2025 Summarised: That Was the Year That Was…

JANUARY

The first issue of 2025 explored opportunities for a digital transformation in currency management through the use of data and analytics.

Counterfeit specialist Duncan Reid challenged the traditional parts per million (ppm) metric for measuring counterfeits, suggesting it is flawed and proposing a new approach based on the number of banknotes actually used in transactions.

The Royal Canadian Mint partnered with enim Technologies, a company that extracts precious metals from electronic waste, to examine whether these recovered materials could be incorporated into future coin production.

Other news included an enhanced acquisition offer for De La Rue, an upgrade by Pakistan’s Security Papers Ltd to support a new banknote series, and the Dutch National Bank’s return to its headquarters following a five year renovation. Inorcoat announced a new coating plant in Poland, while ATMIA and the ATM Security Association announced their merger.

Komori released its Integrated Report 2024, outlining its longterm strategy for innovation, sustainability, and global expansion.