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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 5 Dollar Note

Nominated by Art Levenite, IBNS Member 2863

 
NoteBahamas B351 (PNL): 5 dollars (US$5)
Predominant Colour(s)Yellow, orange, green, lilac, red, brown, and blue
FrontEnglish text; sand dollar as registration device; map; hibiscus flower; bird in flight; Cecil Wallace-Whitfield
BackEnglish text; Delton Barrett’s likeness of Junkanoo cowbeller dancers; coat of arms; sand dollar
WatermarkCecil Wallace-Whitfield and electrotype $5
Additional SecurityGreen-to-gold windowed security thread with demetalized $5 FIVE
Printerorell füssli security printing ltd
Size156 x 67 mm Composite (Hybrid)
Introduced23/09/2020
Information provided courtesy of The Banknote Book