Awards for Best in Latin American and Caribbean Banknotes

The prestigious Regional Banknote and ID Document of the Year Awards form part of the industry’s annual High Security Printing™ (HSP) Latin America conference.

Awards were made in two categories for the banknote awards this year – Best New Banknote and Best New Series – with Argentina, Barbados and Guyana all receiving recognition.

Best New Banknote – Joint

The Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina is currently replacing the images of flora and fauna on its existing notes, introduced in 2016, with national heroes. The new 1,000 pesos, which goes into circulation shortly, features one of its best known historical statesmen, José de San Martín, who played a major role in winning independence from Spain and bringing freedom to his native Argentina in 1812 (and is often referred to as the Homeland Father). He also won independence for Chile (1818) and Peru (1821).