Central Engraving and Printing Plant

The Central Engraving and Printing Plant (CEPP; Chinese: 中央印製廠; pinyin: Zhōngyāng Yìnzhìchǎng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tiong-iong Ìn-chè-chhiúⁿ), known in English before 2003 as the China Engraving and Printing Works (CEPW), is a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan). It is responsible for printing the paper bank notes of Taiwan in its currency, the New Taiwan dollar.

Central Engraving and Printing Plant
Native name
中央印製廠
Zhōngyāng Yìnzhìchǎng (Mandarin)
Tiong-iong Ìn-chè-chhiúⁿ (Taiwanese)
Tûng-ông Yin-chṳ-chhóng (Hakka)
FormerlyChina Engraving and Printing Works
Company typeState-owned
Founded1 February 1941 (in Chongqing)
1949 (in Taipei)
ParentCentral Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Websitewww.cepp.gov.tw

History

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The company was established in Chongqing on 1 February 1941. After 1945, it was relocated to Shanghai and a plant was established in Beijing. In 1949, the company was relocated again to Taiwan in Sanchong Township, Taipei County. In 1964, it was relocated to Xindian Township.[1]

Plants

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  • Ankang Working Site
  • Chingtan Working Site

Organizational structures

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  • Technical Research and Development Division
  • Quality Assurance Division
  • Occupational Safety and Health Division
  • Information Management Office
  • Secretariat
  • Accounting Office
  • Personnel Office
  • Procurement and Supply Division
  • Ethics Office[2]

Products

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Banknotes of New Taiwan dollar printed by the plant are NT$100 note, NT$200 note, NT$500 note, NT$1000 note and NT$2000 note. It also prints certificates such as the Republic of China passports, Exit & Entry Permits, visas, National Identification Cards, land title certificates, diplomas, marriage and divorce certificates, postage stamps, shopping vouchers, postal gift coupons, wine labels, checks, bonds, etc.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Brief History". Central Engraving and Printing Plant. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  2. ^ "Organization Chart". Central Engraving and Printing Plant. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Products". Central Engraving and Printing Plant. Retrieved 20 June 2018.