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History of the U.S. Passport: Part 3
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. So...
Physical & Behavioral Biometric Technologies: Part 6
As we continue this series on physical and behavioral biometric technologies, Ravi Das addresses the topic of facial recognition technology and its many applications....
States of Guernsey Issue High Security £5, £10 and £20 Notes
In an effort to combat counterfeiting, the States of Guernsey have launched more secure versions of their £5, £10 and £20 banknotes. The notes...
New and Improved: Arizona Driver License and ID Card
The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) will soon start issuing driver licenses and ID cards with a brand new design and...
Polish 20 Zloty Collectors’ Note Honors Historic Innovator
The Central Bank of Poland recently issued a new banknote to commemorate the 550th anniversary of the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, a renowned Polish astronomer, doctor,...
History of the U.S. Passport: Part 2
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. The...
Physical & Behavioral Biometric Technologies: Part 5
Although fingerprint recognition is one of the dominant biometric technologies available today, it is very important to take an objective view of it, from...
Fake & Forged ID Documents in the COVID Era
The COVID pandemic limited and shut down business operations around the globe, yet criminals managed to perform dastardly deeds despite the challenges—including those who...
History of the U.S. Passport: Part 1
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....
Physical & Behavioral Biometric Technologies: Part 4
The previous article in this series served as an introduction to fingerprint recognition. This article will delve into the quality control checks that are...
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LIVE BLOG: Montana issues a redesigned driver license and ID card and more...
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Montana Launches Redesigned Driving and ID Credentials
The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has unveiled a redesigned and more secure driver license and identification card featuring elements to help reduce driver...
Moov™ Security Thread Chosen for Madagascar Banknotes
IN Groupe is proud to highlight its has been selected by the Central Bank of Madagascar to enhance the security of the updated 10 000...
New UK Passport Features King Charles III’s Coat of Arms
On December 2, 2025, the United Kingdom began issuing the first British passports to feature the Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles...
Thailand’s New 50- and 100-Baht Banknotes, in Polymer
Bank of Thailand announced that it put two new polymer banknotes into circulation on November 21, 2025. The new notes are in denominations of...
LIVE BLOG: Montana issues a redesigned driver license and ID card and more...
To find news about a specific state, click on the state abbreviation here:
For news about a specific US Territory, click on the US...
Montana Launches Redesigned Driving and ID Credentials
The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has unveiled a redesigned and more secure driver license and identification card featuring elements to help reduce driver...
Moov™ Security Thread Chosen for Madagascar Banknotes
IN Groupe is proud to highlight its has been selected by the Central Bank of Madagascar to enhance the security of the updated 10 000...
New UK Passport Features King Charles III’s Coat of Arms
On December 2, 2025, the United Kingdom began issuing the first British passports to feature the Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles...
Thailand’s New 50- and 100-Baht Banknotes, in Polymer
Bank of Thailand announced that it put two new polymer banknotes into circulation on November 21, 2025. The new notes are in denominations of...