Mintage World has launched "Endangered Parrots of the World on Stamps, Coins and Banknotes," a coffee table book showcasing threatened parrot species through global currency and stamps. Priced at ...

MOSCOW, May 22. /TASS/. The Bank of Russia has presented a commemorative polymer 100 ruble-banknote for the 2018 World Cup, first deputy Chief of the regulator Olga Skorobogatova said on Tuesday.

The polymer note, carrying a value of 5 pounds ($8.2, 6.0 euros), is to be released in 2016, Britain's central bank said in a statement, and will feature World War II prime minister Churchill.

The State Bank of Pakistan will redesign existing banknotes with enhanced security features and introduce a polymer plastic note, with the Rs 5,000 note set to remain in circulation despite criticism.

More than 20 countries around the world already use polymer banknotes - they include Scotland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Image source, PA. Image caption, ...

Mintage World has launched "Endangered Parrots of the World on Stamps, Coins and Banknotes," a coffee table book showcasing threatened parrot species through global currency and stamps. Priced at ...