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OPERATION
Modern banknotes contain numerous security features which can be used to
determine if the note is genuine or fake. The L112CA makes it easy to check
some of the more advanced features such as fluorescence, watermark,
metallic thread and see-through register.
Refer to the following websites for further information on the security features:
www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/pages/current/security_20.aspx
www.ecb.int/euro/banknotes/security/html/index.en.html
To operate from the mains supply, plug the mains lead into a 13 Amp mains
socket: to operate from batteries, remove the cover of the battery
compartment, insert four AA cells into the battery compartment, observing the
correct polarity, and replace the cover. Switch on the main power switch on
the front panel. Place the suspicious bank note on the panel.
Check the Ultra-violet feature as follows: The paper should not glow. On a
sterling banknote, the denomination will appear in bright colours. On the
obverse of a Euro banknote, the European flag will be illuminated in green and
orange stars, and red, green and blue fibres embedded in the paper will glow.
On the reverse of a Euro banknote, the picture of the bridge and the
denomination will glow yellow.
The photograph on the outer carton shows the ultraviolet features of a £10
note.
To check the watermark and see-through register features, hold the banknote
up to the light.
On a sterling banknote, the watermark shows a portrait of the Queen; on a
Euro banknote, the watermark shows pictures of windows.
The "see-through register" feature aligns different images on the front and
back of the note to make a continuous image. This shows the denomination of
the note.
On sterling banknotes this feature only occurs on £20 and £50 notes.
Also visible will be the metallic strip. This appears as a continuous dark line on
sterling bank notes. On Euro banknotes "EURO" is visible along the strip in tiny
letters.
The L112CA can also be used on banknotes of other currencies.
The L112CA has been tested on sterling and Euro banknotes, and we are
confident that is effective when used in conjunction with the other security
features listed on the Bank of England and European Central Bank websites.
However, we cannot be held liable for any loss or damage resulting from the
use of this product,
