Crane Currency Information

OUR HISTORY Crane Currency is one of the longest-standing companies within the banknote industry. We have been making paper, developing security features and printing banknotes for more than 200 years. Crane was founded in 1801 by Zenas Crane in Dalton, Massachusetts, USA. His legacy has been a succession of seven generations of family owners and managers with a mission to develop highly durable and secure paper. US currency paper, first produced by Crane in 1879, in many ways, set the standards for today’s range of banknote substrates. INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS OF CRANE CURRENCY International operations of Crane Currency is located in Tumba, Sweden. Our unique one-site paper and printing facility in Tumba, gives our customers the unique opportunity to have their banknotes, designed, and printed in the same secure facility where the paper and embedded security features are produced. In December 2017, the company commenced operations in a new banknote production facility in Malta. It is one of the most modern and advanced banknote printing facilities in the world. OUR VISION Our vision of the future is simple and clear – cash will continue to remain the single most preferred payments instrument, so long as our industry continues to evolve and embrace innovation. Our research and development programs, advanced manufacturing facilities and comprehensive range of banknote products and services are symbols of our commitment to this future. International Operations Tumbavägen 5, 147 82 Tumba, Sweden HHF 402, Ħal Far Industrial Estate, Ħal Far, Birżebbuġa BBĠ 3000 Headquarters 30 South Street, Dalton, MA 01226 USA