Regulatory Alerts2016-11-25 | TED/FEM/FPC/GEN/01/012Hong Kong Authorities Alert the Public on the Circulation of Fake Hong Kong Dollar Bank Notes
The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned about the circulation of counterfeit HK$100 banknotes in the country. These fake notes are printed on normal paper with poor security features, and lack the gold-green color shift, holographic windowed thread, or embossing present on genuine Hong Kong Dollar bills. The public is advised to report any suspected counterfeit notes to relevant security agencies for action.
09 4 09 462 37802 CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA entral Business District P.M.B. 0187, Garki, Abuja, FCT TRADE AND EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT e-mail: ted@cbn.gov.ng TED/FEM/FPC/GEN/01/012 TO: ALL AUTHORISED DEALERS bdc operators and the General Public HONG KONG AUTHORITIES ALERT THE PUBLIC ON THE CIRCULATION OF FAKE HONG KONG DOLLAR BANK NOTES The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria has been drawn to the circulation of fake hundred banknotes of Hong Kong Dollar (HK$100) in the country.
The fake notes which were printed on normal A4 paper using inkjet printers are of poor quality, lacked embossment and the feel of security features. The silver marks were stuck on the notes to appear like the holographic security thread on real bills. Also the HK$100 numerals failed to turn gold and green when viewed from different angles.
For avoidance of doubt, members of the public are hereby advised that the genuine Hong Kong Dollar banknote has the following features:
- The colour and features of the notes shift when viewed at different angles, 2. The holographic windowed thread shows a complete metallic thread when viewed under light, and 3. When rubbed on the surface, the bill gives an embossed feeling.
In the light of the above, members of the public are enjoined to report any suspected fake Hong Kong Dollar to relevant security agencies for necessary action.
W.D. Gotring . Director RADE & EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT November 25, 2016