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Chander S Jeena

23 Oct. 2026

5 min read

Cambodia’s New Banknotes Highlight a Landmark Year for Hueck Folien

On 25 September 2026, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) unveiled updated versions of its 50,000 riel and 100,000 riel banknotes, continuing the country’s long-standing use of holographic security features. The new denominations will circulate alongside existing banknotes rather than replace them, representing the latest chapter in Cambodia’s adoption of advanced optical security.

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Chander S Jeena

23 Oct. 2026

2 min read

Making the Complex Simple: Crane's OptiQor™

Crane Authentication has launched OptiQor™ DOVIDs, a new brand protection platform combining advanced optical design, secure manufacturing and flexible integration — and Jim Keller, VP of Technology Innovation and Product Management, explains how it fits into the company's evolving portfolio.

Companies Optical Security

Chander S Jeena

23 Oct. 2026

7 min read

News in Brief

Epiphone, the Gibson-owned guitar manufacturer, has partnered with Lzzy Hale, Grammy-winning frontwoman of rock band Halestorm and Gibson's first female brand ambassador, to launch the Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom featuring a striking Black Diamond Holographic Sparkle finish.

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Chander S Jeena

23 Oct. 2026

8 min read

De La Rue's Transformation and Vision for the Future

CEO Clive Vacher reflects on six years of transformation at De La Rue — from operational consolidation and £150 million in investment to private ownership under Atlas Holdings — and sets out his long-term vision for the company's role as the world's leading currency partner.

Interviews

Chander S Jeena

23 Oct. 2026

3 min read

A Journey Through the Design of Structural Colour on DOVIDs

At the Security Designers Forum 2026 in Istanbul, IN Groupe's Laurence Launay explored how structural colours are transforming DOVID design — bridging high-tech security with visual storytelling through rainbow effects, nanostructures, and demonstrator features inspired by endangered animals.

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Chander S Jeena

23 Oct. 2026

1 min read

New Publication – House Notes: Art, Design and Security in One

Currency News™ will publish its fourth special supplement, 'House Notes: Art, Design and Security in One', in spring 2027, showcasing the latest house notes from across the banknote industry, with a submission deadline of 31 January 2027.

Studies, Reports

Chander S Jeena

19 Oct. 2026

2 min read

ZEISS Acquires Ceres Holographics

ZEISS, the German optics and optoelectronics group, has acquired UK-based Ceres Holographics, a specialist in holographic optical elements (HOE) and roll-to-roll hologram manufacturing. The acquisition brings together complementary technologies to accelerate the industrial-scale production of large-format holographic optical systems.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Chander S Jeena

19 Oct. 2026

2 min read

When Pollen Becomes a Security Feature

Researchers at Osmania University in Hyderabad, India, have developed PollenSignum, a bio-based authentication technology that combines the natural microscopic characteristics of pollen with zinc oxide (ZnO) quantum dots. The system could support anti-counterfeiting and forensic verification of banknotes, security documents and high-value products.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

12 Oct. 2026

1 min read

Holography Takes Centre Stage on Lzzy Hale's New Explorer

Displays

Chander S Jeena

12 Oct. 2026

2 min read

RAITH Opens Another Experience Centre

RAITH, which specialises in maskless nanofabrication and mastering, has continued to expand its global customer support and technology network with the opening of its new Experience Centre Americas in Troy, New York.

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Chander S Jeena

5 Oct. 2026

2 min read

Tönnjes Wins Honduras Smart Licence Plate Contract

German vehicle identification specialist Tönnjes has secured a contract to supply around 2.9 million RFID-enabled smart licence plates and security stickers for Honduras as part of a nationwide vehicle registration modernisation programme.

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Chander S Jeena

5 Oct. 2026

2 min read

UNIVACCO Posts Record H1 Results, Eyes Vietnam Ramp-Up

UNIVACCO Technology has reported record first-half 2026 revenue and profit as it advances plans to bring its new Vietnam manufacturing facility into production in 2027, strengthening its international production network for vacuum metallised films, foils and precision coating materials.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

5 Oct. 2026

2 min read

EMPTECH Launches PhotonShield™

Emperor Technology Company (EMPTECH), a publicly listed company headquartered in Shenzhen, China, specialising in identity document issuance technologies and AI-powered biometric solutions, has launched PhotonShield™, a new optical security feature for high-security identity documents.

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Chander S Jeena

1 Oct. 2026

2 min read

Morphotonics Secures €40 Million to Scale AI Optics

Netherlands-based Morphotonics has closed an expanded Series B round of more than €40 million to scale its nanoimprint lithography platforms for AI glasses, AR waveguides and advanced photonic components.

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Chander S Jeena

1 Oct. 2026

4 min read

HSP Asia Unveils Full Programme for Long-Awaited Hong Kong Return

Reconnaissance has announced the full programme for HSP Asia 2026, returning to Hong Kong for the first time since 2007, with workshops covering identity fraud, banknote design, and cash sustainability.

Events

Chander S Jeena

1 Oct. 2026

1 min read

Events

Call for Papers: XVI Photonics and Information Optics 2027

The National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, in partnership with the Russian Academy of Sciences and LLC 'VPG LazerONE', has issued a call for papers for the XVI International Conference on Photonics and Information Optics, to be held 27–29 January 2027 in Moscow.

Events

Chander S Jeena

28 Sept. 2026

2 min read

HRTA Secures Exclusive BullionProtect® Deal with SICPA

Indonesian gold producer Hartadinata Abadi Tbk (HRTA) has entered into an exclusive three-year partnership with SICPA-Peruri Securink to enhance the security and authentication of its EMASKU® bullion products.

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Chander S Jeena

28 Sept. 2026

2 min read

Czech National Bank Adds Holographic Foil to CZK 5,000 Note

The Czech National Bank (CNB) has issued a special commemorative version of its CZK 5,000 banknote to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Bank of Czechoslovakia’s operations beginning. Released on 22 September 2026, the anniversary banknote is based on the standard 2023 CZK 5,000 note already in circulation and remains legal tender throughout the Czech Republic.

Banknotes

Chander S Jeena

21 Sept. 2026

3 min read

New Documents Announced Across the Americas

A new wave of secure identity documents is currently being introduced throughout North America as governments renew their driver's licences and identification cards to enhance security, increase personalisation, and update their designs. In the United States, Hawaii, South Dakota, and Oklahoma, as well as Alberta in Canada, have launched redesigned credentials that include new security features, benefit from updated production technologies, and have distinctive visual elements.

ID & Secure Documents

Chander S Jeena

21 Sept. 2026

2 min read

CCL Secure Expands Its OVD Arsenal for Polymer Banknotes

CCL Secure has expanded the capabilities at its polymer substrate production facility in Querétaro, Mexico, with the installation of a new OptiNota-H from Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions. Per CCL Secure, the new state-of-the-art line is the region’s only dedicated capability for applying advanced optical security features to polymer banknote substrates – and will serve customers worldwide.

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