US 2 dollars banknote - types and security features

 Series 1976, 1995

Intaglio:

Light-colored parts of the laser work on the face and on the back contain black or dark-green small stretched pointed elements, repeated in other places of the frame: on the face in lower parts, on the back — in side parts.

In counterfeits, these small elements have rounded tips, uneven contours, different forms and disposition.

Security fibers:

The paper contains imbedded in a chaotic manner red and blue security fibers.

Magnetic security:

The black ink used for intaglio printing on the face contains ferro-magnetic component.

Paper: light yellow, with security fibers.

Printing methods: intaglio:

On the face — all pictures, except serial numbers, U.S., Treasury Seal, year of issue and facsimile of official signatures;

On the back — all pictures;

Letterpress:

On the face — serial numbers, U.S. Treasury Seal, year of issue and facsimile of official signatures.