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K20 Polymer Bank Notes Series
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The K20.00 banknote incorporates advanced security features to help protect the currency from counterfeiting.
The polymer note still retains many of the original design elements of the previous K20.00 banknotes.
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1.Complex Clear Window
Complex clear window incorporating a vignette of the Bank of Papua New Guinea logo.
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2.Shadow Image
Shadow image of the Bank of Papua New Guinea logo, which is visible when raised to the light.
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3.G-Switch™ FeatureG-Switch™
is a dynamic optical feature that changes colour when the banknote is tilted under a light source.
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4.Emboss
The numeral ‘20’ is embossed in the secondary clear window.
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5.Offset
Complex background security patterns in multiple rainbow print.
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6.Intaglio
Multi-colour raised keyline printing of main design elements on the front and back of the banknote.
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7.Iridescent Feature
Bird of Paradise in full flight on the back provides a colour change when the banknote is tilted.
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8.Serial Number
Black serial number fluoresces yellow/green under ultra violet light.
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9.Signatures
Black signatures of the Governor and the Secretary, Department of Treasury fluoresce yellow/green under ultra violet light.
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