Security features of the €100 banknote, Europa series Counterfeit detection

Front side
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100 euro banknote, Europa series - front side Optical Variable Ink (OVI) Glossy stripe Security thread Auxiliary tool infrared light (IR) Window
Optical Variable Ink (OVI)
Optical Variable Ink (OVI)

Depending on the viewing angle, the colour of the 100 in the lower right corner on the reverse side changes from magenta to dark green. It is important to note that this is not just an effect of brightness, but a real colour change.

Glossy stripe
Glossy stripe

Depending on the viewing angle, the glossy stripe appears golden or is nearly invisible.

Security thread
Security thread

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 in normal writing and mirror writing.

Auxiliary tool infrared light (IR)
Auxiliary tool infrared light (IR)

Using a IR display unit, the banknote number in the upper right part of the banknote can be read. The rest of the motif nearly is invisible.

Window
Window

Top: When tilted, the window reveals several times the value numeral 100 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.