KINEGRAM® COSMIC Patch

KURZ nominates a new feature for the IACA Best New Banknote Feature, Product or Process Award:

–>A surface-applied patch with KINEGRAM® COSMIC technology

This feature was first introduced in October 2023 as principal security element of the new house notes “KINEGRAM® Around the World”. These new sample banknotes were created in collaboration with industry partner PWPW and KURZ’s subsidiary OVD Kinegram AG.

The feature marks a first in the banknote industry:
The surface-applied patch with KINEGRAM® COSMIC technology displays a prominent metallic color shift that is combined with a variety of unique optical security effects based on the non-holographic KINEGRAM® technology.

The surface-applied patch with KINEGRAM® COSMIC technology is a tried and tested feature with a capacity to improve the banknote design process, and the dependability to seamlessly integrate into the manufacturing process of banknotes.

The inherent capabilities present exceptional, greatly enhanced design options, and the features can be devised to perfectly blend in with or contrast with the banknote design. The use of multiple colors as a color shift with the KINEGRAM® COSMIC technology, allows to take up and play with any colors from the banknote print design. The unique KINEGRAM® origination technology offers unparalleled visual security effects that can enhance, repeat or contrast printed motifs for a harmonious and intuitive overall banknote design.

Surface-applied patches with KINEGRAM® COSMIC technologies have been extensively tested and are fit for industrial production. Just like other features from KURZ, they can be applied onto any banknote substrate and can seamlessly and smoothly be processed on any industry-standard application machine.

KURZ’s surface-applied patch with KINEGRAM® COSMIC technology displays an eye-catching metallic color shift that is combined with several optical security effects. The latter are based on the unique and non-holographic KINEGRAM® technology and thus combines easy-to-understand color changes with visual effects that are unattainable by other security elements. As such, these features are not only unique, but most importantly, far ahead of other protective elements based on color-shifting techniques and far ahead of the counterfeiter.

This feature seamlessly integrate into the banknote design process. This is visibly and vividly demonstrated with the new “KINEGRAM® around the world” house notes, which show a harmonious interplay of banknote print and foil, with the foil design adapted to the print motifs of the notes. The inherent design possibilities of the new features open up new possibilities to harmoniously integrate or strikingly contrast the features with the overall banknote design. The spectrum of colors from the banknote print design can be skillfully incorporated, while the unique KINEGRAM® origination technology adds unparalleled visual security effects.

As a leading provider of banknote security features, KURZ is well aware of their global responsibility for preserving the environment. Therefore, we aim for a sustainable and sparing use of natural resources while maintaining top quality and efficiency for our customers. The nominated new feature, the surface-applied patch with KINEGRAM® COSMIC technology, is no exception to these guidelines. In a meticulous development process, the seamless integration into the banknote manufacturing process was ensured. The know-how of KURZ and the care that goes into every product innovation provides for a smooth banknote production process with minimal waste. At our own premises, we follow a strict sustainability regimen that aims, among others, at the use of 100% renewable energy, the reduction of air emissions and a reduced electricity consumption. We also implemented optimized drying parameters which allow to save up to 15% of energy during foil production.