In the September 2014 issue of the Banknotes of the World newsletter, read about the most important cash circulation changes worldwide and best practices in integrating cash cycle optimization solutions!

We're announcing the 2015 BoW subscription and presenting new e-products! 

Urgent Issue
Nowadays issuing banks have tougher requirements to cash. It must be durable, secure, attractive, and inexpensive in production. Most circulating notes are printed on the paper substrate, yet there're alternative solutions with their niches in the global currency market. We've interviewed Andrea Nitsche, Marketing Director at Giesecke & Devrient (Germany), for a detailed description of the Hybrid substrate by Louisenthal (a D&G subsidiary), its capability, advantages, and prospects.

In mid-July, Currency Research presented a summary report by Rick Haycock, 'The Case for Cash. Part One: Myths', on widespread misconceptions about the cash industry and the social role of central banks. The authors wamted their study to tell the truth about all things cash. It examines some of the most prevalent myths surrounding the cash world, as well as the role of the central bank in society, in order to dispell the misinformation that has arisen around the product. Historically, central banks have not promoted particular payment methods and do not challenge articles/reports about cash. As such, Currency Research chose to identify and challenge these myths to ensure central banks and governments have a foundation of sound research and public policy on which to base their payment strategies.

Cover Interview
BoW presents an interview with Fausto Giori, a top expert in banknote design and production technology, published in Spanish quarterly Billetaria (#15, April 2014). Mr. Giori has a truly unique expertise in cash circulation, his merits in developing banknote technology and printing presses used wordwide are universaly recognized.

Expert Club
In August 2014, the Transnistrian Republican Bank (TRB) issued commemorative RUP 1/5/10/25 banknotes marking the 20th anniversary of its national currency. The commemorative notes have the same format and design as the circulating notes of the 2012 mod and contain a special marking as a rosette with the lettering '20 лет национальной валюте 1994-2014'.

Bonus Info

• New solutions by Gamma-Center in bank operations optimization
• Full description of security features on the recently issued banknotes of Guatemala, Cambodia, and Kuwait!
• Counterfeit banknotes seized in Russia this August
• And a whole lot more!