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Fearless

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Tue Oct 8, 2013, 10:17 PM Oct 2013

US releases $100 banknote with new security features




The US Federal Reserve has issued a new hi-tech $100 banknote comprising several new security features.

It includes a blue 3D security ribbon and a bell and inkwell logo that authorities say are particularly difficult to replicate.

These combine with traditional security features, such as a portrait watermark and an embedded security thread that glows pink under ultraviolet light.

The 2010 design was delayed because of "unexpected production challenges".

The 3D security ribbon - which is woven into the note, not printed on it - features images of 100s that change into bells and move upwards or sideways depending on how you tilt the paper...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24431952#FBM294511
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US releases $100 banknote with new security features (Original Post) Fearless Oct 2013 OP
Money no one will have Politicalboi Oct 2013 #1
Late to the party once again. Drug dealers use $20s now. displacedtexan Oct 2013 #2
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