News in Brief
Koenig & Bauer and Graphic Security Systems Corporation (GSSC) have formed a partnership to jointly develop and deliver advanced anti-counterfeiting solutions to customers worldwide.
News - May 1, 2024 midnight Read MoreNews in Brief
Koenig & Bauer and Graphic Security Systems Corporation (GSSC) have formed a partnership to jointly develop and deliver advanced anti-counterfeiting solutions to customers worldwide.
News - May 1, 2024 midnight Read MoreNew Banknote Series – Challenging the Convention
Industry custom and practice dictates that a new series of banknotes should be issued every 7-10 years. We don’t know who established that nor how was it determined. As we couldn’t answer these questions, we set out to see whether this convention was being followed by the industry. And to determine if it is still appropriate.
Free - May 1, 2024 midnight Read MoreThe Directory of Currency & Technology Suppliers
The latest edition of The Directory of Currency & Technology Suppliers will be launched at the Banknote Conference this May.
Studies-Reports - May 1, 2024 midnight Read MoreSuriname Goes Green for New High Denominations
The Central Bank of Suriname has introduced two new high denomination banknotes; the 200 and 500 Suriname dollars, showcasing advanced security and sustainable substrates.
Banknotes - April 3, 2024 12:01 a.m. Read MoreIACA Awards – the Finalists Are…
The International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA) has announced the finalists of the 2024 Excellence in Currency Technical Awards. The winners for all four categories will be announced at the Banknote Conference Awards Dinner on the evening of 15 May.
Technology - April 3, 2024 midnight Read MoreAround the World – Counterfeiting Update
A new periodic series of articles in Currency News™ will summarise information on counterfeit currency around the world, starting in this issue with the Czech Republic, Ghana, Kosovo and the Philippines.
Counterfeiting - April 3, 2024 midnight Read MoreBEP Pushes Ahead with Modernisation, Expansion and New Series
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has published its annual report for 2023 – the first under Acting Director Charlene E Williams, who was appointed to the position after the retirement of Len Olijar last July.
Companies - April 3, 2024 midnight Read MoreBest in Design and Innovation in EMEA Recognised at 2024 Awards
The Regional Banknote and ID Document of the Year Awards form part of the industry’s High Security Printing (HSP) EMEA conference. This year’s awards were presented at a special ceremony during the conference dinner in Sofia on 5 March.
Banknotes - April 3, 2024 midnight Read MoreDon’t Cry for Milei, Argentina
In this article, Francisco Mandiola of FMA Secure explains what is happening in South America’s second largest country and economy, and what it means for the currency.
Features - April 3, 2024 midnight Read MoreBanknote Industry Strives to Thrive
Nestling in the heart of the Balkans, Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, was the picturesque setting for the latest edition of the High Security Printing™ (HSP) conference series (4-6 March). The sell-out event, which had to close its doors to new registrations three weeks in advance, brought delegates up to speed about what is happening to banknotes in the region and around the world.
Events - April 3, 2024 midnight Read MoreProgramme Overview – 2024 Banknote Conference
The 2024 Banknote Conference program was formed with the ideas, insights, and suggestions from the Banknote Advisory Board. As the industry’s premier technology-focused event, the committee’s input is a valuable part of the overall program structure, say organisers Currency Research, ensuring the most relevant, technology-focused topics for our industry today are covered such as the latest advancements in currency technology, trends, security features, and much more.
Events - April 3, 2024 midnight Read MoreNote and Coin News
Banco Central República Argentina has confirmed that new 10,000 and 20,000 peso (ARS) notes will enter into circulation in June.
Banknotes - April 3, 2024 midnight Read MoreTurning Cash into Compost
Last July, Currency News™ reported that BioBanknote, the developer of solutions for repurposing end of life banknotes, and the Banco Central de Reserva del Perú (BRCP) were conducting a composting test with the waste from banknotes withdrawn from circulation. This article provides the results of that trial.
Sustainability - April 3, 2024 midnight Read MorePeople in the News
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey has appointed Fatih Karahan as its new Governor.
News - April 3, 2024 midnight Read MoreMore States Considers Cash Legislation
Florida, Wisconsin and Vermont are the latest states to consider introducing legislation to force cash acceptance.
Cash Handling - April 3, 2024 midnight Read MoreA Positive Picture for Cash Companies in 2023 – Part 2
Last month, we covered the annual results of four of the major companies in the cash sector –Crane NXT, Loomis, NCR Atleos and Diebold Nixdorf. After the predicable challenges of the COVID years and their aftermath, 2023 was a good year for all.
Companies - April 3, 2024 midnight Read MoreNews in Brief
De La Rue has announced that it has achieved an A- in its 2023 CDP Climate Change Questionnaire, which means it has reached leadership status (A and A- scores).
News - April 3, 2024 midnight Read MoreCounterfeit Corner
Many counterfeiters use a common method of counterfeiting called ‘bleaching’ to create their fakes. This technique is frequently observed in countries that have the same size banknotes across all denominations, such as the US dollar.
Counterfeiting - April 3, 2024 midnight Read MoreCrane to Acquire OpSec
Crane NXT, whose subsidiaries include Crane Currency, Crane Authentication and Crane Payment Innovations, has announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Investcorp Technology Partners to acquire the optical technologies and brand protection specialist OpSec Security for $270 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments.
Companies - April 3, 2024 midnight Read MoreThe SIR – the Next Frontier in Security Images
The International Hologram Manufacturers Association has recently expanded the Hologram Image Register to incorporate all optically variable security images. The Security Image Register (SIR) is the only database of its kind for the security community, safeguarding copyright and helping deter attempts to copy security images, inadvertently or otherwise.
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