Studies estimate that approximately $15 million worth of counterfeit U.S. banknotes are currently in circulation. While counterfeit activity has thankfully declined compared to the early 2000s, maintaining this positive trend requires vigilance. One of the most effective ways to stay protected is by using a counterfeit detector, a reliable tool that can instantly identify fake bills anytime they're encountered.
What is a counterfeit detector?
It is not rare for businesses to accept counterfeit bills from customers without knowing it, and then be surprised when those bills are not getting accepted elsewhere. Counterfeit Detector prevents financial loss from accepting fake money.
How does a counterfeit money detector work?
A counterfeit detector is designed to recognize the security features embedded in genuine money, such as watermarks, UV markings, magnetic ink, and infrared patterns. These features are difficult to reproduce accurately, so counterfeit detectors check for them using various detection technologies.
Which industries would benefit from counterfeit detectors the most?
- Small to Medium Sized Businesses: Businesses that handle cash transactions such as retail stores, convenience stores, and restaurants use counterfeit detectors to ensure that they are not accepting counterfeit currency from customers.
- Bars & Nightclubs: Most bars & nightclubs will make the bartenders who accepted any fake bills cover the amount out of pocket. With a professional Kolibri detector, both parties avoid this bad situation.
- Street Markets: Street vendors often operate with thin profit margins, and accepting counterfeit money can lead to financial losses. Using a counterfeit detector helps vendors avoid accepting fake currency.
- Gas Stations: Gas Station transactions are typically quick, and employees may not have the time to thoroughly inspect each banknote manually. Counterfeit detectors provide a rapid and efficient means of checking the authenticity of currency.
Which counterfeit detector should I buy to protect my business from counterfeit?
We recommend Kolibri Counterfeit Detectors because of their sleek design, simplicity and reliability in detecting counterfeit bills.
There are 4 different models to choose from at Kolibri’s Counterfeit Detection Section, and one is better than the other. All 4 counterfeit detectors have similar high quality detection systems, so no matter which one you will end up buying, each will give you a great level of protection from counterfeit. The difference in price comes from extra features for your convenience.
Kolibri KCD-1000:
Cheapest among the counters, this one is the most straightforward counterfeit detector due to not having extra features. It simply tells you “PASS or FAIL” depending on if the bill you inserted is real (“PASS”) or fake (“FAIL”). No more, no less.
View on Kolibri Store: Kolibri KCD-1000 Counterfeit Detector
Kolibri KCD-1500:
KCD-1500 provides similar experience, with one extra feature: it can clearly confirm the denomination of the bill to protect against counterfeit bills. Therefore, when you insert a bill, you see the denomination of the bill you insert. If the bill turns out to be fake, instead of a number, you will see a “FAIL” message.
View on Kolibri Store: Kolibri KCD-1500 Counterfeit Detector
Kolibri Bishop:
Although the Bishop is the only model among the four that doesn’t support 4-way bill insertion—meaning bills must be inserted in a specific orientation—it makes up for it with two standout features. Like the KCD-1500, it automatically recognizes the denomination of each bill. In addition, it offers a convenient ADD mode, which keeps a running total of the inserted number of bills, making it both smart and practical.
View on Kolibri Store: Kolibri Bishop Counterfeit Detector
Kolibri KCD-2000:
The best counterfeit detector overall. It has all the features which we have mentioned earlier, and has a convenient report screen too. KCD-2000 not only detects fake bills but also counts and displays a full count report by denomination on-screen.
Ultimately, the choice is yours, but like we have mentioned earlier, all Kolibri counterfeit detectors offer an impeccable protection from counterfeit bills. Never accept a counterfeit bill anymore.
View on Kolibri Store: Kolibri KCD-2000 Counterfeit Detector
