After a gap, this month we return to the periodic series of articles covering cash information in central bank annual reports, with news from Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, the ECB, Ghana, Nepal, Philippines and Saudi Arabia.

Banco de Moçambique has launched a new series of banknotes and coins to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the central bank and the 45th anniversary of Mozambique’s currency, the metical.

The Federal Council of Switzerland has appointed Martin Schlegel as the new chairman of the governing board of the Swiss National Bank (SNB). He succeeds Thomas Jordan at the helm, who is retiring after more than 12 years in the position.

The Bank of England has now put into circulation the new series of notes bearing the portrait of King Charles III.

Further to the completion of the acquisition of OpSec Security for $270 million, Crane NXT has announced a restructuring of its business segments.

The Bank of Canada has issued a progress update on the new $20, which will feature King Charles III as the portrait subject, replacing that of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The back will continue to feature the Canadian National Vimy Memorial.

Koenig & Bauer and Graphic Security Systems Corporation (GSSC) have formed a partnership to jointly develop and deliver advanced anti-counterfeiting solutions to customers worldwide.

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).

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey has appointed Fatih Karahan as its new Governor.

Banque de France has appointed the Alstef Group to supply the process automation system at its printworks and logistics centre in Vic-Le-Comte, which is currently under construction.