Security features for the 2.000 pesos paper banknote

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The Watermark

When 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.

The Coinciding Motif

When 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.

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.

 

The paper

This banknote is printed on pure cotton paper, which gives it a firm and resistant texture that feels rough to the touch.

The raised print

The 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.

 

The Hidden Image

Tilt 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.

 

Under a Magnifying Glass

The clearly defined micro printed words “BANCO CENTRAL DE CHILE” are visible with a magnifying glass.

 

The Signatures and Year of Printing change colors

On the face of the note the signatures and the year of printing look yellowish green under ultra-violet light.

Fluorescent fibers

When 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.

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.