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Kerre Corbin

31 May 2023

2 min read

Counterfeit Corner

Welcome to ‘Kerre’s Counterfeit Corner’. This new monthly column will cover many aspects of counterfeit banknotes and periodically include interesting counterfeit examples.

Counterfeiting

Astrid Mitchell

31 May 2023

5 min read

The New ICA Leadership – on Mission for Cash

Further to holding the inaugural Global Currency Forum in May last year, the International Currency Association (ICA) has recently issued a white paper on cash policy as part of its advocacy work, and welcomed a new Chair and Vice Chair.

Interviews

Astrid Mitchell

31 May 2023

1 min read

New Service to Help Explore Biodegradability of Banknotes

Blendpaper was one of the presenters in the second episode of the Cash & Payments Sustainability Forum™ online seminar series on repurposing unfit cotton banknotes.

Banknotes Events Sustainability

Astrid Mitchell

31 May 2023

3 min read

IACA Excellence in Currency Awards 2023

The Currency Conference gala dinner on 16 May hosted the presentation of the latest International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA) 2021 Technical Excellence in Currency Awards.

Banknotes Coins Events

Astrid Mitchell

30 May 2023

4 min read

South Africa Upgrades Banknotes and Issues New Coin Series

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has released an upgraded set of banknotes and coins, which feature enhanced security features, colour, and – for the coins – new fauna and flora.

Banknotes Coins

Astrid Mitchell

30 May 2023

1 min read

G+D Symposium Focuses on Topics Driving Cash

Giesecke+Devrient will be holding its customer event – the G+D Currency Technology Symposium – from 17-20 July at its headquarters in Munich.

Events

Astrid Mitchell

30 May 2023

5 min read

News in Brief

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has acquired MECOMO AG, a specialist in tracking and tracing solutions for an undisclosed sum.

News

Astrid Mitchell

29 May 2023

3 min read

A New Dimension in Ink Security from Gleitsmann

Gleitsmann Security Inks (GIS) used the Currency Conference to launch glairINK , a new suite of infrared (IR) inks for intaglio and offset printing that, the company says, sets a new standard in future machine-readable security features for banknotes.

Banknotes Substrates, Features Technology

Astrid Mitchell

29 May 2023

2 min read

New Partnership to Drive New Solutions for OVD Foil Application

Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions (KBBNS) and GIETZ have announced a new strategic partnership in the domain of OVD application for banknotes.

Companies

Astrid Mitchell

29 May 2023

2 min read

Authentix Begins Production of CDI2 Compliant Detectors for Fed

Authentix has announced that it is now in commercial production of the world’s first CDI2 compliant banknote detectors including GemVision™, a CDI2 compliant fitness solution for the determination of banknote quality.

Companies Technology

Astrid Mitchell

29 May 2023

2 min read

2022: Royal Canadian Mint Meets Expectations

The Royal Canadian Mint has published its results for 2022, stating that, whilst its financial performance was below 2021 levels, this was expected given the exceptional performance seen in 2021, and planned operational maintenance in 2022. The Mint still exceeded its financial goals for 2022, as set out in the Corporate Plan.

Companies

Astrid Mitchell

29 May 2023

4 min read

IN Groupe Acquires Portals’ Italian Security Business

IN Groupe, global specialist in identities and digital services and owner of the OVD developer SURYS, has announced that it has signed an agreement with Portals, the UK supplier of security features and, until recently, banknote paper, for the sale of its security components business. Based in Bollate in Italy, the business was acquired by Portals from Fedrigoni in 2021.

Companies

Astrid Mitchell

29 May 2023

3 min read

Glory Results Impaired by Post COVID Supply and Cost Issues

Glory – the Japanese developer of cash handling, management and automation systems for the financial, retail, vending, transportation and gaming sectors – saw sales recover in 2022-23.

Companies

Astrid Mitchell

25 May 2023

5 min read

Note and Coin News

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has announced plans to issue a new commemorative $10 banknote printed on SAFEGUARD® polymer by De La Rue. The new $10 note has been produced to commemorate the XVII Pacific Games 2023, which will be held for the first time Solomon Islands in November 2023.

Banknotes Coins

Astrid Mitchell

25 May 2023

3 min read

People in the News

Federal Reserve Financial Services and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco have appointed Steve Son as Senior Vice President and Head of FedCash Services Business Solutions and Support, a position previously held by Kathleen Young before she was promoted to Chief of FedCash Services.

Companies

Astrid Mitchell

24 May 2023

4 min read

Koenig & Bauer Invests in the Green Future of Currency

As noted in the April issue of Currency News™, in which we covered Koenig & Bauer’s annual results for 2022, Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions (KBBNS) is demonstrating its commitment to the future of currency through a range of new investments in processes, technologies and services.

Companies Sustainability Technology

Astrid Mitchell

24 May 2023

3 min read

Designing the Cash Cycle of the Future

The 2023 Future of Cash Conference takes place 6-8 November in Istanbul, and will bring together all stakeholders of the cash community – central banks, financial institutions, retailers, cash management companies, technology providers and suppliers - to discuss new strategies to design the cash cycle of the future.

Events

Astrid Mitchell

24 May 2023

3 min read

Unfit Banknotes Transformed in Brazil

In 2020 Fedrigoni sold its Brazilian paper mill and Blendpaper / BP Security were created. The mill was originally founded in 1889 as Papel de Salto but was taken over by ArjoMari/Papel Simão in 1976, by Arjowiggins in 1997, and finally by Fedrigoni in 2015.

Companies Sustainability

Astrid Mitchell

24 May 2023

5 min read

Best Practices in Level 3 Feature Selection and Use

At the end of March, the International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA) held a members-only webinar which focused on the best practices in Level 3 security feature selection and use.

Banknotes Events

Astrid Mitchell

24 May 2023

4 min read

Has the Penny Finally Dropped?

We are used to a steady stream of headlines about cashless payments. But here are a handful of headlines in English speaking publications from the last few months:

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