Euro Counterfeits Network disrupted in Poland
27 people, distributing mainly 50 and 100 euro counterfeit banknotes through European countries, were arrested in Poland in april. Total amount of these counterfeits is still not known but is estimated to several thousands. read more

Columbia considers changing banknotes
The Colombian government is considering changing high denomination bank notes in a bid to freeze money earned from organized crime. read more

Biometric passports law - upheld by the Romanian authorities
The opponents of Romanian biometric passports are still arguing that its breaching the rights provided by the Constitution of Romania, the right to private life and the right to religion. The head of the General Division of passports Aurel-Vasile Sime stated, that these new passports would not be mandatory and the Romanian citizens will be able to choose temporary passports valid for one year that do not include biometric elements. read more

Canadians living in the U.S. will require new travel document
As of June 1, 2009, Canadian citizens will be required to present a valid passport, a NEXUS or Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card, or an enhanced driver's licence/enhanced identification card when seeking to enter the United States at its land or water crossings. read more

Safety concerns mark campaign on new passports in Switzerland
On May 17 a Swiss citizens will decide whether Switzerland introduces passports containing an electronic chip with the holder's facial image and fingerprints. read more

Nepal to issue new passports banning work in Iraq
Nepali Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken delivery of One million copies of new passports that clearly bar Nepalis from working in Iraq. The page stating restrictions in the passport contains: Not valid to travel to Iraq for work. read more

UK: Blunkett seeks 'end to ID cards'
Former Home Secretary David Blunkett says the government should scrap plans to introduce ID cards for all in favour of mandatory biometric passports. read more

We enriched our catalogue with complete description of:

• Bangladesh: 1000 BDT / 2008
• Cape Verde: 1000 CVE / 2007
• Laos: 1000 LAK / 2008
• Sao Tome and Principe: 100000 STD / 2008
• Papua New Guinea:
  • 2 PGK / 2008 Commemorative
  • 5 PGK / 2008
  • 10 PGK / 2008
  • 50 PGK / 2008
• Hungary:
  
  • 500 HUF / 2008
  • 1000 HUF / 2009
  • 2000 HUF / 2008
  • 5000 HUF / 2008
  • 10000 HUF / 2008
  • 20000 HUF / 2008

We enriched our catalogue with initial description of:

• Barbados: 100 BBD / 2007
• Burundi:
  • 2000 BIF / 2008
  • 5000 BIF / 2008
• Djibouti: 10000 DJF / 2009
• Papua New Guinea:
  • 20 PGK / 2009 Commemorative
  • 100 PGK / 2009 Commemorative

... and many more text informations and dates.

If you would like to access online version, please click on the link The Catalogue of Currencies

We enriched our catalogue with complete description of:

• Lichtenstein:
  • Diplomatic passport 2007
  • Service passport 2007
• Moldova: Passport 2008