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MICROPRINTING [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printing Processes - Various
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Legal Documents
DEF

A printing method using very small characters that cannot be read by the naked eye.

OBS

Microprinting can be used on paper money, passports or other official documents.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés d'impression divers
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Documents juridiques
DEF

Impression en très petits caractères que l’on ne peut lire à l'œil nu.

OBS

La microimpression peut s'appliquer à des billets de banque, des passeports ou autres documents officiels.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Distintos procesos de impresión
  • Monedas y billetes
  • Documentos jurídicos
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