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Meet Verity: Your New AI-Powered Research Assistant

Finding that one specific article in Currency News™ can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Whether you are flipping through physical archives or scrolling through endless PDFs, the process can be time-consuming and frustrating.

Technology - 02 Mar 2026

Inspection System Delivers More Reliable Printing Plates

China Banknote Designing and Engraving Co (CBDE) is a state-owned enterprise under China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation and a high-tech enterprise approved by the People’s Bank of China. Established in 2001, its core business has been the design and engraving of the national currency. At the same time, it has engaged in the research and development of plate inspection system technology, using technological upgrades to support high security printing.

Technology - 03 Feb 2026

India Approves ₹18 Billion Upgrade for Security Paper Production

The Indian government has approved a ₹18 billion (£144 million) proposal to establish a new Cylindrical Mould Watermark Banknote (CWBN) production line. This line will have an annual capacity of 6,000 tonnes of high security paper for banknotes, non-judicial stamp paper, and passports.

Technology - 03 Feb 2026

Two Powerful Data Sources for Currency

Currency Publications now offers two data sources on banknotes and coins – one included in your subscription, and the other for an additional subscription. One is a reference tool, and the other a research tool, and they fulfil different, but complementary functions.

Technology - 03 Feb 2026

Stepping Forward with Cash Processing Solutions

Giesecke+Devrient is continuing to invest in its cash processing solutions and, at its Currency Technology Symposium this summer, presented the latest evolution of the well-known high-speed system – the BPS® Mevo® series – and the complementary solution for smaller cash centres – the all-new BPS® C7.

Technology - 28 Nov 2025

Sequential Banknotes: from Manual to Automated Production

In China, commemorative banknotes are more than just banknotes; they serve as carriers of significant historical memories, reflections of Chinese culture, and symbols of national achievements. Because of this, the country sets a high store on quality standards for each note. Among the features most valued by collectors is the presence of consecutive serial numbers – the more unique and uninterrupted the sequence, the greater the collectible value.

Technology - 29 Aug 2025

A (Moving) Picture Tells a Thousand Words

At the Currency Conference in May, Bundesdruckerei presented visuals of the latest house note in its ExNihilo series. To do so, it used an ingenious new tool from Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions (KBBS) – Nota-Live™, which provides accurate live simulation of security documents, complete with realistic optically-varying effects, offering an exceptionally accurate and dynamic way to visualise the designs of these documents.

Technology - 29 Aug 2025

Authentix Powers Crypto Banknote with Next Generation Security

The ultra-fast trading platform Fastex recently announced the release of a series of collectible currency notes, each backed 1:1 by FTN token, the platform’s native cryptocurrency. Unveiled in early July at the Harmony Meetup 7 in Yerevan, Armenia, the annual event that unites top minds from Web3 and iGaming, these notes feature banknote-grade anti-counterfeit features provided by Authentix.

Technology - 29 Aug 2025