The document discusses security features of currency notes to prevent counterfeiting. It describes various printing techniques like intaglio, letterpress and lithography used on notes. Specific security features are explained, including watermarks, security threads, microprinting, optically variable ink and more. Methods used by counterfeiters like printing and reasons for controlling fake currency are also covered. The RBI website and expiry dates are mechanisms used to curb the problem of fake Indian currency.

1. SECURITY FEATURES OF
CURRENCY NOTE
ANANDHA KRISHANAN G
HSAT
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2. COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY
 As per Oxford Dictionary – Counterfeit derived from
Latin words Contra and Facere which means “making
something against original”.
 Something which resembles genuine.
 Literally means to make a copy or imitation of
something which is genuine with an intent to defraud.
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3.  Various methods used by counterfeiters
include:-
 Letter press printing
 Offset printing
 Photocopying – Color Xerox, Color Laser Printing
 Computer aided printing – Scanning, printing with inkjet,
bubble jet, thermal jet, or laser jet
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4. PRINTING TECHNIQUE
 INTAGLIO
- Characters are depressed on the plates and gives.
raised impression on the note.
 LETTER PRESS
- Opposite to intaglio printing.
- Characters are raised and then been printed on the note.
 EMBOSSED
- Combination of intaglio and letter press.
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5.  LITHOGRAPHIC TECH
- Spcl absorption stone is used
- Oil/ greasy ink is used in character then
painted and been treated with water.(paint will
get stuck to other areas except water)
- Treated with spcl ink which gives ink impression
on areas where oil is present.
- Has fine details
- Back side of the note is printed using this tech
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6. SECURITY FEATURES
 See through Register.
 Watermark.
 Optically Variable Ink.
 Security thread.
 Intaglio Printing.
 Latent Image.
 Micro lettering.
 Identification mark.
 Omron circle.
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7.  SEE THROUGH REGISTER
- Small floral design on F/B.
- The design will appear as one when seen against
the light .
 WATERMARK
- Mahatma Gandhi’s water mark will be seen with a
light and shade effect.
 OPTICALLY VARIABLE INK
- Green and blue color.
- OVI (color shifting ink) .
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8.  SECURITY THREAD
- With 3mm width.
- “Bharat” in Hindi and RBI seal.
- Blue/Green.
- Greenish on reverse side.
- Florescent text is visible under U.V
 INTAGLIO PRINTING
- Portrait of M.G.
- RBI seal.
- Guarantee and clause .
- Asoka pillar emblem (left).
- Governor’s sign.
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9.  LATENT IMAGE
- Seen in 1000/500/100.
- Vertical band on the right side of Gandhi's
portrait’.
- Denominational value in numerals.
- Visible when held horizontal at eye level.
 MICRO LETTERING
- Appears between the vertical band and Mahatma
Gandhi’s portrait.
-RBI with denomination.
- Visible under magnifying lens.
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10.  IDENTIFICATION MARK
- Left side with intaglio printing.
- Different shape for different notes.
100 rupee
500 rupee
1000 rupee
- For visually impaired.
 OMRON CIRCLE
- Anti copying feature.
- 100/500/1000.
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11. NEW ADDED FEATURES
 Ascending order number panel.
 Enlarged identification mark.
 Bleed line
- 100 rupee 2 blocks 2:2.
- 500 rupee 3 blocks 2:1:2.
- 1000 rupee 4 blocks 1:2:2:1.
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12. Section 489A to 489E
Printing and circulation of forged notes are offence under
section of 489A to 489E of IPC and punished in court of law
by fine or imprisonment or both.
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13. IMPACT OF FICN ON INDIAN ECONOMY
 Anti-national activities.
 Currency inflation.
 Dumping of cheaper products.
 Black marketing.
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14. HOW RBI CONTROL FICN PROBLEM
 RBI has launched a website “www.paisaboltahai.rbi.org” to
raise awareness among masses about fake notes in the
market.
 RBI puts 2005 as expiry date on currency notes to curb
fake money.
 The central bank has to perform a wide range of
promotional functions to control FICN.
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15. Water Marks
G F
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16. Security Thread
G F
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17. UV Fluorescence
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18. SEE THROUGH REGISTER
G F
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19. MICRO LETTERING
G F
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20. WEBLIOGRAPHY
 RBI website.
 http://www.businessinsider.in/9-ways-to-identify-a-fake-currency-
note/articleshow/47881194.cms
 http://www.livemint.com/HomePage/9NSxNFvWkjsNYOfmkHeCWM/Govt-
report-says-4-in-every-1000-notes-are-fake.html
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