Applied to the production of paper currency, copper-plate engraving allowed for greater detail and production during printing. It was the transition to steel engraving that enabled banknote …

Oct 12, 2012 · Most collectors agree that U.S. banknote engraving reached its highest artistry with the “Educational Series” in 1896. In those days, notable academically trained artists, such as …

Jun 12, 2024 · Engraving on banknotes is a meticulous process that combines artistry with high precision to create intricate designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also serve as …

Jun 15, 2023 · An engraved banknote is comprised of a series of lines and dots, intricately combined to form a complete image, such as a portrait or a landscape. The original design is …

Waterman Lily Ormsby (September 9, 1809 – November 1, 1883) was an American engraver and inventor who founded the Continental Bank Note Company and invented a pantographic …

Oct 4, 2011 · I think this is a great idea to help folks learn the differences between "bank-note" engraving, line engraving for print illustration (intaglio) and, of course, bulino. I have some …

Oct 12, 2023 · Heritage Auctions is a great place to see various banknotes from around the world. They offer many older notes as well. From my observation, there is a lot of bulino engraving on …

Aug 10, 2012 · His most iconic engraving was the Statue of Liberty engraved for American Bank Note Co in 1888 (this was the model used for the 1922 15cent U.S. stamp) He also engraved …

Apr 4, 2017 · Two books that are great for banknote and bulino study are Rendering in Pen and Ink by Arthur L. Guptill, ISBN 0-8230-4529-3 and Sketching Your Favorite Subject in Pen & Ink …

Apr 26, 2023 · Engraving is one of the oldest techniques used in banknote design. The process involves carving a design onto a metal plate using a tool called a burin. The engraved plate is …