the checkbook cover may be directly applied with only minor modification to permit simultaneous formation consequently for economic reasons the present slot and round holes will preferably be formed at the time of fabrication of the exterior face 10 of checkbook cover 1 the shaping will preferably be done as the exterior perimeter of cover 1 is being defined and so will be a part of the same stamping or severing operation the formation of slot 12 and round holes 13 14 will also most preferably occur prior to the lamination of exterior faces 10 16 with inner liner 11 as is known checkbook covers are generally formed from an opaque exterior vinyl cover and a clear interior plastic which may or may not also be comprised by vinyl or other suitable material in the preferred embodiment slot 12 and holes 13 14 will only penetrate through exterior face 10 and will not penetrate through liner 11 while not essential to function this is preferred to improve the appearance and slightly improve the durability and function of liner 11 most typically vinyl checkbook covers are formed with heat stamped reinforcement 17 adjacent the edges of the cover and with heat stamped hinges at the central spine the heat stamped.