Abstract: A process for producing a printed smart card. The process includes applying a metallic ink on a first surface of a core of the smart card and coating only a portion of the metallic ink with a varnish. The process further includes laminating an overlay layer on the first surface after the applying the metallic ink and coating only the portion of the metallic layer with the varnish.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a smart card that has a printed surface with a tri-dimensional effect. The method includes applying a metallic ink on at least one surface of at least one plastic layer, coating at least partially said metallic ink with a varnish, laminating an overlay layer on the printed layer. Thus, the lamination of an overlay layer above the printed layer results in a difference in aspect between the metallic ink, which remains brilliant, and the varnish, which becomes dull, and, thus, contributes to obtain the required three-dimensional visual effect. Moreover, the overlay allows the smart card to achieve a flat surface.