The Currency News Book Club: Tribute to the Banknote Printing Works of the Banco de la República
A new book by engineer Rafael Cruz Villamil offers an unprecedented technical and historical account of how Colombia achieved self-sufficiency in banknote production, to be published in late 2026.
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InfiniPerf®: New Generation Micro-Perforation Offers Infinite Design Opportunities
Orell Füssli is expanding the creative possibilities of laser micro-perforation with InfiniPerf®, a family of public banknote security features designed to combine durability with flexible design integration.
Paraguay Unveils Groundbreaking Redesign of the Guaraní
On the 83rd anniversary of the guaraní, the Banco Central del Paraguay has officially launched a completely new family of banknotes, introducing cutting-edge security features, improved accessibility, and vibrant designs celebrating Paraguayan history, culture, and biodiversity — delivered through a striking multi-supplier collaboration.
Innovation Takes Centre Stage at Coin Awards
The Coin Conference in Budapest hosted IACA's 2026 Excellence in Currency Coin Awards, recognising outstanding achievements in coin production, processing, management, and distribution.
Sustainable Procurement Meets Coin Manufacturing
Monnaie de Paris has partnered with ArcelorMittal to introduce low-carbon XCarb® recycled steel into euro cent coin production — a first for the eurozone — as part of its Ambition 2027 strategy to halve greenhouse gas emissions.
MDC 2027: Madrid to Welcome the Global Minting Community
Spain's FNMT-RCM has announced it will host the Mint Directors Conference 2027 in Madrid from 18–21 April, with registration and sponsorship opportunities now open.
A Duo of Cash Cycle Seminars to Round Off 2026
Currency Research brings its Americas and EMEA Cash Cycle Seminars to Miami and Cape Town in November and December 2026, convening the global cash industry around themes of resilience, innovation, and inclusion.
US Currency Education at Banco de la Nación Argentina
The Federal Reserve held a private Currency Education Program seminar in Buenos Aires, training Argentine bank executives and officials from over 100 institutions on how to detect counterfeit US banknotes and stay current on counterfeiting trends.
PERURI Targets AI, Semiconductors and Quantum Security
Indonesia's state-owned security printer PERURI is expanding beyond traditional banknotes and security documents into digital trust, AI, semiconductors, and post-quantum cryptography, as underscored at the PERURI Digital Summit 2026 in Jakarta. Meanwhile, its 2025 annual results show digital services surging 433% even as banknotes remain the largest revenue contributor.
Glory Faces Profit Pressure as Overseas Business Grows
Japan's Glory reported lower revenue and profits for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, as overseas growth failed to fully offset weaker domestic performance and rising operating expenses.
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