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IBNS Journal 63-1

includes articles on Script of Jammu, Kashmir and Tibet, Time and Timekeeping on Banknotes, E. Chiossone: The Father of the Japanese Banknotes, Spanish Colonial Issues in Cuba and Post Office Exchange Tokens of the Amur Region.

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Latest Banknote of 2023 Nominations

Latest Nominations for the Banknote of 2023 are Solomon Islands: 10-Dollar Note, Peru: 200-Sol Note, Egypt: 20-Pound Note,Kazakhstan: 10,000-Tenge Note, Tonga: 10-pa'anga Note

Do you know of a banknote that was issued to the public that should be nominated for the Banknote of 2023?  Send your nominations to the Banknote of the Year Co-Ordinator (banknoteoftheyear@theibns.org).

 

Bahamas 50 Dollar Note

Nominated by Richard Perera, IBNS Member 11953-R

BHS-50-Front
BHS-50-Back
 
NoteB354 (PNL): 50 dollars (US$50)
Predominant Colour(s)Light blue, pink, green, orange, and brown
FrontEnglish text; sand dollar as registration device; Parliament House; map; frangipani flower; flying bird in SPARK Orbital OVI; Roland T. Symonette
Back (vertical)English text; coat of arms; Central Bank building headquarters in Nassau with flags and palm trees; sand dollar
WatermarkRoland T. Symonette with electrotype 50
Additional SecurityRapid windowed security thread with demetalized 50 and sand dollar
PrinterCANADIAN BANK NOTE COMPANY LIMITED
Size156 x 67 mm Composite (Durasafe)
Introduced10/03/2019
Information provided courtesy of The Banknote Book