“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.”
The fact this quote is commonly misattributed to Mark Twain, serves as an ironic reminder of the need to remain vigilant against myths, misconceptions, and outright falsehoods.
This is especially true in the internet age. Misinformation spreads fast, disinformation is rife, and the truth is contested, that means evidence, expertise and fact checking are more vital than ever. It’s a reality for our industry too.
CCL Secure ensures our claims are always supported by independent evidence from central banks or other reputable sources – which is what we'll do here.
It includes reports, publications and videos that provide accurate, fact-based information which is needed to debunk myths, unpack misconceptions, and share information of interest to the banknote industry.
Discover how GUARDIAN polymer banknotes last up to six times longer than traditional cotton-paper. Explore central bank–verified reports, publications, and videos.
Explore independent reports, publications and videos to discover how GUARDIAN polymer banknotes—with a decades-long record of reducing counterfeits - remain the world’s most secure substrate.
Access independent reports, publications and videos to discover how GUARDIAN polymer banknotes—thanks to their inherent physical and chemical properties—stay cleaner than cotton-paper alternatives.
Explore independent reports, publications and videos to see how full lifecycle studies prove that GUARDIAN polymer banknotes deliver leading environmental gains.
