Abstract: The method for producing an electrical connecting element is essentially characterized in that a plastic deformable substrate is formed with an embossing tool in an embossing step in such a way that recesses are made in said substrate in the areas in which conductive strips and, for instance, through holes or contact surfaces should be formed. The substrate is then coated with a thin conductive layer. In a following step, conductive material is galvanically deposited on the substrate until the recesses are filled with conductive material. Subsequently, the conductive material is removed the corresponding areas of the substrate that should not have any conductive surface are free from any metal coating.