Banknote durability can affect service life, replacement frequency and lifecycle costs. Substrate construction, coatings and other material treatments can all influence how a banknote performs during repeated handling and use.
Smithers tests a range of banknote materials, including traditional cotton-based papers, coated and laminated substrates and polymer-based banknotes.
Our testing capabilities include:
- Stiffness
- Tear resistance
- Crumpling resistance
- Folding endurance
- Surface properties
- Simulated environmental ageing
Durability testing can also be combined with assessment of security features before and after exposure, helping determine whether physical ageing or damage affects their appearance or performance. High-resolution document examination can be used to support detailed evaluation of security features.
Surface profilometry used to evaluate banknote surface characteristics.
Talk to our experts about your banknote, substrate or durability testing requirements.
