Mint and Print (MAP 2016)

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3 Lebanon A small but diverse country in the Middle East, holds scores World Heritage Sites. Baalbek a 5000 year old site, Anjar a 1300 year old city, Byblos a historical Mediterranean city that dates back thousands of years and is closely associated with the spread of the Phoenician alphabet. Beirut city was named World Book Capital in 2009, and has long been the party capital of the region, also often called «Paris of the Middle East» or «Switzerland of the East». Pope John Paul II once said as well, «Lebanon is a massage more than it is a country».

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5 Mint and Print (MAP 2016) After the successful events in 2012 and 2014, MAP has become an established international conference in banknotes printing and coins minting. MAP2016 is the third edition of Mint and Print international conference, organized by Banque Du Liban (the central bank of Lebanon). This event provides an opportunity to take part in interactive discussions between attendees from around 50 invited central banks mainly representing the Middle East, Africa, and beyond as well as 25 expected sponsors & speakers representing paper mills, mints, printing and processing companies. The event is aimed to be repeated every two years. The conference will also include a paper revealing the preliminary findings of an industry study titled: Banknote Substrate Durability: A live circulation comparative study. The study aims at presenting a live circulation trial, considering a set of well-known substrates in the market, in addition to the impact of varnishing, intaglio and climate variations and public habits. This paper will be presented by Banque du Liban. MAP 2016 is directed towards central banks governors,vice governors, and directors of issue department. It will be a platform for central banks, banknotes printers, coins minters, and other experts to discuss the current situation, challenges and advancements in this industry.

6 The Program Sunday : 17:00 to 19:00 Registration for central banks and reception 19:00 to 22:00 Gala dinner hosted by Banque Du Liban (BDL), welcome note by BDL Monday : 07:00 to 08:45 Breakfast in hotel 09:00 to 12:30 Closed session meetings only for central banks 12:30 to 14:00 Lunch in hotel 14:15 to 16:30 Optional visit to BDL cash operations department or BDL museum 17:00 to 19:00 Registration for delegates 19:00 to 22:00 Dinner - sponsored by platinum sponsor Tuesday : 07:30 to 08:45 Breakfast in hotel 09:00 to 10:30 Session 1: official opening 10:30 to 11:00 Coffee break 11:00 to 12:30 Session 2: Banknote substrates, hotel seminar room 12:30 to 14:00 Lunch in hotel 14:00 to 15:15 Session 3: Banknote origination materials, hotel seminar room 15:15 to 15:45 Coffee break 15:45 to 17:30 Session 4: Banknote printing, hotel seminar room 19:00 to 22:00 Dinner - sponsored by platinum sponsor Wednesday : 07:30 to 08:45 Breakfast in hotel 09:00 to 10:30 Session 5: Banknote processing, hotel seminar room 10:30 to 11:00 Coffee break 11:00 to 12:30 Session 6: Security printing, hotel seminar room 12:30 to 14:00 Lunch in hotel 14:00 to 15:30 Session 7: Currency issues - looking ahead, hotel seminar room 15:30 to 15:45 Coffee break 15:45 to 17:30 Session 8: Coin minting, hotel seminar room 19:00 to 22:00 Dinner - Sponsored by platinum sponsor Thursday : 07:30 to 08:45 Breakfast in hotel 09:00 to 10:30 Session 9: Coin minting and processing, hotel seminar room 10:30 to 11:00 Coffee break 11:00 to 12:30 Session 10: Concluding session, discussion panel, hotel seminar room 12:30 to 14:00 Lunch in hotel 16:00 to 19:00 International Currency Auction open to the public 19:00 to ---- Farewell Dinner- sponsored by platinum sponsor Friday : 09:00 to 12:00 Excursion: Byblos & Jeita Grotto - sponsored by platinum sponsor 16:00 to 22:00 Beirut Money Fair (BMF)

7 Who should attend Central banks and currency issuing authorities National and commercial banknote printing works National and commercial paper mills Counterfeit deterrence entities Banknote technology companies Security ink manufacturers Banknote designers Banknote security device manufacturers Banknote equipment manufacturers Coin minters Coin management solution providers Cash centers Automation specialists Cash processing companies Security printing companies Cash in transit companies Cash management companies (CMCs)

8 Beirut Money Fair (BMF 2016) Beirut Money fair, the first of its kind in the Middle East, is being held for the first time in September The fair will include the following: - More than 50 booths housing international and regional companies. - International mints and banknote production companies. - Auction held by an international auctioneer. The event will be open to the public, whereby collectors, currency dealers, specialised currency institutions will interact. The expected number of visitors is more than 5,000.

9 The Program Thursday : 16:00 to 19:00 Auction held by an international auctioneer. Friday : 10:00 to 14:00 Booths will be available for setup 16:00 to 22:00 Official opening of Beirut Money Fair (BMF) Saturday : 16:00 to 22:00 Day two Beirut Money Fair (BMF) Sunday : 16:00 to 22:00 Day three Beirut Money Fair (BMF)

10 Le ROYAL HOTELS & RESORTS BEIRUT Leisure Hills Complex Dbayeh Tel: The Hotel is perched on a towering hilltop overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, 15 kilometers from downtown and the airport. It is located 5 minutes drive from The Village Dbayeh; a community of restaurants and bars. The property is close to the magnificent Jeita Grotto, nominated as one of the new 7 wonders of nature, Casino du Liban, the historic city and souks of Byblos, ski resorts and upscale shopping malls. The 231 guest rooms and suites are equipped with every modern convenience. High speed wireless internet is available in all rooms and suites We have secured a special rate, and spouse programs for our delegates to stay at this Hotel. Please visit MAP Website for further details and information on how to plan your stay in Lebanon:

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13 REGISTER TODAY Visit to complete your registration for Mint and Print International Conference (MAP 2016). Contact MAP team: Visit to complete your registration for Beirut Money Fair (BMF 2016) Contact BMF team:

14 Looking forward to welcoming you in Beirut Banque Du Liban (BDL) Cash Operation Department Phone number: Fax number: P.O Box Beirut, Lebanon

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