Today, the most popular currency in the world is the American dollar. Because of its popularity, it is often counterfeited, and in order not to get a fake, experts give several tips on how to distinguish a fake dollar from a real one. And it is quite simple if you know just a few simple ways to check.
To check a dollar for counterfeiting, it is not necessary to go to a bank; this can be done either at home or on the street, for example, near an exchange office.
Pay attention to the portrait
Almost all dollar bills feature portraits of former US presidents. On real bills, the images are clear and have distinct lines.
In addition, on the side next to the portrait there is a micro signature: United States of America, which can only be seen with a magnifying glass. According to statistics, most counterfeits are found among $100 bills. For example, fraudsters can draw zeros on a $1 or $10 bill.
Therefore, in order not to get into trouble, you should remember at least the portrait of one of the people depicted on the $100 bill, President Benjamin Franklin.
Check by touch
All dollars are printed on paper made using the intaglio technology.
It consists of a special composition, which includes flax or cotton. The essence of the technology is to press the prepared mixture into a special cliche (engraved plate).
Therefore, the banknotes are durable and slightly rough. Even if you rub the banknote with your fingers, there will be no traces of paint on them, as can happen with a counterfeit.
Another obvious distinguishing feature is the relief of the US President's clothing. This can be checked with a fingernail by running it along the collar. The relief surface is not felt on the fake.
Pay attention to security stripes and watermarks
All genuine dollar bills have hidden designs that are only visible when placed in front of a light source. The new $100 bill has an additional 3D blue ribbon and a small inkwell bell.
Depending on the tilt of the banknote, it changes its color. In addition, special inclusions of red and blue colors are introduced into the composition of the paper prepared for printing. They are scattered chaotically throughout the banknote and glow under ultraviolet light.
Pay attention to the serial number
Each dollar bill has its own unique number, consisting of letters and numbers. The number is printed twice on the bill and is located on the front side of the bill.
It should be remembered that on $1 and $2 the number has 2 letters and 8 digits. On all other banknotes, regardless of denomination, the number is formed from 3 letters and 8 digits.
The signs are clearly arranged in one line with equal space between them and have the same font. The color of the letters and numbers exactly matches the color of the Treasury seal printed on the banknote.
Protective plastic tape
The ribbon, depending on the denomination of the banknote, can be located on the right or left side of the portrait of the president and is clearly visible against the light. On banknotes of 5, 20 and 100$, the ribbon is located on the left, and on banknotes of 10 and 50$ - on the right side.
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