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"Banknotes are legal tender for all debts, public and private," therefore, in order to maintain its reliability as medium of exchange, "banknotes" are to be produced with anti-counterfeit features. Banknote patterns are specially designed with distinctive characteristics in the hope that people can easily recognize.
Three easy-to-follow methods to distinguish genuine national banknotes from counterfeit ones include FEEL, LOOK and TILT.
- The Banknote Paper
The Banknote Paper is made of special paper manufactured differently than usual paper, which makes it tougher and more durable. The access to this type of paper is limited, increasing its authenticity.
2. The Watermark
2. The Watermark
The watermark (different for each banknotes) and the denomination can be clearly observed on both sides when viewing the note against the light.
3. Security thread
3. Security thread
The security thread is embedded in every banknote. When held up against the light, the whole thread becomes visible.
On 100 Kyats and 1000 Kyats banknotes, the initials CBB and 1000KS are visible when held up against light.
4. Latent image
4. Latent image
The hidden Arabic numerals in the elaborate patterned are on the upper corner of banknotes 100-1000Ks. These latent numbers can be seen when the note is viewed from a corner towards the middle part of the note.
5. Hidden image
5. Hidden image
It works in the same way as a latent image.
6. See-through Register
6. See-through Register
Such feature, a completed front and back registered design, is printed by a specially designed printing press at the dry offset printing stage. This printing press is able to print color patterns on both sides of the sheets simultaneously, which can be seen by viewing the design against the light.
7. Special features visible under ultraviolet light
7. Special features visible under ultraviolet light
The watermark area and a few other dedicated places glow. (only on 2000, 5000, 10000 [2nd and 3rd], 20000)
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