G&D Lets You Verify Banknote Authenticity With Mobile Phone

By  |  December 11, 2012
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Giesecke & Devrient has announced the launch of its latest security feature for banknotes: MAGnite. This feature is based on the interaction between special color pigments and simple magnets, such as those found in the speakers of mobile phones. These color pigments align along the magnetic field lines when the banknote is placed over a magnet and make the feature visible. A high-contrast change of the image appears on the banknote, allowing users to verify its authenticity instantly.

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