
#International bank note society free#
Free educational app ‘Aruba su Florin’ To introduce the safety features of the new banknotes to the Aruban community, the CBA launches a free app. And we’re very proud that our vision – to make Arubans proud of their country and to show the world the rich life of Aruba – has led to an award winning 100 florin banknote.
#International bank note society series#
We have one of the most innovative and modern banknote series in the world. Jane Semeleer, President of the CBA: “It is very clear that we have managed to create a beautiful family of banknotes. Local schools and citizens were all engaged in this national currency transition.“ Proud of Aruba In its press release, IBNS speaks highly of the 100 florin banknote: “The unique designs are truly eye catching and effectively balance the challenge of anti-counterfeit technology with production costs. The 100 florin banknote has predominantly a green color, which represents thenatural habitat of different species of Aruba’s flora and fauna.įrom all significant newly designed and widely circulated banknotes released in 2019, the IBNS membership nominated notes from 22 different countries to place on the ballot. On June 3rd 2019, five new Aruban florin banknotes, of which one has a new denomination, were issued after years of intensive preparations and close cooperation with various local stakeholders, including the commercial banks, as well as international suppliers of banknote paper, security features, and equipment. Aruba’s new 100 florin banknote is the award winning design. Runners-up included Switzerland's 200 Franc note, Norway's 500 Kroner, Russia's 100 Ruble, and Solomon Island's 40 dollar bill.The International Bank Note Society (IBNS) announces today that its voting membership has selected the Central Bank of Aruba (CBA) to receive its annual prestigious “Bank Note of the Year Award” for 2019. The banknote dominated the competition "almost from the start," the IBNS said. "The organisation considers the artistic merit, design, use of colour, contrast, balance and security features of each nominated bank note," the BBC reported. "Incorporating the latest in technological standards, the bold security features are easy to check and difficult to counterfeit." The new polymer-containing bank note is purple and "just fractionally larger than neighboring United States currency bills," said the IBNS announcement.

The back of the note depicts the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The honor traditionally has been restricted to British royalty, such as Queen Elizabeth II.
The Canadian bill featuring the image of Viola Desmond, a Nova Scotia businesswoman and social justice pioneer, was awarded "Bank Note of the Year Award" for 2018 by the International Bank Note Society.ĭesmond is the first Canadian woman to appear on that country's currency. Shannon VanRaes/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesĬanada's newest version of its $10 bill, a vertical format note released late last year and featuring a female civil rights activist, has won an international competition for innovative currency. Canada's new $10 banknote, featuring civil rights activist Viola Desmond, won "Bank Note of the Year" Award for 2018.
