Central bank new notes
You're referring to the new banknotes issued by the Central Bank of a country!
Here are some recent examples of new banknotes issued by central banks around the world:
- India: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced new ₹500 and ₹2,000 banknotes in 2016, featuring Mahatma Gandhi and the country's national emblem, the Ashoka Chakra.
- Australia: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) introduced a new $10 banknote in 2016, featuring David Unaipon, a prominent Indigenous Australian writer and minister.
- Canada: The Bank of Canada introduced a new $10 banknote in 2013, featuring Viola Desmond, a Canadian businesswoman and civil rights activist.
- China: The People's Bank of China (PBOC) introduced a new RMB 100 banknote in 2019, featuring the ancient Chinese philosopher, Confucius.
- Europe: The European Central Bank (ECB) introduced a new €5 banknote in 2018, featuring the European Union's founding fathers, Robert Schuman and Alcide De Gasperi.
- Japan: The Bank of Japan introduced a new ¥10,000 banknote in 2019, featuring the Japanese poet, Matsuo Bashō.
- South Africa: The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) introduced a new R10 banknote in 2018, featuring Nelson Mandela, the country's first black president.
- United Kingdom: The Bank of England introduced a new £20 banknote in 2016, featuring Jane Austen, the English novelist.
- United States: The Federal Reserve introduced a new $100 banknote in 2013, featuring Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
These are just a few examples of the many new banknotes issued by central banks around the world. Each new design typically features a prominent historical figure, cultural icon, or national symbol, and is designed to be more secure and durable than previous versions.