The Committee on Currency Features for the Visually Impaired evaluated features that could be incorporated in the production of U.S. banknotes that would enable blind and visually disabled people to more easily determine the denomination of a banknote. This volume describes several features and the assessment methodology used to determine which features could be recommended for inclusion in the short term, which could be recommended for research and possible inclusion in future currency redesigns, and which features were impractical for use in U.S. banknotes. Also included is an outline of the various types of visual disabilities that impair an individual's ability to denominate banknotes. Recommended features and areas of research are described in detail. Banknote and other security document producers, and people interested in addressing needs and opportunities for visually disabled people in the United States will find this book useful.

Table of Contents


Front Matter
Executive Summary
1 Introduction
2 Definition of Needs and Statement of Requirements
3 Assessment Methodology for Features for Visually Impaired People
4 Description and Assessment of Features
5 Research and Development Needs and Future Directions
6 Implementation Strategies
7 Recommendations
Appendix A: Executive Summary in Large Print
Appendix B: Synopsis of NMAB Report 471
Appendix C: Glossary
Appendix D: Features in Use Worldwide
Appendix E: Features Not Subject to Full Evaluation
Appendix F: Description of the New Design Concept
Appendix G: Biographies of Committee Members