Jessica Matthäus is a banknote designer at Orell Füssli Ltd. Security Printing with 10 years of experience in brand and corporate design. In her current role (or at Orell Füssli Ltd. Security Printing), she's part of an interdisciplinary innovation team that focuses on conventional banknote security and design along with an in-depth probing into new digital markets and technologies.

Orell Füssli Ltd. Security Printing is an internationally recognised security product and solution specialist. OFS provides its customers with unique and customised services in designing, manufacturing and supplying banknotes and other high security documents. Additionally, OFS specialises in connected banknote solutions customised for CBDC, bridging currency’s physical and digital worlds.

DUAL®, a hybrid banknote that bridges the physical and digital world of currencies

In a "CBDC only" payment system, aspects like consumer privacy or the ability to work offline are still unsolved. A DUAL®, a hybrid banknote, is a physical banknote that interacts with a CBDC solution and acts as a transitional device between cash-based and CBDC-based payment systems.

This innovative banknote can be used like a classic banknote; however, the owner can transfer the banknote's value to a digital wallet by scanning the hidden QR code with a mobile device. Our DUAL(R) solution complements the CBDC-based payment system, provides privacy and enables the consumer a choice between different payment systems.