GUARDIAN™ is the world’s most advanced polymer banknote substrate. First issued in 1988, it has gained the confidence of more than 40 central banks – thanks to its durability, security and sustainability.
CCL Secure has supported central banks to adopt GUARDIAN across 175 denominations, with full families in Australia, Brunei, Canada, Costa Rica, England, Mauritania, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Romania and Vanuatu.
More than 80 billion banknotes have been printed on GUARDIAN substrate and the independent evidence shows it is stronger, safer, cleaner and greener than any alternative. GUARDIAN banknotes last three to five times longer, reduce counterfeit rates, and mitigate environmental impacts considerably.
This success rests on years of cutting-edge science. GUARDIAN begins with a highly specialised polymer film called Propanote™ Clarity C, which is produced by our sister company, Innovia Films. CCL Secure then adds layers of polymer substrate embedded with advanced security features that have been developed moe than three decades.
