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MICRO-CARACTERES [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1997-04-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Typesetting and Imagesetting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microfont
1, record 1, English, microfont
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- microfount 2, record 1, English, microfount
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Composition (Imprimerie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- police de microcaractères
1, record 1, French, police%20de%20microcaract%C3%A8res
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- police de micro-caractères 2, record 1, French, police%20de%20micro%2Dcaract%C3%A8res
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- microprint
1, record 2, English, microprint
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 2, English, - microprint
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- microcaractère
1, record 2, French, microcaract%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- micro-caractères 2, record 2, French, micro%2Dcaract%C3%A8res
correct, masculine noun, plural, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 2, French, - microcaract%C3%A8re
Record 2, Key term(s)
- micro caractères
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-01-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Customs and Excise
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- microprint
1, record 3, English, microprint
noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
- Douanes et accise
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- impression en microcaractères
1, record 3, French, impression%20en%20microcaract%C3%A8res
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- impression en micro-caractères 2, record 3, French, impression%20en%20micro%2Dcaract%C3%A8res
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Impression qui, dans un passeport, ressemble à une ligne mais qui, à la loupe, s'avère être une inscription quelconque. 2, record 3, French, - impression%20en%20microcaract%C3%A8res
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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