UK banknotes among first depicting King auctioned for more than US$1 mln
Collectors pay extra for banknotes with the lowest serial numbers, seeking ones as close to 00001 as possible.
Tue Aug 13 2024
King Charles banknotes enter circulation in UK
Existing notes featuring the late Queen Elizabeth will continue to circulate.
Wed Jun 05 2024
Argentine artist paints on inflation-hit bank notes
Argentina's local artist Sergio Guillermo Diaz finds painting on even the most valuable banknotes has become affordable.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Australia open to replacing queen's image on banknotes with local figures
The image of King Charles would not automatically replace Queen Elizabeth II's on A$5 notes, and it may be replaced by Australian figures.
Tue Sep 13 2022
BNM denies claims new banknotes will be issued in 2017
The central bank today denied claims that new banknotes of RM1, RM5, RM50 and RM100 denomination will be issued in 2017.
Mon Dec 19 2016
India stops over-the-counter exchange of old bills
India has discontinued its two largest rupee notes in a shocking move against corruption.
Mon Dec 05 2016
India stops over-the-counter exchange of old bills
India Thursday stopped the over-the-counter exchange of old bills as the government faced growing criticism of its shock move to withdraw all high-denomination banknotes in a bid to tackle corruption.
Fri Nov 25 2016
India to use indelible ink to stop repeat cash exchanges
India is to use indelible ink to prevent people from exchanging old notes more than once, a week after the withdrawal of high-value banknotes from circulation.
Wed Nov 16 2016
Banknotes or airport? Singapore mulls Lee Kuan Yew tribute
Singapore is still undecided on what would be the perfect method of honouring its first prime minister, the late Lee Kuan Yew.
Mon Apr 27 2015
BNM to reduce production of new RM1, RM5 banknotes
Assistant Governor Norzila Abdul Aziz said BNM will recycle fit banknotes of the RM1 and RM5 dominations to conserve the environment.
Wed Jul 03 2013
Namibia to introduce Nelson Mandela banknotes
A campaign has been launched to introduce a new series of South African banknotes honouring former South African President Nelson Mandela.
Tue Oct 30 2012
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024