The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic has issued a new series of paper bills, with improved safety features to reduce counterfeiting and provide greater security. The ceremony to launch them into circulation was headed by the Central Bank governor, Hector Valdez Albizu, and Minister of Hacienda, Simon Lizardo, as reported in El Nuevo Diario.
The new Central Bank issue will feature 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 2000 pesos notes with enhanced colors and numerous security features, including a feature for the blind.
One of the interesting changes is the impression of the national flower, the Bayahibe Rose, which was declared the national flower in replacement of the mahogany flower by Law 146n11.
The $20 bills will now go out of circulation and will not be renewed.
The latest issue of Dominican currency will be produced by De la Rue International Ltd. of the United Kingdom, which won an international tender.
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