2006

Kurz develops demetallisation to register (Kinegram zero.zero).

2005

China modifies its banknote series to incorporate holographic threads, making this the largest single application in the currency world. Meditag is launched in Malaysia – the first government programme in the world to mandate hologram serialised labels to protect...

2004

Bulgaria becomes the first country to issue paper banknotes with a window, overlaid by a foil stripe including a hologram. EU sets minimum standards for passports, including the use of an optically variable device or similar. Gietz launches its Foil Commander high...

2002

Euro banknotes first series issued, with a hologram on all seven denominations. ICAO security standards specify optically variable devices for travel documents. Canadian company Ledalite (a subsidiary of Philips Electronics) launches architectural lighting fixtures...

1999

Microsoft launches CDs/DVDs with 3DCD all-over holographic images. The first Indian state (Tamil Nadu) introduces holographic tax stamps for liquor.