Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers 81 COUNTERFEIT MONEY Built-In Security Features of Canadian Banknotes All five denominations ($5, $10, $20, $50, and $100) in the Canadian Journey series, which are the bills with the metallic stripe, have the same security features built into them. These features include: • raised ink on the front of the bill; • the metallic stripe on the front of the bill; • the security thread (dashes) on the back of the bill; • the ghost image, or watermark, on both sides of the bill (this image is the same as the larger portrait on the bill); • the puzzle number on both sides of the bill. Older series of bills make use of other security features such as: • micro printing that stays clear and sharp; • sharp, well-defined lines in the portrait and in the background patterns; • UV (fluorescence); • security patch (Optical Security Device or OSD); • green dots (planchettes). Note: Refer to the Bank of Canada website (www.bankofcanada.ca) for additional information on security features. Reference: Bank of Canada booklet Check to Protect: Your Guide on How to Check Bank Notes Using TiLL. What You Can Do About Counterfeit Money If you are handed an older-style bill (bills without a metallic stripe) and you do not know how to check it, ask the person for a bill from the new and more secure Canadian Journey series. If you suspect counterfeit money, report it to PhoneBusters. If you are a victim, contact the local police (if applicable) or the local detachment of the RCMP. Fraud Cent$ Toolkit for Seniors Helping Seniors Avoid Fraud
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