Printing Error May Undermine Banknotes
The quality of the world's banknotes has been questioned after the leading printer suspended production over paper issues. The uncertainty has seen the company's share price fall to a three-year low.
De La Rue, which produces banknotes for 150 countries from its Hampshire base, will not confirm whether inferior notes have ended up in circulation. The company has been forced to suspend the relevant production and shipment departments to allow for an investigation. The probe was issued after delivery teams noted paper issued to central banks and other printers was sub-standard. De La Rue discovered irregularities in the quality and production of the notes at its 600-worker plant in Overton, Hampshire.
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