Security hologram

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Security holograms are labels with a hologram printed onto it for sale security reasons.

It is argued by the International Hologram Manufacturers Association that holograms on security labels are difficult to forge because they are replicated from a master hologram which requires expensive specialized and technologically advanced equipment.^[1] However, security holograms have also been criticised for their ineffectiveness, because equipment for manufacturing holograms has become significantly easier to access, and because few people have the expertise and equipment to authenticate them accurately.^[2]

Security holograms are used widely in several banknotes around the world, in particular those that are of high denominations. They are also used in passports, credit and bank cards as well as quality products.

Holograms are classified into different types with reference to the degree of level of optical security incorporated in them during the process of master origination. The different classifications are described below: