ECB eyes Hitachi micro chip to prevent counterfeiting

ECB eyes Hitachi micro chip to prevent counterfeiting

TOKYO, Japan - The European Central Bank (ECB) is considering adopting the world's smallest integrated circuit (the black and white dots on the finger), developed by Hitachi Ltd., to prevent ccounterfeiting of euro bills, Hitachi sources said May 19. (Kyodo)

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