Colour-changing afterglow protects banknotes
A team of chemists in China has discovered a single compound that has a colour-modified afterglow.
According to Chemistry World, this technique could protect banknotes...
Disruptive technologies in security printing
This article is based on the report “Ten-year Forecast of Disruptive Technologies in Security Printing” published by Pira International in August 2010. The report...
Digital Currency in the Caribbean Islands
In the Bahamas
The Central Bank of the Bahamas is working with Mastercard and Island Pay to improve the usefulness of the country’s Sand Dollar,...
Snapchat brings £20 note to life
Bank of England has partnered with multimedia messaging app Snapchat to launch a magical augmented reality (AR) filter that brings the new £20 note...
European Central Bank Investigates Digital Euro Project
The European Central Bank (ECB) has joined the ranks of central banks around the world who are getting serious about issuing digital currencies. On...
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The Evolution of Veridos’ New Lumen ID Echo Security Feature
Earlier this year, Veridos, a global leader in identity solutions, delivered the new state-of-the-art Macau Electronic ID which includes the company’s new Lumen ID...
