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===The foil snowflake=== | ===The foil snowflake=== | ||
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. | [[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. | ||
===Quality control=== | ===Quality control=== | ||
Once a set of notes has been given serials and has been cut, inked, and foiled, 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. | Once a set of notes has been given serials and has been cut, inked, and foiled, 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]] | ||