Apparatus and method for creating negotiable items

摘要

The medium stores instructions for printing a secure indicia (18) so as to create an item (24) of negotiable value in a location remote from an indicia governing authority (14) such as US postal service. The indicia information are assimilated, printed and transmitted to the governing authority. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) negotiable item creation method; and (2) negotiable item creation apparatus.