The redesign of the US currency after 2014 brought new possibilities for verifying its validity.
In our country it is common buy dollars to protect ourselves from possible devaluations. Because of the well-known currency controls, most of these transactions are carried out illegally on the street or in caves. The most common way to exchange, both for buying and selling, is to exchange the large-faced 100-dollar bill, which is the most valued among buyers and sellers.
At today’s prices, a 100 dollar bill is worth far more than 100 thousand pesos, since obtaining a fake one would cause enormous harm to the person who is the victim of this scam, which is why it never hurts to remember the security measures of the bill.
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These are the security measures to avoid receiving a fake $100 bill
The most visible measure is the 3-D blue safety stripewhich runs from top to bottom of the bill on the right side of Franklin’s portrait. There is also a bell in the inkwell located just to the lower right of this security stripe and both change color when the bill is tilted.
On the other hand, there is a watermark where you can see Franklin’s portrait against the light on the right side of the bill. And one of the less visible features is the security thread printed with the letters USA and the number 100 and can be seen on both sides of the bill. This thread appears bright pink when exposed to ultraviolet light.
At the back, the Number 100 on the right changes color when tilting the bill, from copper to green. Then there are microprint details that can be seen by paying close attention or using a magnifying glass. These are the words THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, on the collar of Benjamin Franklin’s jacket, the word USA and the number 100 around the white space where the watermark is visible.
Finally, there is a tactile security measure that is the relief printing. When you run your finger over it, the bill should feel rough.
Source: Ambito
