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| Auction 76 Online |
The catalogue for IBNS Auction No. 76 2017 containing over 5,200 lots is now available. |
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| IBNS Journal 56-3 |
is available to download. Includes articles on: Qatar Banknotes, Greek Banknotes, Test Notes and Currency Conferences, Circular Letters of Credit, Differences in Denominations |
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| Latest Banknote of 2017 Nominations |
Madagascar's 20,000 Ariary Note, Fiji's 7 Dollar Note and England's 10 Pound Note are the latest nominations for the IBNS Banknote of 2017. |
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SWITZERLAND LANDS 2016 IBNS BANK NOTE OF YEAR AWARD
The International Bank Note Society (IBNS) announces that its voting membership has selected the Swiss National Bank to receive its prestigious “Bank Note of the Year Award” for 2016.
Incorporating the latest technological security standards, future notes will depict time, light, water, matter and language. Using three layer substrate Durasafe® technology, the bright green vertical banknote depicts dandelion seeds, a paraglider aloft in the mountains and a strikingly playful human hand
Introducing the IBNS
The International Bank Note Society (IBNS) was founded in 1961. It operates as a non-profit educational organization and in furtherance of such purpose, its objectives are to promote, stimulate, and advance the study and knowledge of worldwide banknotes and paper currencies and all matters related thereto along educational, scientific and historical lines. Currently the IBNS has over 2,000 members in more than 90 countries.
Members enjoy a number of benefits: a quarterly printed journal containing information on new issues and learned studies on paper money, a membership directory with contacts and dealers to further their collections, professional assistance in the unpleasant event of controversy between collectors, and many other useful tools.
The goal of the IBNS web site is to provide a range of services to its members and to paper money collectors in general. Visitors to these pages can co-operate in the development of our site by sending in their comments, opinions, hints, ideas, expectations, and wishes. Everyone is welcome.
Members receive our professionally produced, award-winning Journal four times a year. Download a sample PDF journal. Note that the sample is 12MB.
To find out more about the International Bank Note Society, and paper money collecting in general, why not watch the introductory video below
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Interested in Banknotes and Paper Currencies?
Want to share your knowledge, learn more about banknotes, and meet other IBNS Members; Why not consider joining the IBNS?
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