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    Fiji Unveils New Polymer Banknotes Featuring MOTION SURFACE® Security

    The Reserve Bank of Fiji unveiled a new series of banknotes on December 2. In Suva, President Lalabalavu together with RBF Governor Ali, presented the new family of notes that celebrate the nation’s people, culture and nature.

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    Interview with Angela Chileshe, Director Banking and Currency Bank of Zambia

    On March 31, 2025, the Bank of Zambia began issuing a new family of banknotes. We caught up with Mrs Angela Chileshe, Director - Banking and Currency, Bank of Zambia, to gain insights into the new series.

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    Designing Life – Inside Crane’s Award-Winning House Note

    With deep roots in traditional engraving and a sharp eye for how art and technology can enhance one another, Nazan Tekbaş led the visual development of a note that celebrates both nature and innovation.

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    Banknotes

    Designing the Future of Kazakhstan’s Tenge

    The National Bank of Kazakhstan has unveiled a new generation of banknotes – the “Saka Style” series. To understand the artistic vision and cultural depth behind this work, we turn to the Chief Designer, Mr. Sanzhar Nurkassimov.

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    Behind the Walls of Danmarks Nationalbank – The 2028 Series 

    In the heart of Copenhagen, deep inside Danmarks Nationalbank, preparations are underway for what will become one of the most significant changes to Danish cash in decades: the launch of a completely new banknote series.

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    The Beauty of Life House Note Receives Prestigious IOTA Award

    The award was handed to Sam Cape, Innovation Director at Crane Currency, during the Optical & Digital Document Security (ODDS) conference, organized by Reconnaissance International in Warsaw, Poland.

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    How to Prepare Your Banknote Design and Printing Tender

    Tendering for the supply of banknotes and banknote design is a complex process – and achieving a successful outcome requires much preparation and an understanding of the needs of all stakeholders involved.

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    Shaping the Future of Banknotes in Latin America and the Caribbean

    When you meet Sergio Sánchez, Commercial Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at Crane Currency, you encounter a man who bridges two worlds: a deeply traditional industry and the rapidly evolving interest in innovation and modern banknotes.

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