De La Rue plc primarily operates as a commercial producer of currency worldwide. It operates through three segments: Currency, Identity Solutions, and Product Authentication and Traceability. The Currency segment provides printed banknotes, banknote paper and polymer substrates, and banknote security components. The Identity Solutions segment offers passport, e-passport, national ID and eID, driving license, and voter registration schemes. The Product Authentication and Traceability segment produces security documents, including authentication labels, brand licensing products, government documents, cheques, and postage stamps. The company also provides trading and non-trading, as well as insurance services. It serves the governments, central banks, and commercial organizations. De La Rue plc was founded in 1813 and is headquartered in Basingstoke, the United Kingdom.