'Beyond the Cost Debate': A Multidimensional Approach to Quantify the Value of Cash for Society
A groundbreaking IMFS working paper by academics and industry experts develops a model to quantify cash's value across five societal dimensions — finding that in a German pilot, the value of cash is almost three times higher than its estimated cost.
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De La Rue Hosts Inaugural Currency Leaders’ Summit in Malta
This month, the De La Rue Currency Leaders’ Summit 2026 brought together more than 60 senior leaders from over 30 central banks and issuing authorities around the world for a week of discussion, collaboration and innovation in its newly-opened Malta print supersite.
Companies Bid for India’s Polymer Banknote Trial
Companies reported to have submitted bids to supply sheets with advanced security features for India’s polymer banknote trial include CCL Secure (Australia), Cosmo First in partnership with De La Rue, and Q&T Hi-Tech Polymer from Vietnam (partnering with India-based Pigments and Allieds, a supplier of coatings, pigments and taggants).
A World 1st for Latin America as CCL Secure Installs New Advanced Foil Application Line in Mexico
CCL Secure has expanded the capabilities at its polymer substrate production facility in Querétaro, Mexico with the installation of a new OptiNota-H from Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions. The state-of-the-art foil application line is the only one in the region capable of applying advanced micro-optic and holographic security features to polymer banknote substrates – and will serve CCL Secure customers worldwide.
Bank of Canada Unveils Design for New $20 Banknote
The Bank of Canada has unveiled its new vertical $20 polymer banknote at a special ceremony attended by the Governor General of Canada, the Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, and the Banks’s Governor, Tiff Macklem.
The Rp36 Billion Counterfeit Raid: Why Public Trust and Digital Shift Matter Now
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) recently dismantled a massive Rp 36 billion ($2 million) counterfeit currency ring. Operating out of a warehouse in Taman Tekno BSD, South Tangerang, the sophisticated operation was halted just before hundreds of thousands of fake banknotes could enter public circulation. While law enforcement successfully contained this specific threat, banking and monetary experts warn that the incident spotlights critical vulnerabilities in our cash-dependent economic chains.
Making Evidence Based Decisions to Optimise Cash Ecosystems
At the Global Currency Forum in April, Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions presented its role as an independent strategic adviser to central banks, exploring how data and evidence-based decisions can optimise the entire cash ecosystem — from banknote design to post-issuance lifecycle tracking.
KOMSCO Strategy Pays Off
As it celebrates its 75th anniversary, Korea's KOMSCO has revealed the results of a three-year transformation programme that has reshaped it from a traditional currency manufacturer into a diversified digital trust and security technology company, posting record sales of nearly KRW 640 billion.
News in Brief
The Bank of South Sudan and De La Rue have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) whereby the latter will provide extensive support across key areas of the currency lifecycle, including currency planning and forecasting, quality management, and currency circulation. It also paves the way for building a sustainable currency management capacity at the Bank of South Sudan, supporting modernisation of its currency management framework.
Creating a Level Playing Field for Cash
Currency News™ speaks with Prof Dr Julia Pitters, co-author of a landmark paper introducing new methodologies to quantify the monetary value and psychological perception of cash — work that could transform how central banks approach cost-benefit analysis of payment systems.
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