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January 2008 (Vol 6, No 1)
Malta and Cyprus Join the Euro
Japanese Currency to Stay in State Hands
German Opt-In Still Short of SETP Threshold
Oberthur Technologies Gets Go-Ahead
20th Anniversary of Polymer Banknotes
2-1 in Latest Turn to DSSI Euro Claim
Cheques Lose Out to Electronic Payments
Euro Counterfeit Ratio Falls
Company and Market Round-Up
Note and Coin News
Currency Conference 2008
Five Years Ago
PLUS
Comment: Currency News - Five Years On
On the Record: Antti Heinonen, European Central Bank
Banknote of the Month: the Nepalese Rps 500

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February 2008 (Vol 6, No 2)
India Seeks Paper Independence
ECB's Article 6 Takes Effect
Mixed Picture for Cash Handling and Distribution
Oberthur Reports First Consolidated Sales Figures
Honeywell Acquires Taggants for Currency
Skating on Wings - Goznak's New Developments in Thread Technology
KBA GIORI Launches New Numbering System
Company and Market Round-Up
People in the News
Note and Coin News
3rd Edition of Directory of Currency Suppliers
Five Years Ago
PLUS
Special Feature: Making the Right Choice at the 'Coin-Note' Boundary
On the Record: Rudolf van Renesse, Optical Document Security
Banknote of the Month: the New Malaysian 50 Ringgit

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March 2008 (Vol 6, No 3)
ICS - a New Solution for Note Standards
Lincoln Launch for $5
UTC Makes Bid for Diebold
Loomis Adopts Taggants for Cash Protection
Transtrack Spreads its Reach
Strong Year for G4S
Central Banks Team Up for Euro Procurement
Sale of German Banknote Printer 'Imminent'
Dramatic Fall in Counterfeits Brings Canada Close to Target
The Race for Optically Variable Features
Company and Market Round-Up
Note and Coin News
IACA Awards - and the Winner Is...?
Five Years Ago
PLUS
Special Feature: Who Owns the Banknotes?
On the Record: Myles Curtis, Securency International
Viewpoint: Don't Overlook Security
Banknote of the Month: the Bahamian CRISP Series

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April 2008 (Vol 6, No 4)
EUR 50 Leads the Way for 2nd Series
Motion for Mexico
Equity Firms Capitalise on Authentix
CIT Harmonisation Back in Play
Record Attendance at Banknote 2008
PEC Updates Cash Management Software
Vacuumatic Launches Next Generation Paper Counting Machines
G&D's Euro Processing System
Company and Market Round-Up
People in the News
DRUPA and More
Note and Coin News
PLUS
Comment: Investing for Uncertainties Ahead
Case Study: From Cradle to Grave - the Life & Times of US Currency:
  - The BEP's WCF Shows How It's Done
  - The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas - Serving and Supplying the Public
  - Preparing for the Challenges Ahead
Banknote of the Month: Bahrain - New Currency for New Central Bank

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May 2008 (Vol 6, No 5)
G&D Breaks Record in Booming Market
New Report Pushes for Restructuring of Canada's Currency
The Euro - Safe to Eat, Green to Use
Sales of G&D's BPS 200 Hit 2,000
NCR's Cash Around the Clock
Non Linear Concepts - "Clearly Different" High Speed Sorters
Cash Recycling for Retail Terminals
Counterfeiting: Greed and Covert Warfare
Capitalism Founded on Counterfeiting
Note and Coin News
Cash Circulation Conference in Moscow
PLUS
Case Study: the Search for Security - the Bank of Canada's New Approach
On the Record: Mordechai Fein, Bank of Israel
Banknote of the Month: Morocco Moves to Durability for Low Denomination Dirhams

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June 2008 (Vol 6, No 6)
New Deal Secures Scottish and Irish Banknotes
Changes to Dollar Move Nearer with Latest Ruling
Exports Prove Key for Mints
No Gain Without Pain for Garda
ECB Celebrates 10 Years
De La Rue Announces Record Year and Sale of Cash Systems
CIT Crime Continues to Rise
UK Counterfeits Fall for Second Year Running
TWIN Screen - Using Everyday Gadgets for Banknote Security
ATMs Continue Growth in Europe
The Future of Cash
Banks Losing the War
Note and Coin News
RBPC Gets Together
Nearly 200 Visit CIS
People in the News
Company and Market Round-Up
PLUS
Case Study: the Dutch Opt for Sustainable Banknotes
On the Record: Armand Pujal, Banque de France
Industry Watch: Industry Holds Its Own in Tough Stock Market Conditions
Banknote of the Month: the New CZK 1,000

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July 2008 (Vol 6, No 7)
Slovakia 16th Country to Adopt the Euro
German Government Calls Off Sale of Bundesdruckerei
Sale of Minority Share Signals Growth for Crane
Single Gulf Currency Delayed
New Cash Company for Nigeria
IACA Launches Global Payment Study Project
G&D Terminates Supply of Paper to Zimbabwe
Euro Counterfeits Rise, but So Do Notes in Circulation
Magnetic Forces Offer Key to New Security Device
Note and Coin News
South Africa's Banknote Designers of the Future
People in the News
Company and Market Round-Up
PLUS
Comment: More than Just a Banknote
On the Record: Dietmar Spranz, Austrian Mint
Banknote of the Month: the Papua New Guinea Kina Series

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August 2008 (Vol 6, No 8)
Industry Responds to US Currency Ruling
Nautilus Expands to Buy Triton
Zimbabwe Removes Ten Zeroes
Good News All Round for Currency Production and Handling
DLR on Course
A Good Year for Goznak
Brinks Back from the Brink
Banknotes Fuel Growth for Orell Fussli
Positive Picture for Diebold
Fortress Forges Ahead
NCR Ups Growth Forecast
Profits Up as Spin-Off Looms for Loomis
Durability Proves Hot Topic at African Banknote Printers Conference
CashEDI Enables More Secure, Efficient and Transparent Cash Services
Company and Market Round-Up
Note and Coin News
Currency Conference 2008 Update
Five Years Ago
Conference Diary
PLUS
Case Study: Pakistan Reaps Rewards from Infusion of New Life and Technology into Printworks
On the Record: Wolfgang Soeffner, Deutsche Bundesbank - Keeping a Firm Hand on Cash
Banknote of the Month: a Splash of Colour for Samoa's New Note Family

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September 2008 (Vol 6, No 9)
Talaris Emerges from De La Rue
Garda's Cash Business Up for Sale
Scottish Banknotes Safe
Bundesdruckerei Back in State Hands
NLC Hosts First Open House
Production in Australia
Polymer Seminar in Guatemala
A Strong First Half for G4S
Recognition for RCMP
Mexico Ups Security
Fake £1 Coins Double
Jump in Detection of Counterfeit Rupees
The Canadian Banknote Reader for the Blind
Company and Market Round-Up
Note and Coin News
IACA Currency Awards 2008
Five Years Ago
PLUS
Comment: a Perfect Storm
On the Record: Andy Brierley, Talaris
Banknote of the Month: Women Sweep the Board in Design Competition
Viewpoint: Cards and the Mess the Banking Industry is In

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October 2008 (Vol 6, No 10)
Crane Buys Micro-Optics Technology
Arjowiggins Security for Sale
Oberthur Divides, Grows and Privatises
Diebold Resumes Filings, UTC Bid Withdrawn
De La Rue Launches New Cash Solution
Hologram Industries' Variations on a Theme
Proving Durability
Intelligent Feature from G&D
Innovia Provides 100% Authentication for Polymer
New Colours from Securency
Two New Features from De La Rue
IACA Awards Celebrate Year of Achievement
Note and Coin News
Currency Directory - 3rd Edition Out Now
People in the News
Currency Conference Beats All Records
Five Years Ago
PLUS
Comment: Cash Provides Safe Haven
Industry Watch: Currency Companies Bear Up Well in Spite of Market Chaos
Banknote of the Month: the Cambodia 20,000 Riel

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November 2008 (Vol 6, No 11)
Loomis Spin-Off to Go Ahead
Rising Profits and New CEO for De La Rue
Nigeria Goes on the Offensive
Production Problems for the New €50
Hard Times Push Demand for £50
New Colour Effects for Thread
Crane Engineers Endurance
Reliability Proves Key to Currency Processing
3-Way Security Feature from Oberthur Technologies
Note and Coin News
Five Years Ago
Company and Market Round-Up
PLUS
Comment: the Great Meltdown of 2008
Case Study: Reversing the Trend - Restoring Confidence in Canadian Notes
On the Record: Dr Luis Ortega, Casa de la Moneda de Venezuela
Banknote of the Month: the 1,000 Ngultrum

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December 2008 (Vol 6, No 12)
New Polymer Plant in Latin America
UK Government Hints at Mint Sell-Off
Record-Setting Year for Wincor Nixdorf
Successful Conclusion to US Quarters Program
2008: a Year in Headlines
New Variant of Varifeye from Louisenthal
Calls for Common Currency for South America
ICCOS Spreads its Wings
Dates for Banknote 2009
Korea and Bermuda Fall Prey to Pitfalls of Currency Design
Company and Market Round-Up
Note and Coin News
Awards for Banknote Features
Five Years Ago
PLUS
Comment: All Good Things Come to an End
Feature: the Value of Seigniorage
On the Record: Ian Bennett, Royal Canadian Mint
Industry Watch: Company Changes Confuse Nervous Markets
Banknote of the Month: Wheel Comes Full Circle for Turkey's Two-Stage Redenomination