Upgraded EC$20 in circulation in Antigua-Barbuda
Friday, April 9, 2004
ST JOHN’S, Antigua: The phase-in process of
the recently upgraded ECCB banknotes commenced in Antigua and Barbuda on
Wednesday, when the twenty-dollar notes were put into circulation.
The security thread in these notes
fluoresces under UV light, and the letters ECCB as well as the value of the
note can be seen in yellow, against a blue background on the front of the
note. When viewed from the back, the thread appears yellow-green in colour. A
second security thread has also been added.
The notes have a highly reflective silver filigree foil on which the value of
the note is evident. The letters ECCB, as well as the denomination are also
visible in fine print around the foil, which having been overprinted with
intaglio, a special banknote process, will have a unique “raised” feel.
Other denominations of the upgraded notes
will be introduced in Antigua and Barbuda as and when stocks of the existing
notes are depleted. The current notes will continue to be legal tender, and
will be replaced in the normal way, through wear and tear.
Brochures and posters are available from the commercial banks.
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