A UV counterfeit detector pen helps you check banknotes and documents by lighting up security features such as a coloured thread, a bank logo or a hidden seal. The rechargeable Alone Fire pen is available in Egypt from BVS – Business Value Solutions for EGP 2,850, with a USB charging cable included.
The Alone Fire pen and USB cable, illustrated with cash and documents. For the actual colour and position of a security feature, use the issuer’s guide.
What should you see on a genuine $100 bill?
A customer hands you a US $100 bill at a Cairo till. Which strip should glow? On the current design, the US Currency Education Program identifies a thin security thread to the left of Benjamin Franklin’s portrait. Under UV, that thread glows pink. The wider blue ribbon has a different job. Tilt the bill in ordinary light and the bells and numerals appear to move.
The thread colour also changes by denomination. On current designs it is blue on $5, orange on $10, green on $20 and yellow on $50. The $1 and $2 bills have no UV security thread. Knowing which feature to expect matters more than seeing something glow.
How to check a banknote with a UV money detector
- Identify the denomination and series. Use the issuing bank’s guide or a genuine note of the same design. Two notes with the same face value can carry different features.
- Dim the surrounding light. Point the pen at the specified area, keeping the beam away from eyes. Compare the colour, position and shape of the feature with your reference.
- Switch off the pen and check a second feature. Depending on the design, hold the note to the light to see a watermark, or tilt it to see a colour change or movement.
- If the result is unclear, test the reference note under the same light. If a difference remains, set the note aside for your bank to examine.
Egyptian pounds, euros and UAE dirhams
For Egyptian pounds, start with the Central Bank of Egypt’s guide for the note in your hand. On the EGP 200 paper note, the watermark and the movement of the colour-shifting ink provide useful cross-checks in ordinary light. For polymer EGP 10 and EGP 20 notes, consult the polymer designs. A feature from an older paper issue can send you looking in the wrong place.
On first-series euro notes, the European Central Bank illustrates fluorescent fibres and printed details against a dark background. On the UAE polymer AED 10 note, the UAE central bank shows a fluorescent denomination under UV. If you accept several currencies, keep a reference for each series at the till.
Which documents can you inspect under UV light?
- Passports, ID cards and driving licences. The EU’s PRADO register shows that on Egyptian passport version EGY-AO-01001, the coat of arms and the word “Egypt” in Arabic and Latin script appear under UV on the biodata page. Use the corresponding issuer’s guide for each ID or licence.
- Bank cheques and payment cards. India’s CTS-2010 cheque standard includes a bank logo printed in UV ink. On a cheque or card with a documented UV feature, compare it with the issuer’s example. A matching logo tells you about the printing. Only the bank can confirm whether a payment will clear.
- Certificates, transcripts and stamps. Monash University describes a hidden crest, its name and the word “Original” on certain paper graduation documents. For a revenue stamp, postage stamp or certificate, identify the issue before looking for a fluorescent marking.
- Contracts and powers of attorney. Examine the original for a specified security seal or a patch that responds differently from the surrounding paper. A patch may merit closer inspection. To confirm a signature, registration or whether a power of attorney is still valid, check with the issuing or registering authority.
What else can you use the UV pen for?
An event team can read a UV-ink admission stamp at the door. A hotel supervisor can place fluorescent training gel on a touchpoint before cleaning, then use the pen to see whether the gel was wiped away. A technician can trace a leak when the system contains a compatible fluorescent dye. Test the ink, gel or dye on a known sample first.
Questions buyers ask about the Alone Fire laser pen
Is a UV pen the same as an ink counterfeit detector pen?
Customers in Egypt also call this product a “laser pen”. It shines ultraviolet light onto the item without marking it. An ink detector pen makes a mark to test for starch in some papers. If you want to see a fluorescent thread, ask for the UV light.
Will it detect every counterfeit?
No. You can inspect any currency or document that has a known security feature responsive to the pen’s light. A glow alone cannot establish authenticity. Some genuine items have no such feature, and a genuine printed form can still carry false information.
Does 365 nm or 395 nm matter?
Yes. The Bank of England recommends a lamp near 365 nm for its banknotes. A lamp labelled 395 nm can give a different result on the same ink. When buying for a particular document, ask BVS to demonstrate the pen on that issue.
Alone Fire laser pen price in Egypt and how to order
BVS – Business Value Solutions sells the rechargeable Alone Fire pen for EGP 2,850 with a USB charging cable. For enquiries about the UV counterfeit detector pen, contact BVS through its website. If you’re choosing a portable UV money detector for your till, you can also ask the team how to use a UV detector pen through the BVS YouTube channel.
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