De La Rue has been the sole manufacturer of Sterling banknotes for over twenty years. We worked closely with the Bank of England to introduce the original polymer banknotes featuring Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and continued this collaboration for the new King Charles III polymer banknotes, which will enter circulation on the 5th June 2024.
The King Charles III banknotes are based on the existing polymer series, designed in partnership between the Bank of England and De La Rue. The King’s image will appear as a portrait on the front of the banknotes, as well as in the see-through security window.
The new banknotes will co-circulate with the original notes featuring Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, which will remain legal tender. They will also continue to be printed on De La Rue's durable SAFEGUARD® polymer substrate as part of the Bank of England's dual supply banknote substrate strategy.
For more information please see the Bank of England website
Enquiries:
De La Rue plc
+44 (0)7990 337707
Louise Rich, Head of Investor Relations
Brunswick
+44 (0)207 404 5959
Stuart Donnell
Ed Brown
About De La Rue
De La Rue plc's purpose is to secure trust between people, businesses and governments. As a trusted partner of governments, central banks and commercial organisations seeking to secure their global supply chains and cash cycles, De La Rue provides highly secure physical and digital solutions that underpin the integrity of economies and trade.
De La Rue's Currency division provides market-leading end-to-end currency solutions, from finished banknotes to secure polymer substrate and banknote security features to over half the central banks and issuing authorities around the world.
Our Authentication division protects revenues and reputations through the provision of digital and physical solutions to governments and commercial organisations. We also manufacture ID security components.
De La Rue's shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:DLAR). For further information please visit www.delarue.com.
