intaglio Q intalgio ... (in-tal-yo) ... is a very old process of engraving, etching, and other techniques that cut into metal plates (usually copper or zinc). The earliest intaglio prints have been traced to the 15th century. The image is created below the surface of the metal, and a paper print is made from the inked metal plate. 020927 ... Saint the printing plates for currency are an example the initial designs are still, i believe the work of a master engraver, the working plates are then duplicated mechanically as someone who occasionally has delusions of artistry, i've often wished my hands were so talented as to craft such intricate things, either on metal, on paper or however i could 020928 ... Unsaintly No wonder it's so hard to make currency on even a high-quality color photocopier! 020928 what's it to you? who go blather from