Coins and banknotes as cultural ambassadors
Mietens & Partner GmbH launched the Educational Money Program to use coins and banknotes beyond their traditional function as a means of payment—as tools for education and international understanding.
Coins and banknotes serve as ambassadors for a country and reflect its history, culture, and national identity. Every day, they change hands among millions of people and travel across national borders. Their wide reach makes them an effective medium for raising a country’s international profile.
Central banks can harness this potential to introduce their country, its history, and its cultural characteristics to a broad audience. In addition to fulfilling an educational mission, this approach yields an additional positive effect: the country gains international attention and can present itself as an attractive travel destination and cultural hub.
Alternatives for disposing of remaining stock
We also support central banks and other institutions with regard to surplus stock of demonetized coins and banknotes.
We are exploring the possibility of taking over existing stock and channeling it toward appropriate reuse in the international collector and educational sectors.
This can create an economically and environmentally sound alternative to recycling or costly disposal. At the same time, historical or withdrawn means of payment are given the opportunity to continue conveying knowledge about their origins and history.
After all, even a demonetized banknote or coin remains a piece of economic, cultural, and contemporary history.
Commemorative banknotes from your country
A custom-designed commemorative banknote offers central banks the opportunity to honor a country, a significant historical event, a notable figure, or a cultural theme in a special way.
Your benefits at a glance
With our international network and many years of experience, we support central banks in implementing customized banknote projects. We manage the entire project—from conception and design through production and logistics to marketing and distribution.
International network
Access to internationally recognized designers and specialists in the field of banknote and security printing.
Professional production
Collaboration with certified and specialized banknote producers.
State-of-the-art security features
Depending on the project, innovative security features and custom design elements can be integrated.
High-quality security papers
Access to specialized paper manufacturers and modern security papers for banknotes and commemorative issues.
Attractive small print runs
Limited editions for the international collector’s market can also be produced cost-effectively, such as a limited run of 10,000 copies.
An extraordinary example: The world's largest banknote
A unique project was developed in collaboration with the Central Bank of Burundi. Together, they created an extraordinary commemorative banknote that garnered international attention as the world’s largest banknote.
This example illustrates the possibilities offered by modern banknote production when the traditional function of a banknote is combined with a special cultural or symbolic purpose.
Coins and banknotes connect people
Our goal is to highlight the special significance of coins and banknotes: as a means of payment, as cultural heritage, as collector’s items, and above all as ambassadors for a country.
Through the Educational Money Program, we aim to work with central banks to help impart knowledge, raise awareness of cultural identity, and promote international exchanges.