Our security inks are developed for all levels of authentication and a wide range of printing processes including intaglio, offset, silkscreen, gravure, flexography and numbering.
Overt features empower users to identify banknotes with the naked eye. Among these, intaglio inks represent the backbone of modern banknotes. This unique printing technique is used to create the unmistakable “banknote feel”, allowing for instant tactile verification. They also include features with colour shifting effects such as SPARK® – SICPA’s flagship optical feature applied on more than 90 currencies across the globe.
The next levels of security features include inks that are readable only with special equipment. Such machine-readable features facilitate banknote automation, making the processing and sorting of cash more efficient and secure. They are also used in forensic analysis conducted by law enforcement agencies.
SICPA inks bring colours and nuances to the full expression of banknote design.
