Trantor_3 Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 http://dr1.com/#10 Since this article will soon move to the archive that's not freely accessable, I'll copy the text here: RD$10 and RD$25 coins The Central Bank will issue new RD$10 and RD$25 coins later this month. The RD$10 coin will bear the face of Matias Ramon Mella, one of the country's founding fathers, and the RD$25 coin will show General Gregorio Luperon, a hero of the Restoration, as reported by Diario Libre. The RD$10 bills currently in use will remain valid until their useful life expires. The new coins will be minted by one of the seven leading companies in the world, which is to be selected soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trantor_3 Posted February 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 another article on the same site: http://dr1.com/#11 People differ on coins According to Central Bank officials, the new RD$10.00 and RD$25.00 will begin to circulate at the end of February. However, opinion seems to be divided on the question of just how necessary the new coins really are. Public car drivers seem to like the idea, according to Diario Libre, but traders, students and professionals appear to disagree. People are saying that they don't want all those coins jangling in their pockets. Street vendors told Diario Libre that the coins may well contribute to more consumption by those who frequent their small businesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trantor_3 Posted February 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 and yet another article: http://dr1.com/#4 RD$10 and RD$25 coins, and change The Central Bank has announced that RD$10 nickel coins with a bronze center, and RD$25 copper-nickel coins will be available soon. These coins are being produced by Royal Canadian Mint. The RD$10 coin will eventually replace the RD$10 bill that is not being re-ordered. The government will also not reorder the RD$20 bill. The new coins reduce the cost of money in circulation and facilitate paying tolls. Furthermore, the Governor of the Central Bank Hector Valdez Albizu said that the bank still has a two-year supply of 1 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 25 cent and 50 cent coins. He said that businesses should request the coins from the bank in order to make correct change. Consumer organizations are complaining that stores do not give consumers back their full change, making additional gains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trantor_3 Posted February 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 ooooo, found another link http://www.bancentral.gov.do/notas_prensa.asp?a=bc2006-02-21 with pictures (small though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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