Banknote security encompasses the technologies, design elements, and production techniques used to protect banknotes from counterfeiting. These features are developed by central banks and currency authorities to ensure public trust, maintain durability, and enable quick verification in everyday use.
This section provides an overview of the core principles behind banknote security, explains how different protective features work together, and examines the security systems used in major world currencies.
Core Security Features
Materials and Production
The effectiveness of security features depends not only on their design, but also on the materials and production techniques used during banknote manufacturing.
Major World Currencies
Learn about the security features used in the world’s most widely circulated currencies. Each currency system employs unique combinations of protection technologies, from traditional watermarks to advanced color-shifting inks and holographic elements.