Security device having multiple security features

摘要

A security device having multiple security features is used with an item, such as a secure document, ticket, label or tag, to authenticate the item and/or encode data pertaining to the item. The security device includes a carrier substrate (14), a metallic layer (20) disposed on the carrier substrate (14), and a magnetic layer (22) disposed on the metallic layer in substantial registration with at least a portion of the metallic layer, thereby providing both metallic security features and magnetic security features. The metallic layer and the magnetic layer form graphic or visually identifiable indicia on the carrier substrate to provide a visual security feature.