Fluorescent security elements on the new bill of Turkey (Lira)

The monetary unit of Turkey is the lira. There are six types of bills: 5 lira, 10 lira, 20 lira, 50 lira, 100 lira, and 200 lira.

The front side of all bills has Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

The rear side of 100 lira has musicians Buhurizade Mustafa Itri and Lutes. The rear side of 100 lira show the poet Yunus Emre and his Mausoleum.

While 100 lira and 200 lira have different designs, the fluorescent security elements are the same.

1. Front side : The fluorescent line appears on the left in middle when using UV light on it, and the number indicating the type of bill, appears on the portrait area of Atatürk. Fluorescent security fibers are printed on the entire bill.

2. Back side : The serial number changes from black to green when using UV light on it. An iridescent stripe, indicating the type of bill, and a fluorescent band appear in the center. Like the front side, fluorescent security fibers are printed on the entire bill.

The current bills, E-9 group, have been used since January 1, 2009. While up to 50 lira have been widely used, the 100 lira bill is the big money in Turkey, and 200 lira is hardly used. Caution is required because counterfeit bills for 50 lira and 100 lira have been found.

Fluorescent security elements of the bill of Hungary(Forint)

The present currency was introduced from 1997 to 2001. The size of all bills is the same. Anti-forgery elements are significantly intensified as compared to previous currencies.

1. 500 Forints
Front side : The red serial number on the left bottom changes its color to fluorescent orange, and the fluorescent security element, hidden at the far left, appears when using UV light on it. A part of the design(person on a horse) in the center and at the right end of the bill shows a fluorescent reaction. Fluorescent security fibers are printed on the entire bill.

Back side : A part of the design in the center and the left end shows a fluorescent reaction. Fluorescent security fibers are printed on the entire bill.

2. 1,000 Forints
Front side : The black serial number on the left bottom changes its color to fluorescent yellow-green, and the fluorescent security element (crow holding a ring with its beak), hidden at the far left, appears when using UV light on it. Fluorescent security fibers are printed on the entire bill

Back side : Fluorescent security fibers are printed on the entire bill.

3. 5,000 Forints
Front side : The red serial number on the left bottom changes its color to fluorescent orange, and the fluorescent security element (Szecheny Landchid), hidden at the far left, appears when using UV light on it. A part of the design around the portrait of Szechenyi Istvan shows a fluorescent reaction. Fluorescent security fibers are printed on the entire bill.

Back side : A part of the design shows a fluorescent reaction. Fluorescent security fibers are printed on the entire bill.

4. 10,000 Forints
Front side : The fluorescent security element (Esztergorm), hidden at the far left, appears when using UV light on it. A part of a striped hologram changes its color to fluorescent yellow-green, and the black serial number at the far right changes its color to fluorescent yellow-green. Fluorescent security fibers and red dots reaction appear on the entire bill.

Back side : Fluorescent security fibers and red dots reaction appear on the entire bill.

5. 20,000 Forints
Front side : The black serial number on the bottom left and at the far right changes its color to fluorescent yellow-green when using UV light on it. The fluorescent security element(the number "20000", indicating the type of bill, and a strolling couple), hidden at the far left, appears. A part of a striped hologram changes its color to fluorescent yellow-green. The number "20000", indicating the type of bill, appears lengthwise right next to the portrait of Deak Ferenc. Fluorescent security fibers and red dots reaction appear on the entire bill.

Back side : Fluorescent security fibers and red dots reaction appear on the entire bill.

Fluorescent security elements of the bill of the Czech Republic(Koruna)

Koruna, the currency of the Czech Republic, means "crown". It was the Czechoslovakia koruna in the past. When Czech and Slovakia were divided on February 8, 1993, the Czechoslovakia koruna and Czech koruna were exchanged at a ratio one-to-one(same for Slovakia).

Czech korunas are printed using delicate lines and bright colors.


1. 100 Korunas

Front side : The number "100", indicating the type of bill, changes its color on the upper half part to fluorescent green when using UV light on it. A part of the figure of Karl IV at the far right changes to fluorescent green. Fluorescent security fibers are printed on the entire bill.

Back side : Fluorescent security fibers are printed on the entire bill.

2. 200 Korunas
Front side : The number "200", indicating the type of bill, changes its color on the upper half part to fluorescent yellow when using UV light on it. A part of the figure of Johann Amos Comenius at the far right changes to fluorescent yellow. Fluorescent security fibers are printed on the entire bill.

Back side : Fluorescent security fibers are printed on the entire bill.

3. 500 Korunas
Front side : The number "500", indicating the type of bill, its color on the upper half part to fluorescent yellow green and on the lower half to fluorescent yellow when using UV light on it. The letters "PĚT SET KORUN ČESKÝCH” and "ká národní banka" on the center change to fluorescent yellow. Furthermore, a fluorescent security elements, hidden at the far right and left, appear. Fluorescent security fibers are printed on the entire bill.

Back side : Like the front side, a fluorescent security element, hidden at the far right and left, appears. The serial number printed in black changes to fluorescent yellow-green. Fluorescent security fibers are printed on the entire bill.

4. 1,000 Korunas

Front side : The number "1000", indicating the type of bill, changes its color on the upper half part to fluorescent yellow and on the lower half to fluorescent blue when using UV light on it. A part of the figure of Frantisek Palacky changes its color to fluorescent yellow and blue. Like the 500 koruna bill, a fluorescent security elements, hidden at the far right and left, appear. Fluorescent security fibers are printed on the entire bill.

Back side : Like the front side, a fluorescent security element, hidden at the far right and left, appears. The serial number printed in black changes to fluorescent yellow-green. Fluorescent security fibers are printed on the entire bill.

5. 2,000 Korunas

Front side : The number "2000", indicating the type of bill, changes its color on the upper half part to fluorescent green, and fluorescent security elements, hidden at the far right and left, appear when using UV light on it. A part of the figure of Emmy Destinn changes its color to fluorescent green. Fluorescent security fibers are printed on the entire bill.

Back side : Like the front side, a fluorescent security elements, hidden at the far right and left, appear. The serial number printed in black changes to fluorescent yellow-green. Fluorescent security fibers are printed on the entire bill.