UV Lamp
It is the most common tool to detect the genuineness of a banknote. Under ultra-violet light, concealed images, patterns and fibres will fluoresce on the genuine note. Please note: the watermark on each banknote is clearly visible when it is held up to the light. However, it will not fluoresce under ultra-violet light
Paper and Quality of Print Genuine banknotes should be crisp and slightly rough in the heavily printed areas, whilst the print should be sharp and well-defined.
News Update Always keep track of news about the latest security features of banknotes.
Always check the genuineness of banknotes upon receipt of payment
While a banknote is suspected of being counterfeit.
Never accept it.
Report to the Judiciary Police on 993 immediately.
If you have received counterfeit notes without knowing it:
Never attempt to use the fake notes again.
Never keep fake banknotes as souvenirs.
Do not attempt to tear up or dispose of the counterfeit notes.
Report to the police the time, the location and the quantity of counterfeit notes received.
Printing or using counterfeit notes is a serious crime which carries a maximum of 12 years' imprisonment according to sections 252 and 255 of the Penal Code of Macao.
Using counterfeit notes will gain you nothing but troubles
It is in your interests to know your notes!
24 Hours Hotline
993
Headquarters - Case Reporting & Emergency Operation Centre
2855 7777
Cotai Sub-bureau Case Reporting & Emergency Operation Centre
8800 3222
Gaming-related and Economic Crimes Investigation Department
