In the world of notes and coins, there is no shortage of counterfeiters and fraudsters.
To avoid these and other similar acts, the State Bank of Pakistan has strengthened all of its rules.
Furthermore, the design of banknotes has evolved to the point where making counterfeit notes has become difficult, if not impossible.
The State Bank has listed various security characteristics for identifying counterfeit notes, as well as given orders to all relevant institutions to highlight and paste these features for public use.
Simple pointers
The note is counterfeit if the flag does not change colour.
A value figure is printed near the portrait of Quaid-e-Azam on a banknote.
Bring the note in front of the light to view the picture of the secret digit, which will appear in a magical fashion.
The geometry of the notes is inscribed in Urdu script on the upper left side of the note.
When you evaluate a note at any level, this number displays as an incomplete number.
When the note is taken up and light is transmitted through it, the figure seems to be complete.
Counterfeiters incorporate this trait by printing in dark and bright hues, yet the counterfeit note does not differ much from the genuine.
The SBP website has a lot more information on currency notes, including how to recognise them by inspecting them.
