Banknote Design that works
Banknotes are more than a means of payment – they’re a reflection of identity. In this episode of Currency Insights, Sanzhar Nurkassimov, Chief Designer at the National Bank of Kazakhstan, shares how a powerful narrative inspired the country’s new Banknote series.
Developed in close collaboration with G+D, the design combines cultural storytelling with functional excellence – from eye-catching public features to machine-readable security. Marc Mittelstaedt, Head of Design at G+D, explains how strategic feature placement ensures processing efficiency and counterfeit protection alike.
The result: a series that works in every aspect: it looks beautiful, is super secure, connects past and present – and sets new standards in banknote design .
Key Topics:
- How national heritage shaped the visual concept
- Why design is critical for processing performance
- What makes modern security features effective – for humans and machines
If you're about to design your next series or com-note, let’s talk about how to make your banknotes tell a story that works.