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MICROPRINT [2 records]

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Record 1 2012-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Documentation (Library Science)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
DEF

Any microform in which the images are on an opaque (e.g. paper, card stock) support.

DEF

A sheet of opaque material bearing one or more microimages. Micro-opaque requires a different reader(using reflected light) than microfilm. Includes microprint and micropaper.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Documentation (Bibliothéconomie)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
DEF

Feuille rectangulaire opaque comportant un certain nombre de microcopies, habituellement disposées en deux ou plus de deux colonnes et rangées d'images.

OBS

microfiche opaque : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
  • Coining
OBS

Tiny numerals forming wavy lines are found on the face of the bank notes of the new series, and tiny numerals and letters are also found in the band in the centre of the same side of the notes. This microprint, which can be distinguished with the aid of a magnifying glass, helps discourage counterfeiting.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
  • Monnayage
OBS

On trouve des micro-chiffres formant des lignes ondulées sur le recto des billets de banque de la nouvelle série, et des micro-chiffres et micro-lettres sur la bande centrale du même côté du billet. Ces micro-caractères sont déchiffrables à la loupe et diminuent les risques de contrefaçon.

Key term(s)
  • micro caractères

Spanish

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