ECCB Upgrading Security Features of the EC Banknotes
Basseterre, St Kitts, August 06, 2003 In an attempt to thwart the efforts of counterfeiters, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank is taking steps to enhance the security features of its family of banknotes. Upgrades are being made to the security thread and the filigree foil features, and new notes will be phased into circulation, beginning later this month. The security thread in the new notes will fluoresce under UV light, and the letters ECCB as well as the value of the note will be seen in yellow, against a blue background on the front of the note. When viewed from the back, the thread will appear yellow-green in colour. A second security thread is also being added. The notes will have a highly reflective silver filigree foil on which the value of the note will be evident. The letters ECCB, as well as the denomination will also be visible in fine print around the foil, which having been overprinted with intaglio, a special banknote process, will have a unique
