Counterfeit Deterrent Features for the Next-Generation Currency Design

Counterfeit Deterrent Features for the Next-Generation Currency Design
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 144
Release: 1993-02-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309050286

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.

Currency Features for Visually Impaired People

Currency Features for Visually Impaired People
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 139
Release: 1995-02-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309051940

The Committee on Currency Features for the Visually Impaired evaluated features that could be incorporated in the production of U.S. banknotes that would enable blind and visually disabled people to more easily determine the denomination of a banknote. This volume describes several features and the assessment methodology used to determine which features could be recommended for inclusion in the short term, which could be recommended for research and possible inclusion in future currency redesigns, and which features were impractical for use in U.S. banknotes. Also included is an outline of the various types of visual disabilities that impair an individual's ability to denominate banknotes. Recommended features and areas of research are described in detail. Banknote and other security document producers, and people interested in addressing needs and opportunities for visually disabled people in the United States will find this book useful.

A Path to the Next Generation of U.S. Banknotes

A Path to the Next Generation of U.S. Banknotes
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2007-08-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309105781

The rapid pace at which digital printing is advancing is posing a very serious challenge to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Printing (BEP). The BEP needs to stay ahead of the evolving counterfeiting threats to U.S. currency. To help meet that challenge, A Path to the Next Generation of U.S. Banknotes provides an assessment of technologies and methods to produce designs that enhance the security of U.S. Federal Reserve notes (FRNs). This book presents the results of a systematic investigation of the trends in digital imaging and printing and how they enable emerging counterfeiting threats. It also provides the identification and analysis of new features of FRNs that could provide effective countermeasures to these threats and an overview of a requirements-driven development process that could be adapted to develop an advanced-generation currency.

Counterfeit U. S. Currency Abroad

Counterfeit U. S. Currency Abroad
Author: DIANE Publishing Company
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 75
Release: 1996-05
Genre: Money
ISBN: 0788128906

Of the $380 billion in U.S. currency in circulation, over 60% may be held outside the U.S. The widespread use of U.S. currency abroad, together with outdated security features of the currency, make it a particularly vulnerable target for international counterfeiters. This report provides information on the nature of counterfeiting of U.S. currency abroad; the extent of that counterfeiting and of concerns about this issue, and the status of the U.S. efforts to deter such counterfeiting of U.S. currency abroad. Color illustrations.

Counterfeit U.S. Currency Abroad

Counterfeit U.S. Currency Abroad
Author: United States. General Accounting Office
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 78
Release: 1996
Genre: Counterfeits and counterfeiting
ISBN: 1428979808

U.S. Customs Budget for Fiscal Year 1995

U.S. Customs Budget for Fiscal Year 1995
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations. Commerce, Consumer, and Monetary Affairs Subcommittee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 160
Release: 1994
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

Distributed to some depository libraries in microfiche.

Redesign of the Currency

Redesign of the Currency
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 320
Release: 1994
Genre: Design
ISBN:

A Path to the Next Generation of U.S. Banknotes

A Path to the Next Generation of U.S. Banknotes
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2007-07-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309185645

The rapid pace at which digital printing is advancing is posing a very serious challenge to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Printing (BEP). The BEP needs to stay ahead of the evolving counterfeiting threats to U.S. currency. To help meet that challenge, A Path to the Next Generation of U.S. Banknotes provides an assessment of technologies and methods to produce designs that enhance the security of U.S. Federal Reserve notes (FRNs). This book presents the results of a systematic investigation of the trends in digital imaging and printing and how they enable emerging counterfeiting threats. It also provides the identification and analysis of new features of FRNs that could provide effective countermeasures to these threats and an overview of a requirements-driven development process that could be adapted to develop an advanced-generation currency.

Is That Real?

Is That Real?
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2006-04-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309180740

A key mission of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing of the Department of the Treasury is the design and printing of U.S. banknotes. The BEP is responsible for producing easily recognizable currency that is difficult to counterfeit. In recent years, the bureau has recognized the modern information technology could lead to entirely new types of counterfeiting threats, and it has requested a number of studies by the NRC to assess these evolving threats. In this new request, the BEP asked the NRC to identify and evaluate significant emerging counterfeiting threats and to assess technologically feasible counterfeit-deterrent features for potential use in new designs. This first report provides an assessment of emerging threats including a wide range of digital imaging and printing techniques. It also presents an analysis of a systems approach to the counterfeiting threat. The second report will offer an evaluation of new banknote features to address these threats.