3D Security Thread on Banknotes

[adam]

While reading some news about new US$100 problem, I just noticed that 3D security thread, by Crane AB, is getting more popular.
There are many countries had added this technology into their banknotes and more to come.


Sweden - 1,000 kornor (2006)



Mexico - 100 (2010), 200 (2008), 500 (2010) and 1,000 pesos (2008)






South Korea - 50,000 won (2009)



Denmark - 50 (2009), 100 (2010), 200 (2010), 500 (2011) and 1,000 kroner (2011)







Chile - 10,000 and 20,000 pesos (2010)




Costa Rica - 20,000 colones (2010) >> 10,000 and 50,000 colones will be later



Paraguay - 20,000 , 50,000 and 100,000 guaranies (2011)





Lebanon - 50,000 and 100,000 pounds (2011)




Wonder for how long this feature can prevent counterfeit note.

[Figleaf]

I think you got it right: there is a constant race between banknote makers and forgers. US notes have been updated quite recently, so I doubt they are in the mood for another change.

It is an impressive lineup of banknotes, though.

Peter

[Abhay]

The 3D Security thread found in Indian Banknotes has also been forged. But the difference is in the words RBI and BHARAT on this security thread. Just see this topic for more details.

Abhay

[adam]

Just found out that Tanzania also issued their new series which featured Motion thread.

Tanzania - 500, 2000, 5000 and 10000 shillings (2011)





Since 500 Tanzanian shillings is about $0.31 (€0.22), make me wonder about the cost of attaching very tiny microlens layer into the paper.

[Bimat]

Those are some nice Tanzanian banknotes!

I think the 500 shillings banknote you have posted is a replacement banknote (because of ZZ prefix).

Aditya

[chrisild]

Here is a small portion of the very first banknote you showed - the Swedish 1000 kr note - with such a moving window thread. Hope the animation will be visible; you can also view or download the file at the Riksbank web site. Currently the 1000 kronor note is the only Swedish one that has the feature; in the forthcoming series (2014?) all notes are going to have it.



Christian

[adam]

It looks like Peru is going to get their new family banknotes with this feature.

Peru - 100 and 200 nuevos soles (2011)



100 nuevos soles is about $36.6/€25.6
Other information at Central Bank website: http://www.bcrp.gob.pe/billetes-y-monedas/familia-de-billetes/nuevos-billetes.html

[adam]

Update banknotes that featured 'Motion' 3D Security Thread.
bold: used in all denominations
italic: used in commemorative banknote only

Country	Denomination (Year)	Other
Bosnia and Herzegovina	10 marka (2012), 20 marka (2012), 50 marka (2012), 100 marka (2012)	2 versions of each denomiation
Chile	10000 pesos (2010), 20000 pesos (2010)
Costa Rica	10000 colones (2012), 20000 colones (2010), 50000 colones (2012)
Denmark	50 kroner (2009), 100 kroner (2010), 200 kroner (2010), 500 kroner (2011), 1000 kroner (2011)
Faroe Islands	50 krónur (2012), 100 krónur (2012), 200 krónur (2012), 500 krónur (2012), 1000 krónur (2012)
Hong Kong	100 dollars (2012)	Commemorative: 100th Anniversary of Bank of China
Lebanon	20000 pound (2012), 50000 pound (2011), 100000 pound (2011)
Libya	50 dinar (2013)
Macao	100 patacas (2012)	Commemorative: 100th Anniversary of Banco da China
Malaysia	100 ringgits (2012)
Mexico	100 pesos (2010), 200 pesos (2008), 500 pesos (2010), 1000 pesos (2008)
Morocco	200 dirham (2013)
Paraguay	20000 guaraníes (2011), 50000 guaraníes (2011), 100000 guaraníes (2011)
Peru	100 nuevos soles (2011), 200 nuevos soles (2011)
South Korea	50000 won (2009)
Sweden	1000 kronor (2006)	100 kronor (2016), 200 kronor (2015), 500 kronor (2016), 1000 kronor (2015)
Tanzania	500 shillings (2011), 2000 shillings (2011), 5000 shillings (2011), 10000 shillings (2011)
Thailand	80 baht (2012)	Commemorative: 80th Birthday of HM Queen Sirikit
United Kingdom	50 pounds (2011)
United States		100 dollars (?)