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Sunday, 27 April 2025

3892) New Series of $2 and $5 (Dollars) banknotes issued by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA): Date/Year of Banknotes issued: Fall of 2024:

3892) New Series of $2 and $5 (Dollars) banknotes issued by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA): Date/Year of Banknotes issued: Fall of 2024:

The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA)is responsible for issuing all currency for Bermuda in accordance with Paragraph 11(2), Part IV of the Bermuda Monetary Authority Act 1969. 

The Authority is moving to polymer banknotes because they are cleaner, safer and stronger than the existing banknotes, which are traditionally printed on cotton. 

Polymer banknotes provide enhanced security features and increase the quality of the banknotes in circulation. Studies from other countries show that polymer banknotes last twoand ahalf times longer than cotton banknotes, making polymer a more sustainable solution.

The BMA has issued the polymer $2 and $5 banknotes in the Fall of 2024.

Designed and printed by De La Rue on SAFEGUARD® polymer substrate, these state-of-the-art banknotes are not only more sustainable, they will also incorporate the latest innovations in banknote security features such as an "ARGENTUM™" tuna fish and Enhanced GEMINI™ that appears under ultra-violet light. 

These polymer notes will be among the first to feature the effigy of King Charles III.

These new polymer notes have half windows which are fully and partially transparent, depicting a cloudy sky and an underwater scene viewable from both sides.  

Surrounding these windows, security features such as "ILLUMINATE™" and "ROTATE™" are fully integrated into the iridescent ink design of waves, multiple fish, and a sun, that appear when the notes are tilted.

The introduction of the new $2 and $5 polymer banknotes in Bermuda is a significant step forward towards increasing the durability and security of Bermuda's currency. 

This shift not only demonstrates BMA's commitment to embracing advanced technology but also aligns with our sustainability goals by reducing the environmental impact of our banknotes. The new banknotes are more user-friendly for individuals who are visually impaired. 

The existing banknotes and polymer banknotes will cocirculate, which means the existing banknotes will remain an accepted form of payment and legal tender for the foreseeable future. There is no plan to withdraw the existing $2 and $5 banknotes out of circulation.

It is customary to introduce lower denominations into circulation first to help ensure a smooth, introductory transition. This allows for assessing the performance of a smaller quantity of banknotes prior to issuing the higher denominations of the banknotes.

At the present time, there is no date set for the production and issuance of the remaining denominations of polymer banknotes. Higher denominations will be introduced after consultation with stakeholders.

Enhanced Security features:

The new polymer banknotes feature embossed, tactile dots to help those with visual impairments differentiate between denominations. 

The $2 banknotes have a triangular pattern of raised dots while the $5 banknotes have a circle. The BMA will conduct inperson, educational presentations for various stakeholders, to highlight the various features of the new banknotes.

Similar to the existing banknotes, brand new polymer banknotes can sometimes be slippery and stick together. As is also the case with the existing banknotes, this effect will decline over time once the banknotes are in circulation and handled. See ‘Tips on caring for polymer banknotes’ below for more information on handling polymer banknotes.

The Authority has worked closely with the banknote printer to ensure that our banknotes are accessible to visually impaired individuals, partially sighted people, and those without visual impairments.

Instead of Braille, which not all visually impaired people are familiar with, the BMA decided to use tactile dots or shapes on the banknotes as unique identifiers. This allows anyone, regardless of Braille literacy, to identify the banknotes by touch.

Tactile patterns are more inclusive and help differentiate denominations. We understand that Braille numbers can be confusing, such as distinguishing between two, 20, five and 50, while simple shapes are easier to identify.

Additionally, Braille dots tend to wear down more quickly over time and become less effective, whereas the tactile embossing in the polymer substrate is designed to last longer.

Security Features:

Silver Tuna (Sea View): A reflective, mirror-like image of a tuna fish is featured on the front of the banknote, with its shadow visible on the back.

Clear window (See-Through): An area that is both fully and partially see-through, showing a cloudy sky above water, visible from either side.

Shimmering Ink (Se-cure): On the reverse of the banknote, a wave design, multiple fish and a sun, printed in gold ink, shimmer when the banknote is tilted.

Tactile emboss (Sea View): Raised dots form a patterned shape to help those with visual impairments differentiate between denominations.

Tips for caring for Polymer Banknotes:

- Store banknotes in cool and dry places like wallets and purses. This protects them from being damaged and keeps them clean.

- Keep banknotes flat. Crumpling them can reduce their life span and damage them.

- Do not staple banknotes as the resulting holes can easily cause tears. Use paper clips instead

- Do not expose polymer banknotes to excessive heat from household items such as irons, heaters or dryers as the banknotes can melt.

- Do not apply adhesive tapes to \undamaged banknotes. The tape can damage their appearance and texture.

- Do not write on banknotes. Writing on banknotes destroys their look and feel.

The new $2 and $5 polymer  Banknotes:

Their design is similar to that of current Banknotes, but it will show the portrait of King Charles III.

Printed by De La Rue these Banknotes feature advanced security features described above, including an argentum Tuna Fish and enhanced GEMINI patterns visible under UV Light. They also have tactile designs to help visually impaired users in identifying the Banknotes.

The Back of the $2 (Two Dollars) Polymer Banknote shows the Dockyard Clock Tower and a Statue of Neptune.

 On the Front of the $2 (Two Dollars) Polymer Banknote is a Bluebird (Sialia sialis)     

The colour of this Banknote predominantly Turquoise.


The Back of the vertically designed $5 Banknote combines butterflies, flora, Horseshoe Bay, and a boat passing beneath Somerset Bridge.


The Front of this predominantly pink $5 Banknote with purple highlights features a blue marlin, dolphins and tuna fish as well as a profile of new monarch King Charles III. 



(The above Banknotes are from the Collection of Jayant Biswas. Post researched and written by Rajeev Prasad)





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6) 100 Years of Nature & Environment Protection, Luxembourg: Commemorating the Centenary Anniversary of the "Letzebuerger Natur a Vulleschutsliga a.s.b.l. (Luxembourg Nature and Bird Protection Society):A 0.80 Euro Stamp issued by Luxembourg Postes (Post): Date of stamp issue: 10.03.2020

7) Celebrating 25 Years of listing on UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Luxembourg: A Commemorative Stamp of 0.80 Euro issued by Luxembourg Postes (Post): Stamp issue date: 10.03.2020













23) Universal Declaration of Human Rights (United Nations), Belgium: Bpost (Belgian Post) has issued a Stamp Sheetlet which showcases a fingerprint in which a face is hidden as a symbolic representation of the theme - "identity": Date of Stamps issue: 20.03.2023

24) Asteroid Day (or "International Asteroid Day), Luxembourg: POST Luxembourg (formerly known as Entreprise des Postes et Telecommunications) has issued a postage stamp of L50g (the rate for a standard letter domestic postage): Date of Stamp issue: 16.05.2023

25) SABENA (National Airline Carries), Belgium: Centenary Celebrations - 1923-2023): The Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) in association with the Royal Belgian Mint (RBM) has minted a 20 Euro Silver Crown Coin which marks the centenary of the founding of the country's first airline carrier: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

26) 130th Anniversary of the Art Nouveau Movement, Belgium: 130th Anniversary Celebrations (1893-2023): Commemorative 2 Euro Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) at their facilities in Houten, Netherlands, in association with the Royal Belgian Mint (RBM) celebrating the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

27) Hanseatic Cities in Belgium: The Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands has issued a 10 Euro Silver Coin on behalf of Belgium depicting Hanseatic Cities and Trading activities in the country: Date/Year of Coi issue: 2023

28) Glass Art, Belgium: Bpost (Belgian Post) has issued a postage stamp featuring national and international artists working in a variety of styles: Date of Stamp issue: 22.01.2024

29) Keukenhof's Flower Exhibition, Netherlands: "75th Anniversary milestone (1949-2024)" PostNL (Netherlands Post) has brought out a six Stamp Sheet which feature the following spring flowers - the Iris, Daffodil and Tulip of "Internationaal 1" value each: Date of Stam p Shdeet issue: 01.03.2024

30) 100 Years of Surrealism in Belgium: Date of Stamp issue: 26.08.2024

31) 25th Wedding Anniversary of King Phillippe and Queen Matilda, Belgium: A 12-1/2 Euro Gold Coin issued by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) at their facilities in Houten, Netherlands under license from the Royal Belgian Mint: Date/Yea5r of Coin issue: 16.10.2024

32) Belgium 1 cent 1887-1907 in Coincard NL: Coin first issued under King Leopold II: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

33) "Street Art in Belgium", Belgium: A 2.5 Euro, Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Coin in a Coincard Netherlands (NL) highlights Dtreet art: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

Dutch City Gates Coin Series:






On Safari in the Netherlands:





750 Years of Amsterdam:

Dutch Castles Coin Series:









10) Poptaslot Castle, The Netherlands: The Tenth and second last Coin to be released in the "Dutch Castles Coin Series": A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM): Year of Coin issue: 2023 

11) Kuinderburcht Bridge, The Netherlands: The Eleventh and last Coin to be released in the "Dutch Castles Coin Series": A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2023

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34) "UN Crypto Stamps", United Nations: "New Technologies for the United Nations Stamp Series": Series II of United Nations Crypto Stamps issued by the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) which run on Blockchain Technolgy: Date of Stamps issue:18.11.2022

35) 2022 NL Crypto Stamp - Duo Set Crypto The Netherlands (NL) + Oostenrijk (Austria) - Collectibles: Date of Joint Crypto Stamp issue: 22.09.2022

36) Tarzan of the Apes, Netherlands: A Medal/Coin issued by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) depicting the popular fictional legend of Tarzan of the Apes: Date/Year of Coin/Medal issued: 2022

37) "EpilepsieNL" (Epilepsy), Netherlands: 130th Annversary milestone (1893-2023): Two Coins/Medals in Coincard issued by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM): Year of Coins issue: 2023

38) Sesame Street, Netherlands: 45 Years of Sesame Street Milestone (1968-2023): The Royal Dutch MInt has released the complete collection of Sesame Street Muppets: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023

39) Holland America Lines, Netherlands: 150th Anniversary milestone (1873-2023): PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a 24-carat Gold Stamp with the denomination of "1" (for items weighing upto 20g for domestic/inland post): Date of Stamp issue: 18.04.2023

40) "The Compliment", Netherlands: "Dutch Design Stamp Series": PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued the Fifth Stamp Sheet, all stamps marked "International 1": Date of Stamp Sheet issued: 23.10.2023

41) Molly the Cat, Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a stamp sheet of five personal stamps of "Nederland 1" value featuring Molly the Cat: Date of Stamp set issue: 12.02.2024

42) Keukenhof's Flower Show Exhibition, Netherlands:"75th Annioversary milestone (1949-2024):PostNL (Netherlands Post) has brought out a six Stamp Sheet which feature the following spring flowers 0 the Iris, Daffodil sand Tulip of "Internationaal 1" value each: Date of Sheet issue: 01.03.2024

43) "Shaping the Future Together", Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) held in Noordwijk from 30.09.2024 to 06.10.2024: PostNL has issued a Stamp sheet: Date of Stamp sheet issued: 30.09.2024

44) The first flight between Amsterdam and Batavia, Netherlands:100th Anniversary (1924-2924): A one Euro Coin in a CoinCard features the flight in a Fokker F.VII with three crew members on 01.10.1924: Date of CoinCard issue: 01.10.2024

45) 80 Years of Suske and Wiske Medal Collec tion, Netherlands: The Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) has issued a set of 12 Medals featuring populat characters fronm the Belgian Comic Magazine: Date/Year of Medals issue: 03/2025

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Netherlands:

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11) Experience Nature - Oisterwijk Woods and Fens located in the province of Noord-Brabant: "Experience Nature 2021-2023 Perennial Series": A set of ten stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featuring the Flora & Fauna of the Nature Reserves: Date of Stamp Set issue: 14.08.2023

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Typically Dutch Postage stamp Series - 2024:




Dutch World Heritage Series:

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2) Willemstad, (Dutch, Caribbean Island, Curacao), Netherlands: "Dutch World Heritage Coin Series": Tenth Coin in the Series of 10 Euro (Gold) and 5 Euro (Silver) Collector Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) feature this historic city: Date/Year of Coins issue: 02.02.2023

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9) Faroese Minerals, Faroe Islands: Posta (Faroe Islands Post) has issued a Miniature Sheet (MS) of stamps depicting Calcite and Copper: Date of Stamps issue: 24.10.2022

10) Faroe Islands Banknotes New Series - 2012: An updated version of Faroese Banknote Series with new security features was introduced into circulation: Banknotes were printed by Danmarks Nationalbank

11) Cairns, Faroe Islands: Posta (Faroese Post) has issued a postage stamp of 100.00 DKK (Danish Kroners) celebrating the significance of Cairns all over the Faroe Islands: Date of Stamp issue: 10.08.2023

12) "Treasures of the Sea", Faroe Islands: A set of Franking Labels - Four Franking Labels issued by Posta (Faroe Islands Post): Date/Year of Franking Labels issue: 03.02.2025

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2) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021

3) Willemstad, Curacao: 25 Years of UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of 16 postage stamps celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamps set issue: 18.08.2022

4) Willemstad, (Dutch, Caribbean Island, Curacao), Netherlands: "Dutch World Heritage Coin Series": Tenth Coin in the Series of 10 Euro (Gold) and 5 Euro (Silver) Collector Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) feature this historic city: Date/Year of Coins issue: 02.02.2023

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9) Faroese Minerals, Faroe Islands: Posta (Faroe Islands Post) has issued a Miniature Sheet (MS) of stamps depicting Calcite and Copper: Date of Stamps issue: 24.10.2022

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8) "Organic Art", Faroe Islands: Posta/Postverk Foroya (Postal Works of the Faroes Islands) has issued a set of six stamps of 29.00 DKK (x 3 Stamps) and 19.00 DKK (x 3 Stamps) depicting Organic art by three artists in the Faroes: Date of Stamp set issue: 16.05.2022

9) Faroese Minerals, Faroe Islands: Posta (Faroe Islands Post) has issued a Miniature Sheet (MS) of stamps depicting Calcite and Copper: Date of Stamps issue: 24.10.2022

10) Faroe Islands Banknotes New Series - 2012: An updated version of Faroese Banknote Series with new security features was introduced into circulation: Banknotes were printed by Danmarks Nationalbank

11) Cairn, Faroe Islands: Posta (Faroese Post) has issued a postage stamp of 100.00 DKK (Danish Kroners) celebrating the significance of Cairns all over the Foroe Islands: Date of Stamp issue: 10.08.2023

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Links:

i) "The Rooswijk", an ill-fated Dutch East Indiaman, Netherlands which sank during her second trip on 09.01.1740: Mexican Silver Cobs, Silver reales, Klippes and Pillar Dollars etc were recovered from the ship-wreck

The undernoted two links will take you to our blog "Footloose" for two interesting posts written by me on the Dutch presence in Sadras in the 17th Century AD:

i) Reconnecting with India's historical heritage: A visit to Sadras Fort built by the Dutch in 1648: (Part 1): a) Commentary of the Dutch presence in India & b) The Dutch Cemetery

ii) Reconnecting with India's historical heritage: (Part ii): A visit to Sadras Fort built by the Dutch in 1648: The ruins tell the story of a flourishing Sea-trade

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6) 100 Years of Nature & Environment Protection, Luxembourg: Commemorating the Centenary Anniversary of the "Letzebuerger Natur a Vulleschutsliga a.s.b.l. (Luxembourg Nature and Bird Protection Society):A 0.80 Euro Stamp issued by Luxembourg Postes (Post): Date of stamp issue: 10.03.2020

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Posts on SEPAC issues on this blog:




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