Past forums · 2014 – 2023
For two decades the forum brought together Africa's central banks, state printworks and suppliers from across the continent and beyond, to share knowledge on banknotes, security technology and the future of cash. Explore the reviews, galleries and presentations from our past forums.
The African Currency Forum was held on behalf of the Association of African Banknote and Secure Document Printers (AABSDP), with each edition hosted by one of its member printworks.
Over four days, delegates heard from central bank and printworks leaders, reviewed the latest developments in banknote design, security features, sustainability and cash handling, and visited host facilities. A social programme of dinners and tours gave time to meet colleagues from across the continent.
This page brings together the reviews, photo galleries and presentations from the forums we have organised.
Delegate total across the 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2023 forums.
A look back at the African Currency Forums and the host cities that welcomed them.
The forum met in Luxor, with a visit to the CBE's new printing house and cash centre in the New Administrative Capital.
305 delegates · 46 countries
A sold-out 20th forum, welcoming central banks from across Africa and beyond.
300 delegates
Thirty central banks registered, twenty-three of them from Africa.
280 delegates
The largest forum in its history at the time.
330 delegates · 45 countries
For enquiries about the African Currency Forum or presentations from past forums, please contact the organisers.