Monthly Archives: April 2023
Making Secure Electronic Documents Cyber Resilient: Part 2
The first article in this new series explained how Cybersecurity works in an e-Passport scheme. Now the authors do a deep dive into the verification mechanisms...
Virginia is Issuing Redesigned Driver’s License and ID Card
Effective April 24, 2023, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is issuing driver’s licenses and ID cards in a new design. The cards were...
Physical & Behavioral Biometric Technologies: Part 11
In the previous article, expert Ravi Das introduced the physiology of the retina and provided background on the development of retinal scanners. Here, he...
Idaho Driver’s License, ID Cards Have a New Design
The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles started issuing driver’s licenses and ID cards in a new design on April 12, 2023.
“The new license showcases...
Physical & Behavioral Biometric Technologies: Part 10
In the previous article, Ravi Das explained how to evaluate a facial recognition system as well as the advantages and disadvantages of that technology. Next in...
UAE Issues New 1,000-Dirham Polymer Banknote
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) put a new 1,000-Dirham banknote into circulation on April 10, 2023. The new note integrates...
Switzerland Introduces a New Generation Driving License
As of April 15, 2023, anyone who orders a driving license in Switzerland will receive a new generation, high-security license in credit card format...
Uganda Upgrades Its ePassports to Polycarbonate Substrate
Uganda has upgraded its ePassports by switching from a paper-based document to a polycarbonate substrate, according to an announcement by the country’s Ministry of...
Finland Launches an Updated ePassport and eID card
Effective March 13, 2023, ePassports and national identity cards issued by Finnish authorities have a new look—inside and out—and advanced security features.
At first glance,...
History of the U.S. Passport: Part 5
In this ongoing series of articles, Tom Topol—passport expert, collector, and author of Let Pass or Die—chronicles the fascinating history of the U.S. Passport. So far...
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Oman’s 1-Rial Commemorative Banknote Is Its First in Polymer
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued a commemorative OMR 1 polymer banknote, the first fully polymer banknote in the country’s history. The...
2025 Regional Banknote of the Year Awards
Currency Publications posted the following article to LinkedIn on January 15, 2026. Follow the links we have added to see and learn more about...
The UK’s New Digital Armed Forces Veteran Card
On 17 October 2025, the UK Government introduced its first fully digital credential, the Armed Forces Veteran Card, marking a major step toward UK...
Bhutan Launches First 3 Banknotes of Commemorative Series
The Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan has put into circulation the first three denominations of its new generation of banknotes designed to commemorate the 70th...
LIVE BLOG: Driver’s License News from 5 States
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Oman’s 1-Rial Commemorative Banknote Is Its First in Polymer
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued a commemorative OMR 1 polymer banknote, the first fully polymer banknote in the country’s history. The...
2025 Regional Banknote of the Year Awards
Currency Publications posted the following article to LinkedIn on January 15, 2026. Follow the links we have added to see and learn more about...
The UK’s New Digital Armed Forces Veteran Card
On 17 October 2025, the UK Government introduced its first fully digital credential, the Armed Forces Veteran Card, marking a major step toward UK...
Bhutan Launches First 3 Banknotes of Commemorative Series
The Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan has put into circulation the first three denominations of its new generation of banknotes designed to commemorate the 70th...
LIVE BLOG: Driver’s License News from 5 States
To find news about a specific state, click on the state abbreviation here:
For news about a specific US Territory, click on the US...