Trevor J. Murphy
The Globe and Mail Investigates Canada’s Counterfeit History
As more and more Canadians find the new polymer $100 bill in their wallets and in their bank accounts – the Globe and Mail takes a look at the country’s recent history with counterfeiting. The first time counterfeiting hit the radar of the Bank of Canada in major way was in the 1980s. In an [...]
“Still A Need For Cold, Hard Cash” – PRI Talks To Money Makers
Though commerce has recently taken a turn towards electronic formats with Internet purchases, debit cards and e-mail money transfers, leaders in banknote manufacturing say their industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. This week, Jason Margolis, host of The World on Public Radio International (PRI), caught up with some of these manufacturers who echo the sentiment, saying [...]
UAE Introduces New Dh500 Banknote Into Circulation
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will introduce a new Dh500 banknote into circulation this week equipped with new security features. Officials from the UAE Central Bank say that the new banknote was necessary not only to stay on top of counterfeit efforts in the region but also to meet the demand of a growing population. [...]
Examining The Benefits Of Polymer Banknotes
This week, Canada was introduced a new $100 polymer banknote marking the first time polymer has been used for a banknote series in the country. The switch from a cotton-paper blend to the plastic substrate hybrid is a change many countries have made since 1988 because these types of banknotes contain many advantages. A big [...]
Businesses Critique New Canadian Polymer Bills
Canada’s first polymer banknote officially enters into circulation today, and though they are more durable and secure, small businesses are criticizing the new notes. The problem with the new $100 banknotes lies in its design, according to Ted Brosnan, president of John Poulet Cheque Writer Service. The see-through security features could lead to problems with [...]
Local Leaders Call For Cornish Currency
In the face of an economic downturn in the UK, local leaders in Cornwall say the county should develop it’s own currency to protect its economy. Ian Jones, chief executive of Volunteer Cornwall, says the move may be consider a “radical idea,” but argues the move away from the British pound could be beneficial for [...]
Bank Of England Gives Public Tips On Authenticating New Banknotes
The new £50 banknote was released into circulation this week in the UK, but the Bank of England said consumers should be aware of all the new security features on the note in order to avoid any fakes. Some simple measures for verifying the authenticity of the new notes include: – checking for the unique [...]
Behind The Scenes of the New Canadian Banknote – Part 2
With just a few weeks to go before the first banknotes from Canada’s new series enters into circulation, here’s another article detailing a behind the scenes look at the development of the new polymer notes. While a major goal of developing a new banknote series is to enhance security features, the design of the series [...]
“Entrepreneurial paper chief explains contrarian investing strategy” in the Globe & Mail’s Small Business Week Interview. (Part 3)
The Globe & Mail three part series called ‘Talking to Entrepreneurs’ featured Chad Wasilenkoff, CEO Fortress Paper. In part three of the Globe and Mail’s Small Business Editor Katherine Scarrow’s feature video interview with Fortress Paper CEO Chad Wasilenkoff, where she called Chad Wasilenkoff, Fortress Paper a “born entrepreneur”. Fortress Paper CEO Chad Wasilenkoff discusses [...]
Globe & Mail Small Business Week Interview Featuring Fortress Paper (Part 2)
Globe & Mail Small Business Week Interview Featuring Fortress Paper (Part 2) In part two of the Globe and Mail’s Small Business Editor Katherine Scarrow’s feature interview with Fortress Paper CEO Chad Wasilenkoff, they discuss how printing and protecting money is big business for Fortress Paper. Mr. Wasilenkoff discusses Fortress Paper being the ‘sole maker’ [...]
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