Directorate Change

De La Rue PLC
31 January 2003

De La Rue plc - Group Finance Director



Further to our announcement on 15 October 2002, Mr Stephen King has joined De La
Rue plc as Group Finance Director and an Executive Director of the Board with
effect from 31 January 2003.



There are no details in respect of Mr King that require disclosure under
paragraph 6.F. 2 (b) to (g) of the Listing Rules.





Enquiries


Louise Fluker              Company Secretary                        01256 605311
Mark Fearon                Head of Corporate Affairs                01256 605303





31 January 2003


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