More secure British passport launched

Monday, 03 Nov, 2015 0

A new British passport has been unveiled with extra features to make it the most secure travel document ever issued.

It includes images of famous Britons as well as iconic buildings and other historic landmarks, including the Penny Black stamp.

In addition, William Shakespeare appears in a new high security watermark design on every page.

Each page shows a montage based on the country’s scientific, artistic and architectural heritage.

Amongst the men who feature are the painter John constable and the contemporary artist Anish Kapoor. The women are Elisabeth Scott, the architect, and Ada Lovelace, one of the first computer programmers.

Shakespeare appears in a new high security watermark design on every page.

Additional security features include adding a single sheet of paper from the personal details page to the rear to deter tampering and forgers.



 

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Linsey McNeill

Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk



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