Design
New Cuban Banknote Family Honors Historical Heroines
The Central Bank of Cuba began the rollout of a new family of banknotes on April 1, 2026. The notes are the first in...
Coming Soon: Zimbabwe’s Upgraded Big 5 ZiG Banknote Series
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is preparing to launch a new series of banknotes—and the news is as big as Africa’s five largest animals,...
Peru Launches an Upgraded 200-Soles Banknote
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru issued an upgraded 200-Soles banknote on February 26, 2026. The visual design of the banknote is virtually the...
Nebraska’s Redesigned and Upgraded Driver and ID Credentials
The State of Nebraska has introduced a new generation of driver licenses and state ID cards designed to be stronger, more secure, and reflective...
Famous Females on Banknotes [2026 Update]
The Famous Females on Banknotes article we published in 2024 was so popular that we decided to bring you a complete update on the...
New Liechtenstein Passport: Simple Design Adds Security
Liechtenstein’s updated passport series officially went into circulation on February 3, 2026. Bringing with it several modernisation steps designed to improve durability, usability, and...
Oklahoma Launches New-and-Improved Driver License and ID Card
Effective February 17, 2026, Service Oklahoma started issuing redesigned driver licenses and state ID cards that significantly enhance credential security while reflecting Oklahoma’s identity.
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Detecting Intentional Chip Sabotage in the EES Era
A new dependency: The eMRTD as the digital anchor
With the operational rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES) across the Schengen Area, border control is...
