Abstract:The use of printed banknotes is widespread despite cashless payment methods: for example, more than 27 billion euro banknotes are currently in circulation, and this amount is constantly increasing. Unfortunately, many false banknotes are in circulation, too. Central banks worlwide are continuously striving to reduce the counterfeiting. To fight against the criminal practice, a range of security features are added to banknotes, such as watermarks, micro-printing, holograms, and embossed characters. Beside these… Show more
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