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===The serials=== | ===The serials=== | ||
The original print run does not include serial numbers. These must be added during a second print run on a separate black-and-white laser printer. | The original print run does not include serial numbers. These must be added during a second print run on a separate black-and-white laser printer. | ||
===The foil snowflake=== | |||
[[File:THE FOIL.jpg|thumb|left|The foil]]The note's most impressive feature is the metallic foil snowflake that appears on the face. These are created by first spraying an adhesive through a template on each note, allowing the adhesive to dry briefly, removing the template, placing a sheet of foil on top of the remaining adhesive, and removing the excess foil with a brush. After this, each snowflake must be treated with a sealant to allow it to retain its shine into the indefinite future. The sealant requires at least 24 hours to dry properly. | |||
===The cut=== | ===The cut=== | ||
[[File:The cut.jpg|thumb|The cut]]Following printing, each note must be cut from from the sheet, and all sheets have a border, meaning that no fewer than nine cuts are necessary to fully separate a sheet of six notes. | [[File:The cut.jpg|thumb|The cut]]Following printing, each note must be cut from from the sheet, and all sheets have a border, meaning that no fewer than nine cuts are necessary to fully separate a sheet of six notes. | ||
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===The ink=== | ===The ink=== | ||
Each note receives three ink treatments. The first is a permanent black ink edging which removes the white paper edge produced by the cut. The second is the application of UV responsive ink to the number 20 in the upper left of the obverse face. The third is an edging around the star in the note's lower right obverse. Both become evident when illuminated by a black light. | Each note receives three ink treatments. The first is a permanent black ink edging which removes the white paper edge produced by the cut. The second is the application of UV responsive ink to the number 20 in the upper left of the obverse face. The third is an edging around the star in the note's lower right obverse. Both become evident when illuminated by a black light. | ||
===Quality control=== | ===Quality control=== | ||
Once a set of notes has been given serials and has been cut, inked | Once a set of notes has been given serials and has been foiled, cut, and inked, the notes are checked to insure the correctness of their serials and to verify the appearance and placement of all other elements. Notes which for any reason do not meet the high standards of the Treasury Commission are rejected and their serials recorded. Each note is dusted with velvet to remove the excess foil flakes from their surfaces. The notes are then bundled and delivered to the Grand Duke for distribution to the public. | ||
[[Category: Economy of Westarctica]] | [[Category: Economy of Westarctica]] | ||