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
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024