A Structural Solution to the Counterfeiting Cycle

Make no mistake; modern-day counterfeiting is as much a threat to banknote security as it’s ever been. The ubiquity and availability of digital technology and now the rise of AI in our daily lives make it easier than ever for counterfeiters ply their trade.

Every time a new design or security feature is introduced to a banknote, it’s only a matter of time before the counterfeiters figure it out. Complicating this is the rise of so-called ‘movie money,’ or notes which appear genuine at first glance, but are inconspicuously labelled as props in an attempt to sidestep legal ramifications.

It’s a highly fluid and evolving environment that the industry and governments must come to come to grips with. And in the meantime, what we have is an ongoing cycle of banknote innovation and lawless adaptation as manufacturers and central banks work hard stay a step ahead of the criminals.

Rather than simply submitting to this cycle, CCL Secure offers up an alternative.