Latest News

Astrid Mitchell

2 Dec. 2022

2 min read

De La Rue SBTi Targets Approved

The Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) has approved De La Rue’s near-term science-based emissions reduction target.

Companies Sustainability

Astrid Mitchell

2 Dec. 2022

2 min read

Nominations Open for IACA Currency Awards 2023

Nominations have opened for the 17th round of the ‘Excellence in Currency Awards’ run by IACA (the International Association of Currency Affairs) and sponsored by Currency News™.

Events

Astrid Mitchell

2 Dec. 2022

3 min read

In Other News...

Banque du Liban is issuing an updated 100,000 livres banknote as part of an ongoing upgrade that has seen the replacement of the threads in several of the notes in the series with RAPID® micro-optics threads from Crane.

News

Astrid Mitchell

4 Nov. 2022

2 min read

BSP Estimates Savings with Polymer

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has said it will save as much as P2.4 billion (US$40 million) from the conversion of paper 1,000 piso banknotes to polymer due to their longer lifespan.

Banknotes Substrates, Features

Astrid Mitchell

4 Nov. 2022

3 min read

African Currency Forum Announced for Luxor and Cairo in January 2023

The venue and date for the African Currency Forum has been announced. It will take place from 15-18 January in Luxor, and more information about the events can be found at africancurrencyforum.com.

Events

Astrid Mitchell

4 Nov. 2022

4 min read

Industry and Consumer Groups Convene to Support Cash

In addition to the industry associations that are advocating for cash, two new initiatives in Europe have demonstrated the scope for campaigns to promote cash acceptance at the country level by harnessing interest groups throughout society.

Central Banks Companies

Crane Currency

4 Nov. 2022

3 min read

Internet Delivers Movie Money Directly to You – and the Criminals

If you have been enjoying a new blockbuster movie at the theatre or binge watching the latest series on your sofa, then you’ve most likely seen impressive piles of cash. This is actually fake cash, manufactured as a prop, especially for the camera.

Counterfeiting

Astrid Mitchell

4 Nov. 2022

4 min read

Cooperating to Secure Cash

One of the defining characteristics of the mint industry, compared with the banknote industry, is the level of cooperation between the various producers. Another has been its apparent stability. Perhaps the two are related.

Comment Free Free

Astrid Mitchell

4 Nov. 2022

8 min read

Neighbours – a Perfect Campus for Polymer Note Production

Currency News™ spoke to Malcolm McDowell, CEO of NPA, and Neil Sanders, Managing Director of CCL Secure, about their story, how their cooperation works, and the environmental as well as commercial benefits of their physical proximity.

Banknotes Interviews

Astrid Mitchell

4 Nov. 2022

3 min read

In Other News...

The Central Bank of Paraguay has announced that a new series of guarani banknotes is underway, with the preparations likely to take more than a year.

News

Astrid Mitchell

4 Nov. 2022

4 min read

News in Brief

The Royal Mint has announced revenues of £1.4 billion for 2021/22, up by 27% over the previous year, and pre-tax profits of £18 million, up by 45% over the 2020/21 and the largest profit since it was vested as a limited company in 2010.

News

Astrid Mitchell

4 Nov. 2022

4 min read

From Gold to Blockchain – Casa de Moneda Chile Reinvents Itself for the 21st Century

Despite being the oldest company in Chile (it was founded in 1743), in the last four years the state-owned firm Casa de Moneda Chile has gone ‘from the physical to the cloud’.

Banknotes Companies

Astrid Mitchell

4 Oct. 2022

2 min read

Sustainability Centre Stage in Edinburgh

This year the profile of sustainability has increased, with climate volatility evident in many countries. Last year’s white paper on the cash industry's work showed that much has been done and this industry has been doing good work for some time.

Events Sustainability

Astrid Mitchell

4 Oct. 2022

2 min read

Glory Launches Two New Cash Recycling Solutions

Glory Global Solutions is acknowledged as the leader in teller cash recycling solutions, with 100,000 units installed worldwide and a market share, according to RBR, of 56%.

Cash Handling

Astrid Mitchell

4 Oct. 2022

4 min read

Indonesia Issues New Series on Independence Day

Bank Indonesia has designed a completely new series of banknotes, with significantly improved security features over the previous designs, selecting the nation’s Independence Day, 17 August, to launch them.

Banknotes

Astrid Mitchell

4 Oct. 2022

3 min read

People in the News

Chief Marilynn (Lynn) Malerba has been sworn in as the new Treasurer of the United States. Prior to becoming Treasurer, she served as the 18th Chief of the Mohegan Tribe – the first Native American to serve in this position.

News

Astrid Mitchell

4 Oct. 2022

2 min read

New Mint Planned for Egypt

The Egyptian Cabinet has approved a proposal to conclude a partnership agreement between the Public Treasury, the Egyptian Mint Authority, and the UK’s Royal Mint to establish a new British-Egyptian mint.

Coins

Astrid Mitchell

4 Oct. 2022

3 min read

Fusion™ – New Machine Readable Polymer for Banknotes

Spectra Systems provides security technologies for use in banknotes, product authentication and gaming using integrated solutions comprised of engineered materials for authentication, and hardware and software systems which verify the unique signatures of the authentication materials.

Substrates, Features

Astrid Mitchell

4 Oct. 2022

5 min read

New Monarch, New Currencies

The death of HM Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September was a time of mourning and reflection on her remarkable life as the second longest reigning monarch in history.

Banknotes Coins Free Free

Astrid Mitchell

4 Oct. 2022

2 min read

US Cash Supply Chain Gets Ready for Cash Visibility

Cash Visibility – the Federal Reserve’s program to automate the cash supply chain – is at the point of rolling out.

Cash Handling