Pre ClosePeriod TradingUpdate

De La Rue PLC
14 September 2006


                                  DE LA RUE PLC

                        PRE CLOSE PERIOD TRADING UPDATE


Prior to entering the close period for the half year ending 30 September 2006,
the Board of De La Rue plc issues the following trading update:

Trading during the first half has continued to be strong, supported by a high
opening order book.

In Security Paper and Print, higher base volumes of banknotes and paper together
with strong overspill levels have more than offset less favourable contract mix
and contributed to better than anticipated first half trading.

In Cash Systems, the benefits of the restructuring actions completed in the
second half of last year and continued growth in the US Teller Automation market
are expected to result in significant improvement in first half trading compared
with last year.

The strong trading in the first half gives the Board confidence for the full
year outcome. In addition, the weighting between first and second half trading
is expected to be more evenly balanced than in recent years.


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For further information please contact:

Stephen King          Group Finance Director           [phone]
Mark Fearon           Head of Corporate Affairs        [phone]
Richard Mountain      Financial Dynamics               [phone]


Notes to Editors:

 1. De La Rue will announce its interim results on 28 November 2006.

 2. De La Rue is the world's largest commercial security printer and papermaker,
    involved in the production of over 150 national currencies and a wide range
    of security documents such as passports, fiscal stamps, travellers cheques
    and authentication labels. The Company is a leading provider of cash
    handling equipment and software solutions to banks and retailers worldwide,
    helping them to reduce the cost of handling cash. De La Rue employs over
    6,200 people across 31 countries and has an ongoing turnover of
    approximately £620m. De La Rue is a member of the FTSE 250. Its ordinary
    shares are listed with the UK Listing Authority and trade on the market for
    listed securities on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol DLAR.


For more information visit www.delarue.com



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