| Central Engraving and Printing Plant | |
| Native Name: | 中央印製廠 |
| Native Name Lang: | zh-tw |
| Romanized Name: | Zhōngyāng Yìnzhìchǎng (Mandarin) Tiong-iong Ìn-chè-chhiúⁿ (Taiwanese) Tûng-ông Yin-chṳ-chhóng (Hakka) |
| Former Name: | China Engraving and Printing Works |
| Type: | State-owned |
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| Founded: | 1 February 1941 (in Chongqing) 1949 (in Taipei) |
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| Areas Served: | --> |
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| Parent: | Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) |
The Central Engraving and Printing Plant (CEPP;), 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.
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]
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]