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Appendix F: Description of the New Design Concept
Pages 117-118

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... Several new features in the new design are of interest to the current study, so a brief description of the new design is included in this report. In addition to traditional numerals, titles, and engraved borders similar to the current design, the new design will have a larger, off-center portrait and a portrait watermark (see Figure Fob.
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... · Moire-genera~ing line structures. These types of line structures appear normal to the human eye but cannot be properly resolved by scanning equipment.
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