Abstract: A counterfeit detection apparatus for analyzing paper to detect counterfeits thereof is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a structure and a foot mounted below the structure. A first lens is mounted atop the structure while the paper is mounted in the bottom of the structure above the foot. A ultraviolet light and at least one top light are mounted on the structure between the first lens and the paper while a back light is mounted in the foot below the paper. The apparatus includes a control circuit in electrical communication with the ultraviolet light, the at least one top light and the back light which sequentially activates the ultraviolet light, the at least one top light and the back light.