Toner Fuse +

·                     permanently adheres toner to paper to prevent alteration

·                     toner cannot be lifted off with tape or scraped away

·                     toner will not flake off if cheque is folded

Warning Band

·                     discourages attempts at alterations

·                     security features listed on back of cheque

·                     endorsement are printed on back of cheque

Micro Print

·                     microprinting in border is visible under magnification

·                     cannot be reproduced by photocopier

Fluorescent Fibres

·                     invisible fluorescent fibers visible under black light

·                     cannot be reproduced by photocopier

Pattern Back

·                     distinctive back pattern deters cut and paste attempts

·                     washes out if bleach is applied

Solvent Dye Reaction

·                     alteration attempts with solvent-based ink eradicators cause blue or brown stain to appear on front (a security feature meeting u.s. treasury specifications)

Heat Resistant Ink

·                     inks do not break down in high-speed copiers