In Part 1, we focused on public feature used to protect banknotes from counterfeiting. In this blog, we turn to hidden security features used in banknotes.  These features are often called ‘teller assist’ features or semi-overt. These are the design… Read More

Each year, the International Bank Note Society (IBNS) votes on a newly released banknote to receive the Banknote of the Year prize. Members of the society can nominate a banknote which has been issued to the public for the first… Read More

2020 continues to be a chaotic year. The recent global health pandemic has caused an economic upheaval that has lead to massive government spending and also borrowing not seen since the 1940s. The US, Europe and many other countries are… Read More

Have you ever wondered about banknote security features? Security features are vital to the prevention of counterfeiting. Companies in the banknote industry including hologram companies, ink companies, governments and currency printers are constantly innovating new and improved methods of keeping… Read More

What truly represents summer? And which banknote best represents summer. In the US, a perfect summer banknote would have fireworks, backyard barbecues, beaches and children playing. Frankly the US does have a beautiful summer banknote. The US $2 shows the… Read More