Innovation rooted in 30 years of experience
To celebrate 30 years of security production in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Kurz Banknote Security has created a special anniversary note series: Tree of Life. The design centers around the tree as a powerful symbol — representing growth, stability, and deep roots in the region. It reflects the cycle of continuous innovation, from strong foundations to new branches of technology. Each note reinterprets this symbol, showing how Kurz has constantly reinvented itself over the years. The series honors the past while looking forward to a dynamic, secure future.
The Design Team
The Tree of Life sample folder was created by talented members of our OVD KINEGRAM division - Stephanie Leemann, Reto Karrer and Urs Beck - plus independent graphic designer Andreas Iten, a popular name in banknote and brand design spaces.
Together, they harnessed the immense aesthetic potential of KURZ banknote technologies to create a sample folder demonstrating that the most beautiful notes can include cutting-edge security features. While enhancing the appearance and excitement of a banknote, these also ensure its authenticity is intuitive to validate - for example with a quick look, tilt and feel of the note - and that layered security levels provide the very latest and highest counterfeit protection.
DAY
In the light of day, the old oak steadily draws water from the earth. Through capillary action, each drop rises with quiet purpose: supporting the tree’s height and strength, and feeding the leaves of the crown bathed in golden light.
DAY
In the light of day, the old oak steadily draws water from the earth. Through capillary action, each drop rises with quiet purpose: supporting the tree’s height and strength, and feeding the leaves of the crown bathed in golden light.
DAY
In the light of day, the old oak steadily draws water from the earth. Through capillary action, each drop rises with quiet purpose: supporting the tree’s height and strength, and feeding the leaves of the crown bathed in golden light.
DAY
In the light of day, the old oak steadily draws water from the earth. Through capillary action, each drop rises with quiet purpose: supporting the tree’s height and strength, and feeding the leaves of the crown bathed in golden light.
DUSK
In the calm of dusk and dawn, warm light filters through the old oak's crown, illuminating the fine movement of each leaf in the wind. Subtle highlights trace the tree's structure, a soft glowrevealing its complex and enduring form.
DUSK
In the calm of dusk and dawn, warm light filters through the old oak's crown, illuminating the fine movement of each leaf in the wind. Subtle highlights trace the tree's structure, a soft glowrevealing its complex and enduring form.
DUSK
In the calm of dusk and dawn, warm light filters through the old oak's crown, illuminating the fine movement of each leaf in the wind. Subtle highlights trace the tree's structure, a soft glowrevealing its complex and enduring form.
DUSK
In the calm of dusk and dawn, warm light filters through the old oak's crown, illuminating the fine movement of each leaf in the wind. Subtle highlights trace the tree's structure, a soft glowrevealing its complex and enduring form.
NIGHT
In the dark of night, the moon shines a gentle light upon the old oak, revealingevery detail of its richly textured bark,each ridge and groove shaped by decades of growth. Its enduring surface stands as a testament to stability, permanence and the eternal character of past memories.
NIGHT
In the dark of night, the moon shines a gentle light upon the old oak, revealingevery detail of its richly textured bark,each ridge and groove shaped by decades of growth. Its enduring surface stands as a testament to stability, permanence and the eternal character of past memories.
NIGHT
In the dark of night, the moon shines a gentle light upon the old oak, revealingevery detail of its richly textured bark,each ridge and groove shaped by decades of growth. Its enduring surface stands as a testament to stability, permanence and the eternal character of past memories.
NIGHT
In the dark of night, the moon shines a gentle light upon the old oak, revealingevery detail of its richly textured bark,each ridge and groove shaped by decades of growth. Its enduring surface stands as a testament to stability, permanence and the eternal character of past memories.