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Banknote
5 EUR
Issuer:
European Central Bank
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| Size:
120 x 62mm |
| Head
color: Gray |
| Obverse:
Window |
| Revers:
Bridge |
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The
greatest strength of the new euro banknotes actually
lies in the combination of the security features, some of
which have already proved effective in many national
banknotes.
The euro banknotes are printed on pure cotton paper, which
gives them a unique feel. Some sections on the front of
the banknotes are printed in relief so that the banknotes
can be identified by touch |
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Security
features 5 Eur note
1 - Watermark
When
the banknote is held up to the light, a picture and the value
of the banknote become visible.
2 - Security thread
When the
banknote is held up to the light, a dark line becomes visible.
3 - Foil hologram
On
the front (right-hand side) of the high-value banknotes (EUR
50, 100, 200 and 500) there is a hologram foil patch. When the
banknote is tilted, an image of the architectural motif and
the value of the banknote appear.
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4 - Iridescent stripe
The EUR 5, 10 and 20 banknotes have an iridescent
stripe.
It only appears on the reverse side of the banknote. When the
banknote is tilted under a bright light, the iridescent stripe
shines and changes colour slightly. |
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UV
Flouroescence:
Ultra
Violet inks are used in the printing process of the note.
The security thread and special colors of the note are visible
when the note is lighted by an UV light making the note difficult to
falsificate.
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Infrared features:
The latest feature in
the banknote printing process is represented by the INFRA-RED ink. It's
use has increased in the last years, since the properties of this
special ink make the banknote difficult to falsificate. The IR ink,
not visible at naked eye, can only be seen by lighting the note with
an infra-red light. |
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