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Astrid Mitchell

17 Aug. 2026

3 min read

Data for Design – Banco de España’s new ABT Database

Miguel López, Innovation and Development Unit Manager at the Banco de España (BdE), presented at the High Security Printing (HSP) conference in Rabat earlier this year on the BdE’s new Application of Banknotes and Technology (ABT) database. This is a comprehensive reference tool for central banks, printworks, government institutions and law enforcement wanting to understand the banknotes of the world from a visual and technical perspective.

Central Banks Technology

Astrid Mitchell

1 July 2026

3 min read

Elevating Security Documents: Next-Generation Micro Perforation

In an era where counterfeiters use highly sophisticated technology, security printing must constantly evolve. So said Thorsten Tritschler, Managing Director of Zeiser, a German pioneer in security technology founded in 1956 that stands at the forefront of this battle, in his presentation at the recent HSP Latin America conference in Guatemala.

Technology

Astrid Mitchell

1 June 2026

4 min read

AI – Add On or Core Technology?

This article is not written with the assistance or input of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Perhaps you can tell!

Technology

Astrid Mitchell

1 June 2026

3 min read

DataVault Unlocked: QR Codes

Did you know that some banknotes have QR codes? A QR (quick-response) code is a two-dimensional (2D) matrix barcode consisting of black and white squares that stores encoded data, such as website URLs, text or contact information. When a user scans the QR code, which can be done using a smartphone, they gain access to information about the currency, the issuing institution, or the commemorative events celebrated in the design.

Technology

Astrid Mitchell

1 June 2026

4 min read

AI-Empowered Smart Banknote Printing at CBPM

China Banknote Printing & Minting Corporation’s (CBPM) development approach to banknote production is being driven by intelligent transformation and digital empowerment, both of which are being harnessed to strengthen technical innovation and propel growth.

Technology

Astrid Mitchell

1 June 2026

2 min read

IN Groupe’s New Vibes

IN Groupe has announced Vibes Shift™, developed by its subsidiary SURYS, which specialises in optical and digital security solutions. Vibes Shift is an extension of Vibes, which launched in 2023, offering colour shift alongside movement.

Technology

Astrid Mitchell

1 June 2026

2 min read

De La Rue Advances Innovation with OPTILIGHT™

OPTILIGHT™ is De La Rue’s next-generation optical security platform for banknotes. It combines nano-science, advanced optical engineering, and proprietary algorithms to deliver intuitive visual effects for public authentication.

Technology

Astrid Mitchell

1 June 2026

2 min read

nanoDOVID®: Shaping Light into Security

IQ Structures (IQS) has launched nanoDOVID®, describing it as a breakthrough in optical security technology that offers a fundamentally new approach to protecting banknotes and identity documents.

Technology

Astrid Mitchell

1 June 2026

3 min read

A Case Study in Making AI Work for You

At the Global Currency Forum (GCF), Jura presented their work on creating a next generation banknote design software extended with some AI functions. The presentation included a detailed review of the performance of different AI models set the task of producing an engraved portrait.

Technology

Astrid Mitchell

1 June 2026

1 min read

How did we get here?

You can’t move today for mention of AI, but we had expert systems as far back as the early 1970s.

Technology

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Alexandra Peppmeier

27 April 2026

2 min read

Sustainable Thinking and Energy-Saving Turbos

Climate action is embedded in G+D Louisenthal’s environmental strategy, with enhanced transparency in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from operations and upstream and downstream value chains.

Technology

Astrid Mitchell

27 April 2026

2 min read

CashTrax™: The AI-Powered Shield for Central Banks in the Digital Age

In an era where illicit trade has migrated from back alleys to encrypted chats and global marketplaces, safeguarding national currency requires more than just physical security features.

Technology

Astrid Mitchell

2 March 2026

2 min read

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

Astrid Mitchell

3 Feb. 2026

3 min read

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

3 Feb. 2026

2 min read

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

Astrid Mitchell

3 Feb. 2026

3 min read

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

Astrid Mitchell

28 Nov. 2025

3 min read

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

John Winchcombe

24 Nov. 2025

4 min read

Getting Ahead of the Curve – the Banknote of the Future

Dr Andrzej Nowak, Head of Open Innovation at SICPA, presented at the Future of Cash conference in Warsaw in November about what a radical banknote of the future could look like.

Banknotes Studies, Reports Technology

Astrid Mitchell

1 Oct. 2025

4 min read

Building Resilience Through Efficiency: Rethinking Cash Centre Operations

One of the discussions at G+D’s July Currency Technology Symposium centred on how efficiency can be leveraged to build resilience across a wide range of scenarios through rethinking cash centre operations.

Technology

Astrid Mitchell

28 Aug. 2025

2 min read

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

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Data for Design – Banco de España’s new ABT Database

Elevating Security Documents: Next-Generation Micro Perforation

AI – Add On or Core Technology?

DataVault Unlocked: QR Codes

AI-Empowered Smart Banknote Printing at CBPM

IN Groupe’s New Vibes

De La Rue Advances Innovation with OPTILIGHT™

nanoDOVID®: Shaping Light into Security

A Case Study in Making AI Work for You

How did we get here?

Sustainable Thinking and Energy-Saving Turbos

CashTrax™: The AI-Powered Shield for Central Banks in the Digital Age

Meet Verity: Your New AI-Powered Research Assistant

Two Powerful Data Sources for Currency

India Approves ₹18 Billion Upgrade for Security Paper Production

Inspection System Delivers More Reliable Printing Plates

Stepping Forward with Cash Processing Solutions

Getting Ahead of the Curve – the Banknote of the Future

Building Resilience Through Efficiency: Rethinking Cash Centre Operations

Sequential Banknotes: from Manual to Automated Production

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