Security features for the 2.000 pesos paper banknote
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The WatermarkWhen the note is held up to the light the portrait of Manuel Rodríguez Erdoyza can be seen clearly defined. The watermark is obtained through varying the thickness of the paper and it can be seen from both sides of the note. |
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The Coinciding MotifWhen the note is held up to the light a hexagonal figure with a torch in it, which has been partially printed on both sides of the banknote, is revealed. |
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The Security Thread The security thread is embedded in the paper and when the note is held up to the light, the thread will appear as a dark stripe in which the words “DOS MIL” are visible in white. |
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The paperThis banknote is printed on pure cotton paper, which gives it a firm and resistant texture that feels rough to the touch. |
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The raised printThe technique used in the printing feels thicker to the touch when you run your fingers over it or scratch it gently with your fingernail. You can feel the raised ink on the portrait of Manuel Rodríguez Erdoyza on the face of the banknote and on the engraving of the Church of los Dominicos on the back of the banknote. |
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The Hidden ImageTilt the banknote at eye level and the letters “BC” will become visible on the on the upper right corner of the face of the note. |
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Under a Magnifying GlassThe clearly defined micro printed words “BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE” are visible with a magnifying glass. |
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The Signatures and Year of Printing change colorsOn the face of the note the signatures and the year of printing look yellowish green under ultra-violet light. |
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Fluorescent fibersWhen the banknote is held under ultra-violet light, the paper itself does not glow but small fibers embedded in the paper and scattered randomly across both sides of the note, glow yellow and blue. |
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Fluorescent Disc On the back of the note a florescent disc will appear on the center of the top of the main motif when the note is seen ultra-violet light. |
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