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How to Detect Fake Chinese Money
Counterfeit money in China is a problem. Fake money for one Yuan coins to 100 Yuan bills were found in circulation in China. Many Chinese people even have a problem in detecting fake money. Foreigners are easier victims.

The most effective way to detect a fake Chinese money is the watermark. Hold the bill up against light, a watermark of Chairman Mao is shown. The watermark on a real 100 Yuan banknote is distinct while the watermark on a fake one is rather obscure. Look at watermarks in the follow pictures and compare.

Watermark on a real 100 Yuan banknote


Watermark on a fake 100 Yuan bill


The second way to detect a fake Chinese banknote is to scratch the hair of Chairman Mao. You can feel the hair on a real banknote. But on a fake banknote, the hair can not be felt


Pictures courtesy of Xian Travel & Xian Hotels
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Too bad bro u got 2 fake notes for this trip..

But it's a good lesson learn.. Dun give cab driver 100 notes..

Best is dun even let them change money.. Keep lots of loose change for the cab ride..