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U.V DEAD PAPER [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Paper
  • Coins and Bank Notes
DEF

A paper that has no fluorescence in it.

CONT

The most powerful anti-counterfeiting tool is an ultraviolet detection lamp, which can instantly reveal whether a bill is real or fake. Genuine U.S. currency is printed on "UV-dead" paper, so it will remain dark under a detection lamp. "If they're using paper not considered UV-dead, it will show up and glow like crazy ...

CONT

[Optically dead or U.V. dead papers are] generally not sold in office supply stores and [are not] readily available to forgers ...

Key term(s)
  • UV dead paper

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de papier
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
DEF

Papier dont la composition chimique rend inapte à la fluorescence.

OBS

Le papier sans fluorescence n'est pas facilement disponible sur le marché et on l'emploie surtout pour l'impression de billets de banque.

Spanish

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