Monthly Archives: October 2011
Innovations in Optically Variable Devices
The increasing need for security is driving global adoption of advanced electronic ID documents as a primary means of confirming identity and right of...
The story of standardisation
In November 1944, 54 States attended the International Civil Aviation Conference in Chicago. At the end of this conference a Convention on International Civil...
INTERPOL’S FHT/CSDB
INTERPOL’s Financial and High Tech Crime/Counterfeit and Security Documents Branch (FHT/CSDB) is responsible for establishing programmes that provide forensic support, operational assistance and technical...
Designing better banknotes
The involvement of the general public in the testing of security features and banknote configurations can provide valuable information about the usability and security...
Current situation Dutch Passport Act
On 9 June 2009 the Dutch Upper House of Parliament approved a new Passport Act without a vote. The proposal was, however, the topic...
High Security Identification Documents
For anyone involved in the production of a high-security identification document the risk of the programme is a constant concern. Will the document look...
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…
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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...
