Welcome to Crane Currency
THE GLOBAL EXPERT IN BANKNOTE SECURITY
EXPERIENCE THE EVOLUTION OF MODERN BANKNOTES
Imagine creating engaging multicolor 3D animations on paper, allowing central banks around the world to increase the level of security and public trust in banknotes. That’s what we do at Crane Currency. We invite you to experience this stunning technology yourself. And meet our global team of experts in banknote design, micro-optic security, software development, paper manufacturing and modern banknote printing.
Today’s Trends, Tomorrow’s Cash: Real Security Begins Virtually
Public security is at the top of our agenda. And, effective security is driven by an authentication process that occurs within fractions of a second. Crane Currency has developed its own micro-optic design software to enable the fast creation and iteration of accurate central bank designs.
Magnus Gyllenrapp – New Managing Director at Crane in Tumba
In his role, Magnus is responsible for one of the world's oldest paper mills located in Tumba, Sweden. Around 250 of a total of 1,300 Crane employees work at the facility, producing and designing cotton banknote paper.
Denmark Issues Upgraded Banknotes with RAPID® - and Selects Crane Currency for New Series
The new notes follow the 500-krone banknote issued in 2020, the first in a security upgrade of the entire series in Denmark. The last upgraded 50-krone note will be put into circulation in 2025.
Dr. Aleta Richards Appointed as President of Crane Currency
“It is truly inspiring to join a company with a centuries-old history that has so dramatically reshaped the banknote industry in the last 20 years."
BANKNOTE SOLUTIONS
By offering customers the full range – from design to print – Crane Currency is unique. With our knowledge and control over the whole process, we advise and create the solutions that best meet the needs of central banks.
Banknote Security Reimagined
Crane Micro-Optics
Crane Currency’s micro-optic features are unique. Designed entirely for securing banknotes, the raw materials and production equipment used to produce our micro-optic features do not exist elsewhere.
Banknote design
DESIGN SERVICES
Modern banknote design is indeed a job for the creative and skillful. Meet our designers and step into the world of banknote design.
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SUBSTRATES
We use our expertise in making the world’s longest-lasting paper banknotes to create ENDURANCE® banknote paper.
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ABOUT US
We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, secure banknotes and providing exceptional service to central banks all over the world.
Learn moreSustainability & Social Responsibility
At Crane Currency, our ambition is to go one step further and continuously improve. Our ESG Initiative is a systematic approach to support the communities in which we work and live and pursue systemic improvements in strategic areas such as water usage, energy savings, climate emissions and waste reduction.
