Orell Füssli is a leading specialist in high-security printing and a supplier of secure banknotes and identification documents to Central Banks and issuing authorities.
Banknotes
Banknotes are important ambassadors for a country. They epitomise security and quality, two key principles that Orell Füssli Security Printing focuses on when designing and producing banknotes.
Identification documents and systems
Orell Füssli sets the highest standards in the production of passports, visas and driving licences. Our innovative technologies guarantee the highest level of protection for your valuable documents.
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All insightsTowards a more sustainable production at OFS
Intaglio printing creates unique graphic elements on a banknote and has been in use for centuries. During this process, a wiping solution removes excess ink from the surface of the intaglio printing plates.
Read articleThe new Swiss driving licence
As of April 15, 2023, anyone who orders a driver's license in Switzerland will receive the latest generation of driver's licenses designed and produced by Orell Füssli.
Read articleThe new Swiss passport
Today the Swiss Federal Police fedpol has launched a new Swiss passport replacing the famous old one. The new Swiss passport is a tribute to a country driving innovation and creativity. It reflects the beautiful nature of Switzerland and the country's openness to the broader world.
Read articleModelling the environmental impact of banknotes with BEES®
Banknote design is subject to tight constraints, including security, cost, and durability. Sustainability has become an equally crucial factor. Orell Füssli proposes to systematically include sustainability considerations into the early stages of banknote design.
Read articleEscher® portraits - advancing digital 3D portrait design
Orell Füssli’s Escher® method is featured in the Concept Notes published by Currency News.
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