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Alan Eckford

24 Aug. 2023

4 min read

Banknote Design Concepts of the Future

Banknotes have changed considerably since De La Rue printed its first paper money for Mauritius in 1860. The adoption of lithography introduced more colourful designs, patterns, and imagery. Security features such as watermarks, polymer windows, threads, novel inks, and applied features then additionally introduced contrasting textures and sheen, movement and complexity.

Banknotes

Astrid Mitchell

24 Aug. 2023

2 min read

CBDC Conference: from Niche to Mainstream

CBDCs started to become visible in published papers and discussions around 2016. No doubt there was much material before then but the acceleration of interest and activity has taken CBDCs from a niche to main stream media discussions.

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Chander S Jeena

24 Aug. 2023

2 min read

Banking on World Heritage

Banking on World Heritage, a first-of-its-kind exhibition, was held at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi from 30 June to 9 July. It was conceptualised and curated by Ms Rukmini Dahanukar, an independent research scholar under her proprietary research, ‘Money Talks’, that unfolds the untold story of banknote art and design from around the world.

Banknotes

Astrid Mitchell

24 Aug. 2023

2 min read

NCR Moves Forward with Separation Plan

Plans for the separation of NCR Corporation into two separate businesses is moving apace, with the US Securities and Exchange Commission declaring effective the registration on Form 10. The two new businesses, NCR Atleos and NCR Voyix, will focus on ATMs and digital commerce in retail, hospitality and banking, respectively.

Companies

Astrid Mitchell

31 July 2023

2 min read

Latest News on Composting Banknote Waste

Biobanknote, developer of solutions for repurposing end of life banknotes and the Banco Central de Reserva del Perú have recently conducted a composting test with the waste from banknotes withdrawn from circulation at the Control Ambiental plant.

Banknotes Sustainability

Astrid Mitchell

31 July 2023

5 min read

G+D Goes Big on Sustainability at Symposium

Giesecke+Devrient held its Currency Technology Symposium 2023 in July in Munich. Normally a biennial event, this is the first to be held since 2019 due to COVID, and was attended by more than 300 customers from central banks, printworks and commercial cash handling industry.

Events Sustainability

Astrid Mitchell

31 July 2023

5 min read

News In Brief

Hyosung Innovue (formerly knowns as Hyosung America and the North American subsidiary of South Korean ATM manufacturer Hyosung TNS) has announced the launch of the new Cajera Pivot recycling ATM series for retail applications.

News

Astrid Mitchell

31 July 2023

3 min read

In Other News…

The Central Bank of Belize is to issue a new currency series, which will feature images of national heroes rather than the head of state, King Charles III.

News

Astrid Mitchell

31 July 2023

7 min read

Currency Conference: An Industry in Change – Part 2

The Currency Conference took part in Mexico City in May 2023, overlapping with the Digital Currency Conference.

Events

Astrid Mitchell

31 July 2023

2 min read

China Invests in Inspection and Platemaking

China Banknote Designing and Engraving Co, part of the family of companies belonging to China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation, has brand-new inspection and platemaking systems to meet increasing innovation requirements and demand.

Technology

Astrid Mitchell

31 July 2023

1 min read

Japan to Issue New Series in 2024

The Bank of Japan will start issuing its new series of banknotes in around the first half of July 2024. The actual date of issue will be announced when the necessary preparations have been completed.

Banknotes

Astrid Mitchell

31 July 2023

2 min read

Cash & Payment News

The July issue of Cash & Payment News™ – our sister publication, analyses how cash is used and the wider payments eco-system.

Cash Handling

Astrid Mitchell

31 July 2023

3 min read

Lesotho's Green Banknote Meets the Kingdom's Sustainability Goals

On 17 July the Central Bank of Lesotho unveiled its first Green Banknote, in commemoration of the 60th birthday of the King of Lesotho, His Majesty King Letsie III, who has reigned since 1996.

Sustainability

Astrid Mitchell

31 July 2023

2 min read

IN Groupe Buys GSI

IN Groupe, owners of the optical features specialist SURYS, has agreed to buy 100% of the shares of Gleitsmann Security Inks from hubergroup Deutschland for an undisclosed consideration in cash.

Companies

Astrid Mitchell

31 July 2023

3 min read

People in the News

Michele Bullock has been announced as the next Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), making her the first woman to lead the central bank. She replaces Philip Lowe, and will begin her seven-year term in September.

News

Astrid Mitchell

31 July 2023

2 min read

Shortlist of New Euro Design Themes Unveiled

The European Central Bank (ECB) is asking European citizens about their views on the proposed themes for the next series of euro banknotes, which have now been made public.

Banknotes

Astrid Mitchell

31 July 2023

3 min read

Polymer Features Pay Homage to the Universe

Security features embedded into the substrate of a banknote are particularly difficult for counterfeiters to replicate effectively – and the technology behind these features has advanced significantly in the past several years.

Technology

Astrid Mitchell

31 July 2023

2 min read

More Coins on Horizon for Polish Mint

The Mint of Poland (Mennica Polska), which trades on the Warsaw Stock Exchange as the only publicly-listed mint, has three distinct business segments – minting, electronic payments and real estate development.

Coins

Astrid Mitchell

31 July 2023

3 min read

Royal Mint Invests in New Future to Offset Falling Demand

The Royal Mint (TRM) announced its results for 2022/23 which, according to Anne Jessopp, its Chief Executive, was a pivotal year as it embarked on a five year business transformation plan.

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Astrid Mitchell

31 July 2023

2 min read

Bulgaria Delays Euro Entry, Agrees on Coins

Bulgaria is delaying its entry into the eurozone, and is likely to adopt the single currency in January 2025, as opposed to 2024 as originally planned.

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