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This process of shredding and granulating banknotes must be reliable and handled with the utmost precision and care. Royal Dutch Kusters Engineering provides custom-made solutions for the secure and effective destruction of banknotes, including online and offline banknote destruction.   [![Download brochure](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/3834998/f9ab9d2a-e57d-4678-95bc-60e7289c7c70.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/3834998/f9ab9d2a-e57d-4678-95bc-60e7289c7c70) # Process any banknote safely and efficiently ![Shreds](https://www.royaldutchkusters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Shreds.png?width=94&height=60&name=Shreds.png) #### Reliable with all substrates Systems have a 15-year lifetime and destroy cotton, polymer or hybrid banknotes with a maximum shred size of 6x6 mm. ![pre crusher](https://www.royaldutchkusters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/corporate/images/icons/pre%20crusher.png?width=62&height=60&name=pre%20crusher.png) #### Ultimate security The storage and feeding system is fully enclosed and lockable. Operators use two-factor authentication for off-line batch load, lock and leave operation. ![Bundle banknotes](https://www.royaldutchkusters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bundle%20banknotes.png?width=76&height=60&name=Bundle%20banknotes.png) #### Easy operation After loading bundles of banknotes, the operator controls the machine from a touch screen. The system then operates automatically under PLC control. # Currency Destruction System (CDS) ![Currency-destruction-system-CDS-V-series-10-RB](https://www.royaldutchkusters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Currency%20products/Banknote%20destruction/CDS-V/Currency-disintegration-destruction-system-CDS-V-series-10-RB.png?width=520&height=343&name=Currency-disintegration-destruction-system-CDS-V-series-10-RB.png) #### CDS - Fully enclosed, lockable storage & feeding system - Storage and loading capacity up to 3,000 kg - Shred size 6 x 6 mm or any other requested size - Destruction capacity up to 1,000 kg/hr [![Contact an expert](https://www.royaldutchkusters.com/hubfs/Kusters_2017/orange-download.png) Contact an expert](https://www.royaldutchkusters.com/contact-our-expert?hsLang=en-gb) [![Download brochure](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/3834998/f9ab9d2a-e57d-4678-95bc-60e7289c7c70.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/3834998/f9ab9d2a-e57d-4678-95bc-60e7289c7c70) # Process Steps ![banknote-destruction-flowchart](https://www.royaldutchkusters.com/hubfs/unfit-currency-solutions/images/banknote-destruction-flowchart.png "banknote-destruction-flowchart") # Customer testimonials ![bank-of-england-logo](https://www.royaldutchkusters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/corporate/logos/bank-of-england-logo.png?width=1200&height=1200&name=bank-of-england-logo.png) ### Bank of England #### Currency department Our destruction equipment, though nearly 25 years old, is reliable and efficient. Given its long service, the system has been very durable and has sustained a number of modifications over the years to align with the Bank’s changing requirements. 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