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Banknote 500 EUR
Issuer:
European Central Bank
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Size:160 x 82mm |
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Head color: Purple |
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Obverse: Building |
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Revers: Arch |
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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 500 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 Patch
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 - Colour-shifting ink
The EUR
50, 100, 200 and 500 banknotes have a colour-shifting ink
feature. When the banknote is tilted, the value numerals
change colour from purple to olive green or brown. |
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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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Infreared 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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