How to Spot a Fake 5000 Ruble Banknote: Key Signs of a Counterfeit - AUCBURG
How to Spot a Fake 5000 Ruble Banknote: Key Signs of a Counterfeit
When checking the authenticity of 5000 ruble banknotes, it's important to consider their modification. For example, the 1997 series banknote, modified in 2010, has noticeable differences: the coat of arms changes color when tilted, the security thread appears on the surface of the front side, and the serial numbers have different colors (green on the left and red on the right).
Comparing Banknotes: Modifications and Counterfeits
When checking the authenticity of 5000 ruble banknotes, it's important to consider their modification. For example, the 1997 series banknote, modified in 2010, has noticeable differences: the coat of arms changes color when tilted, the security thread appears on the surface of the front side, and the serial numbers have different colors (green on the left and red on the right).
However, the greatest danger comes from counterfeits of the old series (issued in 2006). At first glance, they may look very similar to genuine ones, but a closer inspection reveals a number of significant differences. One such counterfeit note, despite its decent quality, has enough signs to be identified.
Visual Inspection: Examining the Coats of Arms
Feature
Genuine Banknote
Counterfeit Banknote
Khabarovsk coat of arms (right)
Sharp, clear lines, the date "1858" is easily readable
Blurry image, details are indistinct, the date is almost invisible
Russian coat of arms (left)
High detail, sharp outlines of the eagle
Image is oversaturated with ink, shiny, details are blurred
The first and easiest way to spot a counterfeit is to carefully examine the print quality, especially on small elements like the coats of arms. Even without a magnifying glass, you can notice a difference in the clarity and detail of the images.
On the counterfeit banknote, the Khabarovsk coat of arms looks blurry, its details are indistinct, and the date '1858' is practically unreadable. The situation is similar with the Russian coat of arms on the left side of the note—it appears oversaturated with ink and lacks sharp outlines.
Visual Inspection: Examining the Coats of Arms
Details Under a Magnifying Glass: Microtext and Security Thread
For a more thorough check, a magnifying glass is needed. On a genuine banknote, on the ribbon below the Muravyov-Amursky monument, you can read clear, repeating microtext '5000'. On a counterfeit, this text is completely absent or replaced with illegible lines.
Another important element is the diving security thread. It can be checked both visually and by touch.
On the counterfeit: The thread imitation is glued on top of the paper, which can be felt with your fingers. It creates a rough texture and snags. Any microtext on it is of very low quality, if present at all.
On the genuine banknote: The thread is embedded in the paper and does not feel like a separate element. The surface is smooth. Under magnification, clear microtext 'ЦБРФ 5000' is visible.
Details Under a Magnifying Glass: Microtext and Security Thread
Ultraviolet Check: The Final Test
The most reliable way to detect a counterfeit is to check it with an ultraviolet detector. The differences between a genuine and a fake note become obvious.
A counterfeit banknote glows entirely under UV light with a bright blue-white color, like ordinary office paper. This indicates the absence of the special paper composition, which should not luminesce.
The paper does not glow. It remains dark.
Randomly placed red and light-green security fibers become visible.
On the reverse side, a large ornament with the number '5000' becomes visible, glowing yellow-red.
The diving security thread glows as a yellow dotted line.
Such a drastic difference in UV protection leaves no doubt about the banknote's authenticity. Accepting such a note could cost you 5000 rubles, so vigilance is crucial.