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The 100-dinar and 250-dinar notes have been released with changes in the spelling of the denomination. Both changes are illustrated here (100 dinar at left). The change to the 250-dinar note is believed to be a mistake, with the later spelling being dropped and the earlier spelling being re-adopted. The serial number prefix range for the error note is 6666 to 6776, with the earlier spelling starting again from 6880. Less detail is known about the 100-dinar note. [Submitted by Layth Al-Muderis - September 2000]
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The current 1-, 5- and 10-riyal notes issued by the Qatar Central Bank have new varieties identified. It appears that when these notes were first introduced, old stocks of paper were used with security threads that had 'Qatar Monetary Agency' micro-printed on them. Later issues have 'Qatar Central Bank' micro-printed on the security thread. [Submitted by Peter Symes]
The 1/2 Dianr in the latest series (No.17) is now issued with a wide thread, like the other denominations in this series. There are now two varieties of this note: 17a with the narrow thread and 17b with the wide thread. [Submitted by Nazir Rahemtulla - March 2000 ]
The 100- and 500-riyal notes of Saudia Arabia now carry Signature 8. [Submitted by Nazir Rahemtulla - Feb. 2000 ]
Jordan has released its first 50-dinar note. The note carries a portrait of the new King, Abdullah II, who ascended the throne after the death of his father on 7 February 1999. It is believed that this is the first of a new series of notes that will carry the image of the new monarch. On the back of the note is Raghadan Palace, the residence of the King. The watermark is of Abdullah II and a hologram on the front of the note shows the Coat of Arms surrounded by the denomiantion of the note.
The note carries the the dates 1999 and 1420 H. A security thread repeats the initials of the 'Central Bank of Jordan' and the denomination of the note. The initial serial number prefix is CC.
This is the first 50-dinar note issued by Jordan. However, a 50-dinar note was prepared during the reign of Abdullah I, but not issued. This note exists in specimen form, with probably only five examples known.
It is likely that most collectors are now aware of the 20- and 200-riyal notes that have been released by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA). These notes were issued to celebrate the Centennary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which occurred on 5 Shawwal 1419H. Each note contains a portrait of King Abdul Aziz, who founded the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The 20-riyal note has an illustration of the Qiba Mosque on the front and Mount Annur on the back. The 200-riyal note has the al-Mussmack palace on the back and the gate to the palace is illustrated on the front of the note. These are surely two of the most attractive notes ever prepared for SAMA.
The UAE has changed the design of the 10- and 100-dirham notes. The new notes carry the dates 1998/1419 and have two subtle changes.
It is expected that these changes have been made to other denominations and we would appreciate any reports of these changes.
Update: The 500-dirham note has now been issued with the modifications. The 50-dirham note has also been reported as issued, but is not confirmed. [Submitted by Christof Zellweger - May 2000]