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Plastic Banknotes and lasers

2015-12-27

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Canadian bank notes are made of plastic. They have transparent sections, and the one shaped like a maple leaf is very special. It has a diffraction grating in it that projects an image of the denomination. Watch the video then try it yourself!

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