Check that the banknote is genuine
Look, tilt, feel
Watermark
When the banknote is held up to the light, the watermark, the head of an Atlantic puffin with the denomination 500, is visible. The Atlantic puffin motif is featured on all the denominations.
Security thread
When the banknote is held up to the light, the security thread is visible as a dark line running through the paper. The security thread bears the text "NB" and the value of the banknote, 500, in small print.
Mobile app
"Nye sedler" is Norges Bank's mobile app for checking the new banknotes. The app displays the key security features on the new banknotes to help you tell the difference between a genuine banknote and a counterfeit.
