VANISHING
ALTITUDES
Same Earth
Different Horizon
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This security sample banknote is inspired by two worlds of breathtaking beauty: the silent mystery of the ocean depths and the majestic stillness of the mountain peaks.
On one side, a scuba diver explores a vibrant underwater scene surrounded by corals and watched by a passing shark — symbols of life, strength, and the unknown wonders beneath the surface. Under UV light, three jellyfish emerge, glowing like hidden guardians of the sea.
On the reverse, a skier moves through a dramatic alpine landscape, representing freedom, motion, and the power of winter. In ultraviolet light, a skilift appears above the slopes, while two little bears stand beside their mother — a reminder of the wildlife that depends on these frozen habitats.
This note is both a celebration of natural beauty and a call to protect it — so that future generations may still discover these wonders, above and below the horizon.
Digitally engraved handcrafted shark made
with Corvina Engraver Software.
With sincere appreciation to NPA and the
team for their valued printing support.
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200 years from now, these extraordinary environments may no longer look the same. Coral reefs are fading, oceans are warming, glaciers are retreating, and mountain ecosystems are under pressure.
For its front side, we took inspiration from one of nature’s most awe-inspiring environments: the high mountains. This is the first chapter of a larger story.
In the second chapter of our Polymer House Note launch, we continue the journey into another world of extremes. Together, the two sides of the banknote represent more than different landscapes. They tell a story about resilience, adaptability, and innovation without boundaries.
Under UV light, a new layer of the design comes alive — revealing delicate jellyfish drifting through deep water, illuminated in detail. What appears subtle in daylight transforms into a dynamic, glowing ecosystem under inspection.
Under UV light, the landscape transforms again. What was once hidden becomes part of a living, layered environment.
This interplay between visible and hidden design reflects the essence of resilience and adaptability — qualities built into every element of our Polymer House Note.
The creation of a modern banknote is a testament to the power of collaboration, bringing together expertise from across the security printing industry.
