Security features of the €50 banknote, Europa series Counterfeit detection
Please touch the security features with the mouse.
![Rückseite einer 50-Euro-Banknote der Europa-Serie](/resource/blob/755902/9834e0c66d0c26ddc40a1ab06b719761/mL/50-es2-rueck-data.jpg)
![Security thread](/resource/blob/755690/9f4375851f446aeafff7733233af5887/mL/50-es2-rueck4a-data.jpg)
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, alternating in normal writing and mirror writing.
![Glossy stripe](/resource/blob/755894/486b3be0ae9f027e15a1640ef4ef6aa2/mL/50-es2-rueck2a-data.gif)
Glossy stripe
Depending on the viewing angle, the glossy stripe appears golden or is nearly invisible.
![Window](/resource/blob/755662/bd6b20ea8c9f296ca19f660186fc6234/mL/50-es2-rueck3a-data.jpg)
Window
Top: When tilted, the window reveals several times the value numeral 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.