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EURO Banknote Security Features

Ultraviolet
The paper itself does not glow. The fibres embedded in the paper appear, coloured glow red, blue and green. The flag of the European Union looks green and has orange stars. The signature of the ECB President turns green. The large stars and small circles on the front glow. The map, bridge and value numeral on the back appear in yellow or green. 
     
     Banknote 5 EUR         Banknote 10 EUR           Banknote 20 EUR          Banknote 50 EUR
 
  
    Banknote 100 EUR      Banknote 200 EUR         Banknote 500 EUR         

Watermark
The watermark is produced by varying the thickness of the paper. It can be seen by holding the banknote against the light. The transitions between the light and dark parts of the image are smooth. Put the banknote on a dark surface and the light areas become darker. This effect is very easy to see in the value watermark.
            

Microprinting
On some areas of the banknote you can see tiny writing, e.g. inside the "EYPΩ” (EURO in Greek characters) on the front. You will need the Cash Hunter 200 to see it clearly. The microprinting is sharp (not blurred).
       
   

 
Security thread
The security thread is embedded in the banknote paper. Hold the banknote against the light, the thread will appear as a dark stripe. The word "EURO" and the value can be seen in tiny letters on the stripe.