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Holographic overlay
A secure holographic laminate or overlay that deters card counterfeiting.
Holographic overlays add a visible, hard-to-replicate security layer, common on government and high-security IDs.
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A holographic overlay or laminate adds a visible, hard-to-replicate security layer, which is why it is common on government, healthcare, and high-security IDs. Applying one generally requires a laminating module and composite card stock to take the heat.
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