Polymer Banknotes

TBB: B254aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Bank of JamaicaSeries: 2022 (2023) Polymer IssuesYear: 2022 (2023)Signature: 13. Byles Substrate: PolymerSize: 145 x 68 mmColor(s): BluePrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B516aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Banco Central de NicaraguaSeries: 2020 Commemorative IssuesYear: 2019Signature: 24. Reyes/Acosta Substrate: PolymerSize: 151 x 67 mmColor(s):Printer: [unknown] Front: Nicaraguan coat of arms; Banco Central de Nicaragua buildings. Back: Paso a Nivel Desvivel Las Piedrecitas freeway overpass. Simulated solid security...

TBB:  B234a Pick:  P149a Issuing Authority:  Banco de Moçambique Series:  2011–2017 Issues Year:  2011 Signature:  4. Gove Substrate:  Polymer Size:  141 x 65 mm Color(s):  Violet Printer:  De La Rue Front:  Portrait of Mozambique's first president, Samora Moisés Machel; bank logo. Back:  Rhinoceros

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: B721gPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Banco de MexicoSeries: 2021–2022 Commemorative Issues (Familia G)Year: 2022 (10 Oct 2022)Signature: 12. Alegre Rabiela Substrate:...

TBB: B240aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Central Bank of BarbadosSeries: 2022 Polymer IssuesYear: 2022Signature: 7. Haynes Substrate: PolymerSize: 55 x 150 mmColor(s): GreenPrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B557aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Banco Nacional de AngolaSeries: 2020 Commemorative IssuesYear: 2020Signature: 16. Massano Substrate: PolymerSize: 118 x 62 mmColor(s): BluePrinter: De La Rue

This novel-denominated banknote is a legal tender but non-circulating numismatic product celebrating the Lunar Year of the Dragon within the Chinese Zodiac. TBB:  BNP514a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Reserve Bank of Fiji Series:  2023 Numismatic Products Year:  2023 Signature:  5. Ali Substrate:  Polymer Size: ...

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: 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: B272aPick: P111a Issuing Authority: Banca Nationala A RomanieiSeries: 1999 Commemorative IssueYear: 1999Signature: –. Isarescu/Dan Florescu Substrate: PolymerSize: 143 x 63 mmColor(s): Blue, Red, YellowPrinter: Note Printing Australia

TBB: B154bPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Bank of Papua New GuineaSeries: 2016–2021 Reduced Size IssuesYear: 2020Signature: 12. Bakani/Vele Substrate: PolymerSize: 125 x 70 mmColor(s): GreenPrinter: Note Printing Australia

TBB: B343mPick: P119 Issuing Authority: State Bank of Viet NamSeries: 2003–2022 Polymer IssuesYear: 2020Signature: [none]. Substrate: PolymerSize: 132 x 60 mmColor(s): Yellow, Brown, GreenPrinter: Note Printing Australia, National Banknote Printing Plant Front: Portrait of Ho Chi Minh (1890–1969), prime minister of North Vietnam from...

TBB: B344aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Central Bank of EgyptSeries: 2022–2023 IssuesYear: 2023Signature: 14. Abdalla Substrate: PolymerSize:Color(s): Green, Blue, YellowPrinter: Central Bank of Egypt

TBB: B297fPick: P162f Issuing Authority: Banco Central de ChileSeries: 2009–2021 IssuesYear: 2016Signature: 42. Vergara/Zurbuchen Substrate: PolymerSize: 127 x 70 mmColor(s): PurplePrinter: Note Printing Australia

TBB: B506aPick: P209a Issuing Authority: Banco Central de NicaraguaSeries: 2014–2019 (2015–2021) IssuesYear: 2014Signature: 24. Reyes/Acosta Substrate: PolymerSize: 131 x 67 mmColor(s): GreenPrinter: Oberthur Technologies Front: Two coconut palm trees; view of Puerto Salvador Allende in Managua. Back: La Vaquita dancer; two coconut palm trees....

TBB: B287bPick: P118 Issuing Authority: Banca Nationala a RomanieiSeries: 2018 (2018–2023) Crowned Eagle IssuesYear: 2018 (2019)Signature: Isarescu/Nitu Substrate: PolymerSize: 127 x 67 mmColor(s): Purple, Violet, Blue, Brown, OrangePrinter: Austria State Printing House

TBB: B238aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Central Bank of Trinidad and TobagoSeries: 2019–2020 Polymer IssuesYear: 2020Signature: 10. Hilaire Substrate: PolymerSize: 156 x 66 mmColor(s): Gray, Black, Green, BrownPrinter: De La Rue Front: Cocorico bird on branch; coat of arms; Trinidad & Tobago flag Back: Eric...

Commemorates Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob, who devoted 60 years of his life to "service and steadfast dedication to Namibia's democracy, economic progress, and social inclusion" and culminating in his serving as the third president of Namibia from 2015 to 2024. TBB:  B219aPick:  PNL Issuing...

This legal tender banknote commemorates the 185th birthday of King Carol I. Only 30,000 notes were produced and sold, these will soon be scarce. Includes the commemorative folder (see third photo for an example of the folder). TBB:  BNP205aPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Banca Nationala...

TBB: B558aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Banco Nacional de AngolaSeries: 2020 Commemorative IssuesYear: 2020Signature: 16. Massano Substrate: PolymerSize: 126 x 66 mmColor(s): BrownPrinter: De La Rue

TBB: B559aPick: P100 Issuing Authority: Banco Central del UruguaySeries: 2017 Commemorative IssuesYear: 2017Signature: 30. Oria/Bergara Substrate: PolymerSize: 145 x 68 mmColor(s): Blue, Green, OrangePrinter: Oberthur Fiduciare Front: Banco Central del Uruguay's 50th Anniversary starburst logo; coat of arms; denomination as registration device. Back: A...

TBB: B241aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Eastern Caribbean Central BankSeries: 2019–2021 Issues (Series 8)Year: 2019Signature: 3. Antoine Substrate: PolymerSize: 145 x 70 mmColor(s): BluePrinter: De La Rue Front: Fish, sea turtle, green-throated carib hummingbird and flowers; Queen Elizabeth II wearing Grand Duchess Vladimir's tiara and...

TBB: B244aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Eastern Caribbean Central BankSeries: 2019–2021 Issues (Series 8)Year: 2019Signature: 3. Antoine Substrate: PolymerSize: 145 x 70 mmColor(s): Olive greenPrinter: De La Rue Front: Fish, sea turtle, green-throated carib hummingbird and flowers; Queen Elizabeth II wearing Grand Duchess Vladimir's tiara...

TBB: B231aPick: P63 Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of AustraliaSeries: 2016–2017 IssuesYear: 2017Signature: 18. Lowe/Fraser Substrate: PolymerSize: 137 x 65 mmColor(s): Blue, Green, Yellow, OrangePrinter: Note Printing Australia

TBB: B217aPick: P27 Issuing Authority: Maldives Monetary AuthoritySeries: 2015–2018 Polymer IssuesYear: 2015Signature: 5. Adam Substrate: PolymerSize: 150 x 70 mmColor(s): PurplePrinter: De La Rue Front: Fisherman carrying skipjack and yellowfin tuna; cowry (Cyprea moneta) shell; jet airplane taking off from Ibrahim Nasir International Airport...

TBB: B220aPick: P30 Issuing Authority: Maldives Monetary AuthoritySeries: 2015–2018 Polymer IssuesYear: 2015Signature: 5. Adam Substrate: PolymerSize: 150 x 70 mmColor(s): OrangePrinter: De La Rue

Commemorates the 100th anniversary of Greater Lebanon.This is the first banknote in the world to use Cinema and Vivid security features. Both of these features must been seen to be appreciated. The Cinema feature in the door of the baptistry provides a 3D depth...

Botswana's first polymer banknote, and the first note in the world using Gemini Microtext. TBB:  B129aPick:  P35 Issuing Authority:  Bank of BotswanaSeries:  2018 IssuesYear:  2018Signature:  10. Matambo/Pelaelo Substrate:  PolymerSize:  132 x 66 mmColor(s):  GreenPrinter:  De La Rue Front:  President Lt General Seretse Khama Ian Khama;...

This note was honored as Banknote of the Year in 2018 by the International Bank Note Society. This is Canada's first vertically oriented banknote, and the first to feature an iconic woman. TBB:  B378cPick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Bank of CanadaSeries:  2018 (2018–2022) IssuesYear:  2018...

This set consists of three polymer banknotes, one each of: Mozambique 20 Meticais, 2024, B240a, UNCMozambique 50 Meticais, 2024, B241a, UNCMozambique 100 Meticais, 2024, B242a, UNC

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...

Two solid triangles on back. TBB:  B209d Pick:  P47e Issuing Authority:  Monetary Authority of Singapore Series:  2006–2024 Polymer Issues Year:  2014 Signature:  3. Shanmugaratnam Substrate:  Polymer Size:  133 x 66 mm Color(s):  Green Printer:  Orell Füssli Front:  Portrait of Yusof bin Ishak; coat of...

TBB: B286cPick: P117 Issuing Authority: Banca Nationala a RomanieiSeries: 2018 (2018–2023) Crowned Eagle IssuesYear: 2018 (2020)Signature: –. Isarescu/Nitu Substrate: PolymerSize: 120 x 62 mmColor(s): Green, Blue, YellowPrinter: Austria State Printing House

TBB: B566aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Banco Central de Costa RicaSeries: 2018 IssuesYear: 2018 (2020)Signature: 79. Cubrero/Prado Substrate: PolymerSize: 139 x 67 mmColor(s): Yellow, TanPrinter: Oberthur Fiduciare

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: B526aPick: P115a Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of FijiSeries: 2013 IssuesYear: 2013Signature: 4. Whiteside Substrate: PolymerSize: 136 x 67 mmColor(s): GreenPrinter: De La Rue Front: Kulawai (red-throated lorikeet) bird perched on a branch; coat of arms; Kato ni Masima (salt basket); domodomo (canoe masthead)...

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...

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...

TBB: B298hPick: P163 Issuing Authority: Banco Central de ChileSeries: 2009–2021 IssuesYear: 2021Signature: 43. Marcel/Zurbuchen Substrate: PolymerSize: 134 x 70 mmColor(s): RedPrinter: Note Printing Australia

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

TBB: B286ePick: P117 Issuing Authority: Banca Nationala a RomanieiSeries: 2018 (2018–2023) Crowned Eagle IssuesYear: 2018 (2023)Signature: –. Isarescu/Nitu Substrate: PolymerSize: 120 x 62 mmColor(s): Green, Blue, YellowPrinter: Austria State Printing House

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

TBB:  B230dPick:  P62 Issuing Authority:  Reserve Bank of AustraliaSeries:  2016–2024 IssuesYear:  2020Signature:  20. Lowe/Kennedy Substrate:  PolymerSize:  130 x 65 mmColor(s):  Purple, PinkPrinter:  Note Printing Australia Front:  Queen Elizabeth II; Prickly Moses wattle; Eastern Spinebill bird. Back:  New Parliament House in Canberra; landscape plan for...

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...

TBB:  B210a Pick:  PNL Issuing Authority:  Bank of England Series:  2023 (2024) Polymer King Charles III Issues Year:  2023 (2024) Signature:  33. John Substrate:  Polymer Size:  146 x 77 mm Color(s):  Red Printer:  De La Rue Front:  Portrait of King Charles III; Bank of...

TBB: B559aPick: PNL Issuing Authority: Banco Nacional de AngolaSeries: 2020 Commemorative IssuesYear: 2020Signature: 16. Massano Substrate: PolymerSize: 132 x 70 mmColor(s): PurplePrinter: [unknown]

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: B168bPick: P99Issuing Authority: Bank of ThailandSeries: 1996 Commemorative IssuesYear: 1996Signature: 67. Veeravan/MarakanondSubstrate: PolymerSize: 144 x 72 mmColor(s): BluePrinter: Note Printing Australia