Flexibility and expertise derived from a global manufacturing footprint combine with exceptional and seamless product design. De La Rue provides fully finished banknotes, secure polymer substrate and banknote security features to central banks and currency issuing authorities.
When did the Bank of England buy de la Rue?
In 2003, the company acquired the Debden based banknote printing operations of the Bank of England. In 2003 and 2004 the company supplied banknotes to Iraq. The company was recognised by Hermann Simon as a role model for other small- to medium-sized businesses in his book Hidden Champions.
Is it safe to use de la Rue currency?
We provide market-leading end-to-end currency solutions to over half the central banks and issuing authorities around the world. With De La Rue your banknotes are in safe hands, benefiting from the flexibility and the truly global expertise that comes from our unique scale and breadth.
Where was de la Rue banknote printing company founded?
Based in Switzerland, the company specialized in building banknote printing equipment. The company printed banknotes for the Central Bank of Iran during the 1960s. In 1995, the company acquired Portals Limited which had been listed on the London stock market since 1904.
Which is the Authentication division of de la Rue?
Our Authentication Division is a supplier of a range of physical and digital solutions such as tax stamps and supporting software solutions, authentication labels and associated brand protection digital solutions, cheques and bank cards, and ID security components including polycarbonate.
What kind of software does de la Rue use?
De La Rue provides comprehensive modular software solutions, physical security labels and documents for a wide variety of commercial and government applications.
What kind of footprint does de la Rue have?
Our manufacturing footprint, covering Africa, Asia, Europe and the UK, gives us a high level of flexibility. We act as an integrated provider of finished banknotes and a provider of polymer substrate and security features to central banks, state printing works, state paper mills and other commercial entities.
