Release Date Set for Next Generation Series $100 US

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing announced the release date for the Next Generation 2009 US $100 as February 10, 2011. As part of our standard practice we work directly with the BEP to develop software updates in advance of the release date.

The new note will have two new primary security features: • 3-D Security Ribbon, which is actually woven into the paper • Bell in the Ink Well with color shifting ink You can read more about these 2 features from the official website http://www.newmoney.gov/newmoney/Default.aspx . Also on this website you will find many other resources including common questions and answers, materials to order or download, a link to all of the redesigned notes and special resource sections dedicated to the Gaming and Retail Industries.

We remain committed to you our loyal customer, by working very closely with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing on this latest redesign, we anticipate software release approximately 3 months in advance of the new $100 note, minimizing any impact to your customers.

For additional information, please do not hesitate to contact myself or your Crane sales representative. We thank you in advance for your continued support. 

Michael Torelli 
Manager of Customer Service and Technical Support
Corporate Liaison to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

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CRANE Payment Solution exhibiting its three brands of Casino and AWP payment systems; CashCode, NRI & Telequip

London, UK January, 27, 2009. Crane Payment Solutions is back once again this year showcasing the Payment Solutions group’s broad gaming capabilities at the IGE/ATEI show. Together representing its three brands of CashCode, NRI and Telequip, the show will mark the third year anniversary that these companies were brought together under the Crane Payment Solutions division of Crane Co. For Casino OEMs and Operators, this years’ IGE show will mark the European launch of CashCode’s newest gaming bank note validator, CashCode one™. This product has now been installed at various European casinos for the past six months showing impressive results. Now properties in North America including some in California have been using the CashCode one™ and plan on rolling out more units in the months to come. Perhaps the most notable and distinguishing feature of this product is it’s universality. One product can support all currencies, protocols and voltages. For AWP operators, National Rejectors, Inc. GmbH (NRI) another division of Crane Payment Solutions, will debut its new range of hoppers, the h² series. Available in various sizes these hoppers feature a universal voltage range, cctalk or parallel interfaces and offer high-speed reliable payout, even to the last coin.

NRI will also focus on their newest free fall validator, the f² which offers unparalleled speed and accuracy – the perfect solution for coin acceptance and recycling applications. Both the h² and G-13 have also been approved and installed into the Italian marketplace. The r² recycler product is a CashCode/NRI joint venture. Designed for the European AWP market, this product not only validates bank notes inserted, but recycles the notes and provides them either as change or more importantly, allows for payout of banknotes in either 10 Euro or 20 Euro denominations. In markets such as Germany and Spain where hand payouts are not allowed, the refilling of coin hoppers for payout purposes has had quite a negative impact. The ability to pay out in notes in a cost effective method reduces and/or eliminates hopper depletion which many operators experience today. In addition, the product saves on labour costs. Operators do not need to visit and replenish cash dispensers since the unit is self replenishing.

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CASHCODE EXPANDS OPERATIONS TO LARGER FACILITY

Toronto, ON Canada, March 16, 2009 - In 2007, CashCode, a Division of Crane Payment Solutions added a second facility in the Toronto, Canada suburb of Concord, Ontario where its headquarters are located.

Since that time, the company has continued to experience growth and will now consolidate both locations into one larger 60,000 sq. ft. building.

The move will take place over a period of time, with staff and operations being relocated between March and May. During the move, there is no anticipated interruption in service expected. Telephone and fax numbers remain unchanged.

Effective immediately, please change your records to reflect the new address;

Crane Payment Solutions
2720 Steeles Avenue West
Concord, ON L4K 4S3 CANADA
+1 905 303 8874 Tel
+1 905 303 8875 Fax
1-800-584-2633 Toll Free (North America)

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