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Costa Rica issues new 1,000- and 10,000-colon polymer notes
The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) plans to introduce polymer versions of the CRC 1,000 and CRC10,000 banknotes on 15 October 2021. Q...
Argentina’s New Family of Banknotes: A Preview
The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic, partnering with the Argentine Mint, has designed a new family of banknotes, to be entered into circulation by...
Ukiyo-e art on new Japanese passport
Japan will start issuing passports with art from Ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai for people who sign up in February.
NHK reports that the passport will...
Vein Pattern Recognition a huge contender in biometrics
An introduction to Vein Pattern Recognition
Vein Pattern Recognition, also known as “VPR” for short, is the latest biometric technology to be developed and come...
District of Columbia’s New Driver’s license and ID Card
On July 17, 2023, the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing a redesigned driver's license and identification card, incorporating iconic...
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Modern Optical Features for ID Documents: Part 3
If you’re overwhelmed by the vast number and types of optical features available to add security to identity documents, you’re not alone. In this...
