Detection of Forgery in Iraqi Banknotes of Denominations (25 and 10) Thousand Dinar and Matching Them with the Original Currencies by Microscopic Detection

The crime of counterfeiting was known and emerged with the emergence of writing and its widespread use in various aspects of life. The creation and circulation of counterfeit banknotes is currently on the rise, as a result of the progress in color printing technology. This is a serious issue that practically affects all countries and has had a negative impact on developing countries such as Iraq. Therefore, this research sheds light on the ways in which technology can enhance financial independence and honesty in the use and circulation of paper money by detecting it using unconventional methods. This is a crucial step towards increasing access to and control over financial resources. This research includes a method for displaying counterfeit and forged currency through its image, as counterfeit and forged banknotes of denominations (10000, 25000) Iraqi dinars were detected in the laboratory using an optical electron microscope. The results showed the most important differences and distinguishing marks in each denomination, as each denomination contains a distinctive mark through which the original and counterfeit currency can be detected. These results presented the most important steps through which it is possible to uncover an important crime that has been increasing at the present time compared to the progress of technology, as the methods of forgery, counterfeiting and imitation of currencies and official and unofficial documents have multiplied.