Counterfeiting Guide

Euro & USD

Subjects covered:

– Two sheet Method

– True Metallic Security Thread

– Watermark and alternative methods

– Holograms

– OVI (aka Color Shifting Ink)

– UV Ink

– Raised Print

– Equipments
 Part 1: Euro
Prologue: Before we start, we need to realize a couple of things. First off al, this is going to take
long, and the only way you'll get good results is by a lot of trial and error.
2nd, every set up is different, so you may get different results than you'd expect from this
guide.
3rd, Do not think this guide is enough to get you great looking counterfeits. Not a single guide
is capable of that, simply because like I said, every set up is different, and you may need to
customize your process a lot.
4th, Alignment with your printers is something everyone runs into. Ironheart threw away entire
batches because of it, personally I spent an insane amount of time getting alignment to work.

You can always contact me with any questions.

Contents:

Before Starting:
1. Equipment necessary & Suggested Supplies
2. OPSEC
Staring:
3. Two Sheet Method
4. Alignment
5. Metallic Security Thread
6. Watermark & Alternative Methods
7. Glueing & Aligning the Sheets
8. Cutting the Sheets
9. Applying holograms
10. Applying UV
11. Applying Raised Print
12. Applying OVI
After Finishing:
13. How to spend counterfeits
Other:
14. Dealing with Chinese Alibaba vendors.
 1. Equipment Necessary

1. Color Inkjet Printer.

2. Laserjet Printer

3. Normal Printer Paper

4. Special paper used for counterfeiting.

5. Silver Transfer Foil

6. Holographic Transfer Foil

7. Laminator

8. School Glue

9. Gloves (rubber/latex ones)

Optional:

8. Pre-made hologram stickers

9. Make up glitter powder

10. Small pencil

 Notes:
(For every necessary thing there is a dedicated note)

1. Color Inkjet Printer

This is obviously the most important part of the of the printing process. A lot of people
ask me what printer to get, but because I haven't tested them all, I can't tell you. What I
can tell is that your printer needs to have the following specifications as a MINUMUM.

2400 dpi x 9600 dpi.

Depending on your budget, the Cannon Pixma 925 might be a great printer. It's really
cheap, provides great quality, is almost available everywhere, and does not leave tracer
dots.

Please use this site to compare your the printers.

http://printers.toptenreviews.com/inkjet/
More expensive printers usually don't offer better quality, just faster print speeds and
more options like bigger touch screens, enterprise support and other things we don't
need.
 2. Laserjet

We will be using the Laserjet to make the security thread and the hologram if you are going to
do that yourself. You can also choose to make gold stip on the back of Euro notes with this
printer.

– What printer do I need to get?

The quality of the Laserjet does not really matter, since we're going to cover the print
up with metallic foil.

Your printer needs to have the following specifications:

Resolution: 2400 x [Does not matter]
Does not need to be a color printer.

Suggested printer: http://printers.toptenreviews.com/laser/samsung-printer-xpress-

review.html

Many Laserjets leave 'Tracerdots'

These dots can be used to find valuable information about the person who bought the printer.
Never, ever, connect your Laserjet to the Internet.
 3. Normal Printing Paper

We will use normal paper for the tests. It costs less, functions the same as the special
paper. Use whatever paper you want.

4. Special Counterfeiting Paper

This is the paper we need to use when printing the final notes. It is pretty hard to
obtain, but if you ask many Alibaba vendor for it some will be able to offer it. I will provide
some links to vendors who offered it in the past.

Requirements:

– 90>% cotton paper, preferably 100%

– Preferably no starch in the paper (If there is starch the pen test will be positive)
– Not bleaching agents in the paper (They light up as white/blue under UV light)
– 35 / 40 GSM Thickness (for the 2 sheet method)
– 70-85 GSM Thickness for the single sheet method

Suppliers which delivered in the past: (If you contact them you can ask for custom paper)

http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/100-thin-thkcness-85gsm-cotton-fiber_60309287262.html?spm=a2700.7782932.0.0.bCoeFQ

http://yskpaper.en.alibaba.com/company_profile.html?spm=a2700.7724838.30.72.8SVLFp#top-nav-bar

http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/uncoated-newsprint-paper-45-gsm-in_60263166595.html?spm=a2700.7724838.30.10.7jgm7c&s=p

http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Recycled-and-Virgin-Newsprint-Paper-45_50012405147.html?spm=a2700.7724838.30.26.7jgm7c

http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Newsprint-paper-45-gsm_133906663.html?spm=a2700.7724838.30.62.7jgm7c

http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/100-A4-cotton-pulp-fibre-banknote_2007410310.html?spm=a2700.7724838.0.0.S2GiVu&s=p

http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/banknote-cotton-paper-cotton-and-linen_521666592.html?spm=a2700.7724838.30.24.HU9a5s&s=p

Note: None of these companies publicly offer the exact paper we need, but you can send them
a message with your requirements.

To send a message you will need a Alibaba account, I suggest buying one here for $1:
http://pwoah7foa6au2pul.onion/listing.php?id=34761

Please see the 'Dealing with Alibaba vendors' for more information.
 5. Holographic Transfer Foil
If you are going to buy ready made holograms you can skip this.

We will use this metallic like foil to create the front part of our hologram. It is very important that
the quality of this transfer foil is as good as possible. I have been using following vendor for ages.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hologram-Transfer-Foil-Laser-Printer-Heat-Transfer-Foil-15cm-x-
3m-/170890646830?pt=UK_Crafts_Embellishments_SM&hash=item27c9e0552e

6. Silver Transfer Foil

We will use this metallic like foil to create the background part of our hologram. It is very
important that the quality of this transfer foil is as good as possible. I have been using following
vendor for ages.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silver-Transfer-Foil-Laser-Printer-Heat-Transfer-Foil-15cm-x-
3m-/180795317332?pt=UK_Crafts_Embellishments_SM&hash=item2a183d9c54

Other vendors will work too, this person has just been reliable and shipped quickly.
 7. Laminator

We will be using a laminator to make the Security thread, the Hologram & to glue the bills together.

– What Laminator do I need to get?

It doesn't really matter. I use one I bought for $15 about six year ago. I removed the cap of
my laminator to less paper would stick behind, so try to look for a laminator which has the
parts screwed together instead of glued.

Again, Any laminator will do, even the ones which have been glued together.
 8. School Glue

We will use School glue to glue together the 2 sheets. School glue doesn't leave 'oil' like stains in
the paper, is cheap, and can be mixed with water.
Take note, School glue is translucent, liquid and smell strong.
 9. Latex Gloves

To prevent fingerprints getting on the paper. I suggest using them during the entire process, even if
you're not touching the bills.
 10. Hologram Stickers

If you don't want to print your own holograms, you can buy premade hologram sticker.

Please note that because it is an sticker, you will be able to see the small plastic sticker part if you
look closely.

Suppliers: (50-100 Euro holograms only)

Directly from China: Supplier: Skype: amychen725

Alternative Supplier:AlphaBay: StackCash (Charges way too much but still an option with Bitcoin
& Escrow)
 11. Glitter Make up

For making OVI, also known as color shifting ink.

This process is extremely hard, and it takes ages to get good results, but it might be
worth it. Up to you to decide.

We will use Pearl-Ex Pigments for this step.

Product: http://www.jacquardproducts.com/pearl-ex-pigments.html

We will need the Duo, Green & Purple variant.

 2. OPSEC
Please keep the following rules in mind to keep a good opsec.

– Always use gloves, Always.

– Do NOT connect your Laserjet to your Internet.

– Try to not connect your Inkjet to the internet.

– Always use drops when ordering.

– Don't order to the same drop twice.

– Use a VM when working on your counterfeits and do not create an account with
your name.

– Better spend a few extra bucks than buying a printer with tracer dots.

– Always access the site and download the templates with TOR & VPN
 3. Two Sheet Method

The two sheet method allows someone to create the most realistic note, while making
true looking watermarks and security strips.

Even though we are using 2 sheets, we will be printing on 3 unique sides.

We will glue the sheets together with the school glue & water mixture, using a
laminator.

Example
Sheet 1: Only one side printed

Sheet 2: Both sides printed

Front side
Sheet 2 again, now we flip the sheet, put it back in the printer upside down, and print
the last image.

To visualize, I made this 3D rendering to show the two sheets once they are together.
(Note, I am NOT a 3D artist.)
So as we can see, the second, or back sheet, is printed on both sides. On one side it
shows the normal back image.

And on the other side, of THE SAME SHEET, we see this image: (Ignore the hologram)