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Monthly Archives: January 2003

Keesing Journal 2

Content General interest: Biometrics State and legal: The problem of identity fraud Innovation: The use of laser technology to protect passport photographs Lippmann photography Cases analysed: Genuine(ly) unreliable...

Keesing Journal 3

General interest: Next generation of euro banknotes will be different PKI and securing biometrie passports Innovation: Biometrics in driver's licenses The delicate bond between paper...

Keesing Journal 4

Innovation: Storing biometrie images in documents Practical experience: The role of biometrics in ID document issuance The importance of a registered identity Recently launched: Smart ID...

The 25 Top-Ranked Passports as of January 2025

There are several ways to assess the value of a country’s passport. One measure is the number of countries a holder can access with...

LIVE BLOG: Nevada adds “Communication Need” symbol to driver’s license and more news…

To find news about a specific state, click on the state abbreviation here: For news about a specific US Territory, click on the US...

The Philippines’ New 50, 100, and 500 Piso Polymer Banknotes

The Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP) expanded its family of polymer banknotes when it put three denominations into limited circulation on December 23,...

The United States is Issuing a New-and-Improved Visa

The United States is now issuing a new-and-improved visa, nicknamed the U.S. Bridge visa due to the background image of the Golden Gate Bridge....

Mauritius Issues Upgraded 1,000 Rupees Banknote on Polymer

The Bank of Mauritius is introducing polymer banknotes in denominations of 100, 200, and 1,000 rupees. The first polymer version of these denominations, the...