<p>Disclosed is a master for producing a stamper. A master (10) comprises: a substrate (40) including a first material (20); a region which includes a second material (30) and is formed on the surface of the substrate (40); and protrusions (50) which are formed on the surface of the substrate (40). The first material (20) is silicon, and the second material (30) is selected from silicon oxide, aluminium oxide, titanium oxide and glass.</p>