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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).
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.
| 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.
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.
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.
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.
