De La Rue : takes top prize in annual Central Banking Awards

This is the fifth year of the awards which recognise excellence in the Central Banking community. The panel of judges is made up of the Central Banking Editorial Team and Editorial Advisory Board, who are all former central bankers from around the world.

Christopher Jeffery, Chairman of the Central Banking Awards Committee and Editor-in-chief of Central Banking, said:

'DLR Analytics provides central banks with an invaluable way of forecasting the future demand for cash - an issue ever-more prevalent, given the rise of digital payments. The software proves substantial value can be taken from simpler aggregated data, reducing the costs for central banks investigating its cash's lifecycle.'

Martin Sutherland, CEO of De La Rue, said:

'I am pleased this year with the performance of De La Rueand the progress we are making against our strategy. With our increased focus in innovation and technology, we are proud to have launched DLR Analytics in the market. DLR Analytics revolutionises the way that central banks can understand and forecast their cash requirements - and with more than 60 countries already signed up, we are setting new standards for industry. The investments we are making and service we are now offering will support our customers in making effective decisions, and will enable more effective and efficient use of cash.'

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About De La Rue:

De La Rue's purpose is to enable every citizen to participate securely in the global economy. As a trusted partner of governments, central banks and commercial organisations, De La Rue provides products and services that underpin the integrity of trade, personal identity and the movement of goods. As the world's largest designer and commercial printer of banknotes, De La Rue designs, manufactures and delivers banknotes, banknote substrates and security features to customers in a world where currency will continue to be a key part of the developing payments eco-system.

De La Rue is the only fully integrated supplier of both paper and polymer banknotes, and creates security features that ensure banknotes are protected against counterfeiting. De La Rue is the world's largest commercial printer of passports, delivering national and international identity tokens and software solutions for governments in a world that is increasingly focused on the importance of a legal and secure identity for every individual. De La Rue also creates and delivers secure product identifiers and 'track and trace' software for governments and commercial customers alike to help to tackle the challenge of illicit or counterfeit goods and the collection of revenue and excise duties.

De La Rue is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LON-DLAR). For further information visit www.delarue.com