Security features
Brazil launches new 200 real banknote as hoarding continues
New banknote worth $37 features new security features, and has been sized to ensure quick dispersal
Oman launches first denomination in new banknote series
New series incorporates improved security features and elements for the visually impaired
Ghana’s Addison on banking reform, innovation and the future of the eco
The Bank of Ghana governor speaks about the next steps in banking reform and why West Africa may need more time to start using a common currency
Central bank of the year: Bank of Ghana
The African central bank has carried out extensive reform of Ghana’s banking sector
Carney says new £20 note is ‘most secure yet’
Design unveiled today includes security feature combinations never before used on a UK banknote
Bank of Italy and state mint set up new company
Joint venture aims to become “centre of excellence” for printing documents with security features
Central Bank of Kenya may have violated constitution with new banknotes
Bank is facing criticism over images on new notes
Trump administration to delay $20 Tubman banknote
Banknote featuring abolitionist Harriet Tubman pushed beyond Trump’s maximum term
Israel’s Steiner: central banks must adapt to changing banknote demand
Ilan Steiner highlights importance of banknote data in forecasting future demand
Burundi central bank updates banknotes
New notes will be higher quality and harder to counterfeit, central bank says
PBoC to issue new banknotes with enhanced security features
New Chinese banknotes will use optically variable magnetic ink
ECB to issue final two banknotes of Europa series
Enhanced security features should make it even more difficult for counterfeiters, central bank says
Libyan central bank issues first polymer banknotes
One of the country’s rival central banks collaborates with De La Rue
Currency services: De La Rue
2018 was a busy year for the UK-based banknote provider as it secured new clients and transformed its focus towards technology
New Zambian banknotes cause trouble for ATMs
Central bank advises public to deposit new notes at banks due to a delay in ATM calibration
Hong Kong’s new banknotes get design facelift
For the first time, the design of the notes will share a unified theme; the notes will not be printed on polymer due to security feature integration
BoE launches comms push as it seeks face for £50 note
Central bank seeks boost to public engagement from nominations and ‘Future Forum’
An informed approach to banknote security and durability
De La Rue explains how its data consultancy service, DLR Analytics, allows central banks to ensure notes in circulation are secure and durable, and offers value for money in spite of increasingly prominent alternative payment solutions. By facilitating…
Video Q&A: Antonio Riccio, Landqart
Antonio Riccio, vice-president, sales and marketing at Landqart, discusses the future outlook and most recent changes in banknote production and how hybrid substrates and polymer have improved security, durability, cost efficiency and public recognition
Denmark selects Oberthur Fiduciaire as banknote supplier
The agreement will last four years, and the first notes printed by the firm are set to enter circulation in 2020
Banknote and currency services provider of the year: Landqart
The leading hybrid substrate provider offers the durability and increased security of polymer combined with the security features and customer familiarity of paper
Central Banking Awards: Perng Fai-nan recognised for lifetime achievements
The first four 2018 Central Banking Awards are unveiled – banknote and currency management, consultancy, innovation in reserve management, and lifetime achievement
Banknote and currency manager of the year: Norges Bank
The Nordic central bank has redefined how its banknotes are designed, incorporating top-notch security and an innovative awareness campaign
Central bank demand boosting banknote sector – RBA’s Boulton
Asian security printers are showing faster growth as central banks turn to more sophisticated designs, says Lindsay Boulton