New polymer banknotes of 10 pounds and 20 pounds. Egypt
The Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt informed that new material will be added to the paper material to prolong its life, namely in the 10 and 20-pound categories. He indicated that the new banknotes would be printed at the Central Bank’s printing house in the New Administrative Capital next year. Source: see news more

Ethiopia demonetized older banknotes. Ethiopia
Ethiopia on Monday demonetized its currency but gave three months window to people to exchange old currency notes from the banks. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who unveiled new currency notes, claimed the step will combat hoarding, counterfeiting, corruption, and other ills afflicting the economy. The banks have been asked to start immediately issuing new notes. more