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Appendix B: Synopsis of NMAB Report 471
Pages 89-94

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From page 89...
... Invited presentations by experts from industry and government provided data relevant to the production and inspection of banknotes, advanced reprographic technology,and advanced counterfeit-deterrence features and methods. This appendix is a summary of the major findings and recommendations of the committee; information regarding counterfeiting threats, feature description and assessment, deterrent strategies, and advances in reprographic technology can be found in the report.
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From page 90...
... Placement of new nonimpact color copier and printer systems in 1995 is expected to exceed 2 million units in the United States, and a similar number is expected for the rest of the world. The number of counterfeit notes produced using nonimpact reprographic technology (i.e., copiers, scanners, and computer printers)
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From page 91...
... For the intermediate term, features requiring inexpensive visual aids for detection at the point of sale are recommended. These include: infrared inks for printing; optically active coated fibers and particles embedded in the substrate; and photoluminescent inks for printing.
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From page 92...
... To stay ahead of the evolving counterfeiting threats, the Department of Treasury (perhaps led by the Bureau of Engraving and Printings should establish a multiphased program of identifying and evaluating advances in relevant technologies. Understanding the technological progress in nonimpact printing technologies, and which counterfeiting techniques and methods are being employed, would help the Department of Treasury anticipate advances in the sophistication level of counterfeiters, so that the type and timing of counterfeit deterrents could be planned accordingly.
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From page 93...
... Long-range systematic planning for incorporation of features should be instituted as a regular part of the mission within He Department of Treasury. Finally, the Department of Treasury should continuously gather data from other nations as to the effectiveness and durability of features such as color-shifting inks and holograms that have been inco~pora~ into their currency.
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  • intermediate term
  • printing technologies
  • currency design
  • requiring source
  • success probability

  • nonimpact reprographic
  • color copier
  • counterfeiting deterrents
  • counterfeit deterrent
  • equipment doubles

  • production costs
  • inexpensive visual
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  • additional process
  • stay ahead

  • evolving counterfeiting
  • nonimpact printing
  • deter counterfeiters
  • major findings
  • optical science


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