How to tell whether the U.S. dollar is authentic or fake?

The U.S. government redesigned its paper currency. The final piece of the design, the new $100 bill, is scheduled to be unveiled to the world on April 21. The most notable aspect of the recent redesign is the addition of color to the banknotes.

Of course these colors are for design purposes rather than aesthetic requirements. Using high-powered microscopes, we'll get up close and personal with the latest U.S. currency designs and see many details that might otherwise go unnoticed.

1. Counterfeit banknotes have the following characteristics. There are as many as six English prefixes for counterfeit US dollar banknotes, starting with AB, AC, AD, AJ, AK, and AL.

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Second, the second lace on the right side of the front petals are solid.

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3. All prefix numbers are different and intermittent discontinuous, The number fonts are unequally spaced, the sizes are slightly different, and the same number is sometimes significantly different.

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4. Inside the security line, USA The clarity of 100 words is close to Real money but unclear.

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5. The face is brand new and feels thick when touched. , After counting, a little light green ink will stick to your hand.

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