New British passport designs
Aug 25th 2010, 2:02 pm
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New British passport designs
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11071998
UK passports have been redesigned to help fight identity theft and fraud.
The Home Office says enhanced security features include hiding the security chip from view, and a personal details section that features holograms.
The personal details move from the back to the second page, and a photograph of the owner now appears twice. The passports will be issued from October.
Pages will display well-known UK scenes including the White Cliffs of Dover, Ben Nevis and the Giant's Causeway.
The government says the new passport will give UK citizens added protection from identity theft and fraud...
Link shows the new look pages.
UK passports have been redesigned to help fight identity theft and fraud.
The Home Office says enhanced security features include hiding the security chip from view, and a personal details section that features holograms.
The personal details move from the back to the second page, and a photograph of the owner now appears twice. The passports will be issued from October.
Pages will display well-known UK scenes including the White Cliffs of Dover, Ben Nevis and the Giant's Causeway.
The government says the new passport will give UK citizens added protection from identity theft and fraud...
Link shows the new look pages.
