Technical Trends
There’s a wealth of exciting developments happening in the world of banknote production and security. And with today’s innovations, anti-counterfeit features play a crucial role in the design and appearance of the note too – no wonder, as these are just as important as security. As a proven and recognised high-tech enterprise, Louisenthal is particularly proud of its extensive teams of scientists and engineers. Every day, they research, develop and test new technologies – and more advanced versions of existing techniques – to make your banknotes even more secure. Here’s a selection.
Small Mirrors – Big Impact
Created by unique and highly complex algorithms, our micromirror technology secures your banknotes by placing over 4 million tiny mirrors per square centimetre directly on the substrate. The colourful and sparkling effect is incredibly beautiful – and incredibly hard to forge.
Smart Windows
It’s a real eye-catcher for your banknotes. A small, transparent window that offers you design flexibility with a choice of additional security effects. The best thing about our smart windows? They help you tell a compelling story about your country while ensuring top-notch protection against counterfeiting.
Banknote Durability
When you’re looking to maximise the life of your banknotes – to reduce the cost, frequency and environmental impact of reprinting – the substrate you use is crucial – specially in tropical countries.
The Life of a Banknote
Louisenthal is running the “Life of a Banknote” program to promote tangible action for green banknotes, including the use of green energy, fair-trade cotton, reusable packaging and recycling.
See banknotes in a new light
The demands placed on banknotes are growing all the time and the attractiveness of the banknote as a means of payment in itself is increasingly competing with other payment options. With RollingStar® i+ Louisenthal has taken the visual impact and design possibilities for banknotes to a new level.
Make less plastic work
Sustainable banknotes that are uncompromisingly secure and particularly durable: Hybrid ADDvance® takes up the challenge. With the newly developed cotton-polymer hybrid substrate, Louisenthal is paving the way for banknotes that can meet even the most demanding requirements.
Security by Design
Security technology and banknotes, that always means a forward-thinking and acting in advance – in the very best case in a tight interplay with banknote design. Learn more about the triad of design integration, inspiration, and identification.
Sustainability by Nature
Cotton is used worldwide and to this day more than any other fiber. For banknote production, it is nothing less than the raw material of choice when it comes to maximum security, sustainability, and durability. About an all-rounder with innovative strength.
