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January 2003 (Vol 1, No 1)
Bank of England To Sell Print Operations to De La Rue
ECB Considers Introduction of Notes
New Currency Centre in Shanghai
People in the News
Whatever Happened to... DuraNote?
Canada To Switch to Mould-Made Paper
Mexico Goes for Plastic
India Automates Currency Processing
Publications: Banknotes of the World 2003; Optical Document Security
Conferences: Banknote 2003
PLUS
On The Record: Antti Heinonen, ECB
Feature: US Notes Travel South in Latin American Dollarization
Country Profile: Kosovo Rebuilds Currency Infrastructure
Technology Profile: Hanging by a Thread
Case Study: Bank of England and the New £5 Note
Editorial: Communication and Information in the Global Village
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February 2003 (Vol 1, No 2)
Sharp Increase in Euro Counterfeits
US Bows Out of Four Nations
Intergraf's New Standards for Banknote Printers
NASPO Sets Standards in North America
The Origins of Brazil
Infra-Red Dyes to Reduce Circulation of Stolen Notes
NSPMC Privatisation Put On Hold
Afghanis Go Up in Smoke
Czechs Seek Euro Production Licence
De La Rue Warns of Reduced Profits
PLUS
On The Record: Tom Fergusson, Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Feature: the Note-Coin Boundary
Country Profile: Indonesia - Sweeping Changes to Currency
Technology Profile: Foil Application Systems
Case Study: Canine Counterfeit Detection
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March 2003 (Vol 1, No 3)
NexGen Currency Gets the Sign to Go
Setec Oy Wins Euro Tender
Authentos Sells Loss-Making Division
De La Rue Gets Go-Ahead
MoneyChecker from OeBS
LedaVision Numbering Inspection Systems
New Tracking System from Orell Füssli
Louisenthal Introduces New Copper Foil
PLUS
Comment: The Future of Banknotes
On The Record: Vijay R Gaikward, Reserve Bank of India
Feature: How Green Are Your Banknotes?
Country Profile: Argentina
Technology Profile: Colour Shift for Security
Case Study: Retail Revolution in Cash Handling
Whatever Happened To... Stevens International?
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April 2003 (Vol 1, No 4)
What Next for the Iraqi Currency?
Common Currencies of the Future
De La Rue Completes Bank of England Deal
Turkmenistan to Print its Currency
ECB Chooses Architects for New Home
Zambia Looks for Longer Note Life
New Rules for Euro Reproduction and Exchange
World Bank to Help Rescue Argentine Bonds
PLUS
Comment: Spreading Unity and Understanding Through Currency
Technology Profile: Central Bank Note Sorting Systems
On The Record: Bonnie Schwab, Bank of Canada
Whatever Happened To... the Intaglio Research Group?
Publication Review: Currency Catalogues
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May 2003 (Vol 1, No 5)
R&D Plans for New Euro Unveiled
The $20 - the New Colour of Money
Company and Market Round-Up
People on the Move
A Year in the Life of the Euro
Mixed Public Reaction to Polymer
Conference Review
De La Rue Seen as Frontrunner for Iraqi Currency
G&D Doubles Profits
Round-Up of New Banknotes Sorters and Features
PLUS
Comment: Making Too Much Money?
Technology Profile: Durable Paper
Feature: Forecasting Banknotes by Denomination
On The Record: Arkady Trachuk, Goznak
Special Supplement: - Effective Cash Management
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June 2003 (Vol 1, No 6)
New European Banknote Printers Association
Chips for Banknotes?
Worldwide Standards for Security Printers
Zimbabwe Eases Currency Shortages
Bank of Queensland Strikes Out
Company and Market Round-Up
Cashscan Enters the Sorting Market
New Cash Solutions from G&D
Diebold Unveils Optima
Currency Tracking Aims to Cut Financial Crime
Disappointing Results for De La Rue
Latest Publications
PLUS
Comment: Patents - IP Protection or Constraining the Free Market?
Technology Profile: Intaglio - Security on a Plate
On The Record: Kees Bruinstroop, Joh Enschede
Case Study: Proof for Polymer
Whatever Happened To.... The Nordic Banknote Paper Industry?
Special Supplement: Patent Update - Jan-Apr 2003
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July 2003 (Vol 1, No 7)
2004 Euro Volumes a Major Blow for Banknote Printers
Speculation Ends as New Iraqi Currency Announced
Counterfeit Euros on the Rise
New Security Feature from Banque de France
Latest Orders for G&D
CIT Crime Losses in Europe up by 70%
Company and Market Round-Up
Concerns at Bank Indonesia
BEP Poised to Reprint $2
PLUS
Comment: Tracking Banknotes - For Better or for Worse?
On the Record: Stephen Schmerbeck, Interpol
Country Profile: Thailand
Special Feature: Forecasting Demand for Replacement Banknotes
Whatever Happened To... Tyvek?
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August 2003 (Vol 1, No 8)
New Controversy over Indonesian Thread
ATM Cash Recycling Clears Regulatory Hurdle
Euro Clarification
Singapore Goes Public with Banknote Tender
Single Currency Floated for Africa
New Intaglio Proofing Press
Colour Switch for Banknotes
MEI Prepares for Launch of $20
Note Recycling from Nautilus
Zimbabwe Currency Crisis Deepens
Company and Market Round-Up
People on the Move
New Publications
PLUS
On the Record: Johan Wotte, Intergraf
Special Feature: Security to Dye For
Technology Profile: Playing Tag - Opportunities for Chips in Banknotes
Case Study: Pruning the Process - 3 Different Outsourcing Models
Special Supplement: Banknote Patent Update - May-June 2003
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September 2003 (Vol 1, No 9)
ATM Industry Forms New Security Alliance
China Buys Demetallisation Technology
The Euro Designs That Never Were
Problems Hit New Zambian Notes
G&D Supplies Accession Countries
Fingerprint Verification
Imprinting Covert Codes
Sun Power for ATMs
New Cash Recycling ATM for China
Keba Gets Go-Ahead
Polymer Production Set to Start in Europe
Hong Kong Unveils New Notes
Company and Market Round-Up
PLUS
Comment: Cash Recycling - Who Wins and Loses
On the Record: Richard Haycock, Currency Conference
Whatever Happened to ... the Commercial Banknote Printers
Viewpoint: the Case for Currency Mini-Lines
Special Report: Foiling the Forgers - the Rise and Rise of Diffractive OVDs
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October 2003 (Vol 1, No 10)
Spanish to Run Nigerian Printworks
D(inar) Day for Iraq
Dogs Deployed in Search for Criminal Money
Renewed Calls for €1 Note
The New $20: Running for Colour
New Code of Conduct for Europe's Security Industry
Banks Sanctioned Over Dirty Notes
New ATM Camera System
New Security Features from Landqart
Professional Document Examination System
Company and Market Round-Up
PLUS
On the Record: Mike Lee, ATMIA
Whatever Happened to ... Recognition Equipment Inc
Case Study: Banknote Watch - a New Model for Deterring Theft
Technology Profile: Taking the Guesswork out of Print Quality
Special Report: Security Window Threads
Special Supplement: Banknote Patent Update July-August 2003
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November 2003 (Vol 1, No 11)
Finnish Central Bank Exits Banknote Printing
G&D Malaysia Starts Operations
KBA-Giori Banks on New Equipment
Sudan Strikes Gold
High Inflation Leads to New Iran Note
Shanghai Printworks Opens its Doors
New Zambian Notes Back on Track
New Foil Application Systems from Gianasso
Omron Unveils New Banknote Recyclers
De La Rue to Build Printworks in Turkmenistan?
New Partnerships for Transoft
Pakistan's Mill Modernisation Goes Ahead
PLUS
Comment: the Morality of Counterfeiting
Case Study: Maintaining the Money Supply in the Aftermath of 9/11
Technology Profile: Covering Up - Coating and Varnishing
Viewpoint: Currency Counterfeiting - a South African Perspective
Special Report: Taking the Guesswork out of Cash Management
Whatever Happened to ... American Bank Note Company
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December 2003 (Vol 1, No 12)
Spexel Criticises Decision to Buy from Germany
NCR Cash Deposit Solutions Pass Tests
Perforation for US Dollars?
New High Performance Printing Plates
Better Results for De La Rue
New High Denominations
Costs Savings from E-Payments and ATMs in Europe
Diebold to Provide Virus Protection
Mosaic and e-Classic Systems Tie-Up
Sales up for Securicor
Banknote Watch and GASA Join Forces
ATM Security Award Winners
Oberthur to Sell US Subsidiary
Surprise Banknote Wins
PLUS
Comment: a Year in the Life of Currency
On the Record: Germain Roesch, De La Rue Cash Systems
Case Study: Public Information Programs
Viewpoint: Public or Private - Who Should Print Banknotes?
Special Report: That Was the Year That Was ....
Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | August | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec
____________________________________________________________
January 2003 (Vol 1, No 1)
Bank of England To Sell Print Operations to De La Rue
ECB Considers Introduction of Notes
New Currency Centre in Shanghai
People in the News
Whatever Happened to... DuraNote?
Canada To Switch to Mould-Made Paper
Mexico Goes for Plastic
India Automates Currency Processing
Publications: Banknotes of the World 2003; Optical Document Security
Conferences: Banknote 2003
PLUS
On The Record: Antti Heinonen, ECB
Feature: US Notes Travel South in Latin American Dollarization
Country Profile: Kosovo Rebuilds Currency Infrastructure
Technology Profile: Hanging by a Thread
Case Study: Bank of England and the New £5 Note
Editorial: Communication and Information in the Global Village
____________________________________________________________
February 2003 (Vol 1, No 2)
Sharp Increase in Euro Counterfeits
US Bows Out of Four Nations
Intergraf's New Standards for Banknote Printers
NASPO Sets Standards in North America
The Origins of Brazil
Infra-Red Dyes to Reduce Circulation of Stolen Notes
NSPMC Privatisation Put On Hold
Afghanis Go Up in Smoke
Czechs Seek Euro Production Licence
De La Rue Warns of Reduced Profits
PLUS
On The Record: Tom Fergusson, Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Feature: the Note-Coin Boundary
Country Profile: Indonesia - Sweeping Changes to Currency
Technology Profile: Foil Application Systems
Case Study: Canine Counterfeit Detection
____________________________________________________________
March 2003 (Vol 1, No 3)
NexGen Currency Gets the Sign to Go
Setec Oy Wins Euro Tender
Authentos Sells Loss-Making Division
De La Rue Gets Go-Ahead
MoneyChecker from OeBS
LedaVision Numbering Inspection Systems
New Tracking System from Orell Füssli
Louisenthal Introduces New Copper Foil
PLUS
Comment: The Future of Banknotes
On The Record: Vijay R Gaikward, Reserve Bank of India
Feature: How Green Are Your Banknotes?
Country Profile: Argentina
Technology Profile: Colour Shift for Security
Case Study: Retail Revolution in Cash Handling
Whatever Happened To... Stevens International?
____________________________________________________________
April 2003 (Vol 1, No 4)
What Next for the Iraqi Currency?
Common Currencies of the Future
De La Rue Completes Bank of England Deal
Turkmenistan to Print its Currency
ECB Chooses Architects for New Home
Zambia Looks for Longer Note Life
New Rules for Euro Reproduction and Exchange
World Bank to Help Rescue Argentine Bonds
PLUS
Comment: Spreading Unity and Understanding Through Currency
Technology Profile: Central Bank Note Sorting Systems
On The Record: Bonnie Schwab, Bank of Canada
Whatever Happened To... the Intaglio Research Group?
Publication Review: Currency Catalogues
____________________________________________________________
May 2003 (Vol 1, No 5)
R&D Plans for New Euro Unveiled
The $20 - the New Colour of Money
Company and Market Round-Up
People on the Move
A Year in the Life of the Euro
Mixed Public Reaction to Polymer
Conference Review
De La Rue Seen as Frontrunner for Iraqi Currency
G&D Doubles Profits
Round-Up of New Banknotes Sorters and Features
PLUS
Comment: Making Too Much Money?
Technology Profile: Durable Paper
Feature: Forecasting Banknotes by Denomination
On The Record: Arkady Trachuk, Goznak
Special Supplement: - Effective Cash Management
____________________________________________________________
June 2003 (Vol 1, No 6)
New European Banknote Printers Association
Chips for Banknotes?
Worldwide Standards for Security Printers
Zimbabwe Eases Currency Shortages
Bank of Queensland Strikes Out
Company and Market Round-Up
Cashscan Enters the Sorting Market
New Cash Solutions from G&D
Diebold Unveils Optima
Currency Tracking Aims to Cut Financial Crime
Disappointing Results for De La Rue
Latest Publications
PLUS
Comment: Patents - IP Protection or Constraining the Free Market?
Technology Profile: Intaglio - Security on a Plate
On The Record: Kees Bruinstroop, Joh Enschede
Case Study: Proof for Polymer
Whatever Happened To.... The Nordic Banknote Paper Industry?
Special Supplement: Patent Update - Jan-Apr 2003
____________________________________________________________
July 2003 (Vol 1, No 7)
2004 Euro Volumes a Major Blow for Banknote Printers
Speculation Ends as New Iraqi Currency Announced
Counterfeit Euros on the Rise
New Security Feature from Banque de France
Latest Orders for G&D
CIT Crime Losses in Europe up by 70%
Company and Market Round-Up
Concerns at Bank Indonesia
BEP Poised to Reprint $2
PLUS
Comment: Tracking Banknotes - For Better or for Worse?
On the Record: Stephen Schmerbeck, Interpol
Country Profile: Thailand
Special Feature: Forecasting Demand for Replacement Banknotes
Whatever Happened To... Tyvek?
____________________________________________________________
August 2003 (Vol 1, No 8)
New Controversy over Indonesian Thread
ATM Cash Recycling Clears Regulatory Hurdle
Euro Clarification
Singapore Goes Public with Banknote Tender
Single Currency Floated for Africa
New Intaglio Proofing Press
Colour Switch for Banknotes
MEI Prepares for Launch of $20
Note Recycling from Nautilus
Zimbabwe Currency Crisis Deepens
Company and Market Round-Up
People on the Move
New Publications
PLUS
On the Record: Johan Wotte, Intergraf
Special Feature: Security to Dye For
Technology Profile: Playing Tag - Opportunities for Chips in Banknotes
Case Study: Pruning the Process - 3 Different Outsourcing Models
Special Supplement: Banknote Patent Update - May-June 2003
____________________________________________________________
September 2003 (Vol 1, No 9)
ATM Industry Forms New Security Alliance
China Buys Demetallisation Technology
The Euro Designs That Never Were
Problems Hit New Zambian Notes
G&D Supplies Accession Countries
Fingerprint Verification
Imprinting Covert Codes
Sun Power for ATMs
New Cash Recycling ATM for China
Keba Gets Go-Ahead
Polymer Production Set to Start in Europe
Hong Kong Unveils New Notes
Company and Market Round-Up
PLUS
Comment: Cash Recycling - Who Wins and Loses
On the Record: Richard Haycock, Currency Conference
Whatever Happened to ... the Commercial Banknote Printers
Viewpoint: the Case for Currency Mini-Lines
Special Report: Foiling the Forgers - the Rise and Rise of Diffractive OVDs
____________________________________________________________
October 2003 (Vol 1, No 10)
Spanish to Run Nigerian Printworks
D(inar) Day for Iraq
Dogs Deployed in Search for Criminal Money
Renewed Calls for €1 Note
The New $20: Running for Colour
New Code of Conduct for Europe's Security Industry
Banks Sanctioned Over Dirty Notes
New ATM Camera System
New Security Features from Landqart
Professional Document Examination System
Company and Market Round-Up
PLUS
On the Record: Mike Lee, ATMIA
Whatever Happened to ... Recognition Equipment Inc
Case Study: Banknote Watch - a New Model for Deterring Theft
Technology Profile: Taking the Guesswork out of Print Quality
Special Report: Security Window Threads
Special Supplement: Banknote Patent Update July-August 2003
____________________________________________________________
November 2003 (Vol 1, No 11)
Finnish Central Bank Exits Banknote Printing
G&D Malaysia Starts Operations
KBA-Giori Banks on New Equipment
Sudan Strikes Gold
High Inflation Leads to New Iran Note
Shanghai Printworks Opens its Doors
New Zambian Notes Back on Track
New Foil Application Systems from Gianasso
Omron Unveils New Banknote Recyclers
De La Rue to Build Printworks in Turkmenistan?
New Partnerships for Transoft
Pakistan's Mill Modernisation Goes Ahead
PLUS
Comment: the Morality of Counterfeiting
Case Study: Maintaining the Money Supply in the Aftermath of 9/11
Technology Profile: Covering Up - Coating and Varnishing
Viewpoint: Currency Counterfeiting - a South African Perspective
Special Report: Taking the Guesswork out of Cash Management
Whatever Happened to ... American Bank Note Company
____________________________________________________________
December 2003 (Vol 1, No 12)
Spexel Criticises Decision to Buy from Germany
NCR Cash Deposit Solutions Pass Tests
Perforation for US Dollars?
New High Performance Printing Plates
Better Results for De La Rue
New High Denominations
Costs Savings from E-Payments and ATMs in Europe
Diebold to Provide Virus Protection
Mosaic and e-Classic Systems Tie-Up
Sales up for Securicor
Banknote Watch and GASA Join Forces
ATM Security Award Winners
Oberthur to Sell US Subsidiary
Surprise Banknote Wins
PLUS
Comment: a Year in the Life of Currency
On the Record: Germain Roesch, De La Rue Cash Systems
Case Study: Public Information Programs
Viewpoint: Public or Private - Who Should Print Banknotes?
Special Report: That Was the Year That Was ....