The information reference system “Currency” is intended for express authenticity verification and advanced examination of banknotes from different countries that differ in series and denomination.

IRS “Currency” contains images of banknotes and corresponding security features and techniques with detailed descriptions.

Contents

• Detailed information about banknotes, description of their security features and techniques.

• Images of:

  • banknotes in white, IR 400–530, 870 and >940 nm, UV 254 and 365 nm spectrum ranges;

  • magnetic ink patterns;

  • security features and techniques such as micro printing, intaglio, watermarks, holograms, etc.;

• Detailed glossary with descriptions and illustrations of security features and techniques.

Volume of data

• 168 currencies arranged by country and production series

• 2 752 banknotes

Versions

• Express — a basic version that provides the user with the information about basic banknote security features.

• Forensic — an extended version for advanced banknote examination.

• Forensic Pro — an expert version for advanced banknote examination with a special Document Builder application used for adding images and description of new banknotes and their security features and techniques to the IRS.

Special features

• Possibility to select the amount of information provided;

• High resolution images of banknotes, their security features and techniques;

• gif-animation of holograms and OVI-elements available in Forensic/Forensic Pro versions;

• Easy to search;

• Possibility to add:

  • description and comments to existing banknotes;

  • images and description of new banknotes using the Document Builder application in Forensic Pro version;

• Integration with Regula Forensic Studio software for image processing, comparing examined objects with reference images of banknotes and security elements;

• Multilingual interface:

  • English

  • Arabic

  • Hungarian

  • Spanish

  • Italian

  • Chinese

  • Latvian

  • Lithuanian

  • German

  • Polish

  • Portuguese

  • Russian

  • Ukrainian

  • French

  • any other language at customer’s request

• Automatic update (requires Internet connection);

• Distant training for systems operation;

• User-friendly interface.

Application

• Financial institutions

• Law-enforcement agencies

• Forensic laboratories

• Other agencies and organizations authorized to check documents

Information reference system installation

• Local

• Network

Delivery set

• A software protection USB-dongle with a limited update licence for providing access to the information reference system