Apparatuses and processes for producing optical effects layers.

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of the protection of security documents such as for example banknotes and identity documents against counterfeit and illegal reproduction. In particular, the present invention provides apparatuses and processes for producing optical effect layers (OELs) comprising magnetically oriented, said optical effect layers (OELs) exhibiting not only a dynamic movement but also an eye catching relief and / or 3D effect upon tilting and may be as anticounterfeit means on security documents or security articles or for decorative purposes.