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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 L112CB 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
Plug the mains lead into a 13 Amp mains socket and switch on the main
power switch on the rear panel. Place the suspicious bank note on the white
panel, and view it through the magnifying lens.
To check the Ultra-violet feature, move the switch to the “UV” position. 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, move the switch to
the “WM” position. The banknote will then be illuminated from the rear.
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 L112CB can also be used on banknotes of other currencies.
The L112CB 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,
