mexico's independence from Spain. Named Best New Commemorative Banknote in Latin America by High Security Printing conference in 2021. TBB: B721aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Banco de MexicoSeries: 2021–2022 Commemorative Issues (Familia G)Year: 2021Signature: 12. Alegre Rabiela Substrate: PolymerSize: 120 x...

This banknote is like the preceding issue (B218) but with the new Rufiyaa symbol (ރ) in front of the denomination. TBB: B226aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Maldives Monetary AuthoritySeries: 2022 Polymer IssuesYear: 2022Signature: 7. Hashim Substrate: PolymerSize: 150 x 70 mmColor(s): GreenPrinter: De La Rue...

TBB: B507aPick: P210a Issuing Authority: Banco Central de NicaraguaSeries: 2014–2019 (2015–2021) IssuesYear: 2014Signature: 24. Reyes/Acosta Substrate: PolymerSize: 136 x 67 mmColor(s): OrangePrinter: Oberthur Technologies Front: Two sea turtles; Iglesia Moravia (Moravian church) in Laguna de Perlas. Back: Female dancers celebrating Festival Mayo Ya (Maypole...

TBB: B561aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Banco Central del UruguaySeries: 2020–2021 Polymer IssuesYear: 2020Signature: 32. Allo/Graña Substrate: PolymerSize: 144 x 68 mmColor(s): Red, Blue, Green, OrangePrinter: Oberthur Fiduciare Front: Portrait of educator José Pedro Varela (1845–1879), both large center right and at left within a...

TBB: B568aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Banco Central de Costa RicaSeries: 2018 IssuesYear: 2018 (2020)Signature: 79. Cubrero/Prado Substrate: PolymerSize: 153 x 67 mmColor(s): OrangePrinter: Oberthur Fiduciare

TBB: B241aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Central Bank of BarbadosSeries: 2022 Polymer IssuesYear: 2022Signature: 7. Haynes Substrate: PolymerSize: 55 x 150 mmColor(s): BrownPrinter: De La Rue

This is the UAE's first banknote issued on a polymer substrate. TBB:  B248aPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Central Bank of the United Arab EmiratesSeries:  2021–2024 Polymer IssuesYear:  2021Signature:  5. Sheikh Mansour Substrate:  PolymerSize:  151 x 64 mmColor(s):  Purple, Violet, BluePrinter:  Oumolat Security Printing Front:  Wahat...

TBB: B567aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Banco Central de Costa RicaSeries: 2018 IssuesYear: 2019 (2021)Signature: 79. Cubrero/Prado Substrate: PolymerSize: 146 x 67 mmColor(s): GreenPrinter: Orell Füssli

Part of the 2025 Commemorative Polymer Issues, Turkmenistan's first polymer banknotes, printed on De La Rue Safeguard substrate; the series commemorates the 30th anniversary of the country's permanent neutrality. This set consists of three banknotes, one each of: Turkmenistan 1 Manat, 2025, B240a, UNCTurkmenistan...

Commemorates the passing of Sir Julius Chan (1939–2025), a founding father of Papua New Guinea who served as the prime minister of Papua New Guinea three times. TBB:  B163aPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Bank of Papua New GuineaSeries:  2026 Commemorative IssuesYear:  2026Signature:  12. Bakani/Vele Substrate:...

TBB:  B261aPick:  P54 Issuing Authority:  Nepal Rastra BankSeries:  2004–2005 IssuesYear:  2005Signature:  13. Bhattarai Substrate:  PolymerSize:  133 x 70 mmColor(s):  Brown, Green, LilacPrinter:  note-printing-australia Front:  King Gyanendra in royal dress and plumed crown; Garud Narayan of Changu Narayan temple; obverse of a coin. Back:  Three...

TBB:  B141aPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Saudi Arabian Monetary AuthoritySeries:  2020 Polymer IssuesYear:  2020Signature:  12. Alkholifey/Al-Jadaan Substrate:  PolymerSize:  145 x 66 mmColor(s):  PurplePrinter:  De La Rue Front:  King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Shaybah oil refinery in Rub' al Khali. Back:  Mountains and a field of flowers;...

This banknote is like the preceding issue (B219) but with the new Rufiyaa symbol (ރ) in front of the denomination. TBB:  B227aPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Maldives Monetary AuthoritySeries:  2022–2024 Polymer IssuesYear:  2024 (2025)Signature:  7. Hashim Substrate:  PolymerSize:  150 x 70 mmColor(s):  RedPrinter:  De La...

This banknote was awarded the IBNS Banknote of the Year 2020, and the Best New Banknote at High Security Printing conference in 2022. I am particularly proud to have nominated it for the International Banknote Society's Banknote of the Year award in 2020. TBB:...

This was awarded the IBNS Banknote of the Year in 2022, and High Security Printing Asia’s Best New Banknote Award for 2023. TBB:  B1108dPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Bangko Sentral ng PilipinasSeries:  2022–2025 First Philippine Polymer IssuesYear:  2024Signature:  18. Marcos/Remolona Substrate:  PolymerSize:  160 x 66 mmColor(s):  BluePrinter:  Note...

TBB:  B247cPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Central Bank of the United Arab EmiratesSeries:  2021–2024 Polymer IssuesYear:  2024Signature:  5. Sheikh Mansour Substrate:  PolymerSize:  147 x 66 mmColor(s):  GreenPrinter:  Oumolat Security Printing Front:  Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi; rosette as registration device; Sheikh Zayed bin...

Commemorates the 50th anniversary of Grenada's independence from Britain. TBB:  B246a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Series:  2024 Commemorative Issues Year:  2024 Signature:  3. Antoine Substrate:  Polymer Size:  65 x 132 mm Color(s):  Yellow, Red, Green, Blue, Purple Printer:  De La...

Commemorates the 60th anniversary of Jamaica's independence with a logo of a stylized bird and the number 60 above the text Re-igniting a nation for greatness. TBB:  B256aPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Bank of JamaicaSeries:  2022 (2023) Polymer Commemorative IssuesYear:  2022 (2023)Signature:  13. Byles Substrate:  PolymerSize:...

TBB: B241aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Central Bank of Trinidad and TobagoSeries: 2019–2020 Polymer IssuesYear: 2019Signature: 10. Hilaire Substrate: PolymerSize: 156 x 66 mmColor(s): Blue, Red, Black, Purple, BrownPrinter: De La Rue Front: Bird of paradise on a branch;Trinidad & Tobago coat of arms and...

TBB: B515aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Banco Central de NicaraguaSeries: 2017 (2019) IssuesYear: 2017Signature: 24. Reyes/Acosta Substrate: PolymerSize: 156 x 67 mmColor(s): GreenPrinter: [unknown] Front: Tree and leaves; Casa Hacienda San Jacinto in Managua (adobe farm house with tiled roof) on site of National War...

TBB: B243aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Central Bank of BarbadosSeries: 2022 Polymer IssuesYear: 2022Signature: 7. Haynes Substrate: PolymerSize: 55 x 150 mmColor(s): OrangePrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B121aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Bank of GuyanaSeries: 2022 Commemorative IssuesYear: 2022Signature: 17. Ganga/Jagdeo Substrate: PolymerSize: 156 x 65 mmColor(s): Pink, Yellow, Green, BluePrinter: [unknown] Front: Bank of Guyana crest; map of Guyana; 55th anniversary of independence "One Guyana" logo, jaguar, flower blossom in...

TBB: B232bPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of AustraliaSeries: 2016–2017 IssuesYear: 2019Signature: 19. Lowe/Gaetjens Substrate: PolymerSize: 144 x 65 mmColor(s): Red, Orange, GreenPrinter: Note Printing Australia

TBB: B242aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Central Bank of BarbadosSeries: 2022 Polymer IssuesYear: 2022Signature: 7. Haynes Substrate: PolymerSize: 55 x 150 mmColor(s): PurplePrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B509aPick: P212a Issuing Authority: Banco Central de NicaraguaSeries: 2014–2019 (2015–2021) IssuesYear: 2014Signature: 24. Reyes/Acosta Substrate: PolymerSize: 146 x 67 mmColor(s): BluePrinter: Oberthur Technologies Front: Two drums; Catedral de Granada (Granada Cathedral). Back: Coche de caballos (horse-drawn carriage); two drums. Nicaraguan coat of arms....

These notes are Saint Helena's first polymer banknote series and the first Saint Helena issues to bear a portrait of King Charles III. The series was unveiled on 12 January 2026.This set consists of three notes, one each of: TBB:  B310a, B311a, B312aPick:  PNL...

This 500-vatu note commemorates the 2017 South Pacific Mini Games hosted by Vanuatu from 4 to 15 December 2017, overprinted on B209 with the Pacific Mini Games logo and the special prefix AM. Introduced on 22 November 2017. TBB:  B214aPick:  PNL Type:  CommemorativeIssuing Authority:...

TBB:  B310aPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Autoriti Monetari Brunei DarussalamSeries:  2024 (2026) IssuesYear:  2024 (2026)Signature:  1. Bolkiah Substrate:  PolymerSize:  158 x 75 mmColor(s):  Brown, Yellow, GoldPrinter:  unknown Front:  Portrait of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah wearing a uniform and dastar headgear; Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah...