Money Counters and Counterfeit Detectors

The Money Counter and Counterfeit Detector

Money counters are extremely useful pieces of machinery that are found in most retail stores, banks, and companies today. One of the most important features of a banknote counter is it's counterfeit detection systems. Various methods of counterfeit note detection are available depending on the requirements of the user. Low cost Banknote Counters such as the COU2001 use an Ultraviolet reflection and Magnetic detection systems. Ultraviolet reflection checks the composition of the paper the banknote is printed on, genuine notes do not reflect UV light whereas standard paper does. Magnetic detection tests the magnetic properties of the special ink used in banknote production and also the magnetic dark thread visible in some notes. More advanced systems are also available in more expensive machines such as Infrared, 3D size, and moving up to spectrum analysis which is used to identify even the most professional counterfeits such as the "Superdollar" $100 bill.

A counterfeit detector is very important in any business. More and more counterfeit notes are being found in circulation and once one has been identified it is returned to the Bank of England and the value of the note is lost. Advanced counterfeit detectors such as the COU1100 and COU2005 are vital tools for companies such as banks, foreign exchange offices, retailers and banks in the fight against counterfeit banknotes. Companies handling lower volumes of banknotes may wish to consider a banknote counter with counterfeit detection such as the COU2001 or a stand alone low cost detector. The important note is that any investment in counterfeit detection equipment should be viewed as an investmet in protection which should pay for itself over time.