Spot UV - Prevent Counterfeit Coupons & Certificates

SPOT UV (Ultra-Violet Gloss Coating),  adds "wow" to printing can also be used for anti-counterfeiting

An inexpensive way to prevent fakes.

We simply print a repeating word, pattern or just a logo across the face andor back of the coupon in spot (patterned) clear UV. Because it's clear, it doesn't cover anything on the coupon. The clear UV pattern will be visible to the naked eye when the coupon is tilted even slightly (it reflects light differently than the paper it's on). However, It won't scan and it won't print on a color copier or small press. Spot UV is normally used to highlight graphics but in this case, it's used to add security.

It's inexpensive and simple and no detection equipment or pen is needed to see if the coupon is real or a fake.

VIew From "Straight on" Front

Here is what you see when you look at the card from the front.   Looks perfectly normal

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View When Held At An Angle

At even a slight angle, the clear spot UV coating (shown as white here because we can't show clear on your screen) reflects light differently than everything else so it clearly (no pun intended) shows up telling you this is real. 

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