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France tests digital currency in new year
France’s central bank Banque de France plans to pilot a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for financial institutions in 2020.
The bank says the digital...
Best of the best banknotes
Outstanding technical excellence in the design and security of new banknotes has been recognised by a series of awards.
The awards formed part of the...
Australia saves $1 billion with polymer notes
Australia was the first country to issue a full series of polymer banknotes, completed over 1992 to 1996.
After 25 years, issuance of the second...
Nigerian e-passport’s security features
Nigeria has rolled out its electronic passport with options of 5 years and 10 years validity.
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) says the technology behind...
American Airlines’ app to scan passports
Passengers travelling with American Airlines can now check-in using the airline’s app to scan the chip on the back page of their passports and...
The oldest biometric of all
Overview of the last article
Our previous article dealt with what is deemed to be the ultimate biometric modality of all: retinal recognition.
By itself, the...
Strategies for optimisation of security fibres
MoprJoel Zlotnick, Traci Moran and Tyra McConnell
Counterfeit Deterrence Laboratory
Office of Fraud Prevention Programmes
Bureau of Consular Affairs
US Department of State
Security fibres and planchettes are among...
IN Groupe acquires SURYS
IN Groupe – formerly Imprimerie Nationale – the global specialist in secure identity and digital services, finalised the acquisition of SURYS, a global leader...
New e-passport, e-ID wins top prize
A new e-passport and e-ID card featuring the latest in ID document technical advancement and verification have won international recognition and acclaim.
The High Security...
Venezuelans need visa in Dominican Republic
Venezuelans who moved to the Dominican Republic due to the economic and humanitarian crisis will need a visa as of 16 December.
Until then they...
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The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued a commemorative OMR 1 polymer banknote, the first fully polymer banknote in the country’s history. The...
2025 Regional Banknote of the Year Awards
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The UK’s New Digital Armed Forces Veteran Card
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Bhutan Launches First 3 Banknotes of Commemorative Series
The Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan has put into circulation the first three denominations of its new generation of banknotes designed to commemorate the 70th...
LIVE BLOG: Driver’s License News from 5 States
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The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued a commemorative OMR 1 polymer banknote, the first fully polymer banknote in the country’s history. The...
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Currency Publications posted the following article to LinkedIn on January 15, 2026. Follow the links we have added to see and learn more about...
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On 17 October 2025, the UK Government introduced its first fully digital credential, the Armed Forces Veteran Card, marking a major step toward UK...
Bhutan Launches First 3 Banknotes of Commemorative Series
The Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan has put into circulation the first three denominations of its new generation of banknotes designed to commemorate the 70th...
LIVE BLOG: Driver’s License News from 5 States
To find news about a specific state, click on the state abbreviation here:
For news about a specific US Territory, click on the US...