Modern technologies used in the 5 dinar note

In a previous article, we mentioned the Central Bank's announcement regarding the issuance A new 5 dinar banknote On February 17, 2021, we mentioned the details of this release, from the very first polymer manufacturing to the most minute new details.

However, recently, the printing company Delaro, which manufactures this denomination, announced the use of a new and sophisticated polymer manufacturing technology called SAFEGUARD®, following the dinar issued in 2018. Like the dinar, the new 5 dinar note features an intricate window depicting the famous Libyan resistance leader Omar al-Mukhtar, the “hide and reveal” substrate feature, MASK™, and the GEMINI™ ultraviolet ink feature.

The 5 dinar note is also the world's first banknote to be issued with SAFEGUARD® ARGENTUM as part of its polymer base layer. This highly reflective silver ink forms part of the polymer base layer and is incorporated into the 5 dinar note's polymer window in the form of five mirror-like shapes, representing the denomination, around the window's edge.

Miloud Al-Taher from the Central Bank of Libya said:“Following the success of the one-dinar note on the SAFEGUARD® polymer substrate, we are delighted to celebrate this historic occasion with a new 5-dinar polymer banknote. Thank you to De La Rue for their close partnership, which made the release of this modern banknote possible on this landmark occasion. “.

Ruth Yoling, managing director of Currency, said:“It was a privilege and a pleasure to partner with the Central Bank of Libya as they upgraded their second banknote from polymer to a SAFEGUARD® polymer substrate. Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved in the design and manufacture of this modern and secure banknote. “.