Directorate Change

DE LA RUE PLC

APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

De La Rue plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Victoria Jarman as a non-executive director of the Company with immediate effect.

Ms Jarman started her career in 1995 with KPMG, before moving to Lazard Corporate Finance in 1998. She went on to be appointed Chief Operating Officer of Lazard's London and Middle East operations, where she remained until 2009. She was also a Board member of Lazard & Co., Limited and a member of the European Management Committee. She has worked closely with the Boards of major FTSE companies and businesses advising them on a variety of strategic options. Ms Jarman is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

Commenting on the appointment Nicholas Brookes, Chairman of De La Rue plc said:

"Victoria Jarman has had an impressive career and brings with her valuable experience of working with large blue chip companies and in the banking sector. She will make a valuable contribution to the Board and the strategic direction of the Group."

There is nothing which is required to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13 in respect of Victoria Jarman.

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22 April 2010

For further information please contact:

Ed Peppiatt General Counsel and Company Secretary 01256 605343

Clare Lloyd Williams Group Communications Manager 01256 605222

Richard Mountain Financial Dynamics 0207 269 7291

Notes to the editors:

De La Rue plc

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, authentication labels and fiscal stamps. The Company is also a leading provider of cash sorting equipment and software solutions to central banks, helping them to reduce the cost of handling cash. De La Rue also pioneers new technologies in government identity solutions for national identification, driver's licence and passport issuing schemes. De La Rue employs approximately 4,000 people worldwide and is a member of the FTSE250.

For further information visit De La Rue's website at www.delarue.com