Canadian Bank Note Company
Canadian Bank Note Company provides secure technology solutions for currency, border security, national identification, and lottery systems, serving clients worldwide since 1935.
Services
Canadian Bank Note Company offers a wide range of secure technology solutions. These include currency production, border security, driver and vehicle information systems, national identification and civil registry, excise control, and lottery and gaming. Their comprehensive service portfolio encompasses the design and printing of national currency, border management systems, passport and eVisa solutions, motor vehicle information and driver identification systems, as well as identity management solutions.
History with the Bank of Canada
Canadian Bank Note Company has a long-standing relationship with the Bank of Canada, having supplied it since 1935. Over the years, they have consistently provided high-quality banknotes made from polymer, composite, and paper materials. Their expertise and reliability have established them as a trusted partner in the creation of secure currency solutions.
Global Passport Solutions
Canadian Bank Note Company supplies passports to 35 countries, including Canada, where they have been the primary passport supplier for over 45 years. Their passport solutions are part of their broader suite of border management and eVisa systems, ensuring secure and efficient identification for international travelers.
Lottery and Gaming Operations
The company operates lottery systems and charitable gaming operations. Notable projects include launching a national electronic lottery system in El Salvador in collaboration with the Canadian Commercial Corporation. They also developed a modern version of the 50/50 draw for the Ottawa Senators Foundation, which resulted in a 30% sales increase in its first year.
Innovative Security Solutions
Canadian Bank Note Company is a leader in addressing document security threats through technological innovations. They invested in a Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions SUSI evo high-security offset printing press and implemented secure driver’s license issuance solutions for the Virginia DMV. Additionally, they developed and deployed the Integrated Immigration Management System (IIMS) for the Government of the Bahamas and created a new series of banknotes for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, which won the 'Banknote of the Year' award in 2015.