Glossary of Tax Stamp Terms
There are 69 entries in this glossary.F
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Verification the means whereby go |
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| Flexo printing (flexography) |
the method of printing whereby a mirrored 3D relief of the required image is made in a rubber or polymer material. A measured amount of ink is deposited upon the surface of the printing plate, the print surface then rotates, making contacting with the print material (substrate) and transferring the ink. |
| Fluorescence |
see Luminescence |
| Foil |
a material comprising a polyester carrier with one or more coatings, a release layer and an adhesive layer. The foil is transferred – generally by heat – onto paper, labelstock, textiles etc and the carrier is stripped away, leaving the coating which is bonded to the substrate by the adhesive. This coating can be colour shift, irridesence, metallised, holographic etc. Also know as a hot stamping foil or a transfer foil. |
| Forensic markers |
see Taggants |
| Frangible |
capable of being broken. Refers to security labels which break up when removed or tampered with. |