Spectroscopic analysis of polymer banknotes from the second series of Costa Rica

 

Wedi'i Gadw mewn:
Manylion Llyfryddiaeth
Awduron: Ruiz-Vásquez, James Andrés, Montero-Zeledón, Ernesto
Fformat: artículo original
Statws:Versión publicada
Dyddiad Cyhoeddi:2025
Disgrifiad:Counterfeiting of banknotes is a persistent problem in Costa Rica, making it essential to ensure their authenticity for economic security and confidence in the financial system. For this reason, banknotes incorporate various security features, notably fluorescent marks visible only under ultraviolet light. This article aims to study the spectroscopic properties of security marks on Costa Rican banknotes to differentiate counterfeit from authentic banknotes and to establish properties useful for quality control processes. Therefore, fluorescence and infrared spectroscopy techniques were applied to key areas of the banknotes to identify excitation, emission, and absorbance maxima. Results showed similar fluorescent emission patterns across different denominations, although variations in intensity were observed in different areas of the same banknote. Additionally, the identified characteristics of the banknote substrate were consistent with the specified material. This analysis contributes to improving the detection of counterfeit banknotes and authentication methods, as well as to establishing a relevant line of research at the national level.
Gwlad:Portal de Revistas TEC
Sefydliad:Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas TEC
Iaith:Español
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/7860
Mynediad Ar-lein:https://revistas.tec.ac.cr/index.php/tec_marcha/article/view/7860
Allweddair:Comparative analysis
fluorescence
money
physical property
security
spectroscopy
ultraviolet radiation
Análisis comparativo
dinero
espectroscopía
fluorescencia
propiedad física
radiación ultravioleta
seguridad