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How to spot counterfeit bills

  • The Bank of Canada <a href="http://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/bank-note-series/polymer/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:offers a nine-step guide;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">offers a nine-step guide</a> to ensuring that your currency is genuine. Click on to learn more.
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    If after checking the other features, you're still unsure that a polymer note is genuine, try spotting the numbers hidden inside the translucent maple leaf.

    The Bank of Canada offers a nine-step guide to ensuring that your currency is genuine. Click on to learn more.
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  • <b>1. Raised ink</b><br><br> Feel the raised ink on the large number, the shoulders of the large portrait and the words “Bank of Canada” and “Banque du Canada.”
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    How to detect counterfeit Canadian bills

    1. Raised ink

    Feel the raised ink on the large number, the shoulders of the large portrait and the words “Bank of Canada” and “Banque du Canada.”
    Bank of Canada
  • <b>2. Large window</b><br><br> Look for transparency through the large window containing a metallic portrait and building.
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    How to detect counterfeit Canadian bills

    2. Large window

    Look for transparency through the large window containing a metallic portrait and building.
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  • <b>3. Metallic portrait</b><br><br> Look at the details in the metallic portrait in the large window. It matches the large portrait.
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    How to detect counterfeit Canadian bills

    3. Metallic portrait

    Look at the details in the metallic portrait in the large window. It matches the large portrait.
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  • <b>4. Metallic building</b><br><br> Look at the details in the metallic building in the large window. Tilt the note to see sharp colour changes in the building.
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    How to detect counterfeit Canadian bills

    4. Metallic building

    Look at the details in the metallic building in the large window. Tilt the note to see sharp colour changes in the building.
    Bank of Canada
  • <b>5. Small numbers</b><br><br> Look at the numbers in and around the large window that match the value of the note. Some of the numbers appear in reverse.
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    How to detect counterfeit Canadian bills

    5. Small numbers

    Look at the numbers in and around the large window that match the value of the note. Some of the numbers appear in reverse.
    Bank of Canada
  • <b>6. Transparent text</b><br><br> Look at the word “Canada.” It is transparent and feels slightly raised.
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    How to detect counterfeit Canadian bills

    6. Transparent text

    Look at the word “Canada.” It is transparent and feels slightly raised.
    Bank of Canada
  • <b>7. Maple leaf border</b><br><br> Look at the maple leaves that border the large window. Some of the leaves cross into the window.
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    How to detect counterfeit Canadian bills

    7. Maple leaf border

    Look at the maple leaves that border the large window. Some of the leaves cross into the window.
    Bank of Canada
  • 8. Frosted maple leaf window Look at the frosted maple leaf window to see that it has a transparent outline.
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    How to detect counterfeit Canadian bills

    8. Frosted maple leaf window Look at the frosted maple leaf window to see that it has a transparent outline.
    Bank of Canada
  • 9. Hidden numbers The hidden numbers are an additional security feature that you can use after checking the other features if you're still unsure that a polymer note is genuine.
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    How to detect counterfeit Canadian bills

    9. Hidden numbers The hidden numbers are an additional security feature that you can use after checking the other features if you're still unsure that a polymer note is genuine.
    Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada <a href="http://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/bank-note-series/polymer/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:offers a nine-step guide;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">offers a nine-step guide</a> to ensuring that your currency is genuine. Click on to learn more.
<b>1. Raised ink</b><br><br> Feel the raised ink on the large number, the shoulders of the large portrait and the words “Bank of Canada” and “Banque du Canada.”
<b>2. Large window</b><br><br> Look for transparency through the large window containing a metallic portrait and building.
<b>3. Metallic portrait</b><br><br> Look at the details in the metallic portrait in the large window. It matches the large portrait.
<b>4. Metallic building</b><br><br> Look at the details in the metallic building in the large window. Tilt the note to see sharp colour changes in the building.
<b>5. Small numbers</b><br><br> Look at the numbers in and around the large window that match the value of the note. Some of the numbers appear in reverse.
<b>6. Transparent text</b><br><br> Look at the word “Canada.” It is transparent and feels slightly raised.
<b>7. Maple leaf border</b><br><br> Look at the maple leaves that border the large window. Some of the leaves cross into the window.
8. Frosted maple leaf window Look at the frosted maple leaf window to see that it has a transparent outline.
9. Hidden numbers The hidden numbers are an additional security feature that you can use after checking the other features if you're still unsure that a polymer note is genuine.