Monthly Archives: January 2018
Planchettes
Round, rectangular or hexagonal pieces of synthetic material, metal or paper that are added in or on the paper during production. They may include...
Photochromatic ink
Ink that changes colour when exposed to UV light. Once the (UV) light source is switched off, the colour change (shift) remains visible for...
Phosphor ink
Ink that emits light following exposure to a light source (ambient or UV light).
Optically Variable Ink
Ink containing optically variable pigments that generate a noticeable colour change (shift), depending on the angle of view and/or incidence of light.
Optically Variable Device
A security feature that displays different information, depending on the angle of view (incidence of light).
Optics
A wide (though no wider than 18mm) vertical strip with a transparent window featuring a continuous security thread on both sides, usually with microprint.
Optical stripe
A stripe with comparative large storage capacity, containing information that may be read by a scanner.
Nano print
Small letters, numbers and/or images that cannot be seen with the naked eye, but become visible at high magnification (under a microscope).
Multi tone watermark
An image and/or text created during the paper production process by varying the density of the paper.
This type of watermark consists of lighter and...
Mini print
Small letters, numbers and/or images that are just perceptible with the naked eye, and become clearly visible at low magnification (under a loupe).
New Global Trade Body Champions Optical Security Technologies
January 15, 2025: A new international trade body has been launched to represent and promote the wide range of authentication, anti-counterfeiting and automation optical...
Preview: Falkland Islands’ New Family of Banknotes
The Government of the Falkland Islands will release a new family of banknotes on August 14, 2025—Falklands Day. The new family of notes represents...
EES and ETIAS: the EU’s New Border Management Systems [UPDATE]
As we have previously reported, the European Union has long been planning to introduce two separate but integrated border management systems. Together, the systems...
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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