Banknote Substrates
Every currency and cash cycle has its own unique needs. At Louisenthal, we specialize in crafting the perfect fit for each one. Together with our customers – Central Banks and printworks – we find the right solution for every currency-related challenge, to make banknotes secure, durable, sustainable and efficient.
The foundation for a trustworthy, secure and cost-efficient cash cycle is the right combination of substrate and security. That’s why we work closely with Central Banks to develop innovative, adaptable strategies that meet real-world needs – from implementing the Clean Note Policy to enhancing cash cycle efficiency. Our substrate portfolio is designed to serve any climate conditions and cater to every denomination. With G+D’s Compass Banknote Intelligence, we find the right solution together.
Banknote Intelligence – helping you make the right decisions at the right time
If you’re looking to improve your banknote and cash cycle performance, it can be hard to know where to start. Masses of data is generated every day during the cash cycle and not all organisations have the time or resources to analyse it. That’s where our Data Intelligence Consulting service comes in. Let’s say you want to know which substrate is most suitable for maximising banknote lifespan. Our Data Intelligence Consulting team will conduct test runs under various conditions, collect the banknote machine data from them, analyse it using advanced data intelligence tools, and present the result to you in a report along with a clear overview of the reasoning behind our recommendations.
Our customers typically use our Data Intelligence Service to
- Deliver insight on the return frequency and lifespan of banknotes
- Analyse the behaviour and lifespan of notes using a particular substrate or finish
- Compare the performance of different print runs or different suppliers
- Test the long-term durability of machine-readable features
Premium durable substrates
Hybrid ADDvance® and Hybrid™
Confidence in banknotes is getting more sustainable. Our innovative substrate Hybrid ADDvance combines the best of cotton and polymer solutions for banknotes: uncompromising safety, high durability and sustainability through minimal use of plastic.
The Green Banknote Initiative
Our award-winning solution for greater sustainability is the Green Banknote — a Hybrid ADDvance banknote with the lowest carbon footprint but with no compromise on durability and security.
Durable substrates
LongLife™ Durable Paper
LongLife features a special pre-print coating that ensures that banknotes have a long circulation life.
Green LongLife™ banknote paper
Durable, sustainable and ideally suited for all denominations and circulation conditions: Green LongLife makes sustainability straightforward and secure.
Proven standard substrates
Cotton Banknote Paper
Louisenthal recommend a cotton standard paper for your high-denomination banknotes, which are optimised for maximum security.
