Counterfeit Deterrent Features for the Next-Generation Currency Design

Redesign of US banknotes is necessary in order to incorporate features aimed at discouraging counterfeiting using advanced copiers-scanners-printers. This volume evaluates a large number of such features while recommending a national strategy for anticipating and responding to counterfeiting threats.

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Traditionally, counterfeit deterrent features restricted counterfeiting to only the dedicated craftsman. With the advent of highly sophisticated reprographic systems, this is no longer true. Redesign of U.S. banknotes is necessary in order to incorporate additional features aimed at discouraging counterfeiting using advanced copiers-scanners-printers. This volume evaluates a large number of such features while recommending a comprehensive national strategy for anticipating and responding to counterfeiting threats.

Table of Contents


Front Matter
Executive Summary
1 Introduction
2 U.S. Banknote Counterfeiting Threats
3 Assessment Methodology for Counterfeit-Deterrence
4 Description and Assessment of Deterrent Features
5 Counterfeit-Deterrent Strategies
Appendix A: Conclusions and Recommendations From Previous National Materials Advisory Board Reports on Counterfeit Deterrence
Appendix B: Advanced Non-Impact Color Reprographic Technologies
Appendix C: Background on Color
Appendix D: Induced Moire Pattern Background
Appendix E: Methods for Authentication of Unique Random Patterns
Appendix F: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members
Glossary