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Secure currency release

as a regular handler of cash you can avoid accepting counterfeit notes by becoming familiar with the security features in currency all you need to do is feel the paper, tilt the note, and check with light let's take a look at some easy to use security features in the $20 note you'll also find these features on other current style denominations feel the paper, move your finger across the note it should feel slightly rough to the touch as a result of the printing process and the unique composition of the paper. Tilt the note, denominations $10 and higher have color shifting ink in the numeral on the lower right corner of the note. On the current style of notes, the color should change from copper to green. The current style $100 note also includes two new security features that you can check by tilting the note; the color shifting bell in the inkwell and the 3d security ribbon. The 3d security ribbon contains images of the bells and 100s that shift as you tilt the note. Check with light. Hold the note to light to check the watermark and security threat which are incorporated into denominations five dollars in higher the watermark and security thread should be visible from both sides of the note when held to light. For denominations ten dollars and higher, the watermark matches the portrait on the face of the banknote, The most recent five-dollar note has two watermarks both of the numeral five. The security threat appears in a different location for each denomination and glows a unique color when exposed to UV light. To learn more about authenticating banknotes explore the interactive notes and training module on uscurrency.gov