ICCOS EMEA 2014
24-26 February 2014 - Istanbul, Turkey
On the 24-26 Feb 2014 the ICCOS EMEA 2014 will take place in Istanbul, Turkey. ICCOS is the premier Cash Cycle Seminar - bringing Retail Banks, Central Banks, Cash Management Companies (includes CITs), Retailers, Post Offices and Casinos together. The seminar welcomes presentation submissions from all industries involved in the bulk, commercial and retail handling of cash/coin. Read more ...

Banknote Conference 2014
07-10 April 2014 - Washington D.C., USA
On the 07-10 April 2014 the Banknote Conference 2014 will take place in Washington D.C., USA. As the definitive forum on the emerging trends in the banknote industry, Banknote 2014 provides an unparalleled opportunity to engage in interactive discussions with peers, from both government and industry, on the state of the banknote industry today. Read more ...

CIEPE China Police Expo 2014
20-23 May 2014 - Beijing, China
On the 20-23 May 2014 the CIEPE China Police Expo will take place in Beijing, China. China Police Expo, a unique biennial exhibition on police technology and equipment in China. This authoritative and professional exhibition aims to establish Beijing as the largest and most reliable business platform for equipment and technology in the Asia-Pacific region - a central hub that can respond to request from all the public security departments across China. Read more ...

Executive Leadership in Currency
15-20 June 2014 - Montreux, Switzerland
On the 15-20 June 2014 the Executive Leadership in Currency - Forum and Workshop will take place in Montreux, Switzerland. The Executive Leadership in Currency: Forum & Workshop is a week long, intense study and discussion of specific topics related to governance, leadership, and directing the currency organization of a Central Bank in a small group setting. Read more ...

The Currency Conference
10-13 May 2015 - Vancouver, Canada
On the 10-13 May 2015 The Currency Conference - will take place in Vancouver, Canada. The Currency Conference brings together the key officials in the currency issuing and distribution departments of the Central Banks and Monetary Authorities, the printing works, and the leading industry suppliers to the industry from around the world to share experiences and to network with each other in a secure and engaging environment. Read more ...
Milipol Paris 2015
2015 - Paris, France
The 19th worldwide exhibition of internal State security is scheduled for 2015 in Paris, France. Read more ...



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05/2013
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New detection devices in our offer
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Philippines issued new commemorative note
Philippines issued new commemorative note Bangko Sentral NG Pilipinas has released new commemorative note celebrating "National Year of Rice". Read more ...


Tunisia new 10-dinar note reported Tunisia new 10-dinar note reported
On the 28 November 2013 the Central bank of Tunisia has issued a new 10 dinar note. There are numerous security features added like intaglio printing, watermarks, a holographic strip, latent images, micro-letters, metallic parts, Omron circles and iridescent ink. Read more ...


Japan seeks to print notes for other countries Japan seeks to print notes for other countries
Japan's Ministry of Finance has launched a promotion campaign in the hope of attracting orders to print banknotes and passports for other countries by highlighting Japan's cutting-edge anti-counterfeit technologies. Read more ...



Moldova new 200-leu commemorative note
On the 29 November 2013 the National Bank of Moldova put into circulation a commemorative coin and 200-lei banknote on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Moldovan currency. The commemorative 200-lei banknote is similar to the currently used cash notes. The single difference is the additional inscription "20 years" and the signature of the incumbent President of the National Bank of Moldova Dorin Dragutanu. Read more ...


New commemorative note in Sri Lanka
New commemorative note in Sri Lanka On the 15 November 2013 the Central Bank of Sri Lanka began to issue slightly modified new commemorative 500-rupee notes, commemorating the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting held in Sri Lanka from 15 to 17 November 2013. Read more ...


New Europa series 10-euro banknote
According to a press release dated 26 November 2013, the European Central Bank will unveil its new Europa series 10-euro note on 13 January 2014 and issue the note later in the year. Read more ...


Nigeria may dump polymer notes
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced its intention to revert to paper from polymer for its banknote substrate. The polymer notes easily fade out because of their peculiar hot climate in Nigeria. Read more ...


New 100-dollar note confirmed
New 100-dollar note confirmed On the 8 October 2013, after years of delay, the United States Federal Reserve Bank finally issued its new 100-dollar note dated 2009 A and signed by Timothy F. Geithner as Secretary of the Treasury and Rosie Gumataotao rios as Treasurer of the United States. The note features many new security enhancements, most noticeable of which is the Motion windowed security thread. Read more ...


Lebanon New 50,000-livre commemorative note
Lebanon New 50,000-livre commemorative note On the 22 November 2013 new 50,000-livre commemorative note was issued in Lebanon. It is commemorating 70 years of independence from French. This is a limited edition issue of 50,000 notes, with two prefixes printed ie normal D/00 and replacement prefix of D/99. Read more ...





New e-passport for Somaliland
New e-passport for Somaliland By early 2014 the old handwritten passport will be soon replaced by an electronic, the Somaliland`s Interior Minister told State Television in an exclusive interview. "Budget for replacing the old handwritten passport was included in this year's annual budget which was recently approved by members of House of Representatives." Read more...


Bangladesh - guideline for a new passport
Bangladesh High Commission in Ottawa has been issuing Machine Readable Passport (MRP) since April 2012. As per government rule, they encourage Bangladesh citizens to apply for Machine Readable Passport. After 2014 the existing hand written passport will not remain valid for travel. Read more...


New Zealand - Annual forecast of passport issuance volumes
An interesting article where you can find useful information regarding Annual forecast of Passport Issuance Volumes for Financial year 2013/2014. Read more...

French driver`s licenses - New project
French driver`s licenses - New project French State Printing Group will be using multifunction operating system of Oberthur Technologies, to make new electronic drivers` licenses in France. Read more...





Our Catalogue of Currencies was enriched by new additions this month :


We enriched our catalogue with complete description of:

  • Bermuda:
    • 20 BMD / 2009
  • Bolivia:
    • 10 BOB / L.1986/G-I Series
    • 20 BOB / L.1986/G-I Series
    • 50 BOB / L.1986/G-I Series
    • 100 BOB / L.1986/G-I Series
  • India:
    • 5 INR / 2009
    • 10 INR / 2011
    • 20 INR / 2012
    • 50 INR / 2012
    • 100 INR / 2011
    • 500 INR / 2011
  • Madagaskar:
    • 2000 MGA / 2007, 2008 -, 2007 Commemorative
  • Guatemala:
    • 10 GTQ / 2010
  • Northern Ireland:
    • 5 GBP / 1997 - BI
    • 5 GBP / 1998 - UB
    • 10 GBP / 1995 - BI
    • 10 GBP / 1997 - UB
    • 10 GBP / 1998 - FTB
    • 20 GBP / 1999 - BI
    • 20 GBP / 1996 - UB
  • Uruguay:
    • 100 UYU / 2006 And latter
    • 1000 UYU / 2008 And latter
  • Vanuatu:
    • 200 VUV / 2007

We enriched our catalogue with initial description of:
  • Argentina:
    • 100 ARS / 2012 Series B. - in circulation since: 01.07.2013
  • Brazil:
    • 2 BRL / 2010 - in circulation since: 29.07.2013
    • 5 BRL / 2010 - in circulation since: 29.07.2013
  • Iran:
    • 5000 IRR / 2013 - in circulation since: 07.2013
  • Morocco:
    • 20 MAD / 2012 Awaited
    • 50 MAD / 2012 Awaited
    • 100 MAD / 2012 Awaited
    • 200 MAD / 2012 - in circulation since: 15.08.2013
  • Bangladesh:
    • 100 BDT / 2013 Commemorative - in circulation since: 09.07.2013
  • Libya:
    • 50 LYD / 2013 - in circulation since: 20.06.2013
  • Namibia:
    • 10 NAD / 2013 - in circulation since 17.06.2013.
    • 20 NAD / 2013 - in circulation since 17.06.2013.
  • Northern Ireland:
    • 10 GBP / 2013 - DB - in circulation since: 24.06.2013
    • 20 GBP / 2012 - DB - in circulation since: 24.06.2013
  • Trans-Dniester Moldavian Rep.:
    • 50 TDR / 2007(2012) - in circulation since 2013
    • 200 TDR / 2004(2012) - in circulation since 2013.
  • Uzbekistan:
    • 5000 UZS / 2013 - in circulation since: 01.07.2013

... and many more text informations and dates.


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Our Catalogue of Documents was enriched by new additions this month :

We enriched our catalogue with documents of:

  • Canada:
    • CAN / 2013 Passport
  • Lithuania:
    • LTU / 2012 ID card
  • Moldova:
    • MDA / 2012 Diplomatic passport
    • MDA / 2012 Official passport
  • Norway:
    • NOR / 2011 Diplomatic passport
    • NOR / 2011 Travel document
  • Sudan:
    • SDN / 2009 Official passport
  • Slovakia:
    • SVK / 2012 Driver`s licence
    • SVK / 2006 Driver`s licence
    • SVK / 2004 Driver`s licence
    • SVK Driver`s licence
  • Ukraine:
    • UAH / 2013 Driver`s licence
    • UAH / 2004 Driver`s licence
    • UAH Driver`s licence
  • Angola:
    • AOA / 2004 Passport
  • Argentina:
    • ARG / 2003 Diplomatic passport
    • ARG / 2003 Official passport
  • Bolivia:
    • BOL Diplomatic passport
  • Ecuador:
    • ECU / 2009 Special passport
  • Greece:
    • GRC / 2012 Travel document - convention of 28 July 1951
    • GRC / 2012 Alien's passport
    • GRC / 2012 Travel document - convencion of 28 September 1954
  • Croatia:
    • HRV ID card
    • HRV / 2003 ID card
    • HRV / 2009 Driver`s licence
    • HRV / 2013 Driver`s licence
  • Jordan:
    • JOR / 2009 Passport

... and many more text informations and dates.


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