THE Bank of Guyana has won the Best New Banknote award for its upgraded $5,000 banknote, in recognition of its innovation and design.
Guyana received the LATAM ‘Best New Banknote Award’ at the High Security Print Conference in Nassau in the Bahamas. The award, granted annually, acknowledges exceptional achievements in banknote technology and aesthetics.
The newly released banknote, although retaining the same design as its predecessor, incorporates several cutting-edge security features.
Notably, the previous DualTrack™ thread on the reverse and holographic stripe on the front have been replaced with a state-of-the-art 5mm wide Pulsar™ thread, developed by Oberthur Fiduciaire. This upgrade marks the first use of the Pulsar colourshift thread in a circulating note.
The introduction of the Pulsar thread introduces dynamic movement, vibrant colours, and striking optical effects to the banknote. By combining two colours with micro-optics, the thread creates a synchronized gold-to-green colour shift, enhancing both the security and visual appeal of the currency.
Furthermore, the upgraded $5,000 banknote boasts the inclusion of a SPARK® Live Truspin image, featuring the national animal of Guyana, the majestic jaguar. This SPARK feature adds an additional layer of security, ensuring the banknote’s authenticity.
The Bank of Guyana’s upgraded banknote stood out among the competition due to its innovative use of advanced security technologies and its captivating design elements. The addition of the Pulsar thread and the SPARK® Live Truspin image not only enhance the banknote’s security against counterfeiting but also create a visually stunning and engaging experience for banknote users.
The upgraded $5,000 banknote was marked as a significant milestone in Guyana’s monetary landscape.
