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The Banco Central de Reserva (BCR) reminded the population that the US$5.00 bill contains security elements that allow them to verify its authenticity, although, unlike other denominations of the US dollar, it does not change color by tilting it.
The institution explained that one of the main security features of this ticket is a watermark located next to the portrait of Abraham Lincoln. This element can be seen clearly when placing the bill against the light and it consists of three numbers 5, visible on both sides of the paper.
According to the BCR, this watermark forms part of the security measures incorporated by the Office of Recording and Printing of the United States to make it difficult to falsify bills and facilitate their verification by citizens.
The entity indicates that many people hope that all bills change color by tilting them, as this characteristic is present in other denominations. However, it was made clear that the $5 bill does not contain ink that changes color, so its authenticity must be verified using other security elements, such as the watermark.
To review this detail, simply hold the bill up to a light source. At that moment, three numbers 5 will appear integrated into the paper, a feature that is not printed on the surface, but that forms part of the manufacture of the bill, which makes its reproduction by conventional means difficult.
The BCR recommends that the population familiarize themselves with this and other security elements of the bills that circulate in the country, as knowing their characteristics helps to identify possible falsifications and provides greater confidence when carrying out commercial transactions.
The institution reiterates that checking security elements is a simple practice that contributes to protecting both consumers and traders and strengthens security in the use of employees.
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