Press release

Next-Generation Banknote Counting Machine launched by De La Rue

13/9/2006

The new EV86-Series banknote counter launched today at the De La Rue Global Business Partner Convention could cut banknote processing time by up to 45%, resulting in substantial customer savings every year. By combining reliable feed, accuracy and speed De La Rue claims to offer its customer’s unparalleled efficiency.

The new EV86-Series uses De La Rue’s unique Ultra Feed™ technology to deliver consistent, durable and reliable feeding of banknotes at a rate 20% faster than the competition. Capable of handling notes of all types of design, quality and condition, Ultra Feed is the heartbeat of the EV86-Series and constantly feeds notes without causing damage while providing users with a tidy counted stack.

In terms of accuracy, the De La Rue’s exclusive Mechanical Double Detection ™ is already the market leading counting technology. In tests, Mechanical Double Detection ™ outperformed the rival Opacity Doubles Detect technology used by competitors by more than 100 times.

When it comes to speed, the EV86-Series is capable of counting over 2000 notes per minute (npm), outperforming the leading competitors by up to 34%. It also significantly outperforms all equivalent competitor products in head-to-head throughput testing.

The EV86-Series performance figures were generated during extensive trials, both in banks around the world and at De La Rue’s in-house laboratories. A huge range of currencies and environmental conditions were tested. “Our research shows that the EV86-Series delivers exactly what we intended – the best feeding and the most accurate and reliable machine out there.” said Gavin Doyle.

“It’s easy to see why this is a premium product that offers customers value for money, with a contemporary styling that complements the professional environment that our customers look to portray.” concluded Gavin Doyle.

About De La Rue

De La Rue is the world’s largest commercial security printer and papermaker, involved in the production of over 150 national currencies and a wide range of security documents such as passports, authentication labels and fiscal stamps. The Company is also a leading provider of cash handling equipment and software solutions to banks and retailers worldwide, helping them to reduce the cost of handling cash. Employing over 6,000 people across 31 countries, De La Rue is also pioneering new technologies in government identity solutions for national identification, driver's licence and passport issuing schemes. www.delarue.com