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The 2025 Regional Banknote of the Year Awards were presented at the High Security Printing Asia conference on 2 December.
Best New Series was jointly awarded to the Bank of Japan and the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan.
The Bank of Japan received the award for its new yen banknote series. Issuance of the new 10,000, 5,000, and 1,000 yen notes began in July 2024, marking the first time in 20 years that a new series of banknotes had been introduced.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan received the award for its new ngultrum banknote series. Designed and printed by De La Rue on SAFEGUARD® polymer, they represent a significant upgrade in durability, sustainability, and public authentication.
The award for Best New Banknotes was presented to the Bank of Thailand for its new 50 and 100 bahts, which entered circulation in November.
The National Bank of Tajikistan was awarded Best New Commemorative Banknote for its new 100 somoni banknote, issued to mark the 25th anniversary of the national currency.
KOMSCO (한국조폐공사) and Perum Peruri jointly received awards in the Best New House Note category.
KOMSCO received the award for its ‘80th Anniversary of Liberation’ house note, developed to showcase its advanced security printing capabilities and commemorate a historic milestone for the Republic of Korea.13 high-level security elements are incorporated, integrating KOMSCO’s proprietary technologies with those from its partners G+D Louisenthal and SICPA.
Perum Peruri received the award for its ‘Housenote 4.0’, developed with the core message of sustainability and environmental awareness, blending secure printing with a vision of a greener, more harmonious future.
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