NIBAF Pakistan conducted a specialized module titled Bank Notes Printing and Security Features – International Best Practices under the PSPC Leadership Induction Program (PLIP) – Batch-3, reinforcing its focus on advancing technical understanding in critical financial infrastructure domains. The session was held from February 10 to 13, 2026, at NIBAF Pakistan in Islamabad and brought international expertise to participants through structured discussions on secure printing and advanced banknote protection mechanisms.
The module was led by Ms. Deborah Smith from De La Rue, a globally recognized banknote printing and security solutions provider. Drawing on international experience, the trainer delivered comprehensive insights into global standards governing currency production, secure design protocols, and evolving anti-counterfeiting frameworks. The sessions were designed to provide participants with exposure to advanced methodologies that underpin modern banknote printing operations across leading economies.
Banknote security remains a critical pillar of financial system stability. As counterfeit techniques grow more sophisticated, central banks and security printers are continuously upgrading design elements, materials, and verification technologies. The module explored how layered security features, including overt, covert, and forensic elements, contribute to safeguarding currency integrity. Participants examined international benchmarks in banknote production, with particular emphasis on integrating innovative security components into both paper substrate and printing processes.
Ms. Deborah Smith highlighted the importance of combining traditional security features with emerging technologies to ensure durability and resistance against replication. Discussions covered advanced design techniques, secure printing workflows, and the integration of machine-readable authentication systems that enhance detection accuracy. The sessions also addressed the lifecycle management of banknotes, including durability considerations and replacement strategies aligned with international standards.
The PSPC Leadership Induction Program – Batch-3 aims to equip professionals with specialized knowledge across strategic operational domains. By incorporating a module focused on banknote printing and security features, the program emphasized the relevance of currency integrity within broader financial governance structures. Secure currency production is closely tied to economic stability, public trust, and effective monetary policy implementation.
Participants were introduced to global best practices in anti-counterfeiting measures, including multi-layered security architectures that combine visual identifiers, embedded elements, and digital verification technologies. The module also provided an overview of evolving global trends, such as polymer substrates, hybrid materials, and enhanced micro-printing techniques that are increasingly adopted by central banks worldwide.
Hosting the four-day session at NIBAF Pakistan in Islamabad reinforced the institution’s expanding role in delivering high-impact technical training beyond traditional financial sector topics. The inclusion of international expertise from De La Rue added practical perspective to the discussions, ensuring that participants gained exposure to real-world applications and global compliance frameworks.
Over the course of February 10–13, attendees engaged in knowledge-driven dialogue centered on strengthening secure printing standards and adapting to technological advancements in currency protection. The structured format allowed participants to explore both strategic and operational dimensions of banknote security, from conceptual design to production oversight.
By facilitating this module under the PSPC Leadership Induction Program, NIBAF Pakistan continues to support professional development aligned with international standards. The focus on secure printing, anti-counterfeiting strategies, and evolving banknote technologies reflects the growing intersection between financial systems and advanced security innovation within the global fintech landscape.
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