The Bermuda Monetary Authority's $5 polymer banknote wins “Bank Note of the Year Award”

The Bermuda Monetary Authority's (BMA) new $5 polymer banknote wins the International Bank Note Society's (IBNS) “Bank Note of the Year Award” for 2024.

Designed and printed by De La Rue on SAFEGUARD® polymer substrate, this state-of-the-art banknote is not only more sustainable, it also incorporates the latest innovations in banknote security features such as an ARGENTUM™ tuna fish and Enhanced GEMINI™ patterns that appear under ultraviolet light. This polymer note is among the first to feature the effigy of King Charles III.

The new polymer note has a half window that is fully and partially transparent, depicting a cloudy sky and an underwater scene viewable from both sides. Surrounding the window, security features such as ILLUMINATE™ and ROTATE™ are fully integrated into the iridescent ink design of waves, multiple fish, and a sun, which appear when the notes are tilted.

The IBNS was founded in 1961. It operates as a not-for-profit educational organisation with objectives to promote, stimulate and advance the study and knowledge of banknotes and currencies worldwide from educational, scientific and historical perspectives. The IBNS has over 2,000 members in more than 90 countries.

The IBNS awards are voted by the organisations members. Almost from the onset of voting the Bermuda $5 note was the overwhelming favourite.

Congratulations to BMA on receiving for the second time the prestigious award.

To find out more, please visit https://www.theibns.org/joomla/index.php