The IBNS says: "With almost 120 new banknotes released worldwide during 2016, over half were of sufficiently new design to be eligible for nomination." With this tough competition, the Swiss 50 Franc note was a narrow winner. As winner of the 2016 award, the Swiss National Bank was selected for the new Swiss 50 Franc Banknote, which was issued into circulation 12 months ago. Yet the future of banknotes remains uncertain even with technological advances.Fuerth/Germany, : The International Bank Note Society (IBNS) has announced the winner of their latest ‘Banknote of the Year’ competition.
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For example, the “Stars of Aruba” series incorporates highly secure banknote features including high-relief printing, colour changing ink, and a 3D MOTION SURFACE® moving stripe with miniaturized micro-optics. Colour palettes can be more vivid and durability will be enhanced. The arrival of polymer notes means there’s a window of opportunity for banknote designers. These are artists who understand the different shades of grey to produce a mould for the watermark. Various specialist designers at the banknote manufacturer are in charge of that task, including a team to draw up the watermark. Once a banknote design is rubber-stamped by a senior associate of a country’s central bank, the next stage is to prepare the note for manufacturing. The winning 100 Florin note has an emerald green design and features an iguana on the face and dancing women with ribbons on the green and blue reverse. The new design included introducing a vertical format and beautiful artistic elements from Aruban culture, flora, and fauna. The “Stars of Aruba” series was a complete banknote series redesign, the first in almost 30 years. For example, the winner of the IBNS 2019 Bank Note of the Year was awarded to first-time entrant the Central Bank of Aruba for their new 100 Florin bill. The IBNS 2019 Banknote of the Year winnerĪttention to detail is a key component of the design process. Much depends, however, on the country the note is being designed for, as there might be a colour or style which isn’t suited.Īlongside the theme, it’s also important for designers to understand the security and manufacturing features required, as the note undergoes multiple printing processes and details may shift depending on where the elements are layered on the notes. The designers can then begin preparing sketches and mood boards and discussing the look and feel of the note. Nevertheless, deciding on the theme of the note is a crucial initial stage. These include the artistic merit, design, use of colour, contrast, balance, and security features of each nomination.Ī new banknote may need designing as part of a mandatory project, in that the notes are being converted to polymer, or it may be that a traditional note is merely being updated. But what makes one banknote more exceptional than another? What determines a beautiful banknote?įor the Bank Note of the Year Award, IBNS members are encouraged to make their decision using a set of specifications. Uganda, Kazakhstan, Trinidad and Tobago and New Zealand have all won the award in recent years. There may not be a gold standard for beauty, but there may be a banknote standard for beauty, which is set by the judges of the prestigious International Bank Note Society (IBNS) Bank Note of the Year award.
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