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(11) | EP 2 363 297 A3 |
| (12) | EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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| (54) | Security element for documents, bank notes, security paper and the like |
| (57) A security element (10; 20; 30) for documents, bank notes, security paper and the
like comprises a continuos supporting layer (31) on which there is at least one metallized
layer (12; 22; 32) which forms at least one high-reflectance region (12; 22; 32).
A layer of print (13; 24; 35) forming a low-reflectance region (13; 24; 35) is formed
in another region than the metallized layer (12; 22; 32), in order to have, when the
security element (10; 20; 30) is at least partially inserted in a document and the
like, a different dimensional perception of the security element (10; 20; 30) when
viewed under reflected light and when viewed against the light.
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