FIELD: polygraphy.
SUBSTANCE: invention relates to a method for treating surface of a banknote, comprising, on at least one of its opposing faces, at least a printed image, comprised of at least a design. This face and its associated printed image have a transparent protective coating. Coating is applied via printing and dried. Coating contains a varnish and an organic compound, incorporating fluorine atoms in the form of at least a perfluoro-polyether (PFPE) group, on said face.
EFFECT: invention provides increased durability of banknotes in terms of mechanical strength and chemical resistance at its regular authentication and higher protection.
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Dates
2017-02-27—Published
2012-09-26—Filed