An identification card is prepared by attaching an antenna and integrated
circuit chip onto a core layer of polyolefin, attaching a bottom sheet to
the core layer thus encasing the antenna and integrated circuit chip,
providing an image-receiving layer on one or both outer surfaces of the
resulting sandwich, and laminating a protective layer or layers over the
image-receiving layer(s). The identification document displays improved
durability, ease of manufacture and protection of the electronic
components.