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Astrid Mitchell

17 Aug. 2026

3 min read

Data for Design – Banco de España’s New ABT Database

Miguel López, Innovation and Development Unit Manager at the Banco de España (BdE), presented at the High Security Printing (HSP) conference in Rabat earlier this year on the BdE’s new Application of Banknotes and Technology (ABT) database. This is a comprehensive reference tool for central banks, printworks, government institutions and law enforcement wanting to understand the banknotes of the world from a visual and technical perspective.

Central Banks Technology

Astrid Mitchell

6 Aug. 2026

2 min read

Spectra Signs Licensing Deal for New Polymer Feature

Spectra Systems Corporation – provider of machine readable technologies for banknotes and Fusion™ polymer substrate – has announced a licensing agreement with Oberthur Fiduciare for Kryptonome™, the latter’s patented new Level 1 security feature for polymer banknotes that was unveiled last year.

Banknotes Companies

Astrid Mitchell

3 Aug. 2026

2 min read

Designing the Banknotes of the Future

After the success of the inaugural edition in 2024, the second Security Designers Forum (SDF) will be held 7–9 September 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Events

Kerre Corbin

3 Aug. 2026

4 min read

DataVault Unlocked: Inside DataVault’s Sparkling New Housenotes Module

Have you ever looked closely at a crisp, beautiful banknote and wondered about the pure wizardry that went into creating it? Banknotes are not just everyday currency; they are highly complex marvels of security engineering. They seamlessly blend high-tech substrates, intricate optical features, and microscopic engraving techniques. To showcase these jaw-dropping capabilities, the world’s top banknote security suppliers print stunning, non-circulating currency specimens beautifully known as ‘housenotes’.

Studies, Reports

Astrid Mitchell

3 Aug. 2026

1 min read

Banknote Production in India

Banknote production in India is carried out jointly by BRBNMPL and SPMCIL.

Banknotes

Astrid Mitchell

3 Aug. 2026

2 min read

JCM Buys Fujitsu Frontech, Expands in Cash Handling

Gaming and cash handling technology supplier Japan Cash Machine (JCM) has completed the acquisition of medium- and small-sized banknote recycler and dispenser manufacturing and sales business of Fujitsu Frontech, which was first announced in March.

Companies

Astrid Mitchell

3 Aug. 2026

3 min read

The Coin Conference 2026 Heads to Budapest

The programme has now been announced for The Coin Conference 2026, which takes place in Budapest, Hungary, from 28-30 September 2026.

Events

Astrid Mitchell

3 Aug. 2026

2 min read

New European Confederation to Defend and Advance Cash

Denaria Europe is a new European confederation established in Brussels to defend access to cash. Specifically, the Spanish organisation Denaria, founded in 2021, has integrated with Denaria Portugal, the French Droit au Cash, and the Swedish Kontantupporet.

Cash Handling

Astrid Mitchell

3 Aug. 2026

5 min read

News in Brief

The Bank of Korea (BOK) is grappling with a surplus of coins piling up in its vaults, a consequence of the country’s move towards cashless payments.

News

Alexandra Peppmeier

3 Aug. 2026

4 min read

Sustainable Cash: Why Fibre-Based Banknotes Lead the Way

G+D Louisenthal has established itself as a sustainability driver in the industry, with comprehensive ESG measures across all sectors of the business. Sustainability in the banknote sector is a major priority, and a Whitepaper has been produced to illustrate the key elements of the sustainability strategy.

Sustainability

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Kerre Corbin

3 Aug. 2026

2 min read

Counterfeit Corner: Underwear Money and a Financial Black Hole

The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Department in the US state of Arkansas recently proved that truth is stranger than fiction – especially when it involves undergarments and fake cash. What started as a standard police bust quickly spiralled into an embarrassing financial facepalm, leaving the department needing a swift emergency budget bailout after accidentally treating counterfeit money like a legitimate bank deposit.

Counterfeiting

Astrid Mitchell

3 Aug. 2026

7 min read

Beethoven, Birds or Buildings for New Euro Series

The complete overhaul of the single European currency, which represents the first comprehensive redesign of physical euro banknotes since their historic introduction back in 2002, has taken a major step forward – with the public being given the choice to vote on two different concepts. One is based on European culture, and the other on rivers and birds and European Union (EU) institutions.

Banknotes

Astrid Mitchell

3 Aug. 2026

1 min read

Kusters Celebrates 115 Years

As noted in the May issue of Currency News, Royal Dutch Kusters Enginerg celebrates its 115th anniversary this year.

Companies

Astrid Mitchell

3 Aug. 2026

2 min read

Breath Note Follows Vault Bill in Hueck Folien 2026 Trilogy

Delegates at this year’s HSP Latin America conference in June experienced an unconventional opening when Jan Hofmann (aka Mr Bill Vault), Sales Director at Hueck Folien, stepped onto the stage dressed as a secret agent. Launching an interactive presentation titled ‘Can you crack the code of true identity?’, Hofmann invited the audience to explore a simple question: what truly makes a banknote genuine?

Banknotes

Astrid Mitchell

3 Aug. 2026

3 min read

In Other News

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is issuing a new high denomination 2,000 hryvnia (Hr) banknote in September.

News

Astrid Mitchell

3 Aug. 2026

4 min read

Azerbaijan`s Upgraded 100 Manat

The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan (CBA) has announced the issue of an upgraded 100 manat banknote, which will go into circulation on 15 July. According to the CBA, the upgraded 100 manat is more than a means of payment – it is a visual representation of Azerbaijan’s economic progress, national identity, and modern statehood.

Banknotes

Aftab Baloch

3 Aug. 2026

4 min read

Security Papers – A Strategic Partner in Pakistan’s Currency

For any nation, the integrity of its currency and official documents rests heavily on the quality and counterfeit-resiliency of the security paper upon which they are printed. In Pakistan, the critical function of security paper production is entrusted to Security Papers Limited (SPL).

Companies

Astrid Mitchell

3 Aug. 2026

2 min read

How Fungi Could Transform Banknote Disposal

BioBanknote is a Colombian-based specialist in reducing the environmental impact of banknotes through ‘natural’ means. Over the past several years, it has built up what it refers to as its ‘BioBanknote Ecosystem’, a comprehensive network of sustainable solutions for the management of waste from withdrawn banknotes, which is designed for central banks, printers and all suppliers involved in this industry.

Banknotes

Astrid Mitchell

3 Aug. 2026

10 min read

Central Banks and Cash Round-Up

This month, there is no particular geographic focus for our periodic series of articles covering cash information in central bank annual reports, as we range from Europe (the ECB and Bank of England) across the Asian steppes (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia) to Korea, and then down to South Africa.

Central Banks

Astrid Mitchell

3 Aug. 2026

2 min read

Tenders, Contracts and MOUs

Q&T Hi-Tech Polymer has signed a contract with Vietnam’s National Banknote Printing Plant (NBPP) to supply polymer substrate for the 200,000 dong denomination.

News

Latest News

Data for Design – Banco de España’s New ABT Database

Spectra Signs Licensing Deal for New Polymer Feature

Designing the Banknotes of the Future

DataVault Unlocked: Inside DataVault’s Sparkling New Housenotes Module

Banknote Production in India

JCM Buys Fujitsu Frontech, Expands in Cash Handling

The Coin Conference 2026 Heads to Budapest

New European Confederation to Defend and Advance Cash

News in Brief

Sustainable Cash: Why Fibre-Based Banknotes Lead the Way

Counterfeit Corner: Underwear Money and a Financial Black Hole

Beethoven, Birds or Buildings for New Euro Series

Kusters Celebrates 115 Years

Breath Note Follows Vault Bill in Hueck Folien 2026 Trilogy

In Other News

Azerbaijan`s Upgraded 100 Manat

Security Papers – A Strategic Partner in Pakistan’s Currency

How Fungi Could Transform Banknote Disposal

Central Banks and Cash Round-Up

Tenders, Contracts and MOUs

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