Spectra Launches New COVID-19 Banknote Disinfection System

In 2014, Spectra Systems (Spectra) launched Aeris™, a unique new banknote disinfection system which uses carbon dioxide in a supercritical phase to penetrate banknotes and remove oxidised oils and other contaminants, effectively ‘washing’ the notes with gas.

Last year, in Part 3 of our ‘Protecting Cash Against COVID’ supplement, we announced that the company was in the process of having an independent, specialist testing laboratory carry out work to validate that Aeris is effective in killing COVID-19 in addition to viruses already tested on banknotes at the same time as cleaning them.

Whilst those tests have been taking place, Spectra has developed a new, patent-pending, machine in the fight against the coronavirus and other pathogens.

This system is now available for sale and is focused on the disinfection of banknotes, as opposed to Aeris, which was specifically developed to remove soiling and extend note life. It is suitable for central banks, commercial banks, casinos and other institutions wishing to disinfect and recycle banknotes.