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WatermarkThe watermark is a portrait of Jón Sigurðsson, leader of Iceland?s independence movement. It is clearly visible on both sides of the note when held up to the light. |
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Security threadThe note has a polyester thread in the paper. |
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Intaglio printingOn both sides of the note is intaglio printing which can be detected by touch. |
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Serial number on the leftThe unique serial number on the left of the obverse appears yellow under ultraviolet light. |
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SignaturesSignatures appear yellow under ultraviolet light. |
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MicrotextMicro-lettering at the bottom right margin on the reverse appears as an unbroken line to the naked eye, but when magnified forms a continuous line with the words SEÐLABANKI ÍSLANDS. |
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Unique serial number on the rightThe unique serial number on the right of the obverse appears yellow under ultraviolet light. |
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Micro-engraved lettering tint (melt)When magnified, the shadowing in the number 2000 on the obverse and reverse forms a continuous pattern of the abbreviation SÍ. |
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Type of paperThe paper is made of raw cotton with a different feel from that of normal paper. |
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Blind recognition featureA triangle is intaglio-printed on the obverse to assist the visually handicapped in recognising this note. |
