Liberia new money

You're referring to the new Liberian currency!

In 2019, the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) introduced a new series of banknotes and coins to replace the old Liberian dollar (LSD). The new currency is called the Liberian dollar (LSD) as well, but it's denoted as "LSD (2019)" to distinguish it from the old currency.

Here are the new banknotes and coins:

Banknotes:

  1. L$50 (blue) - featuring the image of Liberia's first president, Joseph Jenkins Roberts
  2. L$100 (green) - featuring the image of Liberia's second president, Stephen Allen Benson
  3. L$200 (brown) - featuring the image of Liberia's third president, Hilary Wright Johnson
  4. L$500 (purple) - featuring the image of Liberia's fourth president, Joseph Cheeseman
  5. L$1,000 (red) - featuring the image of Liberia's fifth president, James Spriggs Payne

Coins:

  1. 5 cents (copper-plated steel)
  2. 10 cents (copper-plated steel)
  3. 25 cents (nickel-plated steel)
  4. 50 cents (copper-nickel)
  5. L$1 (copper-nickel)

The new currency was introduced to address issues with the old currency, such as:

  1. Counterfeiting: The old currency was prone to counterfeiting, which led to inflation and economic instability.
  2. Wear and tear: The old banknotes were worn out and difficult to handle, making them prone to damage and loss.
  3. Lack of security features: The old currency lacked advanced security features, making it vulnerable to counterfeiting.

The new Liberian dollar (LSD 2019) features advanced security features, including:

  1. Watermarks
  2. Holograms
  3. Microprinting
  4. Color-shifting ink
  5. Raised printing

These features make the new currency more difficult to counterfeit and more durable than the old currency.