All Canadian bank notes have security features that are reliable, quick, and easy to use. By making it a habit to check two or more of these features whenever you accept cash, you can avoid being stuck with a counterfeit. Remember that verifying the mere presence of a security feature is not enough. You need to make sure that it works as it should when you tilt or look through the note. If a note seems suspicious to you, compare it with a note that you know is genuine.
Bank Note Security Features Include:
- Metallic stripe (holographic stripe)
- Ghost image (watermark)
- Dashes (security thread)
- See-through number
- Raised ink (intaglio)
- UV (fluorescence)
Visit the Bank of Canada website for more information on bank note security features.