16 uv light in science and industry.
Fake money under uv light.
Familiarize yourself with the other methods of detecting fake diamonds such as the reflection colors within the stone the weight the quality of the setting and the wear and tear on the stone itself.
All us denominations except the 1 have a uv stripe embedded in the banknotes paper fabric.
Including the united states dollar pound sterling new zealand dollar east caribbean dollar.
This extra security measure was originally added to provide a quick way for bar owners one of the businesses most commonly targeted to dispose of counterfeit bills to check the legitimacy of a bill.
Glass will have no glow at all.
The way uv detectors work is simple yet very clever.
A quick primer on uv light.
Know that cubic zirconia will glow mustard yellow under a uv light.
15 protecting yourself from the sun s uv.
Uv scanners are commonly used to detect counterfeit banknotes.
Watch these incredible banknotes come to life under uv light.
While it is visible with a back light this stripe becomes illuminated when a uv light is held over it.
Uv light comes primarily from the sun but there are also man made sources of uv light including tanning beds and the currently buzzed about uv disinfection lamps.