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The International Bank Note Society has announced the winner of the prestigious Banknote of the Year 2025 award 🏆

This year’s winner is the 200 Caribbean Guilder note, issued by the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten.

Nominated by @VitaliiCherniuk

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Banknot „Tysiąclecie koronacji Bolesława Chrobrego" najlepszym banknotem okolicznościowym 2025 r.

Prezes NBP prof. Adam Glapiński gościł dzisiaj przedstawicieli Międzynarodowego Towarzystwa Banknotów (IBNS), którzy przekazali mu nagrodę dla banknotu kolekcjonerskiego „Tysiąclecie koronacji Bolesława Chrobrego" o nominale 20 zł, uznanego za Najlepszy Banknot Okolicznościowy 2025 r.
W konkursie zorganizowanym przez Międzynarodowe Towarzystwo Banknotów polski banknot rywalizował z emisjami banków centralnych https://t.co/SzPK5AUhaV. Turkmenistanu, Meksyku, Kazachstanu, Tajlandii, Botswany, Namibii, Papui-Nowej Gwinei oraz Sri Lanki.
W głosowaniu, które trwało od 15 do 29 grudnia 2025 r. kolekcjonerzy i pasjonaci z całego świata wybierali banknot, który uważają za najbardziej oryginalny i atrakcyjny. Banknot wyemitowany przez Narodowy Bank Polski zdobył największą liczbę głosów i został uznany za najlepszy na świecie w 2025 r.
Narodowy Bank Polski wprowadził do obiegu banknot „Tysiąclecie koronacji Bolesława Chrobrego" 5 listopada 2025 r. To kolejna emisja nawiązująca do milenium koronacji – wcześniej NBP upamiętnił to wydarzenie monetami kolekcjonerskimi.
Więcej informacji o banknocie można znaleźć w folderze emisyjnym https://t.co/J0jNK2q1ZL

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Banknote of the Year Nominee: Fiji 5-Dollar Note!

​We continue to showcase the contenders for the prestigious IBNS Banknote of the Year award! ​This polymer masterpiece was nominated by IBNS member Sam Assad (12834-R).

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Another strong contender for Banknote of the Year!

​The list of nominees for the Banknote of the Year 2025 continues to grow with a striking new entry — the Macau 100-Pataka note (Bank of China) 🇲🇴
​This Blue Lion was officially nominated by IBNS member Yevhen Tolchynskyi #13201

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🇱🇰 Banknote of the Year Nominee: 2000 Rupees!

​The numismatic world welcomes a new contender! To mark its 75th anniversary, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued a striking comm. banknote with a face value of 2000 Rupees.

​Nominated by IBNS Member: Kavan Ratnatunga M-12165

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📢 The new issue of the IBNS Journal is now available!

You can start reading right now!
💻 The digital version is already uploaded to the website.
Follow the link below, log into your member account, and dive into the latest in numismatics:
https://t.co/MfHHIlN1bK

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VOTING FOR THE BEST COMMEMORATIVE BANKNOTE OF 2025!

⏳ Voting is open until 23:00 on December 29, 2025.

👉 Follow the link, view the gallery of nominees, and make your choice:
https://t.co/6aLVTloldF

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IBNS "Banknote of the Year 2025" Nominees!

We continue our journey introducing you to the contenders for the prestigious title!
Today, we proudly present the 50 Kina Commemorative Banknote from Papua New Guinea (PNG), issued for the nation's 50th Anniversary of Independence! 🇵🇬

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🇦🇺 Polymer Revolution: The World's First Polymer Banknote

In 1988, Australia issued the world's first polymer $10 banknote for its bicentennial!

📖 Read the full article in IBNS Journal
👉 Author: Vitalii Cherniuk (13299-R)

#PolymerBanknotes #IBNS

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Belize Banknote Nominated for "Banknote of the Year 2025"!

This banknote, issued by the Central Bank of Belize on August 4, 2025, is not just legal tender—it is a true work of art.

Let us know in the comments: Will you be voting for this banknote?

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Today, we introduce the next contender for the prestigious IBNS 2025 Banknote of the Year award: the 1000 Taka note from the Republic of Bangladesh!

​What is your favourite architectural object featured on a world banknote? Share it in the comments below!

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We are continuing our exciting series of presentations featuring the nominees for the IBNS Banknote of the Year 2025award!

Today, we are thrilled to showcase the next contender, which stands out for its culture and design:

Iran: 2,000,000-Rial Note 🇮🇷

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Cleopatra or Isis? The Mystery on the Egyptian 20-Pound Banknote!

​Have you ever wondered who is depicted on the Egyptian 20-pound banknote?

​Find the answer to this question in the article by Petar II Blagojević (#11912) in journal 64_3.

#IBNS #Banknotes

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New Issue of the IBNS Journal is Now Available!

We are delighted to announce that the fresh number of the International Bank Note Society (IBNS) Journal has just been released, and you can download its PDF version on our website!

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Did you know that in 2019, the Central Bank of Aruba’s banknote was named the best in the world? 🇦🇼

https://t.co/rMzY6qaKcR

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📢 On Sept 18–19, 2025, at the II Int. Conf. “Money & Banking”, Serhiy Trushyn (LM-259), Director of IBNS Region 5, will present: “Banknote of the Year – A Global Competition as a Mirror of Modern Money (2004–2025).”

🔗 Live stream link soon — open for all, no registration.

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Get ready to relive the excitement of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022!

The commemorative banknote, featuring stunning designs and the iconic emblem, marks the first time the tournament was held in the Arab world.

#IBNS #FIFA #QATAR

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In what year was this note recognized as Banknote of the Year?
In the photo – the 1000 Tenge of the National Bank of Kazakhstan, which outvoted the Canadian 10 Dollars and the Fijian 5 Dollars.

Do you remember the year of its victory? 😉
Share your answers in the comments!
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We continue introducing the nominees for the “Banknote of the Year” award by IBNS!

This time – the new polymer series of the Falkland Islands, scheduled for release in August 2025. The notes feature a portrait of King Charles III along with native flora and fauna.

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What ethical principles guide IBNS members?

As a member of the International Bank Note Society, each adheres to a strict Code of Ethics, ensuring integrity, transparency, and respect.

Learn more about the IBNS Code of Ethics here 👇🏻

https://t.co/sTVajqgJDy