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Detecting counterfeit currency involves various chemical and security features designed to verify authenticity. Here are some common chemicals and methods used:

1. Iodine Solution (Iodine-Potassium Iodide Test)
How it works: Iodine reacts with starch in counterfeit bills (often bleached or reprinted on lower-quality paper).
Result: Turns dark blue or black if starch is present (indicating possible forgery).

2. Ultraviolet (UV) Light Detection
How it works: Genuine banknotes contain fluorescent dyes that glow under UV light.
Result: Fake notes may lack proper fluorescence or show irregular patterns.

3. Magnetic Ink Detection
How it works: Many currencies use magnetic ink (e.g., U.S. dollars, Nigerian Naira).
Result: Special detectors can verify magnetic properties in serial numbers or security strips.

4. Acetone or Alcohol Test
How it works: Some counterfeit inks dissolve in acetone or alcohol, while genuine currency ink is more resistant.
Result: Smudging or fading suggests counterfeit material.

5. Infrared (IR) Detection
How it works: Security features in real currency reflect or absorb IR light differently.
Result: Counterfeit notes may not match the expected IR pattern.

6. Chemical Tests for Security Threads
Some currencies (like the Nigerian Naira) have metallic or holographic threads that can be chemically analyzed for authenticity.

Legal Note:
Only law enforcement and authorized financial institutions should handle chemical detection of counterfeit money.
Possessing or distributing counterfeit currency is a serious crime under Nigerian law (Counterfeit Currency Act) and international regulations.

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