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Photos: New ePassport revealed

Pictures show how the biometric passport will look

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By Steve Ranger

Published: 30 November 2005 13:20 GMT

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This chip will go on the back of the personal information page.

It will hold the scan of the holder's facial features embedded in the chip.

Other security features include enhanced background checks on applicants and face-to-face interviews for first-time adult applicants from October 2006.

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