Metal-containing transaction card and method of making the same

Details Metal-containing transaction card and method of making the same Metal-containing transaction card and method of making the same

2007-03-05

2009-02-24

Minh, Le Thien (Department: 2887)

Registers

Systems controlled by data bearing records

Credit or identification card systems

C235S492000, C235S493000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07494057

ABSTRACT:
Metal-containing transaction cards, useful for the purchase of goods and/or services, and methods of making the same are provided. The metal-containing transaction cards may be standard-sized (i.e., about 3⅜ inches by about 2¼ inches) or any other size yet still usable as a transaction card. Moreover, the metal-containing transaction card may have a magnetic stripe, an embedded microchip, a signature panel, a holographic image, or any other feature typically contained on or within a transaction card. The transaction cards have at least one layer of metal with, optionally, other layers of substrates, such as thermoplastic polymers, other metals or adhesives. In addition, the metal-containing transaction card may be anodized, coated, or laser-engraved. Preferably, the metal is titanium or stainless steel.

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