OREANDA-NEWS. April 3, 2008. In March 2008 a new USD 5 banknote was implemented in turnover in the USA. 28.03.2008 "Finance and Credit" Bank which is considered to be absolute leader in foreign currency import to Ukraine, the first in Ukraine and Commonwealth of Independent States to import a new USD 5 banknote.

The banknote with new improved protection has two new watermarks. To the right of Lincoln image there is a large sign in the form of number "5" of large-scale, which is made specially for partially sighted. The additional watermark is a column, consisting from three numbers "5" in small print, located on the left from the portrait.

Furthermore a vertical protective strip is implemented in the banknote to the right of Lincoln image, which includes alternation of words "USA FIVE" and number "5". In the ultraviolet the strip must gleam in blue. Besides, a new American symbol of freedom was added - a large seal of the USA with imprint of eagle and lilac shield. It is printed on the right of the president's portrait, and Lincoln is surrounded by the arch from lilac stars. The image of Lincoln memorial in new variant is encircled by the sky with thick clouds, and the president was deprived of oval boarder, which rounded him up on old banknotes.

The biggest difference is the implementation of light-lilac colour in the centre of the banknote, proceeding to grey. A small yellow inscription "05" is printed on the left of the portrait on the front banknote side and on the right of the Memorial on the reverse side. The paper of the new banknote is quarter linen and three forth from cotton and comprises red and blue fibres.