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Counterfeit Detection

  • Security Features Overview

    These videos explain banknote security features on the new and existing banknotes.

  • List of Security Features

    A summary description of banknote security features on the new $5 and existing banknotes.

  • Counterfeit Detection Guide

    Tips for spotting counterfeits and common myths about banknote features.

  • Suspect Banknotes

    What to do with suspect banknotes.

  • Statistics

    A dataset of Australian counterfeits detected by denomination.

  • For Police

    Information and resources for law enforcement investigating counterfeit currency offences.

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