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Holistic solutions for a secure and resilient public currency

Empowering central banks with tailor-made solutions

In today's dynamic world, where economic landscapes are rapidly transforming and technology continually reshapes how we transact, central banks and public sector organizations are at the forefront of this pivotal evolution.

These institutions play a strategic role in safeguarding monetary stability and balancing diverse payment choices to foster a resilient, inclusive, and trusted payment ecosystem. The future lies in the harmonious integration of both cash and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), ensuring choice, accessibility, and continuity for all.

Understanding and effectively addressing the diverse currency cycles with the right solutions ensures the integrity and efficiency of an interconnected and resilient payment landscape.

Key solution areas for central banks

Sustainable and secure banknote solutions: Design, security, and durability

Our comprehensive banknote solutions integrate innovative designs, sustainable production practices, and cutting-edge security features with lasting durability. By uniting advanced security features and striking design, we deliver banknotes that inspire trust and confidence worldwide.

Innovative cash cycle solutions: Scalable, modular, and tailor-made

Our end-to-end, holistic cash cycle solutions include scalable turnkey infrastructure solutions, advanced cash processing technologies, and innovative service solutions.

Production-ready digital currency solutions: Inclusive, resilient, and secure

Navigate through the digital transformation of money with our holistic CBDC solutions for wholesale and retail operations.

Central bank solutions for a modern currency ecosystem

With 175 years of industry experience, we are a trusted partner to more than 140 central banks worldwide. Our comprehensive portfolio empowers central banks and public sector organizations to successfully navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Together, we are shaping the future of public currency.

Banknote solutions

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Banknote Design

Partner with us from the very first step and let’s create banknotes that meet your exact needs. By combining timeless design with cutting-edge security, we deliver banknotes that are counterfeit-resistant, functional, and visually striking – reflecting national identity while ensuring a secure and efficient cash ecosystem.

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Banknote Security Technology

Protect your currency with cutting-edge banknote security technology that combines advanced features, sustainable materials, and innovative design. Our Security+ approach ensures every banknote is highly secure, visually striking, and delivers added value through technology, efficiency, innovation, and sustainability.

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Banknote Production

With more than 170 years of experience in banknote production, we are your trusted partner for sustainable, secure, and high-quality banknotes that set global standards. Discover our advanced substrate solutions, as well as our optimized production methods and comprehensive support services.

Cash Cycle Solutions

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Cash Cycle Resilience

Resilience in the cash cycle is crucial, given the unique challenges and varied cash management needs of different countries and their economies. Leveraging our extensive global industry experience, we provide insights, expertise, and tailored solutions to meet the evolving demands of diverse cash cycles, ensuring resilience for the future. 

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Cash Cycle Efficiency

Efficiency is essential throughout the cash cycle. From scalable turnkey solutions and cutting-edge cash processing technology to comprehensive cash cycle analysis, planning services, and innovative service solutions, we ensure efficiency and security across the entire cash cycle. 

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Cash Cycle Sustainability

Sustainability in the cash cycle is key, not only for environmental protection but also for enhancing business efficiency and competitiveness. Our solutions include detailed carbon footprints, consulting on sustainable cash center infrastructure, advanced waste management, and innovative banknote fiber extraction that reclaims cotton from unfit banknotes, fostering new sustainable products.

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Innovative Service Solutions

Enhance the resilience and efficiency of your cash cycle operations with our holistic service solutions. Supported by a global team of over 1,600 experienced service professionals, we deliver exceptional remote and on-site support tailored to your operational needs.

CBDC solutions

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Retail CBDC

Retail central bank digital currency (rCBDC) provides a public form of a national currency, enabling values to be paid for and stored digitally. It is designed to be used by the general public and merchants for retail payments and peer-to-peer transfers. We are here to build rCBDC solutions that support all stakeholders in the payment industry.

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Wholesale CBDC

Wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) as a foundational settlement layer can enable the interoperability and secure scalability of a tokenized financial ecosystem. G+D provides comprehensive support to central banks worldwide throughout their entire journey in developing and implementing wCBDCs and supporting its numerous and evolving settlement use cases at domestic and cross-border levels.

Relevant downloads

Banknote Substrate Data Analysis
Currency Technology Whitepaper

Learn how a central bank in a subtropical climate leveraged Compass Banknote Intelligence to make data-driven decisions in this groundbreaking and comprehensive study on banknote substrates.

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Sustainable cash infrastructure
Currency Technology Whitepaper

This whitepaper offers a comprehensive exploration of the foundational pillars of green factories, showcasing their practices, pressures, and performance.

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CBDCs: It’s time for action
Currency Technology Report

This report reveals that it’s time for the pivotal move to deploy Central Bank Digital Currency. It includes a survey of the current state of CBDC development, identifies the barriers to implementation of CBDC, and highlights the potential benefits that could result from swift deployment.

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A greener banknote life cycle

Initiatives like the Green Banknote Initiative are helping make cash more sustainable. But true progress requires more than just greener materials – it means rethinking every stage of the cash life cycle.

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Key insights into the future of public currency

Cash continues to play multiple vital roles for society. It’s a means of payment and a store of value. It’s also a key mechanism for de-escalating crises. It’s a medium for ensuring vulnerable groups participate in the economy – and much more besides. 

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Cash in Angola: Casa do Kwanza opens in Luanda

A greenfield cash center opened in Luanda, Angola, in February 2025. The Casa do Kwanza illustrates the commitment by the National Bank of Angola (BNA) to both securing the country’s cash cycle and modernizing its economy.

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For tailored advice or further information about our solutions, our experts are ready to assist you. Contact us today to take the first step toward shaping the future of secure public currency with confidence.