Highly deceptive counterfeit $100 bills detected

The memorandum applies to counterfeit 100-US dolor note of the New Design Series, specifically with an enlarged portrait of Benjamin Franklin.
The BSP states that it examined counterfeit 100-US dollar notes of that New Design Series bearing certain features that make them highly deceptive.
The BSP requires counter-checking by comparing specific physical and security features described in the memorandum.

The memorandum provides that counterfeit detection starts with examining doubtful notes, especially those with an enlarged portrait of Benjamin Franklin.
The BSP instructs that the paper is counterfeit if it contains red and blue fibers but is relatively thinner and smoother to the touch.
The BSP instructs that the portrait is counterfeit if Franklin has a shorter left eyebrow and a shallower left inner ear.
The BSP instructs that the watermark is counterfeit if it is less opaque, and shows wrinkled eyebrows, a pointed nose, and a wider neckline.
The BSP instructs that the security thread is counterfeit if the microletterings “USA 100” are thicker, closely spaced, and “blurry”; under ultraviolet light, the reaction is brighter and intermittent.
The BSP instructs that the lacework design is counterfeit if the fine web-like crisscrossing lines are not as sharp and as distinct as in genuine notes.
The BSP instructs that serial numbers are counterfeit if the letters and numerals are not uniformly aligned.

The BSP requires that all doubtful notes be examined, with heightened focus on notes showing the enlarged portrait of Benjamin Franklin.
If a counterfeit is encountered, the possessor must communicate with the BSP Cash Department’s Currency Analysis and Redemption Division.
Communication with the Currency Analysis and Redemption Division must be done through Tel. Nos. 524-2777, 524-7011 local 2296.
The memorandum requires communication with the BSP Investigation Staff through Tel. Nos. 523-9806, 524-7011 local 2388.
The memorandum also directs parties to contact the nearest Bangko Sentral Regional Office / Sub-Regional Office / Cash Unit when holding the identified counterfeit.

The memorandum is adopted on July 19, 2000.
The memorandum is signed by Amado M. Tetangco, Jr., Deputy Governor.
The memorandum’s guidance functions as an identification and response instruction for the specific counterfeit type described: counterfeit US $100 New Design Series notes with an enlarged Franklin portrait.