Security features of the €100 banknote, Europa series Counterfeit detection
Please touch the security features with the mouse.


Depending on the viewing angle, the colour of the 100 in the lower right corner on the reverse side changes from magenta to dark green. It is important to note that this is not just an effect of brightness, but a real colour change.

Depending on the viewing angle, the glossy stripe appears golden or is nearly invisible.

The security thread can be seen as a dark line in the middle third of the banknote.In the security thread, the value numeral and the € symbol can be seen in normal writing and mirror writing.

Using a IR display unit, the banknote number in the upper right part of the banknote can be read. The rest of the motif nearly is invisible.

Top: When tilted, the window reveals several times the value numeral 100 in rainbow colours. <br><br>Below: The portrait of Europa in the window can be seen in the window when the banknote is held against the ligth.