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Canadian Bank Note Company

Canadian security printer and secure technology provider serving governments and businesses since 1897.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

CBN (Canadian Bank Note Company) is a Canadian security printer and secure technology provider. According to its official site, it has been a trusted partner to governments and businesses since 1897, began as a currency printer, and has grown into a global leader in secure technology. Its solutions span currency, border security, driver and vehicle credentials, civil identity, excise control, and lottery and gaming, and it states it has been trusted to print Canada's bank notes since 1935. CBN reports a global team of more than 2,000 professionals and says it is trusted in 75+ jurisdictions.

History

CBN began as a currency printer and quickly realized its real strength was in the security features it was building, an insight that sparked a transformation. The company states it has been a trusted partner to governments and businesses since 1897, starting as Canada's security printer and growing into a global leader in secure technology. It has been trusted to print Canada's bank notes since 1935. Since introducing advanced travel document reader technology in 1995, it has continued to deliver integrated software solutions supporting border management systems. Today it designs, develops, and integrates advanced solutions that safeguard borders, empower citizens, protect national currencies, and generate revenue for community programs, with a global team of more than 2,000 professionals and operations trusted in 75+ jurisdictions.

Products and positioning

Global leader in secure technology; trusted partner to governments and businesses.

  • Currency

    Trusted money that lasts; CBN has been trusted to print Canada's bank notes since 1935, developing advanced security features.

  • Border Security

    Integrated software solutions supporting robust border management systems; advanced travel document reader technology introduced in 1995.

  • Driver & Vehicle

    Secure licences and registrations, from issuing credentials to maintaining up-to-date records.

  • Civil Identification

    Secure, reliable ID systems for voting, travelling, and accessing services such as healthcare and education.

  • Excise Control

    Solutions that combat illicit trade, protect legitimate markets, and safeguard tax revenues.

  • Lottery & Gaming

    Lottery systems listed among CBN's solutions.

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