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Abstract:
Nanotech Security Corp. (the "Company") (TSX-V: NTS), developer of next-generation security and authentication features using nanotechnology based optics, announced that it has achieved a technological breakthrough with the successful metallization of images in a commercial-scale run. The 1500 foot length of optical images embossed on a 10 inch metallized roll was produced by an independent third party as part of its feasibility due diligence review of the technology. This milestone shows that Nanotech's advanced optical technology can be seamlessly incorporated into standard security industry manufacturing processes.

Nanotech Security Achieves High Speed Production Run of Metallized Optical Images: Metallization of Optical Images represents technological break-through and key milestone for potential product commercialization

Vancouver, Canada | Posted on September 24th, 2012

The third party which conducted the test-run is the same billion dollar company which conducted the first commercial scale run several months ago using clear polymer. The optical roll was produced using conventional roll-to-roll printing technology while being metallized using rapid evaporation of aluminum to produce a highly reflective thin film surface. Metallization of the roll creates a vibrant, crisp, ultra high definition image and security feature. Nanotech designed and manufactured the original set of master shims provided to the third party for the commercial scale trial. NOtES® is Nanotech's sophisticated authentication feature which replicates nano-scale (billionth of a meter) structures similar to those found on the wings of the iridescent blue Morpho Butterfly.

Commercial Level Scalability Demonstrated

Doug Blakeway, CEO and Chairman of Nanotech, states "We are pleased by the results of this test which demonstrated the robust nature and scalability of this technology. This test run involved creation, in a matter of minutes, of over 250,000 individual, iridescent optical images or plasmograms® which are visible to the naked eye meters away. This is a major breakthrough for the Company's technical team, demonstrating that NOtES® can be seamlessly incorporated into commonly used, printing-press type manufacturing methods, including metallization." Photos of the metallized optical roll are available on the Company's website at www.nanosecurity.ca/press_imagesvideos.php.

Mr. Blakeway added, "The results we've obtained so far are very positive and we have yet to run into any significant commercialization problems. We believe that we can produce our technology side by side with currently accepted authentication features to replace, complement and augment them."

Nanotech Security Corp. has signed confidentiality agreements with a number of international parties who are closely following these technical test results.

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About Nanotech Security Corp.
Nanotech Security Corp. is developing its nanotechnology for the authentication and anti-counterfeiting market under license from Simon Fraser University where it originated.

Founded in 1984, Nanotech Security Corp. has developed technology and services in areas of criminal justice, infrared night-viewing, tracking security and forensics.

Once development is complete, Nano-tech products are expected to be usable both overtly through an image visible to the naked eye and also in a covert manner, including invisible (to the eye) authentication features which employ machine readable data. The images produce vibrant colours and seemingly moving images which allow observers to quickly identify the authenticity of a product to which an optical marker or tag is affixed. The technology works by using nano-scale structures - smaller than the wavelength of light - to capture ambient light using ultra high optical efficiency and high pixel density. These plasmograms® can be directly imprinted into nearly any surface including polymers, metals and even paper, becoming a part of the product itself. Its outstanding optical performance means it can be used without mirror-like coatings found on traditional security features like holograms, and can be applied as a transparent security window display. The company is working to enhance security firstly for bank notes but the practical applications are expected to be wide-spread – potential uses include authenticating legal documents, retail merchandise, concert tickets, tobacco tax-paid stamps, medical & credit transactional cards, visas & passports, pharmaceuticals and for brand recognition. More information on the company can be found at the Company’s website www.nanosecurity.ca or www.sedar.com

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This news release contains forward looking information or statements. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, the risk that commercial products using the nano-technology will never be successfully developed, the need for unknown amounts of additional capital that will dilute shareholders if it is available at all (for which there can be no certainty). Investors are cautioned that any such forward looking statements are not guarantees for future performance and the actual results or developments may differ materially from those suggested in such statements. For more information on the Company, investors should review the Company's home jurisdiction filings that are available at www.sedar.com

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