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- To help individuals identify counterfeit RBS notes, there are specific features to look for in a forged £20 note: The RBS logo is not reflective. The white border at the top and bottom differs in thickness. When the note is tilted, there is a box around the serial number. When rubbed, the top squirrel feels rough.
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The foil is gold on the front of the £5 and £10 notes; gold and blue on the front of the £20 note; and gold and green on the front of the £50 note. The foil is silver on the back of all notes. On the £20 and £50 notes there is a second, smaller window in the bottom corner of the note.
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All of our notes can be authenticated by look, tilt and feel. If you choose to use a machine to check banknotes, make sure it can spot the latest counterfeit notes. Our machine-testing framework enables manufacturers to test their machines with counterfeit banknotes to ensure they only accept genuine banknotes.
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- Spotting a fake paper or polymer note. Polymer £5 and £10 notes have completely replaced paper notes since 2018, while this year has seen the release of polymer £20 notes into circulation.
- Raised print. Run your finger across the paper note and if it’s genuine, you should be able to feel the raised print on areas such as the words ‘Bank of England’ on the front.
- Check the metallic thread. A metallic thread is embedded in every paper banknote. This appears as silver dashes on the back of paper £20 and £50 notes (see more information on spotting fake paper £20 notes on this Bank of England page).
- Check the watermark. If you hold a genuine note up to the light, you should see an image of the Queen’s portrait. However, if you can still see the watermark when the note is flat and not held up to the light, it's likely to be a dodgy note.
Counterfeit banknotes are rare and also worthless. We cannot reimburse you for counterfeit banknotes. If you suspect that you have a counterfeit banknote, please take it to your nearest police station. The police should fill out an NCO-1 form and provide you with a receipt and incident number.
The £20 polymer note entered circulation on 20 February 2020 and banknotes featuring a portrait of King Charles III were first issued on 5 June 2024. To help avoid being tricked by fake notes, the Bank of England has published a guide to spotting counterfeit £20 notes.
Sep 16, 2024 · So how can you tell real from fake? The metallic patch. Each banknote will have a metalic patch featuring a specific word or letters for £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes. £5 features a circular,...
Mar 5, 2020 · Counterfeit warning: Bank of England reveals what to look for to identify fake £20 notes. TWENTY pound notes have very recently had an upgrade from the bank of England. On 20 February, the...
