Valuable document with a substrate and a security feature, as well as the associated manufacturing process

A multi-element security feature in security documents, combining optically variable printed and metallized foil elements with through openings, addresses the need for high protection and design freedom, offering enhanced counterfeit resistance and visual appeal.

DE102024124689A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-03-05GIESECKE & DEVRIENT CURRENCY TECHNOLOGY GMBH
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DE102024124689
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DE · DE
Patent Type
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Filing Date
2024-08-29
Publication Date
2026-03-05

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Technical Problem

Existing security documents lack a combination of high protection against counterfeiting with attractive visual appearance and design freedom, particularly in foil-based security elements.

Method used

A security document featuring a multi-element security feature with an optically variable printed element, a partially metallized foil element, and a through opening or ablation area, where elements overlap to form a backdrop image, and the foil element protects the underlying elements from abrasion.

Benefits of technology

Enhances counterfeit protection while providing an attractive visual appearance and design flexibility, with the foil element safeguarding the underlying elements from damage.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a security document (10), in particular a banknote, comprising a substrate (12) and a multi-element security feature (14). The multiple elements (30, 32+34, 40) of the security feature overlap each other at least partially in pairs and interact to form a backdrop image (20) in which several image parts (22, 24, 26) appear arranged one behind the other like a stage set. The security feature (14) comprises, as a first element, an optically variable printed element (30) that forms a first image part (22) of the backdrop image (20), and, as a second element, a partially metallized foil element (40) with transparent foil areas, wherein the metallized area (42) of the foil element (40) forms a second image part (24) of the backdrop image. The foil element (40) is positioned on the substrate (12) over the printing element (30) and overlaps it at least partially with its metallized area (42).
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Description

[0001] The invention relates to a security document, in particular a banknote, comprising a substrate and a security feature. The invention also relates to a method for producing such a security document.

[0002] Valuables are often equipped with security features to ensure their authenticity and protect against unauthorized reproduction. These security features frequently take the form of foil-based security elements, and to further enhance counterfeit protection, it is known that such foil elements can be combined with through openings or perforated areas within the document itself.

[0003] Publication WO 2018 / 103882 A1 discloses, in this context, a security document with a security document substrate featuring a perforated area, which is provided with a foil security element on its front side. Through an interplay of transparent and opaque sections of the foil security element, different motifs are created for viewing the front and back of the security document.

[0004] Based on this, the invention aims to further improve a security document of the type mentioned above and, in particular, to provide a security document whose security feature combines a high level of protection against counterfeiting with an attractive visual appearance and great design freedom for the designer.

[0005] This problem is solved by the features of the independent claims. Further developments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

[0006] The invention provides a security document comprising a substrate and a multi-element security feature. The security document can, in particular, be a banknote.

[0007] The multiple elements of the security feature overlap each other at least partially in pairs and work together to form a backdrop image in which several image parts appear arranged one behind the other like a stage set.

[0008] The security feature comprises, as its first element, an optically variable printed element that forms the first part of the background image. As its second element, the security feature comprises a partially metallized foil element with transparent foil areas, where the metallized area of ​​the foil element forms the second part of the background image.

[0009] The foil element is positioned on the substrate above the printing element and overlaps it at least partially with its metallized area.

[0010] With particular advantage, the security feature includes as a third element at least a continuous opening in the substrate and / or at least a removal area in the printed element, wherein the third element forms a third image part of the backdrop image and wherein the third element is arranged to fit the printed element and the foil element and each of these elements overlaps at least partially.

[0011] The advantage is that only the pressure element is removed in the ablation area, without creating a recess in the substrate. This can be achieved, for example, by laser ablation with appropriately selected laser parameters.

[0012] Preferably, the third element includes at least one through opening and at least one ablation area in the printing element that is adapted to the through opening. The through opening and the ablation area are advantageously produced by the same method, for example, by laser irradiation with different laser parameters.

[0013] According to an advantageous embodiment, the foil element partially or even completely covers the third element, in particular the at least one through opening, and protects it.

[0014] The printing element advantageously contains OVI pigments, aluminum or metal reflective pigments, mica pigments, iridescent pigments, liquid crystal pigments and / or interference layer pigments.

[0015] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the printing element contains at least a portion of a luminescent substance, in particular fluorescent pigments. This security feature then also allows for automated authentication by excitation of the luminescent substance through exposure to UV radiation.

[0016] In a suitable design, the printed element consists of two or more parts, with the different printed element parts exhibiting different visual appearances, in particular different color shift effects, different brilliance, different gloss, and / or different textures, and / or with different luminescence properties. Visually, the printed element parts can, in particular, exhibit different colors or different color shift effects. The colors or color shift effects can alternatively or additionally differ in brilliance, gloss, or texture. With regard to luminescence, the printed element parts can be non-luminescent or luminescent, and in the latter case, luminescent with different colors. The luminescent colors can also be mixtures of several primary luminescent colors.Luminescent printing element components can also differ in the decay time of the luminescence emission.

[0017] A particularly advantageous design is one in which the printing element comprises at least two printing element parts that exhibit different color shift effects and also different brilliance, gloss, and / or texture. The brilliance, gloss, and / or texture of the printing element parts can be adjusted, in particular, by the size distribution of the coloring pigments (coarsely ground / finely ground). Furthermore, the at least two printing element parts preferably form motifs that are matched to each other.

[0018] In an advantageous embodiment, the foil element in the metallized area contains an aluminum coating and / or a color-changing coating, wherein the coating of the metallized area is preferably opaque.

[0019] In another, equally advantageous variant, the foil element in the metallized area contains a semi-transparent, optically variable coating with a different color impression in top view and in through view.

[0020] The metallized area of ​​the foil element can be flat, but in preferred embodiments it contains a relief structure. The relief structure can, in particular, represent a diffractive structure, such as a hologram, a holographic grating pattern, or a hologram-like diffraction pattern, or it can also represent an achromatic structure, such as a matte structure, a micromirror arrangement, a blaze grating with a sawtooth-like groove profile, or a Fresnel lens arrangement.

[0021] In one advantageous embodiment, the printed element is completely covered by the foil element and thus protected from abrasion. In another, equally advantageous embodiment, the printed element is only covered by the foil element in a specific area and lies in a free area outside the foil element. The size of the security feature is then not limited to the size of the foil element; rather, the security feature extends outwards from the foil element onto the document.

[0022] In an advantageous embodiment, the elements of the security feature exhibit two or more different optically variable effects, in particular two or more different color tilt effects (different colors when viewed from different directions) and / or color change effects (different colors when viewed from above and from behind).

[0023] Advantageously, the printed element of the security feature is visually located in a background plane of the background image, and the metallized area of ​​the foil element is located in a foreground plane of the background image. Preferably, the security feature additionally includes a third element of the type mentioned above, which is visually located in a middle plane of the background image.

[0024] The substrate of the security document preferably represents a paper substrate consisting of one or more layers of paper, but can also be a composite substrate consisting of at least one layer of paper and at least one layer of plastic, or a pure plastic substrate.

[0025] The multiple elements of the security feature can be arranged on the same side or partially on opposite sides of the substrate. A through opening is considered to be located on both sides of the substrate.

[0026] The invention also includes a method for producing a security document of the type described, in which - the multiple elements of the security feature are generated in pairs, at least partially overlapping, on and / or in the substrate of the security document, and are designed in such a way that they work together to form a backdrop image in which several image parts appear arranged one behind the other like a stage set, - as a first element of the security feature, an optically variable printed element is applied to the substrate, with the printed element forming a first image part of the background image, and - as a second element, a partially metallized foil element with transparent foil areas is applied to the substrate provided with the printing element, wherein the metallized area of ​​the foil element forms a second image part of the backdrop image, - wherein the foil element is positioned on the substrate over the printing element and at least partially overlaps it with its metallized area.

[0027] Preferably, at least a through opening is introduced into the substrate as a third element, preferably by laser treatment or punching of the substrate, and / or at least one ablation area is created in the printing element, preferably by laser treatment of the printing element, wherein the third element forms a third image part of the backdrop image and wherein the third element is arranged to fit the printing element and the foil element and each of these elements overlaps at least partially.

[0028] Advantageously, the third element includes at least one through opening and at least one ablation area in the printing element that is adapted to the through opening. Both the through opening and the ablation area are created by laser irradiation of the substrate or the printing element, preferably in the same operation using different laser parameters.

[0029] The preferred embodiments and their advantages presented with reference to the respective method according to the invention apply accordingly to the security document according to the invention. The components of the security document according to the invention are each configured to perform the respective steps of the method.

[0030] Further features of the invention will become apparent from the claims, the figures, and the figure description. Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to schematic drawings. In the figures, identical or functionally equivalent elements are designated with the same reference numerals.

[0031] This shows: Fig. 1 a schematic representation of a banknote with a banknote substrate and a multi-element security feature according to the invention, Fig. 2 a more detailed description of the security feature of the Fig. 1 under supervision, Fig. 3 schematically a cross-section of the banknote of Fig. 1 in the area of ​​the security feature of Fig. 2, Fig. 4 in (a) and (b) Intermediate steps in the generation of the security feature of the Fig. 2, Fig. 5 a safety feature according to a modification of the embodiment of the Fig. 2 to 4, wherein (a) the appearance of the security feature is shown in top view and (b) in view through, Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 in (a) to (c) each intermediate steps in the generation of security features according to further embodiments of the invention, Fig. 8 in (a) to (c) each intermediate steps in the production of a further security feature according to the invention, in (d) the appearance of the security feature when viewed in daylight and in (e) the appearance when additionally illuminated by UV light, and Fig. 9 Some preferred embodiments of the printing element of the safety features according to the invention.

[0032] The invention will now be explained using banknotes as an example. It will then be shown Fig. 1 A schematic representation of a banknote 10 with a banknote substrate 12 and a multi-element security feature 14 according to the invention. The security feature 14 is in Fig. 2 shown in more detail in overhead view, Fig. Figure 3 schematically shows a cross-section of banknote 10 in the area of ​​security feature 14 and Fig. Figure 4 shows intermediate steps in the creation of security feature 14 in (a) and (b).

[0033] With regard to the Fig. In the exemplary embodiment, the safety feature 14, as described in sections 2 to 4, consists of three overlapping elements that interact in pairs, as described in more detail below, to create an optically variable backdrop 20 for the viewer. In the exemplary embodiment, the backdrop is illustrated by a strawberry 20 with pulp 22, leaves 24, and achenes 26.

[0034] The structure of the security features according to the invention will now be explained with reference to the manufacturing steps involved in producing the security feature 14. With reference to Fig. 4(a) During production, a printing element 30 was first printed onto the substrate 12 of the banknote 10 using an optically variable ink. The optically variable ink can, for example, contain opaque OVI pigments that give the printing element 30 a red appearance when viewed vertically and a dark green appearance when viewed obliquely. The printing element 30 represents the first part of the background image "Strawberry" 20 and shows the red pulp 22 of the strawberry.

[0035] In the next step, a plurality of small through-holes 32 were created in the printing element 30 and the banknote substrate 12 by laser irradiation, precisely aligned with the printing element 30. Furthermore, the optically variable printing ink was ablated in several ablation areas 34 surrounding the openings 32 by laser irradiation with lower energy. The laser energy was selected such that the printing ink was completely ablated, but no cutouts or through-holes were created in the paper substrate 12. The through-holes 32 and the ablation areas 34 are advantageously created in the same operation by the same laser source, for example, by first drilling the openings 32 with high laser energy and then ablating the printing ink in a surrounding area around the openings with reduced laser energy.The continuous openings 32 and the ablation areas 34 together form a third part of the scenery image “Strawberry” and represent the achenes 26.

[0036] Furthermore, a foil element 40 was partially provided with a metallized embossing 42, for example by applying an embossing lacquer layer 44, embossing a desired relief structure 46 into the embossing lacquer layer, coating the embossed lacquer layer with a metallization 48, for example of aluminum, and partially removing the metallized embossing lacquer layer outside the areas to be preserved. In the exemplary embodiment, the metallized embossing 42 was formed with the outline shape and leaf structure of strawberry leaves 24; in addition, the embossing 42 displays the value "50 €" in a spaced-away section. The metallized embossing also exhibits an optically variable appearance and, in the exemplary embodiment, appears green when viewed vertically and blue when viewed obliquely.

[0037] The foil element 40 was then precisely positioned over the printing element 30, the openings 32, and the ablation areas 34, such that the depiction of the strawberry is complemented by the metallized embossing 42 around the strawberry leaves 24 and the value indication "50 €" located below the strawberry. As shown in the Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 visible, the foil element 40 completely covers the printing element 30 and the openings 32, thus protecting them from abrasion and contamination.

[0038] The metallized embossing 42 of the foil element 40 only partially overlaps both the printing element 30 and the openings 32 and ablation areas 34, so that part of the openings 32 and part of the printing element 30 are covered by the metallization 42, while another part remains visible in the transparent areas of the foil element 40.

[0039] Despite the schematic representation of the Fig. As can be seen in Figure 2, the image elements – pulp 22, achenes 26, and leaves 24 – are designed in a silhouette-like manner and arranged one above the other, so that the viewer perceives a stage set image with several image elements arranged one behind the other. The security feature 14 shows two different color shift effects: firstly, the color shift effect of the areas of the printed element 30 that are not cut out, and secondly, the color shift effect of the metallized embossing 42.

[0040] By dividing the overall design into several elements, the colors and effects of the security feature are perfectly matched, since each color and its corresponding effect are generated by the same element (printing element 30, openings 32 / ablation areas 34, metallization 48), while the elements with different colors or effects are arranged in different, separate layers of the security feature. Furthermore, the foil element 40 provides protection for the covered openings 32 and the printing element 30.

[0041] The principle according to the invention enables numerous design variants, some of which are described in more detail below to further illustrate the invention.

[0042] Fig. Figure 5 shows a safety feature 50 according to a modification of the embodiment of the Fig. 2 to 4, in which the embossing varnish layer 44 of the foil element 40 is coated with a semi-transparent multi-layer system 48 which shows a golden hue when viewed from above and a colorful, especially blue, hue when viewed from behind.

[0043] Specifically, the multilayer system 48 is formed by a gold / blue coating with two partially reflective layers and an intermediate dielectric spacer layer. An advantageous configuration comprises two semi-transparent metallic layers of aluminum with a thickness in the range of 5 nm to 20 nm, particularly in the range of 10 nm to 14 nm, and an intermediate dielectric SiO2 layer, the thickness of which is advantageously in the range of 80 nm to 100 nm or 210 nm to 240 nm to provide a gold / blue color change. A configuration with two semi-transparent metallic layers of silver with a thickness in the range of 15 nm to 25 nm and a dielectric SiO2 layer in the aforementioned thickness range is also suitable for generating a gold / blue color change.

[0044] With reference to Fig. Figure 5(a) shows the security feature 50 similar to Fig. 2 a backdrop image “Strawberry”, however with gold-colored strawberry leaves 24 and a gold-colored value indication “50 €”. In the areas of the continuous openings 30, the security feature 50 allows a view through, whereby the openings 32 in the areas covered by the semi-transparent multi-layer system 48 (openings 32-A) appear blue, while the uncovered openings (openings 32-B) remain colorless and transparent when viewed through, as in Fig. 5(b) illustrated.

[0045] In the case of safety feature 60 of the further embodiment of the Fig. 6 To create the security feature, a printing element 30 was first printed onto the substrate 12 of a banknote using an optically variable printing ink, as shown in Fig. 6(a) shown. In this embodiment, the printing element 30 represents a stylized sun and forms a first part of the scenery image “Savannah”.

[0046] With reference to Fig. 6(b) A continuous opening 32 in the shape of a lion was then created in the banknote substrate 12 and the printing element 30 by laser cutting or die-cutting. Furthermore, the optically variable printing ink was removed around the opening 32 in an ablation area 34, for example by laser application with lower laser energy. The opening 32 and the ablation area 34 represent the silhouette of a lion against the background of the stylized sun and form another part of the backdrop image "Savannah".

[0047] Finally, the surface of a foil element 40 was partially coated with a metallization 48, for example, a vapor-deposited aluminum layer. The metallization 48 was structured with the outline of a savannah landscape, including the silhouettes of other wild animals, and, spatially separated from this, the value "50 €". The foil element 40 was then precisely aligned over the printed element 30 and the opening 32 with the ablation area 34, so that the interaction of these elements creates a backdrop image consisting of the image components "low sun" (printed element 30), "lion" (opening 32 and ablation area 34), and "savannah landscape" (metallization 48 of the foil element 40), as shown in Fig. 6(c) shown.

[0048] In the case of security feature 60, only the printed element 30 exhibits a color shift from red to yellow when viewed from a vertical to an oblique angle, while the newly formed metallization 48 appears essentially silvery and shiny from all viewing directions. Here, too, the foil element 40 protects the covered opening 32 and the printed element 30.

[0049] In the exemplary embodiment of the Fig. 7. To create the security feature 70, an optically variable printing ink in the form of a rectangle was applied to the substrate 12 of a security document to form a printing element 30. In the exemplary embodiment, the printing element 30 exhibits a gold-green color shift effect with a golden appearance in plan view and a green appearance in oblique view.

[0050] Matching the printing element 30, continuous openings 32 in the shape of butterflies were then introduced into the banknote substrate 12 and the printing element 30 by laser cutting or punching, as shown in Fig. Figure 7(a) shows that the openings 32 only partially overlap the printing element 30, thus extending the security feature beyond the area of ​​the printing element 30. One of the openings 32-A is additionally surrounded by a linear ablation area 34, which follows the outline of the opening 32-A at a short distance and in which the optically variable printing ink of the printing element 30 is ablated, for example, by laser exposure. The other openings 32-B are not surrounded by such an ablation area.

[0051] With reference to Fig. 7(b) a foil element 40 was further provided and first coated over its entire surface with a color-shifting coating 45 and then partially demetallized to obtain a structured color-shifting coating 45 in the form of a complex floral motif (in Fig. 7(b) shown in black). The color-shifting coating 45, for example, exhibits a green-magenta color-shifting effect with a green appearance in plan view and a magenta appearance in oblique view.

[0052] The foil element 40 was then applied precisely over the printed element 30 and the openings 32 or the ablation area 34, so that the interaction of the aforementioned elements creates a backdrop image from the image parts "color background" (printed element 30), "butterflies" (openings 32 and ablation area 34) and "floral motif" (coating 45 of the foil element 40), as shown in Fig. 7(c) is shown.

[0053] When viewed vertically, the security feature 70 shows the floral motif of the coating 45 in green against the gold background of the printed element 30. The butterflies of the openings 32 stand out as transparent areas from the printed element 30 and are themselves partially obscured by the floral motif of the coating 45, so that they appear to be behind the floral motif but in front of the colored background. When viewed at an angle, the colored background and the floral motif change color; the background then appears green and the floral motif magenta, while the appearance of the transparent butterflies remains unchanged. The foil element 40 protects the covered printed element 30, the covered openings 32-B, and the covered part of the opening 32-A from abrasion and contamination.

[0054] In addition to the effects described so far, the security features according to the invention can also exhibit luminescence properties and thus contain a hidden security component.

[0055] With reference to Fig. To generate the security feature 80, a two-part printing element 30, consisting of an optically variable printing element 36 and a luminescent element 38, was applied to a document substrate 12. In the exemplary embodiment, the optically variable printing element 36 represents a stylized planet and was printed with an optically variable ink, for example, with a color-shifting effect from blue to red. The luminescent element 38 was printed onto the substrate 12 in the form of a planetary ring, precisely aligned with the printing element 36, using a transparent, fluorescent ink, as shown in Figure 8. Fig. 8(a) is shown.

[0056] Subsequently, a continuous opening 32 in the shape of an alien figure was created in the document substrate 12 and the printing element 30 by laser cutting or punching, as shown in Fig. 8(b) shown.

[0057] Furthermore, a foil element 40 was provided and initially coated over its entire surface with a color-shifting coating 45, and then partially demetallized to obtain the color-shifting coating 45 in the form of space motifs, as shown in Fig. Figure 8(c) illustrates this. The color-shifting coating 45, for example, shows a color change from green to blue.

[0058] The foil element 40 was then precisely positioned over the printed element 30 and the opening 32, so that, through the interaction of these elements, a backdrop image consisting of the image parts "Planet" (optically variable printed element 36), "Alien figure" (opening 32) and "Space motifs" (coating 45 of the foil element 40) becomes visible when viewed in daylight, as shown in Fig. Figure 8(d) illustrates this. When viewed vertically, the planet of printed element 36 appears blue, the alien figure of opening 32 transparent, and the space motifs of coating 45, which partially obscure the planet and the alien figure, appear green. When viewed obliquely, the planet and the space motifs change color; the planet then appears red and the space motifs blue, while the transparent appearance of the alien figure remains unchanged. Due to the respective partial obscuration, the planet of printed element 36 appears to be in a background plane, the alien figure (opening 32) in a middle plane, and the space motifs of coating 45 in a foreground plane of the backdrop.

[0059] When the security feature 80 is additionally illuminated with UV light 82, for example by a UV lamp at a cash register or checkpoint, the luminescent element 38 is also stimulated to glow, so that the planet of the printing element 36 is then completed to form a ring planet, as in Fig. 8(e) shown. The additional appearance of the luminous planetary ring under UV illumination 82 can serve as an easily memorized and easily recognizable mark of authenticity.

[0060] The various elements – pressure element, opening / ablation area and foil element – ​​can be designed in a variety of different ways within the scope of the invention.

[0061] In principle, the printing element of a security feature according to the invention can advantageously contain OVI pigments, aluminum or metal reflective pigments, mica pigments, iridescent pigments, liquid crystal pigments, or interference layer pigments. The printing element can be a single piece or multi-part, wherein the different parts in particular have different visual appearances and / or different luminescence properties.

[0062] Visually, two components can differ in hue or brilliance of the displayed color, with brilliance being adjusted particularly by varying the pigment size of the coloring pigments. Luminescence properties can be adjusted by adding one or more different luminescent substances to the optically variable printing inks. Advantageously, the added luminescent substances are transparent in the visible spectral range.

[0063] Fig. Figure 9 schematically illustrates some preferred embodiments of the printing element of the safety features according to the invention. Two-part printing elements are shown as examples, but it is understood that the printing elements can also have three or more parts with different visual appearances and / or different luminescence properties.

[0064] Fig. Figure 9(a) shows a two-part printing element 100 with a first printing element part 102 and a second printing element part 104. Visually, the two printing element parts 102, 104 show the Fig. 9(a) the same appearance, since they each contain the same visual effect pigment with the same degree of grinding. However, the printing element parts 102, 104 differ in their luminescence properties, as shown in the Fig. 9(b) to (d) illustrated.

[0065] In the variant of Fig. 9(b) The printing ink of the first printed element part 102 contains a visually transparent luminescent substance, for example, fluorescent pigments, while the second printed element part 104 does not contain a luminescent substance and does not luminesce under UV light. The two visually indistinguishable printed element parts 102 and 104 therefore exhibit clearly different appearances under UV irradiation 106, thus increasing the security feature's assurance of authenticity.

[0066] Fig. Figure 9(c) shows a further variant in which the printing ink of the second printing element part 104 contains a visually transparent luminescent substance, while the first printing element part 102 does not contain a luminescent substance and therefore does not luminesce under UV illumination 106. In the design of the Fig. 9(d) Both printing element parts 102 and 104 contain a visually transparent luminescent material, but with different luminescent colors. Therefore, when exposed to UV radiation 106, the printing element 100 displays a two-color luminescent motif.

[0067] The Fig. 9(e) and Fig. 9(f) showed variations in the design of Fig. 9(a), in which the printing element parts 102, 104 exhibit a different appearance even without UV illumination. In the design of the Fig. 9(e) The printing ink of the first printing element part 102 contains a finely ground visual effect pigment, while the printing ink of the second printing element part 104 contains the same effect pigment in a coarsely ground form. The two printing element parts therefore appear visually to have the same hue, but differ in the brilliance of the color.

[0068] In the design of the Fig. 9(f) The printing ink of the first printing element part 102 contains a first visual effect pigment, while the printing ink of the second printing element part 104 contains a second visual effect pigment with a different color locus. The two printing element parts 102, 104 therefore already appear visually to have different hues.

[0069] It is understood that one or both of the printing element parts 102, 104 of the designs of the Fig. 9(e) and Fig. 9(f) may additionally have luminescent properties, as in Fig. 9(b) to (d) explained.

[0070] Various variants of the design of the through opening, the removal area and the foil element of the safety features according to the invention have already been described above. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] WO 2018 / 103882 A1

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Claims

[1] Security document, in particular banknote, with a substrate and a multi-element security feature, in which - the multiple elements of the security feature overlap each other at least partially in pairs and interact to form a backdrop image in which several image parts appear arranged one behind the other like scenery, - the security feature contains, as a first element, an optically variable printed element that forms a first part of the background image, and - the security feature includes as a second element a partially metallized foil element with transparent foil areas, in which the metallized area of ​​the foil element forms a second part of the background image, - wherein the foil element is positioned on the substrate over the printing element and at least partially overlaps it with its metallized area. [2] Securities document according to claim 1, characterized bythat the security feature includes as a third element at least a continuous opening in the substrate and / or at least a removal area in the printed element, wherein the third element forms a third image part of the backdrop image and wherein the third element is arranged to fit the printed element and the foil element and each of these elements overlaps at least partially. [3] Securities document according to claim 2, characterized by , that the third element contains at least one through opening and at least one ablation area in the pressure element that is adapted to the through opening. [4] Securities document according to claim 2 or 3, characterized by that the foil element partially or even completely covers and protects the third element, in particular the at least one through opening. [5] Securities document according to at least one of claims 1 to 4, characterized bythat the printing element contains OVI pigments, aluminum or metal reflective pigments, mica pigments, iriodine pigments, liquid crystal pigments and / or interference layer pigments. [6] Securities document according to at least one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by that the printing element contains at least some areas containing a luminescent substance, in particular fluorescent pigments. [7] Securities document according to at least one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by that the printing element is two-part or multi-part, wherein the different parts of the printing element exhibit different visual appearances, in particular different color shift effects, different brilliance, different gloss and / or different texture, and / or wherein the different parts of the printing element have different luminescence properties. [8] Securities document according to at least one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by , that - the foil element in the metallized area contains an aluminum coating and / or a color-shifting coating, wherein the coating of the metallized area is preferably opaque, or that - the foil element in the metallized area contains a semi-transparent, optically variable coating with a different color impression in top view and in through view. [9] Securities document according to at least one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by that the foil element contains a relief structure, at least in the metallized area, in particular a diffractive structure such as a hologram, a holographic grating pattern or a hologram-like diffraction structure, or an achromatic structure such as a matte structure, a micromirror arrangement, a blaze grating with a sawtooth-like groove profile or a Fresnel lens arrangement. [10] Securities document according to at least one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by , that the printed element is covered by the foil element in an overlap area and lies in a free area outside the foil element. [11] Securities document according to at least one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by that the elements of the security feature exhibit two or more different optically variable effects, in particular two or more different color tilt effects and color change effects. [12] Securities document according to at least one of claims 1 to 11, characterized by that the printed element is visually located in a rear plane of the backdrop image and the metallized area of ​​the foil element is located in a front plane of the backdrop image, preferably that the security feature additionally includes a third element according to claim 2, which is visually located in a middle plane of the backdrop image. [13] Method for producing a security document according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein - the multiple elements of the security feature are generated in pairs, at least partially overlapping, on and / or in the substrate of the security document, and are designed in such a way that they work together to form a backdrop image in which several image parts appear arranged one behind the other like a stage set, - as a first element of the security feature, an optically variable printed element is applied to the substrate, with the printed element forming a first image part of the background image, and - as a second element, a partially metallized foil element with transparent foil areas is applied to the substrate provided with the printing element, wherein the metallized area of ​​the foil element forms a second image part of the backdrop image, - wherein the foil element is positioned on the substrate over the printing element and at least partially overlaps it with its metallized area. [14] Method according to claim 13, characterized by , that as a third element at least a continuous opening is introduced into the substrate, preferably by laser treatment or by punching the substrate, and / or at least an ablation area is created in the printing element, preferably by laser treatment of the printing element, wherein the third element forms a third image part of the backdrop image and wherein the third element is arranged to fit the printing element and the foil element and each of these elements overlaps at least partially. [15] Method according to claim 14, characterized by, that the third element contains at least one through opening and at least one ablation area in the printing element that is adapted to the through opening, and that the through opening and the ablation area are both produced by laser irradiation of the substrate or the printing element, preferably in the same operation by laser irradiation with different laser parameters.

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