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What is a portrait in a paper bill?
What is a portrait in a paper bill?
- A colored fiber scattered on the surface of the paper
- A hidden image of a national hero
- A genuine-looking picture of a person (correct)
- A multi-colored lacework design
What is a watermark in a paper bill?
What is a watermark in a paper bill?
- A multi-colored lacework design
- A special thread placed vertically on the paper
- A colored fiber scattered on the surface of the paper
- A hidden image of a national hero (correct)
What is a metallic thread in a paper bill?
What is a metallic thread in a paper bill?
- A colored fiber scattered on the surface of the paper
- A multi-colored lacework design
- A hidden image of a national hero
- A special thread placed vertically on the paper (correct)
What are colored fibers or security fibers in a paper bill?
What are colored fibers or security fibers in a paper bill?
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What is a lacework design in a paper bill?
What is a lacework design in a paper bill?
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What makes a genuine portrait in a paper bill?
What makes a genuine portrait in a paper bill?
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What is a dandy roll used for in paper manufacture?
What is a dandy roll used for in paper manufacture?
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What is the purpose of the geometric pattern in a lacework design in a paper bill?
What is the purpose of the geometric pattern in a lacework design in a paper bill?
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Security Features in Paper Bills
- A portrait in a paper bill is a printed image of a person, often a historical figure or a national hero.
- A watermark is a translucent image embedded in the paper, visible when held against light, used to authenticate the bill.
- A metallic thread is a thin strip of metal embedded in the paper, shiny and reflective, which glows pink when held under UV light.
- Colored fibers or security fibers are tiny threads of colored paper embedded in the paper, fluorescing under UV light.
- A lacework design is a pattern of intricate lines and shapes woven into the paper, difficult to reproduce.
Paper Manufacture
- A dandy roll is a roller covered in a pattern of wires, used to create watermarks and other security features in paper.
Lacework Design
- The geometric pattern in a lacework design is used to create a complex and intricate pattern, making it difficult to reproduce and increasing the security of the bill.
Portrait Authentication
- A genuine portrait in a paper bill is characterized by precise and detailed features, with a high level of clarity and definition.
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