Bell ID developed a multifunctional smart card system for the Dutch Ministry of Defence, enabling secure and efficient issuance and management of electronic identity cards for military staff. The ID cards replace traditional paper passports for Defence staff and they serve as an official ID document. The cards cater for multiple applications, including visual ID, access control, electronic payment and quota control on tax-free purchases. Over 80 applications for the card have been defined and over 200,000 cards have been issued to Army, Air Force, Navy and office staff. This implementation won the first-ever Golden Chip Card Award at the Dutch National Chip Card Congress in 1998.