Monthly Archives: December 2019
Mexican walking fish on new peso
The Bank of Mexico has released an image of the new 50-peso bill.
The banknote will feature the country’s native species, axolotl (also known as...
The ‘mother’ of all biometrics
Ravi Das
An overview into retinal recognition
The interest of using the retina as means for verification and/or identification goes back all the way to the...
2020 predictions for hologram market
Rising global demand for ID and packaging security and authentication devices will strengthen the market for holography in 2020, according to the sector’s international...
Can AI improve human intelligence?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) applied to biometrics and identification technology is in the limelight. Japanese company Fujitsu, for instance, announced the development of a novel...
Guyana’s better security features in driver licence
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) will release a more durable and secure version of the plastic card driver’s licence.
The South American country's new card...
ECB may fast track plans for e-currency
The European Central Bank (ECB) said it is considering accelerating its plans for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) if consumers continue to move...
Egypt launches new website for passports
Egypt’s Ministry of Interior has launched a website for the General Administration of Passports, Emigration and Nationality.
According to the ministry, the website is part...
Thailand tightens rules for Taiwanese
Taiwanese citizens intending to visit Thailand will be required to show they have sufficient funds when applying for a tourist visa if they are...
Hungarian 10.000 forint banknote soon obsolete
The Hungarian 10.000 forint banknotes will be invalid at the end of this year.
The National Bank of Hungary set the date for the withdrawal...
Iranian e-visas for Pakistani citizens
In order to get rid of paper visas, the Iranian government has launched an e-visa system for Pakistani citizens.
The biggest reason for issuing this...
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Nebraska’s Redesigned and Upgraded Driver and ID Credentials
The State of Nebraska has introduced a new generation of driver licenses and state ID cards designed to be stronger, more secure, and reflective...
LIVE BLOG: Â Kansas, Oklahoma Prohibit Transgender Notation on Driver’s License
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IDEMIA, Trinsic Partner on US Mobile Driver License Adoption
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The Central Reserve Bank of Peru issued an upgraded 200-Soles banknote on February 26, 2026. The visual design of the banknote is virtually the...
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The State of Nebraska has introduced a new generation of driver licenses and state ID cards designed to be stronger, more secure, and reflective...
LIVE BLOG: Â Kansas, Oklahoma Prohibit Transgender Notation on Driver’s License
To find news about a specific state, click on the state abbreviation here:
For news about a specific US Territory, click on the US...
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The Famous Females on Banknotes article we published in 2024 was so popular that we decided to bring you a complete update on the...
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IDEMIA Public Security, a global leader of secure and trusted...