The process by which the artistic and technological conception of a banknoteA banknote (or ‘bill’ as it is often referred to in the US) is a type of negotiable promissory note, issued by a bank or other licensed authority, payable to the bearer on demand. More is generated to allow the banknote to fulfil its functions. The design must match the appropriate combination of artistic elements with industrial, security and functionality elements, combining aspects such as colour, shape, materials, composition, etc.