SAFEGUARD® – the Most Complete Banknote Substrate Solution Available?

There are many functional and secure features available that meet the needs of the various cash cycles, banknote issuing authorities and end users.

One such feature is the taggant, which overcomes the challenges of the degradation of visible security features in that it continues to perform even when the note is subject to extensive wear and tear.

With this in mind, De La Rue has announced the imminent arrival of new option for its polymer substrate - SAFEGUARD® ASSURE™. This unique covert security feature is fully embedded into the core of the SAFEGUARD® polymer substrate, meaning that it can be detected by the central bank even if no other aspect of the banknote is remaining. This solution includes sensors that have been designed specifically for central bank use.

ASSURE™ means that SAFEGUARD® now offers a complete solution with level 1, 2 and 3 security features as well as the polymer benefits of secure windows and tactile features for recognition by the visually-impaired. It also comes with the ability to recycle, cash cycle analytics, design and technical support from De La Rue. As such, says the company, it provides a unique and complete set of attributes that no other proven substrate can provide.