News & Insights
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Banknotes
Upgraded Guyana 1000-dollar with RAPID® Vision
The Bank of Guyana has taken proactive measures to ensure the security of its popular $1000 banknotes (1000 Guyana Dollars). A RAPID® security thread effective at reducing counterfeits has been upgraded to RAPID® Vision.
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Insights
The Story Behind the New Metical Banknotes in Mozambique
Banco de Moçambique is the latest example of a new modernization trend in the industry. Central banks increasingly upgrade their banknotes by incorporating the latest banknote security technology while keeping the current designs relatively unchanged.
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Insights
Today’s Trends, Tomorrow’s Cash: Real Security Begins Virtually
Public security is at the top of our agenda. And, effective security is driven by an authentication process that occurs within fractions of a second. Crane Currency has developed its own micro-optic design software to enable the fast creation and iteration of accurate central bank designs.
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Company News
Magnus Gyllenrapp – New Managing Director at Crane in Tumba
In his role, Magnus is responsible for one of the world's oldest paper mills located in Tumba, Sweden. Around 250 of a total of 1,300 Crane employees work at the facility, producing and designing cotton banknote paper.
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Banknotes
Denmark Issues Upgraded Banknotes with RAPID® - and Selects Crane Currency for New Series
The new notes follow the 500-krone banknote issued in 2020, the first in a security upgrade of the entire series in Denmark. The last upgraded 50-krone note will be put into circulation in 2025.
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Company News
Dr. Aleta Richards Appointed as President of Crane Currency
“It is truly inspiring to join a company with a centuries-old history that has so dramatically reshaped the banknote industry in the last 20 years."
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Banknotes
New Series Inspired by Underwater World of Curaçao and Sint Maarten
During twin reveal events in Sint Maarten and Curaçao, CBCS President Mr. Richard Doornbosch, and Executive Director Mrs. Leila Matroos-Lasten, respectively, spoke of the long journey of the Caribbean guilder project
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Insights
Forensics in the Banknote World
As counterfeiting methods evolve, central banks must stay vigilant. Crane Currency provides critical insights through forensic analysis and counterfeit risk assessments, helping to safeguard banknotes and maintain public confidence.