Multi-metal layered card

摘要

A metal transaction card is provided having a metal core layer with metal cladding layers connected thereto on opposing sides thereof. The metal core layer may have a density and/or thickness that is significantly greater than the density and/or thickness of the metal cladding layers. The density of the metal core layer may be at least 2.5 times greater than the density of the metal cladding layers. The density of the metal core layer may be at least 7.5. The outward facing lateral surface of one or both of the metal cladding layers may be anodized, or anodized and colorized. The anodized lateral surface(s) may be coated to increase the performance of a one or more hot-stamped elements attached to the coated surface(s).

主权项

1. A method for producing a transaction card, comprising:
connecting a first metal cladding layer and a second metal cladding layer to opposing sides of a metal core layer to form a metal-clad core having outward-facing, lateral surfaces on opposing sides thereof, wherein the metal core layer has a first density value, wherein the first metal cladding layer and the second metal cladding layer each have densities no greater than a second density value, and wherein said first density value is at least 2.5 times greater than said second density value; and, defining visible indicium indicative of an account associated with the transaction card after said connecting step, said visible indicium being on one side of said metal-clad core.