16 uv light in science and industry.
Fake money under uv light.
The way uv detectors work is simple yet very clever.
Identifying counterfeit us currency.
Including the united states dollar pound sterling new zealand dollar east caribbean dollar.
Uv scanners are commonly used to detect counterfeit banknotes.
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A quick primer on uv light.
This extra security measure was originally added to provide a quick way for bar owners one of the businesses most commonly targeted to dispose of counterfeit bills to check the legitimacy of a bill.
All us denominations except the 1 have a uv stripe embedded in the banknotes paper fabric.
The are numerous methods used for identifying counterfeit us currency bills including the use of black light.
The ultimate test is to put the bill under a uv or black light and make sure the bill glows the correct color.
Glass will have no glow at all.
Know that cubic zirconia will glow mustard yellow under a uv light.
Watch these incredible banknotes come to life under uv light.