Green LongLife™
Durable pre-coated substrates make banknotes more sustainable by reducing the need for frequent reprints – and support central banks in operating more efficiently. With Green LongLifeTM, we have succeeded in preserving the well-known qualities of LongLifeTM while significantly enhancing sustainability.
Designed for all denominations and to perform optimally even under challenging circulation conditions: Green LongLife offers central banks around the world a simple way to enhance the efficiency, security and cost-effective sustainability of their cash cycle.
Preserves the strengths of LongLife™ – and nature.
With Green LongLife, we have developed a banknote paper that makes a difference solely for nature: it’s printing and processes require no adjustment for the central bank. However, the amount of plastic has been reduced while increasing the biobased carbon content. Overall, we have reduced the carbon footprint of a Green LongLife note by 30% compared to a LongLife note without compromising on security, look and feel – or design freedom.
For security threads and foils, 70% recycled polyester is used. Alternative fibres such as organic cotton or abaca, hemp, or Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) can be chosen for substrate production. To ensure the highest durability and thus the lowest ecological footprint, Green LongLife can be coated, for example, with TOPnote® by G+D or comparable varnishes.
