And was amazed to see that Adobe Photoshop didn't want me to use it. Apparently, PS thinks I'm attempting to counterfeit money and wants to stop me. I understand that people may be tempted to do this, but particularly with that image, isn't that a bit of a stretch?
"Adobe® Photoshop® software includes a counterfeit deterrence system (CDS) that prevents the use of the product to illegally duplicate banknotes. As implemented, CDS prevents users from opening detailed images of banknotes within Photoshop. The CDS technology was commissioned by the Central Bank Counterfeit Deterrence Group (CBCDG), a consortium of central banks from around the world. Adobe has included CDS in Photoshop at the request of the CBCDG."
There is an email address on that link if you have further currency-related questions.
Thanks, Jane! Do you know if this communication has been sent around to the stock photography sites? I purchased that image thinking that it wouldn't be a problem.
We don't work for Adobe, so would not know what was shared or not, but the counterfeit deterrence system has been in Photoshop for years, it was being discussed way back around 2004. Looking at the background, it seems Adobe adopted the technology at the request of the banks, so briefing would likely be up to the banks.
Dave just said pretty much everything I was about to say. The only thing I'll add is that here is the support page for Getty Images if you want to ask them:
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