Funny Money
A question on bank notes
Scotland currently has its own bank notes and have 3 different banks producing them. They are all different with colour and size being the only constants. Every so often I get given a note that is wacky but being the trusting type I take it and enjoy it. Surely by having such a variety this makes it a lot easier for a forger?
August 17th, 2006 at 1:44 pm
colour and size are not the only common features. You will find that the ink types, water marks, paper and raised printing are a few other ways in which they are the same. Scottish notes are also less likely to be targetted by forgers as there are fewer print runs and also the fact that they are not liked by English retailers. You do have the right to refuse notes but for now I would just enjoy the variety
August 17th, 2006 at 3:16 pm
Scotland is unique in the world in so far as ‘private’ banks being allowed to print money, rather than a central government bank. Long may it last too.
The paper on which notes are printed and the quality of the printing are the best way to detect forgeries. Any note that feels waxy or that feels ‘thin’ or clothy may be a dud. If a note feels bad, either ask for another, or check the other security features.
Incidentally, no matter what some folk may try and tell you, you will never get a forgery from a cash machine.