Paraguay Unveils Groundbreaking Redesign of the Guaraní

On the 83rd anniversary of the introduction of the guaraní, the Banco Central del Paraguay (BCP) officially presented a completely new family of banknotes. This comprehensive modernisation effort introduces cutting-edge security features, improves accessibility, and transforms everyday currency into a vibrant canvas celebrating Paraguayan history, culture, and biodiversity. It is also a striking example of cooperation among multiple suppliers for design, substrates, features and print.

The landmark event took place at the BCP's Convention Hall, with President Santiago Peña and BCP President Carlos Carvallo Spalding in attendance.

Paraguay is a landlocked country located in south-central South America, bordered by Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia. The country is geographically split by the Paraguay River into two distinct regions: the sparsely populated, semi-arid Gran Chaco plain to the west, and the fertile, forested plateau to the east, where the capital city of Asunción and most of the population are located.