H j electronics manufactures a currency identification device [cid] for detecting fake currency, forged cheques and credit cards. The currency identification device is a small, inexpensive, table-top counterfeit detector, which can differentiate counterfeits from originals. The currency identification device is extremely useful for banks, traders, shops, hotels, travel agents, money exchangers and institutions dealing with money transcations. It is a dedicated counterfeit detector for currency, chemically altered cheques/demand drafts, forged documents and credit cards. The device is authenticated by all leading nationalized and private sector banks and cost effective. It is available in desk-top model and easy to operate. There is no recurring cost, no maintenance, and works from 160 v ac-260 v ac.