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This gives the surface of the banknotes a characteristic which is perceptible to touch; that is, perceptible when you touch the note with your fingertips. |
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You can see the numeral 20 on top of diagonal lines.
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These frame the front and bank of the banknotes, and in them you can observe micro printing, which consists of a repetition of the text “ BANCO DE MEXICO” .
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This is a continuous thread that can be seen by the unaided eye.
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This consists of printing on both sides of the banknote which, seen against the light, are exactly complementary, forming the numeral 20.
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When you observe the banknote against the light, either the front or the back, you can observe an image formed by two numeral 20s.
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The front and back of the banknotes have figures formed by lines of varying thickness and with varying spaces between them. Like the rest of the note, these are printed with lines and not dots. Thus, the images give their color to the note.
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| Polymer substrate |
This material has a consistency and texture that is different from that of common bond paper. This difference can be perceived simply by touching the banknote. In addition, when you observe the banknotes under ultraviolet light (also known as “black light”) they do NOT shine. Imitation banknotes, when observed under ultraviolet light, DO shine.
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| Fluorescent ink |
The back of the note is printed with fluorescent ink, which shines under ultraviolet light (black light).
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