2011

The Bank of Canada begins the introduction of its new Frontier banknote series – comprising the first polymer banknotes to incorporate holographic stripes within the window.

2010

CCL Secure, producers of Guardian polymer substrate for banknotes, introduces Latitude™, a holographic feature that is incorporated into the polymer and overprinted with metallic ink, rather than applied as a foil.

2009

Kurz launches volume holograms for banknotes (which go on to be used in the new series of Israel and Switzerland).

2008

ISO/IEC 11695-1:2008 defines the physical characteristics of optical memory cards using the holographic recording method.

2007

Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions introduces Opti-Windows® – a module for its OptiNota H which enables printers to cut a window in banknote paper and apply a holographic foil.