Tiny text on money stops fakes
Banknotes use microprinting, minuscule text visible only under magnification, as a clever security measure to thwart counterfeiters and help you spot fakes.
Look closely at a banknote, and you might spot microprinting – incredibly tiny text that appears as a thin line to the naked eye. This security feature, like 'THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' on the $100 bill since 1990, reveals legible words only under magnification.
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