Security

Despite digital growth the promissory note persists
With an increasing number of contactless payments being made, and the popularity of using mobile phones for managing money, it is easy to wonder whether the paper (or, nowadays, plastic) banknote...

De La Rue revamps, readies hard Brexit passport plan
De La Rue could have to step in to issue emergency passports in the event of a hard Brexit, and is discussing contingency plans with the Home Office despite losing the tender to produce UK passports...

New COO joins Adare SEC
Former Communisis director Tom Prestwich has joined Adare SEC as its new chief operating officer.

Adare SEC Redditch to focus on security print
Adare SEC is to concentrate operations at its Redditch site on core security products with an investment of around £400,000 early next year.

New £50 notes to be printed on plastic
The Bank of England has confirmed it plans to issue a new £50 note printed on polymer.

New CFO appointed at Adare SEC
Adare SEC has appointed a former Xaar and Rexam Printing director as its new CFO.

Adare SEC CEO leaves business
Adare SEC has parted company with its chief executive in the latest high-level departure at the business.

De La Rue wins Swedish krona contract
De La Rue has won a three-year contract to produce currency for the Swedish central bank, Sveriges Riksbank.

Agfa updates security printing app
Agfa Graphics has unveiled the fourth version of Arziro Design, its security printing plugin for Adobe Illustrator.

De La Rue designs Mandela centenary notes
South Africa’s Reserve Bank (SARB) has issued its first-ever set of commemorative banknotes to mark the birth centenary of Nelson Mandela.