Welcome to Crane Currency
THE GLOBAL EXPERT IN BANKNOTE SECURITY
EXPERIENCE THE EVOLUTION OF MODERN BANKNOTES
Imagine creating engaging multicolor 3D animations on paper, allowing central banks around the world to increase the level of security and public trust in banknotes. That’s what we do at Crane Currency. We invite you to experience this stunning technology yourself. And meet our global team of experts in banknote design, micro-optic security, software development, paper manufacturing and modern banknote printing.
New Commemorative Banknote in Kazakhstan with MOTION SURFACE®
To honor the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, the National Bank of Kazakhstan announced the release of a 1000 tenge commemorative banknote. Arman Adibayev, Director of the National Bank’s Cash Department, shares his reflections on the new note.
Introducing cBREEZE™ – Tailor-Made Banknote Security
When it comes to protecting low-denomination banknotes, central banks have long faced a dilemma: how to balance cost-efficiency with strong, intuitive security. Now, Crane Currency offers a modern answer for modern banknote.
Dr. Aleta Richards on Crane Currency’s Bold Path Forward
When Dr. Aleta Richards took over as President of Crane Currency in October 2024, she entered a world of tradition and transformation. Aleta Richards was no stranger to innovation or global markets. But currency is a category all its own.
85% Decline in US $100 Counterfeits
A newly released Federal Reserve report confirms that counterfeiting of U.S. currency has dropped to historically low levels, with the $100 bill leading the decline.
BANKNOTE SOLUTIONS
By offering customers the full range – from design to print – Crane Currency is unique. With our knowledge and control over the whole process, we advise and create the solutions that best meet the needs of central banks.
Banknote Security Reimagined
CRANE MICRO-OPTICS
Crane Currency’s micro-optic features are unique. Designed entirely for securing banknotes, the raw materials and production equipment used to produce our micro-optic features do not exist elsewhere.
Banknote Design
DESIGN SERVICES
Modern banknote design is indeed a job for the creative and skillful. Meet our designers and step into the world of banknote design.
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SUBSTRATES
We use our expertise in making the world’s longest-lasting paper banknotes to create ENDURANCE® banknote paper.
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ABOUT US
We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, secure banknotes and providing exceptional service to central banks all over the world.
Learn moreSUSTAINABILITY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
At Crane Currency, our ambition is to go one step further and continuously improve. Our ESG Initiative is a systematic approach to support the communities in which we work and live and pursue systemic improvements in strategic areas such as water usage, energy savings, climate emissions and waste reduction.
