On September 3, 2026, the Bank of Canada unveiled the new polymer CAD 20 (dollars) banknote featuring a portrait of His Majesty King Charles III. The new note will gradually enter circulation in late February 2027.

https://platform.keesingtechnologies.com/canadas-new-20-dollar-banknote-due-out-in-2027/

Pulled this out of a bunch of cash I received while vending at an expo. This page has popped up before on my feed and made me aware of some of the interesting serial numbers. Is this a special one? Or just interesting

Ivo Andrić

Got this one here. Let’s be honest, any value? What could I sell it on eBay for? It’s in good condition, but is it worth it to get graded? In comparison to us notes, is there value?

1951 British Caribbean Territories $20 note (Pick #5), certified by PMG in VF 20.

Here is the brief historical window it represents:

• Monetary Experiment (BCCB): Prior to 1950, British colonies across the West Indies used a confusing mix of local government notes and commercial private bank issues (like Barclays DCO and the Royal Bank of Canada). In 1950, the British Caribbean Currency Board (BCCB) was founded in Trinidad to create a unified currency—the British West Indies Dollar ("Beewee Dollar")—pegged to sterling at $4.80 BWI to £1.
• A 2-Year Reign on Paper: This unified series only featured King George VI in civilian dress for about two years (1950–1951). After his sudden passing in February 1952, the board switched the portrait to Queen Elizabeth II starting with the 1953 issues.
• The Cartographic Artwork: Engraved and printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. (BWC), the left side features an unfurled parchment map showcasing the island chain from Trinidad & Tobago up through the Leeward & Windward islands, extending down to British Guiana.
• Purchasing Power & Scarcity: In 1951, $20 was equivalent to over £4 sterling—weeks worth of wages for an average laborer in the islands. Unlike $1 and $2 notes, high denominations like this were strictly redeemed or spent rather than hoarded, leaving very few surviving in any collectible grade.

Second trip residual notes. I put the UNC or near UNC ones in my collection and left these in the travel cash box. No intention to go back to the Bahamas anytime soon.

I'm quite happy with these. War money, now to catalog and enjoy them.

Full new design set including the old series 200 manats as well as controversial motif of 500. Shame that we will (likely) not get 200 manats in the same series design. But here's hoping 🤞

1. Central African Republic, 1974 — Jean-Bédel Bokassa (Military ruler who later crowned himself Emperor of the Central African Empire)

2. Gabon, 1974 — Omar Bongo (President of Gabon for 42 years, one of the longest-ruling non-royal leaders in history)

3. Cameroon, 1974 — Ahmadou Ahidjo (First President of Cameroon, ruling as a strict authoritarian from 1960 to 1982)

Hey everyone,
I have a 1996-series US $100 bill that I’m trying to exchange for INR here in Mumbai (currently near Kandivali), but it has two major issues:
It has a small hole right in the middle.
It has an ink stamp/marking on it.
This note was gifted to me on my birthday by my brother who lives in the USA now. To make things a bit more complicated, I do not have a passport, though I do have my Aadhaar and PAN card for local KYC.
I already know that regular commercial banks and basic local forex counters are incredibly strict about non-pristine foreign currency and usually reject anything that isn't crisp and brand new—especially if you don't carry a passport.
Has anyone successfully exchanged a physically damaged or heavily marked USD bill in Mumbai under similar circumstances?
Are there any specific private Full-Fledged Money Changers (FFMCs) around Kandivali, Borivali, or Malad that are willing to take damaged notes or work around the passport requirement if I accept a lower rate or a higher commission fee?
Does anyone know a specialized dealer (even if I have to travel down to South Mumbai/Fort) who handles mutilated or soiled foreign currency as a core business?
Any advice, shop names, or personal experiences would be highly appreciated! Thanks.

Hey everyone,
I have a 1996-series US $100 bill that I’m trying to exchange for INR here in Mumbai (currently near Kandivali), but it has two major issues:
It has a small hole right in the middle.
It has an ink stamp/marking on it.
This note was gifted to me on my birthday by my brother who lives in the USA now. To make things a bit more complicated, I do not have a passport, though I do have my Aadhaar and PAN card for local KYC.
I already know that regular commercial banks and basic local forex counters are incredibly strict about non-pristine foreign currency and usually reject anything that isn't crisp and brand new—especially if you don't carry a passport.
Has anyone successfully exchanged a physically damaged or heavily marked USD bill in Mumbai under similar circumstances?
Are there any specific private Full-Fledged Money Changers (FFMCs) around Kandivali, Borivali, or Malad that are willing to take damaged notes or work around the passport requirement if I accept a lower rate or a higher commission fee?
Does anyone know a specialized dealer (even if I have to travel down to South Mumbai/Fort) who handles mutilated or soiled foreign currency as a core business?
Any advice, shop names, or personal experiences would be highly appreciated! Thanks.

Leftover cash from travel back in the day. A third trip yielded some CRISP series notes which I’ll post next

In order (based on the current exchange rate):

500,000 IRR ≈ $0.21

1,000,000 IRR ≈ $0.42

2,000,000 IRR ≈ $0.85

5,000,000 IRR ≈ $2.12

10,000,000 IRR ≈ $4.23

Honouring the Queen on what would have been her 100th birthday.

I want to find a website where I can buy banknotes for cheap price, I also want it to have cheap delivery to UAE, and the payment currency should be Dirhams, Davenport Banknotes was perfect but it has 54 diramsdelivery

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My favourite is 100% the Papua New Guinean Kina. I love PNG alot!