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flag New Zealand warns of fake $50 and $100 bills; use "look, feel, tilt" to detect them.

flag New Zealand police are warning the public, especially retail and hospitality workers, about counterfeit $50 and $100 banknotes. flag Authorities urge using the "look, feel, tilt" method to spot fakes: checking for a smooth holographic window with a bird silhouette, map of New Zealand, and 3D effects; feeling raised ink on specific text; and observing color shifts and a moving bar when tilting the note. flag Reporting suspected counterfeit notes to police is critical. flag Creating, possessing, or knowingly using fake currency is a serious crime, punishable by up to seven years in prison, or up to ten years if used. flag The Reserve Bank provides official guidance for identifying authentic notes.

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