Latest News

Astrid Mitchell

3 March 2022

1 min read

SAFEGUARD® – the Most Complete Banknote Substrate Solution Available?

There are many functional and secure features available that meet the needs of the various cash cycles, banknote issuing authorities and end users. One such feature is the taggant, which overcomes the challenges of the degradation of visible security features in that it continues to perform even when the note is subject to extensive wear and tear.

Substrates, Features

Duncan Reid

10 Feb. 2022

8 min read

Countering Counterfeiting – Adversarial Analysis

When a central bank is designing a new series or upgrading the security of the existing designs how can it be certain that the security features selected will be resilient against counterfeiting? How do they choose from the many features and technologies on offer?

Central Banks Counterfeiting

Nikki Strickland

2 Feb. 2022

5 min read

The Role of Cash Cycle Analytics When Considering Banknote Durability

Banknote durability is an ongoing topic of interest for central banks. More durable banknotes have a reduced impact on the environment and save the central bank money because they need replacing less often.

Technology

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2022

5 min read

RBNZ Seeks Feedback to Determine Cash System Redesign

As part of our series of articles around the world to assess the growing trend to digital payments and what these countries are doing to ensure ongoing access to cash in a less-cash world, this month it’s the turn of New Zealand.

Studies, Reports

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2022

3 min read

Full Steam Ahead for Banknote & Currency Conference in February

Flights have been booked, hotel reservations have been made and final preparations are being made so that, after two years apart, Currency Research can bring the majority of the industry back together for some long-overdue discussions, professional networking, and a lively exchange of information and views.

Events

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2022

5 min read

Bahamas New Series – a Case Study for Successful Feature/Substrate Pairings

In October 2021, the Central Bank of the Bahamas (CBB) released its new $100 banknote, completing the roll-out of its CRISP (Counterfeit Resistant Integrated Security Product) Evolution series which it began back in 2016.

Banknotes

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2022

2 min read

In Other News…

The Bank of Guyana has announced that it will shortly be issuing a new $2,000 banknote on polymer to commemorate the 55th Anniversary of Independence.

News

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2022

2 min read

HSP Latin America Goes Ahead - Programme Published

Organisers of the High Security Printing Conferences (HSP), Reconnaissance International, have announced the programme for the upcoming HSP Latin America event.

Events

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2022

2 min read

Supporting Design Excellence – ONE Security Software Becomes Two Point One

Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions, a pioneer in computer design software with the launch of its ONE Security system in 2001, has announced the arrival of version 2.1 with a raft of new features and capabilities.

Technology

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2022

4 min read

Cash Trends and The Future of Cash in the Eurozone

At the European Cash Cycle last autumn, the presentation by Josef Vrana, Senior Banknote Issuance Expert, Directorate Banknotes for the European Central Bank (ECB), covered euro cash trends and the effect of COVID-19 to date.

Central Banks

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2022

3 min read

The Conference Scene for 2022 – Back in Business at Last

Optimism towards the end of last year that the pandemic was running its course have been frustrated by the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID. But while some events have been thwarted, others are going ahead as planned.

Events

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2022

2 min read

COVID 19 Impacts De La Rue Turnaround Plan

De La Rue has announced a trading update on the financial year ending March 2022, as well as an update of progress on its Turnaround Plan, which unsurprisingly has been impacted by the pandemic.

Companies COVID-19

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2022

2 min read

Progress on ECB’s Environmental Cash Programme

The Banco de España has issued a press release about meeting the European Central Bank’s (ECB) waste goal for banknotes. It puts this in the context of the ECB’s wider programme.

Sustainability

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2022

1 min read

Upgrade for DLR Analytics™

The team behind the multi-award winning cash cycle analytics platform DLR Analytics™ have announced a major upgrade to the existing software.

Technology

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2022

2 min read

Thailand Adopts Polymer for Highest Use Note

The Bank of Thailand will launch a new 20 baht note on 24 March, marking the transition to polymer of the country’s most widely used denomination, which accounts for 30% of all Thai banknotes in circulation.

Banknotes

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2022

4 min read

News in Brief

Banknote authentication and security software provider Spectra Systems Corporation has announced three new contract awards, generating $700,000 of additional unforecasted revenue for the 2022 calendar year.

News

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2022

2 min read

Albania Completes Modern New Series

The Bank of Albania has put into circulation new versions of the 500 lekë and 2,000 lekë, thereby completing its new series which also includes 200, 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 lekë.

Banknotes

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2022

2 min read

More Dialogue and Interaction for Designers

The International Banknote Designers Association (IBDA) has finalised the agenda for the 6th International Banknote Designers Conference that will take place in Dubrovnik, Croatia from 24-27 October 2022.

Events

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2022

1 min read

The Green Banknote Initiative

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) and Papierfabrik Louisenthal have been working on reducing the environmental impact of their banknote production and cash cycle related activities for many years.

Sustainability

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2022

9 min read

The Challenges and Achievements of a 23-Year Career in Banknotes

Ton Roos, who was appointed Director, Banknotes at the European Central Bank (ECB) in 2008, retired on 31 January. Currency News™ spoke to him about the challenges and achievements of his career in the ECB.

Interviews