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Creating highly secure, innovative, and sustainable banknotes is a demanding mission. The right people and culture are vital, says Alfred Kraxenberger.

How can a banknote be secure, visually appealing, and represent the pride a nation’s citizens carry in their hearts? Let Bernd Kümmerle explain.

Explore how payment card issuance is transforming the financial services landscape and driving unprecedented change.

Sustainability starts from the design of a factory or industrial installation. If certain principles are followed, it can be efficient and cost-effective.

Discover how an innovative breakthrough in banknote repurposing can further enhance the sustainability of the cash cycle.

The introduction of a new series of banknotes might be due to a “routine” security upgrade. But it is an opportunity for a full design refresh as well.

From manual counting to banknote processing systems: explore how automation has transformed the cash cycle over the last 50 years – and what lies ahead.

Can the cash cycle become truly sustainable? We explore some ways in which stakeholders are moving towards true participation in the circular economy.

The work of banknote designers is seen by billions of people every day. But the skills needed to blend security with aesthetics are rarely appreciated.