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By: Spotting Counterfeit Cash and Balancing Keywords | Tourfolio

Spotting Counterfeit Cash and Balancing Keywords | Tourfolio — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:24:55 +0000

[...] 9 Ways to Recognize Counterfeit Money There are a few basic security features that all travelers should know about a foreign currency. This article written for Matador Travel lists nine ways to recognize a fake paper banknotes to help you become a bit more knowledgeable when a taxi driver gives you change back. Eileen – “These tips are handy, so thanks!” [...]

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By: Jeff Brandt

Jeff Brandt — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:15:49 +0000

Argentina,

Do not take USD that is worn. Many vendors including hotels will not take.

Jeff Brandt
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By: Jeff Brandt

Jeff Brandt — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:14:19 +0000

Buenos Aires alert:

Be extra careful in taxis. There is a lot of bad money in BA. They you copy machines so it is easy to see but you have to be aware.

Jeff Brandt
http://www.motionTravelMate.com your travel partner for the iPhone

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By: Hal Amen

Hal Amen — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:24:08 +0000

I’m amazed how ubiquitous the “watermark check” is here in Argentina. Happens on every bill above 20 pesos, every time, everywhere. Must be a serious problem.

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By: eileen

eileen — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:12:48 +0000

These tips are handy, so thanks!

Strangely, a very often-counterfeited bill here in Chile is the two-thousand peso bill (worth less than four dollars). It’s the first of the plasticky bills (others will follow) and it has print in a clear area on the bill, which is hard to duplicate, and the ink disappears along the half-way crease that bills get from being in people’s wallets.

Anyone else have any country-specific tips?

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By: B. Cassidy

B. Cassidy — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:26:20 +0000

If you ever get bored or are planning to spend some time in another country, it doesn’t hurt to pick up banknotes and learn some stuff about them like I discussed in the article. Just check out a $5.00 USD and you’ll see some fun features like the word “five” written all over the border.

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By: riscphree

riscphree — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:41:15 +0000

I’ve worked in a situation handling money before and the biggest thing is it’s texture.

You’ll know right away 99% of all counterfeit bills don’t fell the same as legit bills.

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