Malawi issues new, high denomination banknote: 5000 Kwacha
The Reserve Bank of Malawi has introduced a 5,000 Kwacha banknote, reflecting the need for a higher denomination in the country’s economy. According to...
The Story Behind MIRAGE™, HID’s Window-based Security Feature
When the Kingdom of Bahrain launched its first ePassport last year, we were fascinated by one of its special components: the MIRAGE™ window-based security...
Eastern Caribbean States’ New $50 Commemorative Note
The Caribbean state of Grenada will soon celebrate the 50th anniversary of its independence from Britain with a new $50 commemorative banknote that depicts...
Upgraded Alaska Driver’s License, ID Card Coming This Fall
The Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recently announced that it will begin issuing upgraded driver’s licenses and ID cards starting in late Fall...
Liberia Issues New Banknotes: $20, $50, $500, and $1,000
The Liberian Dollar is the official currency of the Republic of Liberia, a Western African country that has struggled mightily to become a free...
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Optimizing Serialization: Part 5
This series about serial number optimization has covered letterpress, ink properties, font design, and position dependence. Two deficiencies of the position dependence concepts as...