Customer Magazine

Better by design

The quest to beat the forgers and fight illicit trade means that the demand for cutting edge security features to work hand in hand with beautiful design is higher than ever.

In this issue of Exchange we look at how banknote designers go about ensuring that security is at the heart of currency design from the drawing board to the printed banknote. Passport security is also reaching new levels and we take a look at the sheer scale of the design, manufacture and personalisation processes involved in the successful delivery of the complete solution for the new UK ePassport.

The World Customs Organisation (WCO) plays a key role in the growth of world trade by setting standards and harmonising procedures for customs administrations worldwide. But the successful globalistion of trade has brought more challenges for customs officials as criminals try to move an increasing number of counterfeit and non-regulated goods across borders. Exchange spoke to the WCOs Secretary General to find out more.

We also celebrate partnerships with customers old and new with articles about De La Rue’s 150 year relationship with the Bank of Mauritius, the launch of a new banknote series in Sri Lanka, and the story of how the company delivered a brand new currency to the world’s newest nation, South Sudan.

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