The euro is the monetary unit of the countries that make up the European Union. Officially, this currency is recognized and operates in many countries of the world on a par with the national one. In some states, the euro is in underground circulation.
What denominations of euro exist?
The nominal Euro series consists of banknotes of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 denominations. All of them are printed in the same style, but have different degrees of protection. Each banknote has its own size, which grows along with the nominal value. For example, 20 euros has a size of 133 * 72 mm, and 100 - 147 * 82 mm.
There is also a coin denomination of the euro. Coins are issued 8 advantages. All of them have the same part of the reverse, reflecting the monetary value. But the obverse of the coins is different, and each country of the European Union makes its own coinage design on the reverse side. All of them have only one similarity - the image of 12 stars.
Let's take a closer look at the euro denominations
Banknotes are equipped with a multi-stage system of protection against counterfeiters. Printing of banknotes is carried out only on paper made from natural cotton. In some places, it has a denser embossed embossment, which can be determined by touch.
All paper Euro-denominations are made by metallographic and offset printing methods. On the front side of banknotes inside the text "EURO MEGA" printed numbers reflecting the solvency of banknotes. Serial numbers consist of 11 characters, the first of which indicates the country of the Eurozone where the bill was printed. When adding up all the digits of the series to a single digit, you should get an answer of 8.
Each banknote depicts bridges as a symbol of unity, and windows with gates as open to the world. On 1- and 2-euro coins Europe without borders is depicted as a symbol of connection and friendship with other countries and continents. All buildings printed in euros are displayed in various styles of architecture (Gothic, Romanesque, classic).
Summit Euro Defense
Let's talk about visual signs of the authenticity of banknotes. Euro denominations are equipped with holograms that give a different image at an angle of inclination. They are the main protection against fake. On closer examination of the bills, watermarks are perfectly visible in the light. For example, a watermark of 20 euros is depicted as a window of a Gothic church.
Machine-readable characters cannot be seen, but a special technique will easily determine their presence on a banknote. Microtext and micromodules, infrared tags, the rainbow strip are authenticity detectors. There are still elements that give a glow only in ultraviolet light.
How to determine the authenticity of the euro yourself
It is difficult to fake euro denominations, but sometimes worthy fake copies appear. It is possible and necessary to determine the value of the bill on your own, especially if the purchase is made by hand. To do this, you must:
- examine the pattern and color of the banknote;
- consider a bill in the light to see a watermark and a separating protective thread;
- the security thread should not contain inscriptions and images;
- check the hologram for various angles of inclination;
- the numbers in the corner of the bill change color when tilted.
Of course, it is best to seek the help of a specialized device that will accurately evaluate the authenticity of any currency.