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Chander S Jeena

21 May 2026

3 min read

De La Rue Ignites the Innovation Race with OPTILIGHT™

De La Rue has introduced OPTILIGHT™, a next-generation optical security platform for banknotes, following significant investment in innovation and technology. OPTILIGHT combines nano-science, custom built imaging equipment, proprietary algorithms, and utilises their decades of accumulated experience in the field to deliver intuitive optical effects for public authentication.

Currency Optical Security

Chander S Jeena

21 May 2026

2 min read

TwinColors® Patches: Two Layers of Micromirrors fore More Sophisticated Security

Giesecke+Devrient has introduced TwinColors® Patch as latest innovation in banknote security, elevating micromirror-based optical features to what it terms a new level of sophistication.

Currency Optical Security

Chander S Jeena

21 May 2026

2 min read

Discover the New Vibes from IN Groupe

IN Groupe has announced Vibes Shift™, developed by its subsidiary SURYS, which it acquired in 2019 and specialises in optical and digital security solutions. Vibes Shift is an extension of Vibes, which launched in 2023. It offers a striking security feature that meets central bank requirements in combining moving effects, brilliancy, colours adapted to the banknote design and all the other attributes required for a security thread.

Currency Optical Security

Chander S Jeena

21 May 2026

2 min read

Oberthur Expands the Anima™ Family

Oberthur unveiled two major additions to its Anima™ micro-optics platform – Anima™ Sign and Anima™ Colour at the recent Global Currency Forum. Both innovations highlighted advances in machine readability and colour versatility, two increasingly important elements in next-generation banknote security, in addition to the integration of all the effects already available in Anima™.

Currency Optical Security

Chander S Jeena

23 Sept. 2025

2 min read

De La Rue Celebrates Currency Milestones in Sri Lanka and Namibia

On 29 August, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) marked its 75th anniversary with the issue of a 2,000 rupee (Rs) commemorative banknote under the theme ‘Stability for Prosperity’.

Currency

Chander S Jeena

23 Sept. 2025

2 min read

Bolivia’s Bicentennial Commemorative Banknote

Amidst the gradual introduction of a new banknote series, Banco Central de Bolivia (BCB) has also launched a new bicentennial commemorative banknote, which was unveiled at a special event attended by the country’s President at the Casa de Libertad in Sucre, a heritage museum and former church where the country signed its declaration of independence in 1825.

Currency

Chander S Jeena

23 Sept. 2025

2 min read

Authentix Powers Crypto Banknote with Next Generation Security

The ultra-fast trading platform Fastex recently announced the release of a series of collectible currency notes, each backed 1:1 by FTN token, the platform’s native cryptocurrency. Unveiled in early July at the Harmony Meetup 7 in Yerevan, Armenia, the annual event that unites top minds from Web3 and iGaming, these notes feature banknote-grade anti-counterfeit features provided by Authentix.

Currency

Chander S Jeena

18 Aug. 2025

4 min read

Mints Continue to Explore Holograms

Holograms have a long and successful history as a decorative enhancement on coins (see HN November 2022). Recent releases show that mints are continuing to explore holographic innovation to convey stories, celebrate heritage, enhance value, and improve security.

Currency

Chander S Jeena

27 March 2025

3 min read

Optical Security Features Continue on Banknotes

In the January and February 2025 issues of Holography & Optical Technology News™, we covered banknotes featuring optical innovations from Argentina, Mauritius, Romania, Kazakhstan, the Philippines, Kenya, China, the Falklands, and Belize.

Currency Optical Security Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

17 Feb. 2025

8 min read

Awards Recognise Importance of Optical Security

With its charming riverside setting, vibrant cultural scene, and excellent public transport, Basel hosted the 21st edition of High Security Printing™ EMEA (HSP EMEA).

Currency

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Chander S Jeena

17 Feb. 2025

2 min read

Farewell to the Queen: Belize Unveils New Banknotes

On 23 January 2025, the Central Bank of Belize (CBoB) announced a new series of banknotes (in denominations of $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100) featuring holographic threads and stripes. This announcement signifies a significant milestone in Belize’s financial landscape, showcasing innovative designs that celebrate the country’s rich heritage while embracing modernity.

Currency

Chander S Jeena

22 Jan. 2025

5 min read

Optical Security Features on Banknotes

In the November 2024 issues of Holography News™, we covered banknotes featuring optical innovations from Samoa, Lesotho, Bermuda, and Cambodia.

Currency

Chander S Jeena

20 Nov. 2024

3 min read

Optical Innovations Debut on Banknotes

The Central Bank of Samoa has issued limited-edition commemorative banknotes, designed and printed by De La Rue, honouring Samoa’s historic hosting of the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), being held in Apia, Samoa from 21-26 October 2024.

Currency

Chander S Jeena

16 Oct. 2024

4 min read

From Ocean to Venus, Butterflies, Chameleon and Meadow

At the recent Global Currency Forum (GCF) in Oman, industry players showcased new security threads on themes ranging from butterflies, chameleons, meadows, and ocean to Venus.

Currency

Chander S Jeena

24 Sept. 2024

2 min read

More Banknotes with Colour Shift Optics

In the July month issues of Holography News™, we covered Japan’s new banknote series, all three featuring holographic portraits. In the August issue, we covered Morocco’s 50 dirham banknote featuring a TRILUMIC® thread from Hueck Folien and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) commemorative $50 featuring a hologram.

Currency

Chander S Jeena

22 Aug. 2024

2 min read

Banknotes Break New Ground with Holograms

In last month’s issue of Holography News™, we covered Japan’s new banknote series, all three notes in which feature holographic portraits.

Currency Free Free

Chander S Jeena

18 July 2024

3 min read

Japan Begins New Journey with Hologram Banknotes

On 3 July 2024, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) issued a new series of banknotes carrying holographic portraits. In the first design change in 20 years, the 10,000, 5,000, and 1,000 yen bills contain what appears to be a different stereographic portrait.

Currency

Chander S Jeena

12 June 2024

2 min read

A Moon Landing Launch of Nanoswitch™

On 20 July 1969, more than 500 million people worldwide watched the Moon landing, the ‘great leap for mankind’ – a technical feat that opened new horizons for humanity.

Currency

Chander S Jeena

20 May 2024

2 min read

Latest Banknote Technologies Showcased in Underwater World

Combining their knowledge of banknote security, Hueck Folien and Polish Security Printing Works (PWPW) have developed and produced a new test note with a beautiful underwater theme: ‘Corals’.

Currency

Micaal Sidorov

20 Feb. 2024

2 min read

China Celebrates Year of the Dragon

The People’s Bank of China (PBC) has issued a 20 yuan commemorative legal tender banknote to celebrate 2024’s Lunar Year of the Long (Chinese Dragon), which began on 10 February. 100 million notes have been printed, with purchasers limited to 20 notes each.

Currency

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De La Rue Ignites the Innovation Race with OPTILIGHT™

TwinColors® Patches: Two Layers of Micromirrors fore More Sophisticated Security

Discover the New Vibes from IN Groupe

Oberthur Expands the Anima™ Family

De La Rue Celebrates Currency Milestones in Sri Lanka and Namibia

Bolivia’s Bicentennial Commemorative Banknote

Authentix Powers Crypto Banknote with Next Generation Security

Mints Continue to Explore Holograms

Optical Security Features Continue on Banknotes

Awards Recognise Importance of Optical Security

Farewell to the Queen: Belize Unveils New Banknotes

Optical Security Features on Banknotes

Optical Innovations Debut on Banknotes

From Ocean to Venus, Butterflies, Chameleon and Meadow

More Banknotes with Colour Shift Optics

Banknotes Break New Ground with Holograms

Japan Begins New Journey with Hologram Banknotes

A Moon Landing Launch of Nanoswitch™

Latest Banknote Technologies Showcased in Underwater World

China Celebrates Year of the Dragon

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