Security features of the €20 banknote, Europa series Counterfeit detection
Please touch the security features with the mouse.
Depending on the viewing angle, the glossy stripe appears golden or is nearly invisible.
Top: When tilted, the window reveals several times the value numeral 20 in rainbow colours. <br><br>Below: The portrait of Europa in the window can be seen in the window when the banknote is held against the ligth.
The security thread can be seen as a dark line in the middle third of the banknote. In the security thread, the value numeral and the € symbol can be seen, alternating in normal writing and mirror writing.
Depending on the viewing angle, the glossy stripe appears golden or is nearly invisible.
Top: When tilted, the window reveals several times the value numeral 20 in rainbow colours. <br><br>Below: The portrait of Europa in the window can be seen in the window when the banknote is held against the ligth.