Counterfeit notes

What is the first thing you should do to check if a ten-pound note is real?

• Look for the strip of metal that goes through the middle of the note.

• Feel the note with your fingers.

• Look for the watermark.

• Look for the hologram.

What should the paper of a ten-pound note feel like?

• Thin and waxy.

• Thick and crisp.

• Smooth and slippery.

• Rough and textured.

Where is the watermark located on a ten-pound note?

• On the left side of the note.

• On the right side of the note.

• In the middle of the note.

• On the front of the note.

What does the watermark on a ten-pound note show?

• A picture of the Queen's head.

• A picture of the Bank of England building.

• A picture of Britannia, the Roman goddess.

• A picture of a lion.

What is a hologram?

• A special 3D picture made with lasers.

• A tiny piece of metal that is embedded in the paper.

• A faint image that is embedded in the paper.

• A raised image that is printed on the paper.

What does the hologram on a ten-pound note show?

• A picture of the Queen's head.

• A picture of the Bank of England building.

• A picture of Britannia, the Roman goddess.

• A picture of a lion.

What is microlettering?

• Tiny text that is printed on the paper.

• Raised text that is printed on the paper.

• A special 3D picture made with lasers.

• A faint image that is embedded in the paper.

Where can you see microlettering on a ten-pound note?

• On the pound sign.

• On the Queen's head.

• On the Bank of England building.

• On the hologram.

What happens if you put a ten-pound note under a fluorescent light?

• A hidden number ten will appear.

• The note will change color.

• The note will disappear.

• Nothing will happen.

What are the benefits of having security features on banknotes?

• They make it harder for counterfeiters to make fake money.

• They make it easier for people to identify real money.

• They make it more difficult for people to steal money.

• All of the above.