Security Holograms
Mass produced security holograms are embossed in a foil material and are most commonly used on printed items such as banknotes, passports, credit cards, and DVDs.
Another security application of embossed holograms is brand protection, such as, sport merchandise, mobile phone batteries, tickets and vouchers. The main goal of security holograms is to prevent forgery, tampering, or counterfeiting. This type of hologram is the most recognised one among the general public almost everyone being exposed to these embossed stickers and holograms.
Display holograms of the embossed type are not only used for security but also for novelties. They can also be 2D/3D holograms which have been made to form dimensional logos and corporate graphics for shop displays. A 2D hologram is completely flat and uses holographic diffraction to generate colour. This type of hologram can be generated from an individual full colour image. An example would be an embossed hologram postcard.
