Directorate Change

De La Rue PLC
16 April 2002


                                 DE LA RUE PLC

                      DE LA RUE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO LEAVE

After nearly three years as Group Finance Director of De La Rue, Paul
Hollingworth has decided to accept the job of Finance Director of BPB plc. He
will continue in his role until the end of June 2002 when he will resign as a
director. De La Rue will immediately begin recruiting his successor.

Mr Hollingworth, 42, was appointed on 1 August 1999 having previously been Group
Finance Director of English China Clays, VP Finance of Textron Turf Care &
Speciality Products and Group Finance Director of Ransomes.

Commenting on Mr Hollingworth's decision, Ian Much, Chief Executive, said: 'I am
sorry to see Paul leave as he has greatly contributed to De La Rue's turnaround
and to establishing good communications with our investors and the City. His
commercial and financial skills have been much valued. Over the next few months
as we seek his successor, Paul will continue to work closely with the Board and
we wish him every success in the future.'


For further information please contact:

De La Rue plc

Louise Fluker, Company Secretary                     [phone]
Mark Fearon, Head of Corporate Affairs               [phone]
Stephen Breslin, Brunswick                           [phone]


16 April 2002


Notes to editors:


De La Rue will announce its preliminary results on 29 May 2002.


About De La Rue

De La Rue is the world's largest commercial security printer and paper maker,
involved in the production of over 150 national currencies and a wide range of
security documents such as stamps, cheques and vouchers. The company is also a
leading provider of cash handling equipment and solutions to banks and retailers
as well as operating national ID schemes and passport issuing systems on behalf
of governments worldwide. De La Rue also acts as a strategic partner and adviser
to global brand owners offering them total solutions that capitalise on De La
Rue's reputation for security, integrity and trust, in areas such as brand
protection, supply chain integrity and brand enhancement.


For more information on De La Rue visit: www.delarue.com '


                      This information is provided by RNS
            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange