Established 1813 as Thomas De La Rue, changed to “The De La Rue Company Limited” in 1958, later “The De La Rue Company plc” and in 1991 to “De La Rue plc.” Maker of postage stamps (since 1855), paper money (since 1860), and physical security (from 1988-98). De La Rue Giori, Switzerland formed in 1965, was sold in 2001 to partner Koenig & Bauer. Printer of Euro banknotes for Ireland and others (the 6-character printer code prefix is “H”). See also: Le Febure, Giori.
De La Rue House; Jays Close; Viables
Basingstoke; Hampshire; RG22 4BS United Kingdom
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De La Rue Systems |
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Frontier Set – same image both sides 20 Dollars Teller Cash Dispensing Division |
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Given away at exhibition of British Museum - 1987 Pole Puszkin |
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Peseta Set, both side identical. Swiss Set, initiated November 2002 |