Patent ID: 8061618

Claim:
A multi-layer card that meets ASO/ISO specifications, the multi-layer card comprising a bearing layer, the bearing layer comprising: (a) a first core layer, wherein the first core layer is transparent or translucent; (b) a second core layer; and (c) a visible effects layer disposed directly between the first core layer and the second core layer, wherein the visible effects layer comprises: (i) a transparent or translucent substrate having a first surface; and (ii) a visible first material deposited over the first surface; wherein the multi-layer card further comprises an outer layer disposed over the transparent or translucent first core layer, the outer layer being substantially transparent and comprising at least one of a graphic image, a numerical symbol, and a text symbol created on at least one of its top surface and its bottom surface, and wherein the visible effects layer appears to be either below and/or on the same level as the graphic image, the numerical symbol and/or the text symbol.