Origination

The implementation of a design in a tool for the production of security elements.

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OVD

Acronym for “optically variable devices,” which refers to security elements with optically variable surfaces such as holograms, iridescent printed effects, Colourshift, Moiré-magnifying features, etc.

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OVI

Acronym for "optically variable ink".

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OVS

Acronym for “optically variable stripe”. 
See also OVD.

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