Securency International Pty Ltd
Securency International is the recognised world leader in secure polymer substrate technology and the supplier of a range of unique substrates which are used for the printing of banknotes and other security documents. Formed in 1996, Securency International is a joint venture between the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), Australia's central bank, and Innovia Films.
Securency International: The World Leader in Polymer Substrate Technology
Securency International has developed a range of polymer substrates for high document security applications. These enable central banks and other government authorities involved in the issue of banknotes and other security products to address the challenges they are continually facing, especially the increasing threat of counterfeiting. Securency International provides secure substrates for a range of applications:
 Guardian ®
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a unique polymer substrate used for the production of banknotes |
Sentinel ®
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for high security documents such as land title, share and educational certificates |
SENTRII ® |
substrate is a high security, high durability base material for new generation identification cards |
The RBA developed and issued Australia's first polymer banknote in 1988, thus setting a new world standard in banknote technology. It was printed by Note Printing Australia, a wholly owned subsidiary of the RBA. The base material used successfully for Guardian®; polymer banknotes is produced by Innovia Films, the world's foremost producer of Biaxially-Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP).
Securency International is committed to an intensive research and development program to stay even further ahead of the counterfeiters.
Proven Experience with Polymer Banknotes
The proven benefits of Guardian®; are:
Security |
advanced security features make counterfeiting far more difficult, time consuming and costly |
Quality |
banknotes that meet the needs of all communities |
Cost-effectiveness |
major savings throughout the currency cycle |
Cleanliness |
reduce soiling as they don’t absorb moisture and dirt |
Environmentally friendly |
polymer banknotes and any production waste can be recycled |
These facts have been proven over the last decade with polymer banknotes now having been issued in 26 countries:
Guardian®; Polymer notes issued in 26 countries
Several other countries are in the process of planning for the introduction of polymer notes, and Securency International has participated in many other successful printing and processing trials around the world.
Securency International: A Complete Range Of Services
Securency International's vast experience enables us to offer a wide variety of services in conjunction with PolyTeQ®;, which can assist high security printers and central banks with issues such as:
- comprehensive advice on the adoption and introduction of polymer banknotes;
- complete design services, including the "polymerisation" of an existing paper design;
- full technical support for printing on polymer substrate and processing of finished banknotes;
- advice on new and innovative security features; and
- advice on polymer recycling and waste management.
Quality, Environmental & Safety Policy
Securency International is accredited with internationally-recognised credentials:
- ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System
- AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- ISO 14001:2004 Standard Environmental Management System
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