Anti-counterfeiting laminated currency and method of making the same
AssigneeAmerican Bank Note Holographics, Inc.
InventorSalvatore F. D'Amato
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Abstract
The present invention pertains to a method of producing an anti-counterfeiting document or currency which acts and feels like existing paper currencies. The method of the present invention laminates two sheets of currency paper on each side of a thin durable substrate film, thereby forming a durable document which maintains a paper-like feel. The currency of the present invention exhibits unique and powerful anti-counterfeiting features compared to those presently available. The currency of the instant invention also lasts significantly longer than conventional "paper" money.
Claims25
A method of making an anti-counterfeiting document comprising the steps of:
- forming a flexible thin middle substrate having a first and second surface from a material different from and having a durability greater than paper;
- forming an optical image on said thin middle substrate;
- securing a first outer part to said first surface of said thin middle substrate, said first outer part being paper;
- securing a second outer part to said second surface of said thin middle substrate, said second outer part being paper;
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- providing at least one aperture in at least one of said first outer part and said second outer part through which said optical image formed on said middle substrate is exposed.
An anti-counterfeiting document comprising:
- a thin middle substrate having a first and second surface, said substrate being formed from a material different from and having a durability greater than paper, and comprising an optical image formed thereon;
- a first outer part secured to said first surface of said thin middle substrate, said first outer part being paper;
- a second outer part secured to said second surface of said thin middle substrate, said second outer part being paper;
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- at least one aperture provided in at least one of said first outer part and said second outer part through which said optical image formed on said middle substrate is exposed.
An anti-counterfeiting document comprising:
- a thin middle substrate having a first and second surface, said substrate being formed from a material different from and having a durability greater than paper;
- a first outer part secured to said first surface of said thin middle substrate, said first outer part being paper;
- a second outer part secured to said second surface of said thin middle substrate, said second outer part being paper;
- wherein a metalized media is provided on said thin middle substrate, said metalized media having a different appearance in reflected or transmitted light;
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- at least one aperture provided in at least one of said first outer part and said second outer part through which said middle substrate is exposed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.