The Dragon’s Arch element combines the capabilities of a hologram, smartphone, and augmented reality. The hologram incorporates three security features of the first (public) level: overt visual effects of rainbow hologram, Smart-HIT® covert polarised features, and interactive AR objects. Each feature complements each other and constitutes an integral element with highly secure features. Verification of security features does not require any special equipment apart from a smartphone.

The hologram shows dragon Smaug from The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by JRR Tolkien. The fantasy creature guards the entrance to the invaded Dwarven kingdom.

Two-sided holograms of the HoloTWINS® series are used to protect paper and polymer banknotes with windows. The security elements are available in two options: a bimetallic hologram with identical images on both sides, and a hologram with different images on the opposite sides of the security element. The security elements are presented in house banknotes “Samurai Clash” and “Russian Dolls” (Matryoshka).

HoloTWINS® Two-Sided Bimetallic Hologram

The front golden image of a HoloTWINS® two-sided bimetallic hologram is inversely duplicated on the hologram reverse silver side. The combination of two metals in one hologram makes the element more complicated and significantly improves its security properties.

HoloTWINS® Two-Sided Hologram with Image Change Effect

“Russian Dolls” (Matryoshka) two-sided hologram displays the effect of image change on the opposite sides of the element. Only a few optical security element suppliers in the world can make two-sided holograms with different images.

The concept of two-sided holograms of the HoloTWINS^ТМ series is apparent to the user. People easily memorise the idea of the security feature and compare the hologram visual effects with interest.

High-Precision Micro-Demetallisation

Holograms are made using KRYPTEN's high-precision micro-demetallisation technology. Micro-demetallisation creates high-resolution images with precise details and vibrant security effects. Rainbow effect, moving gradient and colour contrast are observed when tilting the banknote. The combination of optical effects ensures extra security of the element.

Smart-HIT® technology utilises the principle of polarised images. Smart-HIT® security elements are reproduced on a transparent base and contain covert optical effects. They are not visible under normal ambient lighting conditions but appear under polarised light from a smartphone screen. When placing the element on the screen of a smartphone and enabling the Smart-HIT mobile app, dynamic colour effects are visualised.

Security effects

Smart-HIT® technology is represented by elements with different optical effects, namely Smart-HIT-CH® element with colour changing effect, two-sided Smart-HIT-RE® element, and Smart-HIT-Dynamic™ element with animation effect.

Smart-HIT-CH® covert image becomes colourful in polarised light from a smartphone and changes colours when rotating the element. The two-sided Smart-HIT-RE® element reveals different images on the front and back sides of the element. Image changing (flip-flop) and rainbow effects are observed when turning the element. The mobile app activates covert dynamic effects in the Smart-HIT-Dynamic® element.

Application

Smart-HIT® elements are used for banknotes and documents with transparent windows. They may be used independently or in combination with other overt optical features attracting the user’s attention to the element and ensure extra security. Smart-HIT® elements are compatible with photopolymer and reflection holograms. They may be combined with printing elements, paint coating, and selective application of demetallised rainbow hologram.

JoStick™ security element is created specifically for ID cards. The technology of manufacture and application of JoStick™ element to an ID card excludes the possibility to counterfeit layer with personal data without damaging the security element. The element is made in form of a security patch and can be placed in the photo area or in a window.

Technology

JoStick™ is a multi-layer element with the main layer made of polycarbonate containing holographic security features. Compatibility of the security element and card materials provide perfect adhesion to the card inner layers with the personal data. JoStick™ holographic patch is made on transparent base and may be applied over a photo or personal data without affecting their visibility.

Security Effects

The holographic layer reproduces dynamic colour effects, bas-relief images, microtexts and microlens effects. The element can have a complex demetallized image. The inner layer may contain covert security features, such as fluorescent or other specific inks and particles.

JoStick® holographic patch for window ID cards

Technology

The hologram is made using high precision micro-demetallization. The technology reproduces clear, thin metallized lines of less than 100 microns. To create the image, two contrasting metals are used - copper and nickel. The finest lines made in one metal are combined with extreme precision with lines of metal of a different color. As a result, bimetallic patterns are formed. The copper lines of the guilloche grids are precisely joined with the silver.

Between the metallized lines there are large transparent areas that do not impede the visibility of the document under the security element. Additionally, another holographic image is reproduced on the element which clearly visible in the transparent areas between the lines.

Security Effects

BiMetal technology creates vibrant bimetal patterns. The contrast of copper-silver colours is quickly understood by the user. It is easy to remember and visualize. The dynamic rainbow effects on the image enhance the security features of the element. To produce such bimetallised patterns is possible only using special optical technologies and equipment. Sophisticated technology and easy identification of the BiMetal element provide reliable anti-counterfeiting security for banknotes and documents.

HoloTWINS® security stripe is a combined highly secure feature for window banknotes. The stripe incorporates a two-sided hologram in the window and demetallized images visible only on the front side of the stripe. We improved optical technologies and introduced intuitive effects to take banknote security to a higher level.

Two-sided HoloTWINS® security feature with image change effect

The two-sided security element in the banknote window displays different demetallised images on the obverse and reverse of the stripe. We apply sophisticated vacuum spattering to create two different images on opposite sides of the element with 100% accuracy.

Two-sided HoloTWINS features® in an interactive way engage the user to authenticate a banknote. The user is curious to turn over the banknote and compare the images on different sides.

High-Precision Micro-Demetallisation Technology

Two-sided HoloTWINS® security elements are created using KRYPTEN’s high-precision micro-demetallisation technology (HPMD). HPMD reproduces sophisticated images: precise details, fine lines, complex shapes, portraits.

HPMD technology generates security features with vibrant dynamic effects that are easily identified by the user.

HoloTWINS® Security Stripe Guarantees 

   - advanced HPMD technology

   - intuitive image change effect

   - ideal solution for banknotes with transparent windows

The security stripe on “Antarctica 200 3D” house banknote combines in one element two technologies: 3D-Gram^® photopolymer holograms and images with high-precision micro-demetallization. The integration of technologies guarantees extreme resistance of the security stripe to counterfeiting and imitation.

People's Choice Winner of IHMA Excellence in Holography Awards 2020

3D-Gram® Technology

The proprietary 3D-Gram® technology creates high-relief images with intense pure colours. 3D-Gram® photopolymer hologram keeps its original colour at different viewing angles.

The photopolymer images on “Antarctica 200 3D” house banknote are made using 3D-Gram-C®  (Colour) technology which displays objects in two different colours in one hologram. The stripe images are in green and red colours. Available also in blue, light gold, and any colour combinations 3D-Gram® holograms can be customized to a particular banknote design.

The 3D-Gram® hologram can incorporate a range of security features that are perfectly visualized in diffused and point light sources.

   - A vibrant image of a whale and commemorative dates “1820” and “2020” in green colour are made with a bas-relief effect.

   - Images of stars, inscriptions in Russian “АНТАРКТИДА” and the anniversary date “200” in red colour exhibit a mirror effect.

   - Each number of the date includes an encrypted microtext “FYNFHRNBLF” of 100 microns high.

High-Precision Micro-Demetallization Technology (HPMD)

The photopolymer images on the “Antarctica 200 3D” security stripe are complemented by diffractive elements demetallized with HPMD technology. The combination of sophisticated technologies provides enhanced security of the stripe and guarantees its extreme resistance to imitation and counterfeiting.

3D photopolymer images and dynamic effects made by HPMD compose the unique stripe design and enhance the overall stripe security.

   - Antarctic mountains display colour dynamic effect

   - Compass made with holographic grey dynamic tone flow effect

   - Monogram shaped by guilloche lines of 170 microns thick with a dynamic effect

3D-GRAM® CONTRUST is a photopolymer security patch with a colour-changing effect. When the element is rotated by 180°, the colour of the images switches from red to green and vice versa. The dynamic colour-changing effect is easy to remember and identify. Besides, photopolymer materials and state-of-the-art proprietary technologies create a security feature that is highly resistant to counterfeiting and imitation.

The 100/50 Nobelists House Note with 3D-GRAM® CONTRUST Security Patch

3D-GRAM® CONTRUST security patch is the outcome of intensive work by KRYPTEN R&D specialists and engineers to create innovative photopolymer-based security features. This is a striking and catchy element with an incredibly simple and unambiguous identification of authenticity. Realistic images, pure colours and the dynamic colour-changing effect of 3D-GRAM® CONTRUST are the essential ingredients for a security feature you can trust.

BANKNOTE DESIGN

The 100/50 Nobelists house banknote commemorates two significant events for holographic science – the discovery of the photoelectric effect and the invention of the holographic method of recording images.

Two significant discoveries, two anniversaries perfectly reveal the security effect of the new element. The 100/50 Nobelists note has a vertical orientation, displaying mirrored portraits of Gabor and Einstein on the obverse. The images next to the portraits of scientists reflect the essence of their outstanding.

3D-GRAM® CONTRUST SECURITY FORMULA

- Innovative photopolymer material

- Cutting-edge technology

- Resilient pure colors

- Clear colour-changing effect