Covestro introduces Autentium, an innovative polymeric printing substrate, for the growing demand for sustainable solutions in currency printing.

Precision-crafted intaglio printing on Autentium.

Designed exclusively for currency printing applications like banknotes, Autentium combines cutting-edge anti-counterfeiting technology with a recyclable mono-material design. Key features of Autentium include:

• Exceptional printability: It supports secure printing techniques such as intaglio and offset, enabling embossed structures and therefore tactile security features.

• No coatings or primers needed: Its secondary properties as a hot-melt adhesive contribute to superior ink adhesion without requiring additional primers or coatings, streamlining the printing process and improving durability.

• Water and stain resistance: The polymer absorbs only minimal moisture, which contributes to a low static charge and resistance to contamination.

• Advanced laser engraveability: It allows precise micro-engravings, providing advanced anti-counterfeiting measures and enhancing currency security.

Tactile, fluorescent micro-printing on Autentium.

As a single-polymer solution, Autentium is recyclable. Its high tear propagation resistance and excellent ink adhesion also extend the lifespan of printed currency and can help reducing the environmental impact and conserving resources.

Furthermore, its durable composition offers long-term costs savings by minimizing replacements, making it an ideal choice for governments and the public sector that prioritize security and environmental responsibility.

The new Autentium currency printing solution made its debut at the Intergraf Currency + Identity 2025 trade show, on March 5-7, 2025, at the Allianz MiCo, Milano, Italy.

Covestro introduces Autentium, an innovative polymeric printing substrate, for the growing demand for sustainable solutions in currency printing.

Precision-crafted intaglio printing on Autentium.

Designed exclusively for currency printing applications like banknotes, Autentium combines cutting-edge anti-counterfeiting technology with a recyclable mono-material design. Key features of Autentium include:

• Exceptional printability: It supports secure printing techniques such as intaglio and offset, enabling embossed structures and therefore tactile security features.

• No coatings or primers needed: Its secondary properties as a hot-melt adhesive contribute to superior ink adhesion without requiring additional primers or coatings, streamlining the printing process and improving durability.

• Water and stain resistance: The polymer absorbs only minimal moisture, which contributes to a low static charge and resistance to contamination.

• Advanced laser engraveability: It allows precise micro-engravings, providing advanced anti-counterfeiting measures and enhancing currency security.

Tactile, fluorescent micro-printing on Autentium.

As a single-polymer solution, Autentium is recyclable. Its high tear propagation resistance and excellent ink adhesion also extend the lifespan of printed currency and can help reducing the environmental impact and conserving resources.

Furthermore, its durable composition offers long-term costs savings by minimizing replacements, making it an ideal choice for governments and the public sector that prioritize security and environmental responsibility.

The new Autentium currency printing solution made its debut at the Intergraf Currency + Identity 2025 trade show, on March 5-7, 2025, at the Allianz MiCo, Milano, Italy.