This could be considered the first documented type of banknote. 800 - 900 AD: The Nose The phrase "To pay through the nose" comes from Danes in Ireland, who slit the noses of those who were remiss ...

This is usually because these are the first banknotes of their type to be issued by the Bank of England. A sheet of 40 £50 banknotes sold for £26,000 – 13 times their face value. In one ...

Often touted as a symbol of currency modernization, polymer banknotes have seen an apparent surge in popularity in recent ...

The banknote, which features a new design for the 500 Dirham, stands as a symbol of the UAE’s commitment to sustainability and innovative financial solutions. Read More: UAE's Passport Climbs Up ...

The numbers written on the new banknotes are large and easier to read. They are also designed to be identifiable to the type of bill by touch.

Any banknote exchanges completed in excess of £300 on these dates will receive banknotes featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. From 12 June 2024, the Bank’s counter will revert to ...

The Bank of Japan's three new banknotes feature three new faces as well as unprecedented currency technology to prevent counterfeiting. The new 10,000-yen, 5,000-yen and 1,000-yen bills will be ...