Fake or Real?
1. What are the visible features when the bill is inspected on the table without lifting it?
- We take a look at the watermark first. It should be located and present on the right side of the banknote as a faint shadow.
- You should also see tiny lines in paper bills. These are hard to replicate to improve authenticity. They are hard to imitate for additional security purposes.
- The serial numbers should be in ascending order from left to right. These numbers are registered with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. These also serve as their control code. No two serial numbers are the same.
- There should be a see-through mark. A replica of the main image of the bill that appears when you put the bill near the light,
2. What are the hidden features that are only visible when the bill is observed against the light?
- There should be luminous lines that are scattered on the bill. Another thing is the replica of the image that can be seen only when you tilt the bill or under the light.
3. Why do money bills have hidden features as such?
- For additional security purposes. Fraudsters will have difficulty imitating the bills because they are made of materials that are so hard to copy. At the same time, these features are the trademark of being authentic. They are present in every bill so the BSP will have an easier job in spotting the real and fake bills.
4. Is there any more advanced and more technological way to determine the authenticity of a bill?
- Yes, there are. One way is by feeling the texts of the banknote. They are often raised and embossed.
Explanation:
Here are the things we need to remember in spotting a real Philippine peso bill.
1. Pay Attention to the Color and Serial Number. Fake ones are sometimes lighter in color and it is very easy to distinguish because they have uncomfortable colors. Make sure to be alert with the color and inconsistency. If you see duplicate serial numbers, always make sure to report them right away.
2. Checking the Texture. There should be raised images that are often hard for fraudsters to copy. These features are embossed that stand out from the fake ones.
3. Check the Texture. Philippine peso bills are made of abaca and cotton fiber which add security features. Fake bills are sometimes smoother because they are made of low-quality materials.
4. Check for the Watermark
. One security feature that Philippine paper bills bear is the watermark. So try putting the white space of the peso bill against a light source, and check for the watermark. If there is, check if it matches the image on the right side.
5. Check Security Thread
. Another thing you should pay attention to is the security thread. All Philippine paper bills have them in varying measurements.
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