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 ...

The Bank is seeking a new design for the banknotes, with possible subjects including cultural figures like German composer Ludwig van Beethoven, or birds and rivers. The revamp is designed to make ...

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 ...

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.

A historic Dominion of Canada Series 1870 $2 bank note payable at Victoria was sold for $360,000 (U.S.), ranking it among ...

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 ...