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Astrid Mitchell

6 Nov. 2026

2 min read

Security by Design: Two Industry Leaders Join Forces

Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions (KBBNS) and JURA have announced a technology collaboration to enhance interoperability and develop advanced tools for the banknote design community. The collaboration combines the companies’ technical expertise in banknote design, origination, and production workflow to support the security printing industry as demand for secure, functional, and aesthetically engaging banknotes continues to evolve.

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Astrid Mitchell

4 Nov. 2026

2 min read

People in the News

Christine Lagarde has announced that she will be stepping down as President of the European Central Bank in February 2027, a position she has held since 2019.

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Astrid Mitchell

4 Nov. 2026

5 min read

News in Brief

Last year, the US stopped producing the one-cent coin (the penny). It is now set to formally end production, after Congress approved the Common Cents Act, legislation designed to codify the 2025 directive to cease striking pennies for circulation. The measure now awaits the confirmation of President Donald Trump.

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Chander S Jeena

4 Nov. 2026

3 min read

The Optical Security Innovation Race

A wave of new product launches from major security suppliers signals a fundamental shift in currency protection — from individual features to integrated optical platforms designed to stay one step ahead of increasingly sophisticated counterfeiters.

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Astrid Mitchell

4 Nov. 2026

5 min read

How Counterfeiters Imitate Security Features

Investigations into more than 25 counterfeit laboratories dismantled by the Brazilian Federal Police since 2019 reveal that criminals concentrate their efforts on the security features most recognised by the public — and that visual imitation, while imperfect, remains a persistent threat.

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Astrid Mitchell

4 Nov. 2026

2 min read

Dandelion Sculpture Gives Banknotes a Brilliant Second Life

Giesecke+Devrient has won the Intergraf Design Award 2026 for 'Dandelion', a light sculpture crafted from paper made with fibres recovered from unfit banknotes through its BFE® technology.

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Astrid Mitchell

4 Nov. 2026

3 min read

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.

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Astrid Mitchell

4 Nov. 2026

2 min read

Kusters Celebrates 40 Years' Service with Banco de Portugal

Royal Dutch Kusters Engineering has marked a remarkable milestone as its CDS-500 banknote destruction system at Banco de Portugal's Carregado facility reaches 40 years of operational service, underlining the company's commitment to durable, long-term engineering solutions.

Companies

4 Nov. 2026

3 min read

Securing Trust: Smarter, Greener Banknotes for a Changing World

Central banks are using advanced technologies to issue secure, durable banknotes that combat counterfeiting threats while supporting environmental goals. G+D Louisenthal outlines four key innovations redefining the balance between security and sustainability.

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Astrid Mitchell

4 Nov. 2026

2 min read

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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Astrid Mitchell

4 Nov. 2026

2 min read

The Call of the Siren – Hueck Folien's Latest House Note

Hueck Folien unveiled 'Siren's Call', the third in its trilogy of concept house notes for 2026, at the Currency+Identity conference in Copenhagen — bringing together a consortium of security industry partners to showcase advanced optical security technologies in a single banknote design.

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Astrid Mitchell

4 Nov. 2026

5 min read

An Optimistic Industry in Transition: Key Takeaways from The Coin Conference 2026

The Coin Conference 2026 gathered nearly 160 delegates in Budapest to address structural challenges facing the global coin industry — from declining cash usage and rising costs to sustainability and technological innovation — with a prevailing mood of resilience and optimism.

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Astrid Mitchell

4 Nov. 2026

3 min read

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.

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Astrid Mitchell

4 Nov. 2026

4 min read

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.

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Astrid Mitchell

3 Nov. 2026

3 min read

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.

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Astrid Mitchell

3 Nov. 2026

2 min read

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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Astrid Mitchell

3 Nov. 2026

2 min read

From Ancient Optics to Instant Trust: How SICPA's SKYLIGHT® Reinvents Security

SICPA's new SKYLIGHT® optical security feature draws on the physics of caustics to project detailed images through banknote windows, offering a novel approach to public authentication using nothing more than a smartphone light.

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Astrid Mitchell

3 Nov. 2026

2 min read

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.

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Astrid Mitchell

3 Nov. 2026

2 min read

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.

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Francisco Mandiola

3 Nov. 2026

5 min read

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.

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