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New Currency Database Provides Rapid Access to Banknote and Coin Data

The industry’s first dedicated, searchable online database of banknotes and coins Reconnaissance International has launched DataVault™, a dedicated resource for professionals needing accurate, fast, up-to-date information on currency.  The two modules for banknote and coins enable users to quickly search every note and coin denomination in the world by a wide range of design and …


New White Paper Offers Options to Manage the Cash Cycle Better

A new white paper investigates how cash management is changing and best practice for optimising efficiency, thereby reducing the cost and environmental impact of cash.  The white paper is free to download and is available at https://reconnaissance.net/cash-and-the-environment/. Written by Reconnaissance International and The Blond Group, with help from the ATM Industry Association, the paper focuses …


Holography News Rebrands as Holography & Optical Technology News 

7 February 2025 – Reconnaissance International – the leading global source of business intelligence on optical and digital security, authentication and traceability, personal ID, secure documents, banknotes and coins – is pleased to announce the rebranding of Holography News® (HN) as Holography & Optical Technology News® (HOT News), marking a significant step in aligning the publication …


Best in Design and Innovation in EMEA Recognised at 2025 Banknote and ID Document Awards

The Regional Banknote and ID Document of the Year Awards form part of the industry’s High Security Printing (HSP) EMEA conference. This year’s event was held in Basel, Switzerland, with the awards presented at a special ceremony during the conference dinner on 4 February 2025. Awards were made for three categories in the Regional Banknote …


Recognising Outstanding Design and Innovation in Asia Banknotes and ID Documents

The prestigious Regional Banknote and ID Document of the Year Awards form part of the industry’s High Security Printing (HSP) Asia Conference. This year’s event was held in Bangkok, Thailand, with the awards presented at a special ceremony during the conference dinner on 3 December. The regional Banknote of the Year Awards recognises outstanding achievement …


Currency Publications Issues Updated Directory of Circulating Coins

Currency Publications, publisher of Coin & Mint News™, has released the fourth edition of the Directory of Circulating Coins. In the last five years, and since the last edition was published in 2019, 69 countries or monetary unions have changed their circulating coinage in some shape or form, out of a total 184 issuers. Some …


Currency Publications Issues Latest Directory of Currency Suppliers

Currency Publications, publishers of Currency NewsTM, has compiled and released the latest edition of the Directory of Currency & Technology Suppliers. This sought-after Directory, the seventh to be published, is an essential resource for central banks and issuers, printers and mints, and everyone in the cash cycle to identify suppliers and partners. Over 500 suppliers …


Reconnaissance Launches Industry Reference Glossary

Reconnaissance International –  the leading global source of business intelligence on currency, identity, authentication, tax stamps, and traceability – has unveiled a new industry reference glossary. Compiled by Reconnaissance experts, the glossary aims to support industry stakeholders by offering an up-to-date collection of important definitions and sector-specific terminology. The glossary is now available in a …


Outstanding Design and Innovation in Banknotes and ID Documents in Latin America and the Caribbean

The prestigious Regional Banknote and ID Document of the Year Awards form part of the industry’s High Security Printing (HSP) Latin America conference. This year’s event was held in Santiago, Chile, with the awards presented at a special ceremony during the conference dinner on 4 June, which was held at the Viña Santa Carolina winery. …


ATMIA Announces Strategic Collaboration with Reconnaissance International

The ATM Industry Association (ATMIA), the pre-eminent non-profit trade association representing the global ATM industry, and Reconnaissance International (RI), providers of intelligence and networking services to the currency community, have announced a partnership to help foster innovation, champion best practices, and propel standards within the ATM industry worldwide. The collaboration between ATMIA and RI will …