NEWS & INSIGHTS
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Banknotes
Tunisia Completes Upgrade of Dinar Banknote Series
The Central Bank of Tunisia has completed an upgrade of its Tunisian Dinar banknotes, using best practices in technology selection and modern design.
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Technology
Insights
BEMs Speak for the Public
The ability to recognize very quickly the denominations of banknotes, in just a glance, belies the complexity of the act. Common banknote validators or “bill acceptors” perform the same act of recognition and authentication impressively when one considers these machines, even top performers, cost less than $900 and are expected to reject 100% of forgeries while still accepting 100% of all genuine banknotes
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Technology
Meet the 3D Animation Experts Creating Next-Generation Banknotes
It all boils down to software. Whether you have digital meetings with colleagues around the world, put your feet up to enjoy a great movie or drive away in your new electric car, endless lines of computer code make it possible. It’s the same thing with banknote security.
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Insights
Interview with Dr. Georges Chalhoub, Director of Cash Operations, Bank of Lebanon
Crane Currency had a chance to sit down and speak with Dr. Georges Chalhoub, Director of Cash Operations, Bank of Lebanon, to talk about his career at BdL and the recently issued 10,000 LBP banknote.
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Company News
Essentra Packaging & Crane Currency Announce Partnership for Pharmaceutical and Beauty Packaging
Essentra Packaging is pleased to announce a strategic partnership agreement with Crane Currency (“Crane”), to develop a range of next generation security features for the pharmaceutical and beauty packaging industry.
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Insights
An Illustrious License to Print
With over 250 years of history, Crane Currency is a leading name in the production of currency for central banks worldwide. The company’s high-tech portfolio of security products, paper technologies and comprehensive services places it firmly within a small elite group servicing the world’s central banks.
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Insights
The Future of Banknote Security – A Professor’s View
When handling cash, we normally glance at each banknote for less than a second. Central banks and banknote issuers are coming to realize that this brief glimpse provides a crucial opportunity for public authentication – giving them a chance to keep ahead of counterfeiters.
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Company News
Four Not for Profit Organizations Supported by Crane Fund
Four not for profit organizations (NGOs) have received a donation of USD 3,750 each from Crane Fund in support and recognition of their activities in their various fields in Sweden.