Enabling life’s essentials
CBN has made its mark by doing things differently, zigging when others zagged. We started as a currency printer, but quickly realized our real strength was in the security features we were building. That insight sparked a transformation. Today, our work shows up in everyday moments around the world: when someone crosses a border, buys groceries, proves who they are, drives to work, or claims a prize. From passports and ID cards to excise stamps and lottery systems, our solutions quietly power life’s essentials. And behind it all? A team that puts people first: our customers, our partners, and each other.
A legacy
since 1897
CBN has been a trusted partner to governments and businesses since 1897. From our beginnings as Canada’s security printer, we’ve grown into a global leader in secure technology. Today, we design, develop, and integrate advanced solutions that safeguard borders, empower citizens, protect national currencies, and generate revenue for community programs.
Trusted in 75+ jurisdictions
Collaboration drives everything we do. Whether delivering complex, large-scale solutions or supporting local initiatives, we bring unmatched expertise to the table. Every client works directly with a cross-discipline team, handpicked to meet their specific needs. Our knowledge of markets, cultures, technologies, and standards ensures solutions that don’t just meet expectations, they create lasting value.
Our solutions
Our people, our strength
Every CBN solution begins with people. A global team of more than 2,000 dedicated professionals including engineers, designers, systems architects, security experts, production specialists, and software developers. Together, they bring precision, creativity, and a shared passion for innovation to everything we do.
Our strength lies not only in what we create, but in who we are. We are proud to champion an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where every individual is valued and empowered to succeed. As a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI), we are committed to ensuring that every member of our team can bring their authentic self to work and thrive doing it.
Our philosophy
We partner with governments at every level to protect and serve citizens, secure borders, strengthen currencies, and create sustainable revenue streams for worthy causes. Our role is not just to deliver technology, it’s to create solutions that are resilient, future-ready, and trusted for generations.