Polymer Banknotes

TBB: B298gPick: P163 Issuing Authority: Banco Central de ChileSeries: 2009–2021 IssuesYear: 2016Signature: 42. Vergara/Zurbuchen Substrate: PolymerSize: 134 x 70 mmColor(s): RedPrinter: Note Printing Australia

TBB: B139aPick: P193 Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of New ZealandSeries: 2015–2018 Brighter Money IssuesYear: 2016Signature: 11. Wheeler Substrate: PolymerSize: 140 x 68 mmColor(s):Printer: Canadian Bank Note Company Front: Queen Elizabeth II wearing Hanoverian Fringe Tiara and matching necklace, Sovereign's insignia of the Order of...

TBB:  B290dPick:  P121 Issuing Authority:  Banca Nationala a RomanieiSeries:  2018 (2018–2023) Crowned Eagle IssuesYear:  2018 (2021)Signature:  –. Isarescu/Nitu Substrate:  PolymerSize:  147 x 82 mmColor(s):  Blue, Green, VioletPrinter:  Austria State Printing House

TBB: B278hPick: P117h Issuing Authority: Banca Nationala a RomanieiSeries: 2005–2008 (2005–2017) Polymer IssuesYear: 2005 (2013)Signature: Substrate: PolymerSize: 120 x 62 mmColor(s): Green, Blue, YellowPrinter: Austria State Printing House Front: Portrait of former prime minister Nicolae Iorga (1871–1940). flower as registration device; gentian flowers (Gentiana...

TBB: B593bPick: P115 Issuing Authority: Banco de GuatemalaSeries: 2002–2008 IssuesYear: 2008Signature: 51. Alonzo/Bonilla Substrate: PolymerSize: 156 x 67 mmColor(s): Green, Orange, RedPrinter: Oberthur Technologies

TBB: B289bPick: P120 Issuing Authority: Banca Nationala a RomanieiSeries: 2018 (2018–2023) Crowned Eagle IssuesYear: 2018 (2019)Signature: –. Isarescu/Nitu Substrate: PolymerSize: 140 x 77 mmColor(s): Yellow, Green, Blue, OrangePrinter: Austria State Printing House

TBB:  B140cPick:  P194 Issuing Authority:  Reserve Bank of New ZealandSeries:  2015–2021 Brighter Money IssuesYear:  2021Signature:  13. Orr Substrate:  PolymerSize:  150 x 72 mmColor(s):  Purple, Orange, BrownPrinter:  Canadian Bank Note Company Front:  Portrait of Maori statesman Sir Āpirana Ngata; crow in green SPARK; Porourangi Maori...

TBB:  B140bPick:  P194 Issuing Authority:  Reserve Bank of New ZealandSeries:  2015–2021 Brighter Money IssuesYear:  2018Signature:  12. Spencer Substrate:  PolymerSize:  150 x 72 mmColor(s):  Purple, Orange, BrownPrinter:  Canadian Bank Note Company Front:  Portrait of Maori statesman Sir Āpirana Ngata; crow in green SPARK; Porourangi Maori...

TBB: B340bPick: P95 Issuing Authority: Banco Central de HondurasSeries: 1994–2010 IssuesYear: 2008Signature: 29. Midence/Oviedo/Nuñez Substrate: PolymerSize: 159 x 66 mmColor(s): Green, Purple, Orange, Light bluePrinter: [unknown] Front: Portrait of Dionisio de Herrera; coat of arms. Back: Old presidential palace (Casa Presidencial) in Tegucigalpa.

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:  B297ePick:  P162e Issuing Authority:  Banco Central de ChileSeries:  2009–2021 IssuesYear:  2015Signature:  42. Vergara/Zurbuchen Substrate:  PolymerSize:  127 x 70 mmColor(s):  PurplePrinter:  Note Printing Australia Front:  Portrait of lawyer and guerrilla leader Manuel Rodríguez Erdoíza; stylized sun in red-to-gold OVI; stylized corazón del copihue (heart...

The initial release (B233a in 2018, this banknote) contains a typo in the microprinting. The back of the note contains Edith Cowan's first speech to parliament in microtext above her shoulder, in which the word "responsibility" is repeatedly misspelled as "responsibilty" without the last...

This is a set of the current Mexico Familia/Family G series of banknotes. This includes the commemorative 20-peso note issued in 2021. Includes the IBNS Banknotes of the Year for 2020 (100 Peso) and 2021 (50 Peso). This set consists of three banknotes, one...

This note commemorates the 10th anniversary of the liberation of Kuwait. It sold as a numismatic product and was never circulating legal tender.TBB:  BNP202a Pick:  CS2 Issuing Authority:  Central Bank of Kuwait Series:  2001 Numismatic Products Year:  2001 Signature:  9. Al-Sabah/Al-Sabah Substrate:  Polymer Size: ...

This full set consists of five banknotes, one each of: Costa Rica 1000 Colones, 2019 (2021), B564aCosta Rica 2000 Colones, 2018, B565aCosta Rica 5000 Colones, 2018, B566aCosta Rica 10000 Colones, 2019 (2021), B567aCosta Rica 20000 Colones, 2018, B568a

This set consists of three banknotes, one each of: Australia 5 Dollars, 2016, B230a, P62Australia 10 Dollars, 2017, B231a, P63Australia 20 Dollars, 2019, B232b, PNew

This set won the Best New Series at the High Security Printing Conference in 2022. This set consists of five banknotes, one each of: East Caribbean States 5 Dollars, 2021, B240a, PNL, S1R1East Caribbean States 10 Dollars, 2019, B241a, PNL, S2R1East Caribbean States 20...

This is a set of five banknotes, one each of: Maldives 5 Rufiyaa | 2017 | B222a | PA26a S2R1Maldives 10 Rufiyaa | 2015 | B216a | P26 S3R1Maldives 20 Rufiyaa | 2015 | B217a | P27 S4R1Maldives 50 Rufiyaa | 2015 | B218a...

This is a full set of all denominations in this series, consisting of seven banknotes, one each of: Maldives 5 Rufiyaa | 2017 | B222a | PA26a S2R1Maldives 10 Rufiyaa | 2015 | B216a | P26 S3R1 Maldives 20 Rufiyaa | 2015 | B217a |...

This is a pair of banknotes sold as sets commemorating the XXIV Olympic Winter Games held in February 2022 in Beijing. The last three digits of the serial numbers match. The two banknotes in this set are: TBB:  B4125a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  People's...

TBB: B172aPick: P102aIssuing Authority: Bank of ThailandSeries: 1997–2005 Series Fifteen IssuesYear: 1997Signature: 67. Veeravan/MarakanondSubstrate: PolymerSize: 144 x 72 mmColor(s): BluePrinter: Note Printing Australia

This full set consists of six banknotes, one each of: Trinidad & Tobago 1 Dollar, 2020 (2021), B236a, PNL, S2R1Trinidad & Tobago 5 Dollars, 2020, B237a, PNL, S3R1Trinidad & Tobago 10 Dollars, 2020, B238a, PNL, S4R1Trinidad & Tobago 20 Dollars, 2020, B239a, PNL, S5R1Trinidad...

Released December 15, 2022, these are from Barbados' first polymer and first vertically-oriented banknotes series. This set consists of three banknotes, one each of: Barbados 2 Dollars, 2022, B239a, PNLBarbados 5 Dollars, 2022, B240a, PNLBarbados 10 Dollars, 2022, B241a, PNL

Released December 15, 2022, these are Barbados' first polymer banknotes and first vertically-oriented banknotes. This full set consists of six banknotes, one each of: Barbados 2 Dollars, 2022, B239a, PNLBarbados 5 Dollars, 2022, B240a, PNLBarbados 10 Dollars, 2022, B241a, PNLBarbados 20 Dollars, 2022, B242a,...

TBB: B591aPick: P134a Issuing Authority: Bank IndonesiaSeries: 1993–1998 Commemorative IssuesYear: 1993Signature: 12d. Mooy/Tampubolon Substrate: PolymerSize: 152 x 76 mmColor(s): Blue, Green, YellowPrinter: Note Printing Australia

TBB: B217bPick: P27 Issuing Authority: Maldives Monetary AuthoritySeries: 2015–2018 Polymer IssuesYear: 2020Signature: 6. Naseer Substrate: PolymerSize: 150 x 70 mmColor(s): PurplePrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B712jPick: P123A Issuing Authority: Banco de MexicoSeries: 2012–2019 Issues (Series F)Year: 2017Signature: 12. Alegre Rabiela Substrate: PolymerSize: 127 x 66 mmColor(s): MagentaPrinter: Banco de Mexico Front: Portrait of Jose Maria Morelos; stylized butterfly in SPARK OVI; crossed cannons, bow and arrow. Back: 18th...

TBB: B712lPick: P123A Issuing Authority: Banco de MexicoSeries: 2012–2019 Issues (Series F)Year: 2019Signature: 12. Alegre Rabiela Substrate: PolymerSize: 127 x 66 mmColor(s): MagentaPrinter: Banco de Mexico Front: Portrait of Jose Maria Morelos; stylized butterfly in SPARK OVI; crossed cannons, bow and arrow. Back: 18th...

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:  B141aPick:  P195 Issuing Authority:  Reserve Bank of New ZealandSeries:  2015–2021 Brighter Money IssuesYear:  2016Signature:  11. Wheeler Substrate:  PolymerSize:  155 x 74 mmColor(s):  Violet, Orange, RedPrinter:  Canadian Bank Note Company Front:  Portrait of physicist Lord Ernest Rutherford of Nelson; canary in gold SPARK; radioactivity...

TBB: B156aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Bank of Papua New GuineaSeries: 2016–2021 Reduced Size IssuesYear: 2020Signature: 12. Bakani/Vele Substrate: PolymerSize: 135 x 70 mmColor(s): BluePrinter: Note Printing Australia

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: B721cPick: PNLIssuing Authority: Banco de MexicoSeries: 2021–2022 Commemorative Issues (Familia G)Year: 2021 (5 Oct 2021)Signature: 12. Alegre Rabiela Substrate: PolymerSize:...

TBB: B240aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Central Bank of Trinidad and TobagoSeries: 2019–2020 Polymer IssuesYear: 2020 (2021)Signature: 10. Hilaire Substrate: PolymerSize: 156 x 66 mmColor(s): GoldPrinter: De La Rue Front: Red-capped cardinal on a branch; Trinidad & Tobago coat of arms and flag. Back: Eric...

TBB: B146ePick: P44e Issuing Authority: Bank of ZambiaSeries: 2003–2012 IssuesYear: 2006Signature: 12. Fundaga Substrate: PolymerSize: 140 x 70 mmColor(s): Red-violetPrinter: Canadian Bank Note Company Front: Fish eagle perched on a branch; dove; coat of arms; jacaranda tree. Back: Aardvark; farmer on a tractor on...

TBB: B227fPick: P59f Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of AustraliaSeries: 2002–2017 IssuesYear: 2008Signature: 15. Stevens/Henry Substrate: PolymerSize: 144 x 65 mmColor(s): Red, Orange, GreenPrinter: Note Printing Australia

TBB: B239aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Central Bank of Trinidad and TobagoSeries: 2019–2020 Polymer IssuesYear: 2020Signature: 10. Hilaire Substrate: PolymerSize: 156 x 66 mmColor(s): Purple, Crimson, BluePrinter: De La Rue Front: Hummingbird drinking nectar from a flower; coat of arms; Trinidad & Tobago flag Back:...

TBB: B309aPick: P71 Issuing Authority: Banco Central de São Tomé & PríncipeSeries: 2016 (2018) IssuesYear: 2016 (2018)Signature: Substrate: PolymerSize: 135 x 67 mmColor(s): RedPrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B603bPick: P115 Issuing Authority: Banco de GuatemalaSeries: 2010–2020 IssuesYear: 2012Signature: 53. Francisco/Barquín Substrate: PolymerSize: 156 x 67 mmColor(s): Green, Orange, RedPrinter: Oberthur Fiduciare

TBB: B244aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Central Bank of BarbadosSeries: 2022 Polymer IssuesYear: 2022Signature: 7. Haynes Substrate: PolymerSize: 55 x 150 mmColor(s): Brown, Purple, GrayPrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B160aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Bank of Papua New GuineaSeries: 2018 Commemorative IssuesYear: 2018Signature: 12. Bakani/Vele Substrate: PolymerSize: 150 x 70 mmColor(s): Green, GoldPrinter: Note Printing Australia

TBB: B129aPick: P25 Issuing Authority: Banque Centrale de MauritanieSeries: 2017–2020 IssuesYear: 2017Signature: 14. Sidna/Raiss Substrate: PolymerSize: 145 x 66 mmColor(s): BluePrinter: Canadian Bank Note Company

TBB: B347lPick: P123 Issuing Authority: State Bank of Viet NamSeries: 2003–2022 Polymer IssuesYear: 2021Signature: [none]. Substrate: PolymerSize: 148 x 65 mmColor(s): Orange, Red, Green, PurplePrinter: Note Printing Australia, National Banknote Printing Plant Front: Portrait of Ho Chi Minh (1890–1969), prime minister of North Vietnam...

TBB: B226ePick: P58e Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of AustraliaSeries: 2002–2017 IssuesYear: 2008Signature: 15. Stevens/Henry Substrate: PolymerSize: 137 x 65 mmColor(s): Blue, Green, Yellow, OrangePrinter: Note Printing Australia

TBB: B558aPick: P274b Issuing Authority: Banco Central de Costa RicaSeries: 2009–2015 IssuesYear: 2013Signature: 77. Bolanos/Delgado Substrate: PolymerSize: 125 x 67 mmColor(s): RedPrinter: Oberthur Technologies

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: B508aPick: P211a Issuing Authority: Banco Central de NicaraguaSeries: 2014–2019 (2015–2021) IssuesYear: 2014Signature: 24. Reyes/Acosta Substrate: PolymerSize: 141 x 67 mmColor(s): PurplePrinter: Oberthur Technologies Front: Two xylophones; entrance gate to Mercado de Artesanías (artisan market) building in Masaya. Back: Ballet folclórico (folkloric ballet) dancers;...

TBB: B497bPick: P201b Issuing Authority: Banco Central de NicaraguaSeries: 2007 IssuesYear: 2007Signature: 23. Rosales Substrate: PolymerSize: 131 x 67 mmColor(s): Green, Light bluePrinter: De La Rue Front: El Castillo de la Inmaculada Concepcion (Fort Immaculate Conception) on the southern bank of the Rio San...

TBB: B510aPick: P213a Issuing Authority: Banco Central de NicaraguaSeries: 2014–2019 (2015–2021) IssuesYear: 2014Signature: 24. Reyes/Acosta Substrate: PolymerSize: 151 x 67 mmColor(s): BrownPrinter: Oberthur Technologies Front: Teatro Nacional Rubén Darío (Rubén Darío National Theatre) in Managua, named for Nicaragua's preeminent poet. A guardabarranco bird (turquoise-browed...

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:...

TBB: B346nPick: P122 Issuing Authority: State Bank of Viet NamSeries: 2003–2022 Polymer IssuesYear: 2020Signature: [none]. Substrate: PolymerSize: 144 x 65 mmColor(s): Green, Orange, PurplePrinter: Note Printing Australia, National Banknote Printing Plant Front: Portrait of Ho Chi Minh (1890–1969), prime minister of North Vietnam from...