De La Rue plc
De La Rue plc
05/22/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/22/2024 07:18
Double awards received for the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s $2 commemorative polymer note on SAFEGUARD®
Designed on De La Rue's SAFEGUARD® polymer substrate, this state-of-the-art banknote joins the all-polymer series first introduced in 2019 and is one the first "next generation" polymer banknote designs with a deep integration of complementary security features into the overall banknote design.
In commemoration of ECCB's 40th anniversary, the $2 note showcases a portrait of the legendary cricketer, Sir Vivian Richards, affectionately known as "the Master Blaster." Ruby red elements within the portrait honour the milestone anniversary. Further amplifying the note's aesthetic appeal is an intricate aquatic ecosystem design, signifying the Caribbean's thriving marine life.
The banknote's visual impact is enhanced by features including the first appearance of aqua-blue tinted holographic foil, turtle imagery, and the brilliant silver of the ARGENTUM and vibrant colours of the ILLUMINATE™ feature within the note's window.
Rosbert Humphrey, Director Eastern Caribbean Central Bank graciously commented, "This is exciting news. We could not have done this without the hard-working team at De La Rue, and those who voted for us."
De La Rue's Principal Design Manager, Jan Kercher stated "Congratulations to ECCB on receiving such a prestigious award. The ECCB banknote was designed and manufactured in close collaboration with De La Rue. The design approach was to push the integration of the polymer substrate, print and features to deliver a truly compelling banknote leveraging combinational technologies and the Safeguard substrate design flexibility."
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De La Rue plc's purpose is to secure trust between people, businesses and governments. As a trusted partner of governments, central banks and commercial organisations seeking to secure their global supply chains and cash cycles, De La Rue provides highly secure physical and digital solutions that underpin the integrity of economies and trade.
De La Rue's Currency division provides market-leading end-to-end currency solutions, from finished banknotes to secure polymer substrate and banknote security features to over half the central banks and issuing authorities around the world.
Our Authentication division protects revenues and reputations through the provision of digital and physical solutions to governments and commercial organisations. We also manufacture ID security components.
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