Security Features

Visible security features are indicated with a blue title

Hidden security features are indicated with a red title

Any of these features can be used for added document security

	Border Copy Warning - A notice or warning designed to advice document handlers and potential fraud artists of specific overt and cover safeguards present. Commonly printed in reverse type on face of document above background screen or pantograph		Ultraviolet (UV) Ink - Image(s) printed in invisible ink, when exposed under ultraviolet (black) light appears as glowing, bright fluorescent color. UV ink can be used as a second color in pantograph designs and/or as an artificial watermark. Provides immediate verification of authenticity.
	Microprinting - Miniature print or text which appears as screened line or border. Type commonly consists of a company name or warning message that is verified with a magnifying glass. Copied or scanned attempts appear plugged and/or unreadable.		Embossing - Pattern or logo formed into paper resulting in raised or three dimensional image. Gives a distinctive and affluent appearance to documents, especially when combined with foil stamping. Tactile property of feature provides immediate verification.
	Artificial Watermark - Logo or pattern printed in opaque ink normally on back of document. Visible when viewed at 45 degree angle. Provides immediate verification of authenticity.		Bleed Thru MICR & Arabic Numbers - Aniline dye in ink results in numbers penetrating paper, developing into visible, ghosted or blurred image on back of document. Provides immediate verification of authenticity.
	ODT Void Pantograph - Background designs or screens which expose a hidden "VOID" pattern when scanned or copied. "VOID" commonly printed in repeat pattern for purpose of complicating counterfeiting attempts.		Foil Stamping - A hot stamped decorative feature difficult to copy or scan. If attempted to copied or scanned image will appear mostly black due to reflection effect. Available in solid color or as rainbow.
	Holographic Foil Stamping - A hot stamped foil image appearing as three dimensional or rainbow colored to the document handler. Unique and distinctive as a document feature, it simultaneously serves as a safeguard. Copying and scanning resistant.		Padlock Icon - A symbol, indicating the presence of security technologies, issued to prevent copying, alterations, counterfeiting or other fraudulent methods. The icon is a certified mark of the Financial Stationers association. It is printed on the face of documents with a "warning box" commonly printed on the back.
	Fluorescent Fibers - Invisible unless exposed under ultraviolet (black) light where fibers appear as bring, glowing yellow threads. Copiers cannot reproduce.		Thermochromic Ink - Speically treated ink provides a color changing sequence when heated to a defined temperature range. Rubbing or breathing supplies an ample temperature increase to demonstrate the disappearance, then reappearance, of the ink. Instant verification.
	Fluorescent Artificial Watermark - Visible under ultraviolet (black) light or when held at 45 degree angle. Copier and/or scanner resistant.		Thermochromic Black and Blue Dye(s) - Dyes react to a wide variety of chemical solvents used to remove information from documents. Black or blue stain clearly visible upon placement of alteration solvents.

TonerGrip - Visible under ultraviolet (black) light or when held at 45 degree angle. Copier and/or scanner resistant. A supplemental feature developed to thwart attempts by forgers to alter laser printed documents. A unique surface treatment yields greater adhesion of toner on surface of document. Any alteration attempts (usually by cellophane tape) become clearly detectable.

Multi-language Brown STain Void - Brown colored "VOID" appears in six language (English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Chinese) signaling contact of a bleach or chlorine-based ink eradicator on document. Provides immediate notification that document is non-negotiable.

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