Our black  lights are a reliable, economic, quick and accurate anti-counterfeit tool used by banks, financial institutions, retail and restaurant chains nationwide and abroad.  All models are designed to verify the authenticity of US currency.  Additional documents such as credit cards, travelers' checks, driver licenses and other ID's can be checked with these economical black lights.
 

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SECURITY THREAD

A security thread is a thin thread or ribbon running through a bank note substrate. All 1990 series and later notes, except the $1, include this feature. The note’s denomination is printed on the thread. In addition, the threads of the new $5, $10, $20 and $50 notes have graphics in addition to the printed denomination. The denomination number appears in the star field of the flag printed on the thread. The thread in the new notes glows when held under a long-wave ultraviolet light. In the new $5 it glows blue, in the new $10 it glows orange, in the new $20 note it glows green, in the new $50 note it glows yellow, and in the new $100 note it glows red. Since it is visible in transmitted light, but not in reflected light, the thread is difficult to copy with a color copier which uses reflected light to generate an image. Using a unique thread position for each denomination guards against certain counterfeit techniques, such as bleaching ink off a lower denomination and using the paper to "reprint" the bill as a higher value note.

This graphic shows the proper colors and approximate location for each strip on various denominations of U.S. Currency.

R365nm LED wavelength needed to see RED thread.

Click on pics to enlarge and see security threads.

The New $50.00

Credit Cards

Security Features

American Express "AMEX" in one inch letters with a globe in the center Visa An image of a dove in the center of the card MasterCard Capital letters "M" and "C" on the front of the card Discover "NOVUS" logo, newer cards have "DISCOVER" Diners Club Capital letter "D"

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Checks

1. All checks made of Secure paper such as Bank Checks will absorb the UV light. And will not glow.
2. Bank checks may also have security markings that will only be seen under the UVlight.
3. If checks have been washed or chemically altered they may appear lighter in color in the significant areas i.e. payee/signor and dollar amount areas.
4. All Federal Government checks have intricate UV security features

Traveler's Checks

1. Traveler's checks will glow if counterfeit, but will appear dull if genuine, just like currency.
2. Traveler's checks are printed with fluorescent signature lines to protect against "washing". If areas of the check appear blue under the black light, it may have been "washed."
3. Traveler's checks have watermarks.

International Currency

State Issued Driver's Licenses

The UV properties associated with the driver license will vary by State.
More than two dozen State licenses may contain some type of black light property in the laminate that will glow under black light. TO VERIFY: OBTAIN A NEW ISSUE OF YOUR STATE'S DRIVERS LICENSE AND EXAMINE UNDER THE UV SCANNER.
If hidden security features are built in they will immediately show up under the light.

Always follow all label and document instructions provided when using our chemicals. SDS Safety Data Sheets are always available at your request & highly recommend reading prior to making your purchase for your complete satisfaction.  Products using dyes, liquids, and powders are the responsibility and liability of the user. Keep all chemicals, small parts, and (UV) lights away from children. Wear appropriate safety gear in accordance with SDS information and good hygiene practices. Never look directly into any light source.