Spotting Counterfeit Banknotes at the Till

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About Course

A practical guide for shop, bar, café and cash-office staff on checking Bank of England polymer banknotes quickly and confidently at the point of sale. You will learn the key security features, which checking tools work (and which do not), and what to do safely if you are handed a note you think is fake.

This course gives general guidance on checking banknotes. Always follow your employer’s cash-handling and security procedures.

What Will You Learn?

  • Check polymer £20 and £50 notes using the feel, look and tilt approach Know which checking tools the Bank of England recommends and which to avoid Handle a suspect note calmly, safely and in line with your employer's policy Understand why counterfeit notes are worthless and why passing them on is a crime

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Why counterfeit notes matter
  • Checking a polymer note: feel, look, tilt
  • Checking tools: what works and what does not
  • What to do with a suspect note

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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