Celebrating 50 Years of Intergraf Currency+Identity
Few people who are still around in the industry will be able to recall the first Currency+Identity conference (referred to then, and frequently now as well, as just ‘Intergraf’), back in 1976. But since those early days with around 80 participants, it has grown to become one of the ‘must-attends’ of the currency and identity industries, with around 1,000 people typically taking part each 18 months.
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Kenyan Printworks Bought by Local Firm
The Competition Authority of Kenya has officially authorised Monarch Capital – a leading investment firm in the country – to acquire 100% of the shares of De La Rue Currency and Security Print (K) Ltd – De La Rue’s former Kenyan banknote and security printworks. This was the last remaining stake left behind after De La Rue’s 2023 banknote printing exit and marks a move towards full ‘kenyanisation’ of banknote production.
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Data for Design – Banco de España’s New ABT Database
Miguel López, Innovation and Development Unit Manager at the Banco de España (BdE), presented at the High Security Printing (HSP) conference in Rabat earlier this year on the BdE’s new Application of Banknotes and Technology (ABT) database. This is a comprehensive reference tool for central banks, printworks, government institutions and law enforcement wanting to understand the banknotes of the world from a visual and technical perspective.
Spectra Signs Licensing Deal for New Polymer Feature
Spectra Systems Corporation – provider of machine readable technologies for banknotes and Fusion™ polymer substrate – has announced a licensing agreement with Oberthur Fiduciare for Kryptonome™, the latter’s patented new Level 1 security feature for polymer banknotes that was unveiled last year.
The Coin Conference 2026 Heads to Budapest
The programme has now been announced for The Coin Conference 2026, which takes place in Budapest, Hungary, from 28-30 September 2026.
Designing the Banknotes of the Future
After the success of the inaugural edition in 2024, the second Security Designers Forum (SDF) will be held 7–9 September 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye.
JCM Buys Fujitsu Frontech, Expands in Cash Handling
Gaming and cash handling technology supplier Japan Cash Machine (JCM) has completed the acquisition of medium- and small-sized banknote recycler and dispenser manufacturing and sales business of Fujitsu Frontech, which was first announced in March.
Banknote Production in India
Banknote production in India is carried out jointly by BRBNMPL and SPMCIL.
New European Confederation to Defend and Advance Cash
Denaria Europe is a new European confederation established in Brussels to defend access to cash. Specifically, the Spanish organisation Denaria, founded in 2021, has integrated with Denaria Portugal, the French Droit au Cash, and the Swedish Kontantupporet.
DataVault Unlocked: Inside DataVault’s Sparkling New Housenotes Module
Have you ever looked closely at a crisp, beautiful banknote and wondered about the pure wizardry that went into creating it? Banknotes are not just everyday currency; they are highly complex marvels of security engineering. They seamlessly blend high-tech substrates, intricate optical features, and microscopic engraving techniques. To showcase these jaw-dropping capabilities, the world’s top banknote security suppliers print stunning, non-circulating currency specimens beautifully known as ‘housenotes’.
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The Bank of Korea (BOK) is grappling with a surplus of coins piling up in its vaults, a consequence of the country’s move towards cashless payments.
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