Monthly Archives: May 2023
ZTF: The Secret to Seamless Authentication: Part 3
The authors of the popular article series, Biometrics and the Zero Trust Framework, take the topic to the next level in their new book, ZTF: The...
South Africa Puts New Banknotes Into Circulation
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has upgraded all five denominations of its banknotes and started putting them into circulation on May 4, 2023....
ZTF: The Secret to Seamless Authentication: Part 2
The authors of the popular article series, Biometrics and the Zero Trust Framework, take the topic to the next level in their new book,...
History of the U.S. Passport: Part 7
In his comprehensive history of the U.S. passport, Tom Topol—passport expert, collector, and author of Let Pass or Die—has followed the evolution of this...
ZTF: The Secret to Seamless Authentication: Part 1
The authors of the popular article series, Biometrics and the Zero Trust Framework, take the topic to the next level in their new book,...
History of the U.S. Passport: Part 6
The 20th Century was a time of rapid change and progress in the U.S., and advancements in passport security and policy were no exception....
Acceptance & Use of Older-Design U.S. Federal Reserve Notes
The United States is a relatively young and progressive nation, compared to other countries around the world. When it comes to cash, “old” U.S....
Making Secure Electronic Documents Cyber Resilient: Part 4
In Part 3 of this exclusive series, the authors explained how Common Criteria Certification (an international standard) is used to evaluate the security of...
Argentina’s New, Highest Denomination 2,000-Pesos Banknote
The Banco Central de la República Argentina has issued a new 2,000-pesos banknote, making it the country’s largest-denomination note. It commemorates the development of...
The IHMA: Driving 30 Years of Hologram Growth
Established in 1993, the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) has evolved into a global voice on authentication and security devices. Now, five former chairs,...
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History of the U.S. Passport: Part 1
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The First Honduran Banknote to Feature a Famous Woman
The Central Bank of Honduras has taken the bold step of issuing the first banknote in its history to feature a woman. The new...
Fiji Launches a New Series of Redesigned Polymer Banknotes
The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has launched a new series of banknotes, putting the new notes into circulation on January 2, 2026. All...
LIVE BLOG: New driver license options in Arizona, Montana, and Washington
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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...
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In this new series of articles, Tom Topol—passport expert, collector, and author of Let Pass or Die—chronicles the fascinating history of the U.S. Passport....
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The Central Bank of Honduras has taken the bold step of issuing the first banknote in its history to feature a woman. The new...
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LIVE BLOG: New driver license options in Arizona, Montana, and Washington
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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...