Here are 5 ways to identify a fake naira note

Countless times I have seen rumpled naira notes with holes being pasted on the wall with the phrase ‘fake’. Only can identify fake naira notes. To identify fake Naira notes, you can use the following methods:

Check the thread: Genuine Naira notes have a palpable thread on the edge of the note. On older Naira notes, the thread is more pronounced. Fake notes may not have this thread or may have a straight-line painting that mimics the thread but peels off when scratched.

Water or liquid test: Scammers print counterfeit currency using soluble colors that can be detected by water or other liquids. If you suspect a fake note, carefully clean it with water or gasoline to reveal the soluble ink and colors.

Gold foil test: Genuine Naira notes have a gold foil that does not peel off when scratched. If the gold foil on a note peels off easily, it is likely fake.

Mercury test: Naira notes have several characteristics of the paper that are invisible to the naked eye. Only original Naira notes possess these traits, which can be detected using mercury light.

Ultraviolet light test: Some security features on Naira notes are not visible to the eyes but can be detected under ultraviolet light. For example, the serial number on each banknote is black but turns green under ultraviolet light.

By using these methods, you can differentiate between genuine and fake Naira notes with ease.