The latest issue of Specimen Magazine our journal for the currency industry is out – with a focus on the topic of polymer banknotes and the environment.

Using in-depth research commissioned by central banks around the world, we explode several myths about the environmental footprint of currency made using polymer.

CCL Secure has been nominated in this year’s IACA Excellence in Currency Awards for Best New Environmental Sustainability Project. This nomination recognises the CCL’s efforts to mitigate the environmental impacts of its operations.

The latest issue of Specimen Magazine our journal for the currency industry is out – with a focus on the topic of polymer banknotes and the environment.

Using in-depth research commissioned by central banks around the world, we explode several myths about the environmental footprint of currency made using polymer.

In an increasingly environmentally conscious world in which the effects of a changing climate are beginning to be realised, companies are looking at their products, services and operations to identify areas for improvements to environmental sustainability.

The new £20 note issued on UK-manufactured Guardian polymer substrate has been released into circulation by the Bank of England for the first time today.

The Bank of England recently released figures on replacing its new Guardian banknotes due to everyday wear and damage showing that less than 3% of £5, and 2% of £10 notes were replaced in 2019.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently released a report that showed its switch to polymer resulted in net savings of close to $1 billion over the past 25 years.