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    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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    Poland Issues new Collector Banknote to Commemorate the Warsaw Uprising

    The Bank introduced the banknote containing the latest banknote security, the Crane micro-optic security feature RAPID® Vision Detect with increased customization possibilities and high-contrast multicolor movement.

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    Curaçao and Sint Maarten Prepare for Launch of New Currency

    The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) enjoyed a significant milestone at Crane Currency’s printing facility in Malta, witnessing the new Caribbean guilder banknotes roll off the presses.  

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    A Modern Approach to Modern Upgrades

    Previously, central banks might have addressed new counterfeiting threats with a simple upgrade of security features. Today, central banks are instead embracing a sophisticated approach to banknote modernization.

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    MONGOLIA: A Century of Banking

    As Mongolia celebrates a century since the founding of its Central Bank, the country is not just reflecting on its rich history but also moving forward with a strategic modernization of its banknotes.

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    5000 Som with RAPID® HD Detect Completes Banknote Modernization

    The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has introduced the new 5000 Som banknote to the public. This is the seventh and last banknote of the fifth series.

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    The Jalisco House Note - A Showcase of Innovation and Creativity

    When designing the recent Jalisco House Note, Banco de México took a non-traditional approach and invited the suppliers’ design experts to an onsite workshop.

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    Kyrgyz Som Sees Second Phase of Banknote Series Modernization

    The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has issued three new denominations of its fifth banknote series – 20, 50 and 100 som. This is the second phase of modernizing the national currency which started in May 2023.

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