How to distinguish a fake from the real money: detailed instructions

All you need to know about money

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How many in Russia counterfeit money?

The Bank of Russia regularly publishes data on the number of counterfeit banknotes and coins discovered in the banking system. In 2017, it managed to find a total of 45 313 ​​counterfeit banknotes. By comparison, 61,046 counterfeits were detected per 2016.

The most counterfeited denomination - 5 000 rubles, well, least of all interested in counterfeiting paper and dozens of coins of the same denomination. According to the number of detected counterfeits is leading the Central Federal District, follow him: South and North-Western Federal District.

Where did the money come from, who control their number and how many of them should be in the country you can find on the site fincult.info.

Signs of real bills

The main characteristics by which you can identify genuine banknotes:

• Designations, visible in transmitted light.
• Micro images and inscriptions that can be seen with a magnifying glass with an increase of 8-10 times.
• Details that change color depending on the viewing angle.
• Embossed lettering, perceptible to the touch.
• Elements that glow under ultraviolet or infrared radiation.

To determine the real bill in your hands or false, it is necessary to check at least three security features of different types.

If you have got notes of the same denomination, different details, you do not hurry to sound the alarm. Most likely, this modification different years - see the Year in the corner of the bill.

They look like real money

Now in circulation are mainly banknotes modification 2004 and 2010. Earlier versions to meet the more complex - a bill on average live from 2 to 2.5 years. We will understand how to distinguish genuine banknotes from counterfeits at home without special equipment.

5000 rubles - modification 2010

On the front side of the banknote depicts a monument to Nikolai Muraviev-Amur Khabarovsk on the background of the waterfront, on the back - a bridge across the Amur River.

To the light on the right front of the coupon field visible portrait of Muravyov-Amursky and digital designation of nominal value. You may notice the number 5000 of the flat rows of pinholes. At the touch of this perforation should not be felt.

Image far bank Amur consists of small graphics.

Decorative ribbon in the bottom of the front side edge of bill added microtext - repeating number 5000. At the top and bottom of the front side there are fragments filled with oblique inscriptions with the repetition of 5000.

On the back side you can see two microtext strips: top - recurring number 5000, at the bottom - the text "TSBRF5000". At the top and bottom of the coupon field there is a pattern of thin lines. Without an increase, he is perceived as a level field.

The security thread can be seen a digital designation of nominal value. If you look at an angle, it is noticeable that the individual digits are shifted relative to each other.

In the center of the vertical bar to have a one-color ornament field. Rotate the bill in his hand and see how it appears on the red and green stripes. On decorative tape at an angle appear the letters "PP". Coat Khabarovsk formed in a green color when tilted shiny horizontal bar is moved from the middle up or down.

The touch to select text "Ticket Bank of Russia" and "Five thousand," label for people with impaired vision, digital designation of nominal value, the finishing touches on the front side edges of the banknote.

For more information about the security features of the banknotes can be found on website Bank of Russia.

Denominations of the sample 2017

At the end of 2017 the Bank of Russia issued new banknotes in denominations which are used to protect processes that have not been applied before. Forge such notes scammers learn not soon, if ever, learn. But just in case, we present the basic methods of verification of new money.

And immediately respond to a question about why the bills are shown the sights of Sevastopol and Vladivostok. These cities gained the most votes during nationwide vote.

Design notes developed artists Goznak and the Bank of Russia - they have made more than 20 sketches of the new banknotes. The color scheme was chosen so that the bank notes of different denominations the most different from each other in color - so visually impaired people find it easier to recognize them.

Banknotes in denomination of 200 rubles are made of high-density paper impregnated with a polymer, so that their lifespan increases. It is planned that these notes will be very passages, hence the increased demands on gryazestoykosti - every such bill stand to handle up to 20 months. This is quite a decent time: banknotes in denomination of 50 100 rubles and live an average of 15 months. We bill in 2000 rubles life period is more than 2.5 years.

Code leads to the Bank of Russia website in a section on the relevant notes: 200 rubles and 2000 rubles. Here you can find the features of banknotes by which determine the authenticity of the money.

200 rubles

On the obverse monument to flooded ships in Sevastopol, on the back - museum "Chersonese".

On the left side clearance face of the banknote security thread is visible: dark band with a repeating number of the image light 200.

On the front surface side are the four fragment strands. On a light box to the right is a watermark: monument to flooded ships and the number 200.

On the front side at the top and bottom of the banknote close to the security thread is micro text - bright lettering on a green background, "the Bank of Russia." Right and left, the Count's Quay image. At the bottom of these images have repeated the words "Sevastopol", marked with a magnifying glass. Under the monument to flooded ships is repeating inscription "200 rubles". Digital denomination is framed by a border of repeating the word "Sevastopol".

On the reverse side is Crimean map consisting of fine graphic elements: numbers 200 and microimage representatives Crimean flora and fauna. Under the image of Chersonesos is microtext: bright repeating inscription "Chersonese" on a dark background.

If you turn it to the bill to or away from you, on the security thread, you will notice bright rectangles that when tilted move up and down. Take a look at the security thread at an acute angle, it becomes rosy ruble symbol appears on it - ₽.

Left on a solid field under the coat of arms can be seen the word "Russia". If you tilt the bill and look at this field at an acute angle, visible figures the nominal value, each of which has its own color.

At the touch of distinguished inscription "Ticket Bank of Russia" and "Two hundred rubles," as well as horizontal strokes on the edges of the bills.

2000 rubles

On the obverse depicts Russian Bridge and the building of the Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok, on the back - the cosmodrome "East".

The security thread to the light looks dark stripe with repeating the words "CBR".

On a light box on the right side of the banknote is a watermark - the bridge and the number 2000.

The upper and lower parts of the front and back of the banknote is micro text - repeating the words "Bank of Russia". Look closely at the image of the University - at the bottom there is a repeating inscription "Vladivostok". The same sign is surrounded by the field with the reference numeral nominal. The designation "Two thousand," there is a strip of microtext "2000 rubles".

On the back of the bill there is a map of the Far East. It consists of small elements - the number 2000 and images of representatives of the Far Eastern flora and fauna. Background of the back portion consists of tiny graphic elements space subjects. Under the image of the cosmodrome was put lettering negative microtext "Cosmodrome Vostochny".

When the banknote in and of himself on the security thread noticeable movement of the figures there relative to each other. At an acute angle appear colored symbols ruble on rainbow background. On a solid box with the word "Russia" (it is located on the right side to the left) at an inclination appears the number 2000.

To the left of the face value of digital signage has a blue field. At an angle to it, you can see the symbol of the ruble. The image of the sun with rocking banknote is clearly visible moving shining ring.

Swipe your finger across the note and feel the relief stand touches the edges, digital designation of nominal value, the inscription "Ticket Bank of Russia" and "Two thousand rubles."

What to do with the fake money?

If you suspect that you're holding a counterfeit bill, do not try to quickly get rid of them in the nearest store. There is a very real risk of ending up in jail. The Criminal Code provides for the sale of counterfeit money is certainly up to 5 years of forced labor or imprisonment for up to 8 years plus substantial fines.

Doubt - go to the bank. Experts examine the suspicious bill and send it to a thorough check, if necessary. If the money will be real, Commercial Bank will introduce them to you in the specified account. If it turns out that you got a fake banknote - alas, its cost is not reimbursed.

Fakes can be handed over to the police. Tell us how and when you got the money, they will be sent for review and will begin an investigation. It may turn out to recover damages, if you remember exactly where you come from counterfeit banknotes.