ANNOUNCEMENT: Counterfeit EC Notes discovered in Dominica

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force
has confirmed that a sum of counterfeit EC notes has been confiscated in the Commonwealth of
Dominica. The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) therefore advises the public to be on the
lookout for counterfeit notes.

The ECCB wishes to remind the public that counterfeit notes have no value, and that it is a
criminal offence to use or be in possession of counterfeit notes.

The ECCB urges the public to note the security features of genuine EC notes which include:

1. A security thread with text reading “ECCB” which incorporated into the paper. The thread
can be seen clearly through the paper.

2. A serial number printed vertically on the left hand side and horizontally on the right hand
side of the notes. No two notes of the same denomination bear the same serial number.

3. On the front left hand side, a watermark of Queen Elizabeth II can be seen when the note
is held up to light. A watermark highlight, which reads “ECCB” can also be seen clearly
when the note is held up to light.

4. An image of several fishes, printed with special ink, which glows, is at the centre of the
back of the note.

5. Genuine bank notes are printed on special paper which gives them a unique feel.
Individuals who think they may be in possession of EC counterfeit notes, should report the matter
to the police station nearest to them.