Transfer security element material and value documents having security elements

Abstract

The invention relates to a transfer security element material having an intermediate carrier and a plurality of security elements for a value document, wherein the security elements are arranged on the intermediate carrier in such a way that they can be detached from the intermediate carrier in order to be detached from the intermediate carrier during their transfer and permanently transferred onto a value document substrate, wherein the security elements on the intermediate carrier exist at least separated from one another by a transfer predetermined breaking point as individually transferable security elements, wherein the security elements comprise a separation protection predetermined breaking point which is arranged non-parallel to the transfer predetermined breaking point, which is intended to make it difficult for the transferred security element to be separated from the value document substrate without the security element being destroyed, the security elements comprise a central decorative area and a transparent edge area surrounding the decorative area, and the separation protection predetermined breaking point is formed in the transparent edge area without reaching into the decorative area.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a transfer security element material, a method for manufacturing the transfer security element material, an application of the transfer security element material for manufacturing a valuable document having a security element, and a valuable document having a security element. Background Technology

[0002] It is well known that security elements are placed on valuable documents, such as banknotes, to protect them from counterfeiting or forgery. It is known to use a transfer material to transfer the security element onto the valuable document. Here, the security element to be transferred to the valuable document can exist on an intermediate carrier. To transfer the security element to the valuable document, the security element is detached from the intermediate carrier and transferred onto the valuable document.

[0003] WO 2010 / 031543 A1 relates to a safety element transfer material having a safety element layer composite and a temporary carrier. The safety element layer composite has multiple layers, including at least one feature layer, a permanent carrier substrate, and an observation layer, wherein the observation layer is the layer facing the observer after the safety element has been transferred to a valuable object, and wherein the observation layer may be the same as the feature layer or the permanent carrier substrate. The temporary carrier is detachably attached to the observation layer of the safety element layer composite and has a carrier layer composite consisting of first and second temporary carrier substrates that are inextricably bonded by means of an adhesive layer.

[0004] To prevent the removal of a security element from a valuable file and its application to another valuable file, it is known to set a weakening line on the security element. By weakening the line, the safety element tears during the stripping attempt and cannot be properly applied to other valuable documents.

[0005] WO 2009 / 127325 A1 relates to a method for manufacturing secure or valuable documents, the method comprising the steps of: providing a layer composite consisting of at least one paper substrate (which has a laser-modifiable marking material disposed in a marking area) and a security element present in the marking area that can be weakened by laser action; applying laser radiation to the layer composite to simultaneously and precisely generate weakening lines in the security element; and generating markings in the paper substrate by changing the marking material. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is to provide a transferable security element material, through which a security element can be inexpensively and easily transferred to a valuable document substrate. In this case, the security element should ensure high anti-counterfeiting properties and be visually appealing.

[0007] The aforementioned technical problem is solved by the features of the independent claims. Advantageous improvements are defined in the dependent claims.

[0008] The transfer security element material includes an intermediate carrier and multiple security elements for the valuable document. The security elements are arranged on the intermediate carrier in a detachable manner so as to detach from the intermediate carrier during transfer and be permanently transferred to the valuable document substrate. The security elements exist on the intermediate carrier as individually transferable security elements, separated from each other at least by predetermined transfer break points. Each security element includes a separation protection predetermined break point not arranged parallel to the predetermined transfer break point, designed to make it difficult to separate the transferred security element from the valuable document substrate without damaging the security element. Each security element includes a central decorative area and a transparent edge area surrounding the decorative area. The separation protection predetermined break points are constructed in the transparent edge area and do not reach the decorative area.

[0009] By arranging the pre-defined break points for separation protection in a non-parallel fashion within the transparent edge region of the corresponding security element, the anti-counterfeiting security of valuable documents with security elements can be improved, while the security elements themselves possess visual appeal. The decorative area remains unaffected by the pre-defined break points. However, the non-parallel arrangement of the pre-defined break points allows the security element to be torn or destroyed during peeling attempts, even when peeling in different peeling directions.

[0010] The transfer safety element material can exist as a thin film having multiple safety elements. The film can be provided, for example, as a roll. At least ten, preferably at least fifty, safety elements can be present on the transfer safety element material.

[0011] Security elements can convey an optical impression to an observer (human) without any aids, allowing the observer to visually perceive the authenticity of an object equipped with the security element. Optical security elements are particularly suitable for simple or routine authenticity checks performed by humans. The optical impression is perceptible in the wavelength range of 400nm to 780nm.

[0012] The safety element can be an optically variable safety element. In the case of an optically variable safety element, different optical impressions are produced for the observer who wants to check the authenticity, depending on the viewing angle, viewing direction, side of the safety element, or viewing type (top view or perspective).

[0013] Security elements can be applied, for example, as patches or strips, to the object to be protected, such as banknotes or banknote precursors. Safety elements can be constructed as planar objects. The maximum area of ​​a safety element can be 5000 mm². 2 The preferred maximum is 2500mm.2 More preferably, the maximum is 1500mm 2 More preferably, the maximum is 1000mm 2 .

[0014] The safety element may have a length that is at least five times, preferably at least ten times, greater than its width. The safety element may have a width of at least 1 mm.

[0015] Safety elements can be provided as wires, strips, or patches.

[0016] The base of a valuable document can be a precursor to the document itself. The base of a valuable document can be paper that has not yet been fully printed. The base of a valuable document may include at least one security element, at least one window, and / or at least one security feature.

[0017] A security element may be applied to a valuable document or a valuable document substrate. The security element may extend from one side of the valuable document or valuable document substrate to the other side. The sides may be opposing sides. The security element may have a length equal to the width or height of the valuable document or valuable document substrate.

[0018] A security element may be at least partially incorporated into a valuable document or a valuable document base. A security element may be incorporated into a valuable document or a valuable document base such that sections of the security element are visible to an observer, while sections of the security element are invisible to an observer. A security element may be incorporated into a valuable document or a valuable document base such that sections of the security element are covered by the valuable document or a valuable document base, while sections of the security element are not covered by the valuable document or a valuable document base.

[0019] Typically, security elements can be applied to an object to enable the verification of the authenticity of a valuable document. Valuable documents can be, for example, checks, bank cards, documents, certificates, ID cards, clothing (tags), or banknotes.

[0020] The predetermined fracture point can be a weakened part of the material. For example, in the region of the predetermined fracture point, the thickness of the transferred safety element material or the safety element can be less than the thickness in the region without the predetermined fracture point. Compared to the region without the predetermined fracture point, the region of the predetermined fracture point may also have lower mechanical strength (e.g., lower tear strength) of the transferred safety element material or the safety element.

[0021] The transfer predetermined breakpoint can be a predetermined breakpoint used to transfer a safety element to a valuable document. Transferring a predetermined breakpoint facilitates the transfer. At least one transfer predetermined breakpoint is provided for each safety element, such as one (or more) surrounding transfer predetermined breakpoints or multiple transfer predetermined breakpoints defining the safety element boundary, and multiple separation protection predetermined breakpoints.

[0022] The separation protection predetermined break point can be a predetermined break point designed to make it difficult or even prevent intact security elements from being removed from valuable documents. The separation protection predetermined break point ensures that the security element is damaged, torn, or rendered unusable during removal from the valuable document. Damaged, torn, or unusable security elements can be identified as abnormal by the user.

[0023] The safety elements are arranged on an intermediate carrier for transferring the safety element material. The safety elements can be removed from the intermediate carrier to transfer them to a valuable document or a valuable document substrate. The intermediate carrier may include or may be a film or composite film. In particular, the intermediate carrier includes a plastic film, such as a PET film (polyethylene terephthalate film). The intermediate carrier may include two plastic films, such as two PET films. The two plastic films may be bonded together.

[0024] The separation protection predetermined break point is not arranged parallel to the transfer predetermined break point. In a plane defined by the transfer safety element material, the separation protection predetermined break point may not be parallel to the transfer predetermined break point. This plane may be defined by the surface of the transfer safety element material, particularly by the surface having the separation protection predetermined break point.

[0025] An angle not equal to 0° and / or 180° can be formed between the predetermined fracture point for separation protection and the predetermined fracture point for transfer. The angle between the predetermined fracture point for separation protection and the predetermined fracture point for transfer is between 1° and 179°.

[0026] Preferably, all separation protection predetermined break points are not parallel to all transfer predetermined break points. In other words, the separation protection predetermined break points of the safety element cannot be parallel to the transfer predetermined break points of the safety element. The angle between at least one (or all) separation protection predetermined break points of the safety element and at least one transfer predetermined break point of the safety element is preferably in the range of 90 + / - 45 degrees, more preferably in the range of 90 + / - 30 degrees, and particularly preferably in the range of 90 + / - 20 degrees. Here, the angle is measured in the plane of the safety element or the transfer safety element material. For example, for curved or other nonlinear predetermined break points, the average orientation of (multiple) predetermined break points is used to determine the angle.

[0027] The safety element includes a decorative area and a transparent edge area. The decorative area may be an area that provides optical effects for users to check the authenticity of the safety element. The transparent edge area may be an area that does not provide optical effects for checking the authenticity of the safety element.

[0028] There may be no distance between the decorative area and the edge area. The edge area may be directly adjacent to the decorative area or in contact with the decorative area.

[0029] The safety material for transfer may include plastic film, particularly PET film. Preferably, the safety element includes plastic film, particularly PET film.

[0030] The distance between at least one of the predetermined break points for separation protection of the safety element and at least one of the predetermined break points for transfer of the safety element can be less than 100 μm. Preferably, the distance is equal to zero. More preferably, most or every one of the predetermined break points for separation protection in the transparent edge region of the safety element is arranged at the distance (less than 100 μm or zero).

[0031] At least one, preferably most, or even more preferably each of the predetermined break points can extend over less than 92% and preferably more than 15% of the width of the transparent edge region. Particularly preferably, the extension over the width of the transparent edge region is greater than 30% and less than 85%, which can also be considered as the relative length of the predetermined break point in the direction of the width of the transparent edge region.

[0032] For at least one, most, or each of the predetermined break points for separation protection, the distance from the decorative area (or its edge) can be at least 100 μm, preferably 250 μm, and more preferably 400 μm. The distance between at least one predetermined break point for separation protection and the decorative area can be the distance between at least one predetermined break point for separation protection and the edge of the decorative area. This distance can be referred to as the minimum distance.

[0033] The transparent edge region can have a width of at least 500 μm, preferably from 500 μm to 3.0 mm. The width can be constant or variable. If the width is variable, it can be understood as a minimum width. The width of the transparent edge region can be the distance between the edge of the decorative area and one or more predetermined break points.

[0034] Typically, the distance or width can exist in or be measured within a plane defined by the transfer safety element material. Preferably, the distance or width exists in or is measured on the (outer) surface of the transfer safety element material.

[0035] The transfer of safety element material may include an effect layer. Specifically, the effect layer includes metallized and / or demetallized portions and / or microreflector (micromirror) arrangements. The safety element may include an effect layer. The effect layer may define a decorative area. The effect layer may (deterministically) determine the optical effect of the decorative area.

[0036] Decorative areas may include effect layers. Alternatively, transparent edge areas may not include effect layers. Effect layers may be applied only to or exist within decorative areas.

[0037] At least one of the predetermined break points, preferably each of the predetermined break points, may be linear, circular, triangular, quadrilateral, or n-sided. Specifically, at least one of the predetermined break points, preferably some or each of the predetermined break points, is linear, circular, triangular, quadrilateral, or n-sided in a plane defined by the transfer safety element material. The plane may be the (outer) surface of the transfer safety element material.

[0038] The transfer of safety element material may include a transfer layer. An intermediate carrier may be detachably attached to the transfer layer via an adhesive layer. In particular, the transfer layer may be a multi-layered transfer layer.

[0039] The predetermined fracture point can be transferred to extend through the entire transfer layer. Alternatively or concurrently, the predetermined fracture point can extend, at most partially, through the intermediate carrier.

[0040] The predetermined break point for separation protection can extend through the entire transfer layer. Additionally or alternatively, the predetermined break point for separation protection can extend at most partially through the transfer layer. Additionally or alternatively, at least two of the predetermined break points for separation protection can extend into the transfer layer to varying degrees. The corresponding extensions can be oriented perpendicular to the plane defined by the transfer safety element material, particularly perpendicular to the (outer) surface of the transfer safety element material. The predetermined break point for separation protection can extend substantially (±10% or ±5%) perpendicular to the (outer) surface of the transfer safety element material.

[0041] Different separation protection predetermined fracture points can extend to varying degrees into the transfer layer.

[0042] A method for manufacturing a transfer safety element material includes the following steps: providing a transfer safety element material precursor; and introducing a predetermined transfer fracture point and a predetermined separation protection fracture point into the transfer safety element material precursor, thereby obtaining the transfer safety element material.

[0043] In this method, any transfer safety element material disclosed herein can be manufactured.

[0044] The precursor for the transfer safety element material may be an incomplete transfer safety element material. Additional work steps may be required to manufacture or complete the transfer safety element material from the precursor.

[0045] The predetermined transfer fracture point and the predetermined separation protection fracture point can be introduced into the transfer safety element material precursor in the same working step. Preferably, the predetermined transfer fracture point(s) and the predetermined separation protection fracture point(s) of the safety element are thus introduced into the transfer safety element material precursor substantially simultaneously and / or precisely relative to each other in position.

[0046] Alternatively, the transfer of the predetermined fracture point and the separation of the predetermined fracture point can be introduced into the transfer safety element material precursor in different working steps, such as sequentially in a single machine or sequentially in multiple machines. The different working steps are performed at time intervals, for example, at least 1.0 s to 10 s apart in the machine, or independently in time (i.e., at intervals of minutes, hours, or days).

[0047] The transfer of the predetermined fracture point and / or the separation and protection of the predetermined fracture point can be manufactured by stamping, embossing and / or by laser processing (as a working step).

[0048] An application of the transfer safety element material disclosed herein in the manufacture of valuable documents having safety elements is disclosed.

[0049] The transfer of safety element material can be used to manufacture valuable documents containing safety elements. A valuable document may include a valuable document substrate and safety elements disposed on the substrate.

[0050] In addition, a valuable document is disclosed, which has a safety element transferred by the transfer safety element material disclosed herein.

[0051] Valuable documents may include any security elements disclosed herein. Attached Figure Description

[0052] Other embodiments and advantages of the invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which proportional and scale representations are omitted in order to improve clarity.

[0053] In the attached image:

[0054] Figure 1 An embodiment of transferring the safety element material 100 is schematically illustrated.

[0055] Figure 2 Another embodiment of the transfer safety element material 100 is schematically illustrated.

[0056] Figure 3 The layered structure of the transfer safety element material 100 is schematically shown.

[0057] Figure 4 The layered structure of safety element 104 is schematically shown.

[0058] Figure 5 The layered structure of the transfer safety element material 100 is schematically shown.

[0059] Figure 6 The layered structure of the transfer safety element material 100 is schematically shown, and

[0060] Figure 7 A valuable document 500 with a security element 104 is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0061] Figure 1 A top view of the transfer safety element material 100 is shown. The transfer safety element material 100 has a surface 101. A plurality of safety elements 104 are formed in the transfer safety element material 100.

[0062] The transfer safety element material 100 can define an xy plane. Specifically, the surface 101 of the transfer safety element material 100 defines the xy plane. A transfer predetermined break point 105 and a separation protection predetermined break point 106 can be formed in the surface 101. The z-direction can be oriented perpendicular to the xy plane.

[0063] The safety element 104 has a decorative area 103 and a transparent edge area 102. The transparent edge area 102 surrounds the decorative area 103.

[0064] The transfer safety element material 100 includes a transfer predetermined fracture point 105 and a separation protection predetermined fracture point 106. Specifically, the safety element 104 of the transfer safety element material 100 includes a transfer predetermined fracture point 105 and a separation protection predetermined fracture point 106.

[0065] Each safety element 104 may be provided with (exactly) a predetermined transfer break point 106. The predetermined transfer break point 106 may completely surround or enclose the safety element 104.

[0066] Multiple separation protection predetermined break points 106 can be provided for each safety element 104. Each separation protection predetermined break point 106 is not parallel to one or more transfer predetermined break points 105. None of the separation protection predetermined break points 106 can be parallel to the transfer predetermined break point 105 of its respective safety element 104. Specifically, none of the separation protection predetermined break points 106 is parallel to a segment of the transfer predetermined break point 105 of its respective safety element 104.

[0067] exist Figure 1 In this embodiment, the separation protection predetermined break point 106 is spaced apart from the decorative area 103. The distance between the separation protection predetermined break point 106 and the transfer predetermined break point 105 of the corresponding safety element 104 is zero. In other words, the separation protection predetermined break point 106 contacts the transfer predetermined break point 105. The separation protection predetermined break point 106 does not contact the decorative area 103.

[0068] The predetermined break point 105 of the safety element 104 can also be understood as the edge of the safety element 104.

[0069] Similar to Figure 1 Transfer safety element material 100, Figure 2 The transfer safety element material 100 includes a surface 101 and a safety element 104. A decorative area 103 and a transparent edge area 102 surrounding the decorative area are provided in the transfer safety element material 100.

[0070] The safety element 104 that transfers safety element material 100 or transfers safety element material 100 includes transferring a predetermined break point 105 and separating and protecting a predetermined break point 106.

[0071] Typically, the separation protection predetermined break point 106 can have any geometry, particularly in the surface 101 of the transfer safety element material 100. Preferably, the separation protection predetermined break point 106 is linear, circular, triangular, quadrilateral, or n-sided.

[0072] exist Figure 2 In this embodiment, the predetermined break point 106 for separation protection has different shapes. At least one of the predetermined break points 106 for separation protection can be circular, and at least one of the predetermined break points 106 for separation protection can be linear. The linear predetermined break point 106 for separation protection can have different lengths.

[0073] Some of the separation protection predetermined break points 106 can contact the transfer predetermined break point 105 of the corresponding safety element 104, while other separation protection predetermined break points 106 cannot contact the transfer predetermined break point 105 of the corresponding safety element 104.

[0074] All or some of the separation protection predetermined break points 106 may be spaced apart from the decorative area 103.

[0075] The transparent edge region 102 can have a constant width (see [reference]). Figure 1 ) or variable width (see Figure 2 ).

[0076] exist Figures 3 to 7The layer structure of the transfer safety element material 100 is shown, wherein the same layer may be described only once, but may be found again in the same or similar manner in the rest of the transfer safety element material 100. The layer structure is schematically shown as a cross-section perpendicular to the surface 101 of the transfer safety element material 100.

[0077] The transfer safety element material 100 includes an intermediate carrier 300. The intermediate carrier 300 may include a first plastic film 190. The intermediate carrier 300 may include a second plastic film 180. Each of the plastic films 180 and 190 may be a PET film. The thickness of each of the plastic films 180 and 190 may be less than 50 μm or less than 20 μm. The plastic films 180 and 190 may be connected to each other (irretrievably) by an adhesive layer 185.

[0078] The transfer safety element material 100 has a transfer layer 200. The transfer layer 200 is detachably disposed on an intermediate carrier 300. In particular, it can be detachably attached to the intermediate carrier 300 via an adhesive layer 170. In this regard, the adhesive layer 170 may also be referred to as a temporary adhesive layer or a release adhesive layer. The adhesive layer 170 allows the transfer layer 200 (with and / or without the adhesive layer 170) to be peeled off from the intermediate carrier 300. The adhesive layer 170 is preferably transferred together with the document substrate, but may also remain on the intermediate carrier 300. If the adhesive layer 170 is also transferred together with the document substrate, it is particularly preferably suitable for use as a printable receiving layer. The adhesive layer 170 may preferably be printed.

[0079] The transfer layer 200 may include a laminated adhesive layer 160, which may be disposed on the adhesive layer 170.

[0080] The transfer layer 200 may include a plastic film 150, such as a PET film. The plastic film 150 may be disposed on the laminated adhesive layer 160.

[0081] The transfer layer 200 may include an additional laminated adhesive layer 140. The laminated adhesive layer 140 may be disposed on the plastic film 150.

[0082] The transfer layer 200 may include an effect layer 130. The effect layer 130 may be disposed on the laminated adhesive layer 140. The effect layer 130 may include metallized portions and / or demetallized portions and / or microreflector (micromirror) arrangements. The effect layer 130 may define a decorative area 103 (indicated by dashed lines). The effect layer 130 may extend intermittently or incompletely on the surface of the transferred safety element material 100. The effect layer 130 provides the user with optical effects for the safety element 104.

[0083] The transfer layer 200 may include a paint layer 120. The paint layer 120 may be disposed on the effect layer 130. The paint layer 120 may be an embossed paint layer, for example, composed of radiation-cured paint.

[0084] The transfer layer 200 may include an adhesion layer 110. The adhesion layer 110 may be disposed on the paint layer 120. The safety element 104 (as part of the transfer layer 200) may be secured to the valuable document 500 via the adhesion layer 110. The adhesion layer 110 may be, for example, a heat-sealable paint layer and may optionally include a primer layer disposed beneath the heat-sealable paint layer.

[0085] A transparent edge region 102 is formed between the decorative region 103 and one or more predetermined transfer break points 105.

[0086] Preferably, one or more predetermined transfer breakpoints 105 extend completely through the transfer layer 200. In particular, one or more predetermined transfer breakpoints 105 extend only partially (or at most partially) through the intermediate carrier 300. This simplifies the transfer of the safety element 104.

[0087] The predetermined break point 106 for separation protection can extend into the transfer safety element material 100 to varying degrees or depths. The predetermined break point 106 for separation protection can extend up to a maximum extent into the transfer layer 200. Therefore, the predetermined break point 106 for separation protection is invisible to an observer after transfer to the target substrate. Here, the predetermined break point 106 for separation protection cannot extend completely through the transfer layer.

[0088] Preferably, at least one or more of the separation protection at the predetermined break points 106 extend into or through the plastic film 150. Therefore, the plastic film 150 may be torn, and may be further torn and rendered unusable when an attempt is made to peel the safety element 104 from the valuable document 500.

[0089] The separation protection at the predetermined fracture point 106 must not extend into or through the intermediate carrier 300.

[0090] exist Figure 4 The diagram shows a safety element 104 detached from the intermediate carrier 300. Here, the safety element 104 may include the described layers 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160 and / or 170.

[0091] If the safety element 104 is applied to the valuable document 500, the separation protection predetermined break point 106 is located in the transparent edge region 102. This does not interfere with the optical impression of the decorative region 103. The valuable document substrate 500, abutting the adhesion layer 110, is... Figure 4 Not shown in the image.

[0092] Application can be performed by bringing the adhesion layer 110 into contact with and adhering it to the surface of the valuable document. The connection between the transfer layer 200 and the intermediate carrier 300 can therefore be detached or broken. Specifically, the connection at the adhesive layer 170 is detached or broken. Alternatively, the adhesive layer 170 can remain completely or partially on the intermediate carrier.

[0093] Figure 5 The transfer safety element material 100 is shown in relation to... Figure 3 Similar structures are shown, and refer to Figure 3 It has been described. Figure 5 In this embodiment, the separation protection predetermined fracture point 106 extends completely through the transfer layer. The separation protection predetermined fracture point 106 can extend into the intermediate carrier 300.

[0094] Figure 6 One embodiment of transferring the safety element material 100 is shown, which is similar to Figure 3 As shown and referenced Figure 3 The form described is such that no laminated adhesive layer 140 is provided. Effect layer 130 may be arranged between adhesive layer 110 and paint layer 120.

[0095] Furthermore, one or more transfer predetermined break points 105 may be constructed in the same or similar manner as the transfer predetermined break points in the already described embodiments. Separation protection predetermined break points 106 may also be constructed in the same or similar manner as the separation protection predetermined break points in the already described embodiments.

[0096] In an alternative, not shown, variant of transfer layer 200, decorative layer 130 (and paint layer 120) lies beneath plastic film 150. On intermediate carrier 300, for example, the following sequence may be present: temporary adhesive layer 170, decorative layer 130, paint layer 120, plastic film 150, and adhesion layer 110. Details regarding this variant or other alternative variants of the sublayers of transfer layer 200 can be found, for example, in WO 2010 / 031543 A1.

[0097] It is known that the decorative area (in the variant just mentioned and in the figures to date) can additionally surround one or more transparent inner areas. The transparent inner areas are identifiable to the observer (of the safety element) in the top view and / or perspective, particularly in their shape. The inner areas can have any shape, such as being circular, elliptical, angular, character-shaped, or strip-shaped. In WO 2010 / 031543 A1, such or similar inner areas are treated as recesses. At least one predetermined break point for separating and protecting the inner areas can optionally be provided in one or more transparent inner areas. The predetermined break points for separating and protecting the inner areas are located only within the transparent inner areas, such that the additional predetermined break points or their location within the transparent inner areas do not impair the optical effect of the decoration (in the top view and / or perspective). Because the decorative area surrounds the transparent inner area, the optional predetermined break points for separating and protecting the inner areas are clearly spaced from the predetermined break points for separating and protecting the edge areas by at least the corresponding local width of the decorative area. Preferably, multiple transparent internal regions are distributed throughout the decorative area, each internal region having at least one, particularly exactly one or exactly two, predetermined break points that separate and protect the internal region.

[0098] Figure 7 A valuable document 500, such as a banknote, is shown with a security element 104. The security element 104 can be transferred into a segment 510 of the valuable document 500 and adhered there. For this purpose, an adhesion layer 110 of the security element material 100 can be made to contact the surface of the valuable document 500 or a valuable document substrate.

[0099] List of reference numerals

[0100] 100 Transfer safety element materials

[0101] 101 Surface

[0102] 102 Edge Area

[0103] 103 Decorative Area

[0104] 104 Safety Components

[0105] 105. Transfer the predetermined break point.

[0106] 106 Separation and protection of predetermined fracture points

[0107] 110 Adhesion Layer

[0108] 120 paint layers

[0109] 130 Effects Layer

[0110] 140 laminated adhesive layer

[0111] 150 plastic film

[0112] 160 laminated adhesive layer

[0113] 170 Adhesive layer

[0114] 180 plastic film

[0115] 185 Adhesive Layer

[0116] 190 plastic film

[0117] 200 transfer layers

[0118] 300 intermediate carrier

[0119] 500 valuable documents

[0120] Section 510

Claims

1. A transfer security element material (100) having an intermediate carrier (300) and a plurality of security elements (104) for a valuable document (500). - in, The security element (104) is arranged on the intermediate carrier (300) in a manner that allows it to detach from the intermediate carrier (300) during transfer and be permanently transferred to the valuable document substrate. - Wherein, the safety elements (104) on the intermediate carrier (300) exist as individually transferable safety elements (104) at least by means of transferring predetermined break points (105). Its features are, - The security element (104) includes a separation protection predetermined break point (106) not arranged parallel to the transfer predetermined break point (105), the separation protection predetermined break point being designed to make it difficult to separate the transferred security element (104) from the valuable document substrate without damaging the security element (104). - The safety element (104) includes a central decorative area (103) and a transparent edge area (102) surrounding the decorative area (103), and - The separation protection predetermined break point (106) is constructed in the transparent edge region (102) without reaching the decorative region (103).

2. The transfer safety element material according to claim 1, wherein, The distance between at least one of the separation protection predetermined break points (106) of the safety element and at least one of the transfer predetermined break points (105) is less than 100µm; wherein the distance is measured in a plane (x, y) defined by the transfer safety element material.

3. The transfer safety element material according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, - At least one of the separation protection predetermined break points (106) extends over less than 92% of the width of the transparent edge region (102); and / or - At least one of the separation protection predetermined fracture points (106) is at least 100µm away from the decorative area (103); The distance or width is measured in a plane (x, y) defined by the material of the transfer safety element.

4. The transfer safety element material according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The angle between at least one of the separation protection predetermined break points (106) and at least one of the transfer predetermined break points (105) is in the range of 90 + / - 45 degrees; wherein the angle exists in a plane (x, y) defined by the transfer safety element material.

5. The transfer safety element material according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The transparent edge region (102) has a width of at least 500µm, wherein the width exists in a plane (x, y) defined by the transfer safety element material.

6. The transfer safety element material according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The transfer safety element material includes an effect layer (130), wherein the effect layer (130) includes metallized portions and / or demetallized portions and / or microreflector arrangements.

7. The transfer safety element material according to claim 6, wherein, The decorative area (103) includes the effect layer (130), and / or the transparent edge area (102) does not include the effect layer (130).

8. The transfer safety element material according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, At least one of the separation protection predetermined break points (106) is linear, circular, triangular, quadrilateral or n-sided.

9. The transfer safety element material according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The transfer safety element material (100) includes a transfer layer (200), wherein the intermediate carrier (300) is detachably connected to the transfer layer (200) via an adhesive layer (170).

10. The transfer safety element material according to claim 9, wherein, The predetermined transfer break point (105) extends through the entire transfer layer (200); and / or wherein the predetermined transfer break point (105) extends at most partially through the intermediate carrier (300).

11. The transfer safety element material according to claim 9, wherein, The separation protection predetermined break point (106) extends through the entire transfer layer (200); and / or wherein the separation protection predetermined break point (106) extends through the transfer layer (200) at most partially; and / or wherein at least two of the separation protection predetermined break points (106) extend into the transfer layer (200) to different degrees.

12. A method for manufacturing a transfer safety element material (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, the method comprising the following steps: - Provide precursors for the transfer of safety element materials; and - The predetermined fracture point (105) for transfer and the predetermined fracture point for separation protection (106) are introduced into the transfer safety element material precursor to obtain the transfer safety element material (100).

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein, The predetermined transfer break point (105) and the predetermined separation protection break point (106) are introduced into the transfer safety element material precursor in the same working step; or the predetermined transfer break point (105) and the predetermined separation protection break point (106) are introduced into the transfer safety element material precursor in different working steps.

14. An application of a transfer security element material according to any one of claims 1 to 11 for manufacturing a valuable document (500) having security elements (104), wherein one of the security elements (104) is detached from an intermediate carrier (300) and permanently transferred to the valuable document substrate.

15. A valuable document (500) having a security element (104) transferred by a transfer security element material (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

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