| abstract |
A secure document is produced by securely attaching to a support a body of including a security feature and having a shape which conveys information to the eye. For example the body is a layer of magnetizable material having apertures of letters, numbers and the like. The document can be examined by both magnetic and optical examination apparatus to cross-check that no alteration has been made. A method of making a secure document and examination apparatus is also described. The security feature may be a pattern of magnetic anisotropy fixed into the material. |