Currency
Singapore commemorates independence with heart-shaped coin
Monetary Authority of Singapore launches Singapore 47 Years of Independence commemorative coins; series includes the first-ever heart-shaped coin for the country
Democratic Republic of Congo fights dollarisation
Central Bank of the Democratic Republic of Congo releases new high-denomination banknotes; move signifies efforts to limit dollarisation in the country but also poses inflation risk
Malawi central bank releases new currency
Reserve Bank of Malawi introduces series of banknotes and coins; follows decision to devalue the kwacha to appease international aid donors
Ukraine issues commemorative Euro 2012 coins
National Bank of Ukraine reveals commemorative coins dedicated to the European Football Championship 2012; first ever half-kilo gold coin forms part of the series
Riksbank reveals details of new currency series release
Release dates for updated banknotes and coins revealed by Riksbank; first new banknotes will enter circulation in October 2015
South African Mint executives leave company for good
Andile Mvinjelwa and Thomas Davel leave South African Mint Company by mutual agreement following conclusion of investigation into poor-quality krugerrand coins
UK police seize more than £4 million in counterfeit coins
Metropolitan police uncover large counterfeit operation in UK; some of the fake coins may already be in circulation
Bullion coin featuring menorah released in Israel
Third bullion coin in the Jerusalem Gold series is released; issuance in celebration of Jerusalem Day in Israel
Hungary issues medieval gold florin coin series
National Bank of Hungary issues first in a series of medieval gold florin commemorative coins; both normal and piedfort versions available
New Zambian banknotes will not feature a portrait
Bank of Zambia confirms rebased notes will not portray the image of any person; businesses urged to update systems ahead of changeover date
Central Bank of Ireland issues new €20 gold coin
Irish central bank launches commemorative €20 coin; monastic art features on the coin, of which 12,000 will be issued
Estonia issues 50 million new coins
Bank of Estonia announces increased stock of 1- and 2-cent coins; also discusses new role in producing euro banknotes
Bank of Israel visitors centre recognised as heritage site
Society for the Preservation of Israel Heritage Sites names visitors centre a heritage site due to work done on preserving coins and educating the public
Norges Bank withdraws coin from circulation
Norwegian central bank issues reminder that 50-øre coin will no longer be legal tender after May 1; urges public to spend or exchange the coins ahead of that date
Malaysia announces circulation date for new banknotes
Bank Negara Malaysia reveals new banknotes will enter into circulation in July this year; work being carried out to ensure “smooth transition” in the country
Zambia plans to start printing new currency by May
Bank of Zambia announces printing, minting and distribution of new banknotes and coins will be under way by May 2012
Denmark releases annual report and appoints new directors
National Bank of Denmark annual report covers decision to relocate Royal Danish Mint and reveals profit fell last year; Jørgen Strandgaard and Kjeld Johannesen chosen as new directors