There is an opinion that the Russian currency has a high degree of protection against counterfeiting. In addition, the Bank of Russia periodically introduces new modified banknotes with even higher security functions. Nevertheless, there are still fakes. Only the ability to determine the authenticity of banknotes can protect against counterfeiting.
Instructions
Step 1
There are several ways to determine the authenticity of banknotes: identifying signs when viewing the banknote through the light, when changing the angle of view, by touch, as well as signs determined using a magnifying glass. Examine the bill for hidden rainbow stripes by looking at the front of the bill at an acute angle. This sign of authenticity is present on banknotes of all denominations of 2004 and above. Since the same 2004, microperforation has been used as protection against counterfeiting. Look at the bill in the light - a number should appear indicating the denomination of the banknote, made with micro-holes that look like bright dots. At the same time, this place on the bill should not be perceived as rough to the touch.
Step 2
On the back of the bill, consider a diving metallized security thread. It looks like shiny rectangles that form a dotted line, and when viewed through the light, like a solid dark stripe. Pay attention also to the color-changing ink, which changes its color when the angle of inclination of the banknote changes. Until 2010, the emblem of the Bank of Russia was painted with this paint on 500-ruble bills, and the emblem of Yaroslavl on 1000-ruble notes (the color changes from crimson to golden green).
Step 3
Arm yourself with a magnifying glass and see in the paper banknotes randomly arranged colored security fibers (in banknotes starting from 2001 they will be two-color), similar to pieces of threads. Pay attention to the edges of the coupon fields of the front side of 1000- and 5000-ruble bills from 2010 - the thin strokes located here have a pronounced relief. In addition, at the top right, there is a relief drawing of the text "Ticket of the Bank of Russia", also perceived by touch.
Step 4
Examine the hidden images located on the ornamental ribbon of banknotes. If you turn the banknote at an acute angle, you will see the letters "PP", this is called the kipp effect. Consider multi-tone watermarks by looking at the gap in the bill. On the narrow coupon field there is a figure denoting the denomination of the bill, on the wide one - part of the plot of the reverse or front side, which has transitions from light to dark tones.
Step 5
Armed again with a magnifying glass, on the reverse side of the bill, make out the microtext (the letters "CBR" and the number denoting the denomination). At the top of the banknotes there should be microtext from 1000, repeated many times, at the bottom - microtext in the form of strips with the text "CBR 1000".
