Counterfeit banknotes have been spotted in Hong Kong! There are 6 ways to recognise banknotes

1⃣️Dynamic Glossy Patterns

Green floral pattern in the upper right corner of the front, with a shiny ring that rotates when the note is tilted slightly.

2⃣️ Open Window Metal Wire

Large and small shiny rings on the metal wire will rotate with the bill.

3⃣️ High Translucency Watermarks

Bauhinia theme with flower, leaves, buds and silver numerals visible in backlighting

4⃣️ Fluorescent Translucent Silver Code

The monochrome patterns on the front lower right corner and the back lower left corner show two fluorescent colours under UV light, while the backlit patterns on both sides combine to form the silver digits.

5⃣️Hidden Silver Code

Place a banknote under a light source and tilt it slightly to see the silver numbers.

6⃣️ Concave Handle

Intaglio printing is used in the printing of banknotes, which gives the banknotes a distinctive concave-convex feel when touched.