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Raised Ink (Intaglio)
Run your finger over the words BANQUE DU CANADA • BANK OF CANADA and
the large number 10; the ink feels thicker to the touch.
You can also feel the raised ink on the portrait and the
Coat of Arms. |
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Iridescent Maple Leaves
When you tilt the note, the three maple leaves, pale
and matte in appearance, change to a reflective gold colour. Note that
the edges of the leaves are smooth and well defined. |
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Hidden Number
Hold the note at eye level and tilt it at a 45° angle. The number
10 becomes visible. |
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Microprinting
Look for the text TEN 10 DIX printed in clear, small
print to the left of the portrait. Notice that the characters in the
caption identifying the Library of Parliament become smaller as the text
progresses, but remain clear and sharp. |
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Fine-Line Patterns
Observe the sharp, well-defined lines that make up the facial features
of the portrait, the circles within the eyes, and the background patterns
of the note. |
| Serial Number
A three-letter prefix followed by a seven-digit number is printed twice
on the back of each note. |
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Fluorescence
A genuine note does not glow under ultraviolet light, except for the
following features:
- the Coat of Arms, the words TEN • DIX and
BANK OF CANADA • BANQUE DU CANADA glow blue over the
portrait;
- fibres that appear randomly on both sides of the
note glow red; conversely, blue fibres, visible in normal
light, do not glow.
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Colours
Some colours are difficult to reproduce; you may notice a difference in tone
when comparing a suspect note with a genuine note. |
