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GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-LB-101104-34
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Discussion on Bank Note Security Features and Alteration Prevention
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Summary: This page discusses methods to prevent alteration and forgery of bank notes, including the use of different colors, sizes, and printing techniques. It references practices of the Union Bank of Australia, Bank of England, and Bank of Australasia, and compares features of genuine and counterfeit notes, particularly those issued in Hobart Town.
