global banknote industry
NEW FEATURES: Pixelating Watermarks
This article is part of a continuing series that looks at security features in development for the security paper industry. One of the most familiar – and recognizable – banknote security features is the watermark. First introduced in the 13th century in Italy, a watermark is an image or pattern on the security paper that [...]
VIDEO: “Turning Paper Into Cash” – Bloomberg
Fortress Paper President & CEO Chad Wasilenkoff appeared live on Bloomberg Television this week to talk about the future of money. From the technological advances in security features, to the composition of a new banknote series, to the continual need for bills around the world, Wasilenkoff highlights the importance of turning paper into cash in [...]
Seven interesting intricacies of Asian currency
All banknotes are intricately designed with particular pictures, security features and unique stories. This article posted on CNNGo.com takes a closer look at seven of the most interesting intricacies of Asian currency. Funny money: The wacky world of Asian currencies by La Carmina @ CNNGo.com #1- India: Thumbs-up and peace sign rupees India’s one-rupee coin [...]
North Korean won plunges in value
Nearly a month after North Korea redenominated its currency at a rate of 100 to 1 (read North Korea changes currency and rates 100 to 1), North Korea changes currency and rates 100 to 1), its international value has also begun to plunge. Reports from South Korea’s Yonhap news agency this week stated the new [...]
“Counterfeiting, A Three-Part Series.” Part 2: The evolution of anti-counterfeiting measures
*This article is the second in a three-part series on counterfeiting. In the world of currency, developing anti-counterfeiting measures have always followed the emergence of counterfeit banknotes and coins, and they have taken on many different forms. As seen in the previous article in this series, (read: Part 1: A History of Counterfeiting), one of [...]
Uzbekistan Debit Woes Highlight Continual Need For Banknotes
A move to reduce the amount of banknotes used in everyday transactions in Uzbekistan has hit some rather large setbacks, at times leaving people with no cash in hand at all. The central-Asian country recently launched a campaign to push the use of debit cards as a more convenient way of conducting transactions, with the [...]
Iran follows in North Korea’s footsteps, plans to redenominate currency
A little over a month after the turmoil caused in North Korea by the redenomination of their currency (read: North Korea Changes Currency and Rates 100 to 1), Iran has also announced a similar plan. Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said the country would “remove zeros from its national currency, the rial, in order to make [...]
“Counterfeiting, A Three-Part Series.” Part 1: A history of counterfeiting
*This article is the first in a three-part series on counterfeiting. The act of counterfeiting is as old as money itself. Plaguing ancient Rome, empirical China, newborn America, and many other nations over the past 2500 years, the illegal activity came hand in hand with the creation of money. Even prior to the invention of [...]
FOXNews.com: “The Dollar Bill Goes High-Tech”
Counterfeiting has never been easier. All it takes these days is a fairly inexpensive color printer, some graphic design software and a willingness to spend a few decades in jail if you get caught. But desperate times call for desperate measures, so criminals struggling in a tough economy and savvy with advanced printing equipment have [...]
VIDEO: Fortress Paper President & CEO on BNN
Fortress Paper’s President & CEO, Chad Wasilenkoff, talks to the Business News Network (BNN) about his company’s focus on non-woven wallpaper & security paper, and speaks about upcoming innovations at their Landqart Mill in Switzerland. Watch the BNN clip HERE, or by clicking on the image to the right.
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