Detecting Counterfeit Money
You can help guard against the threat from counterfeiters by becoming more familiar with
United States currency. Look at the portrait, the Federal Reserve and Treasury seals, the border, the serial
numbers, and the paper on the money that you receive. Look for differences, not similarities. Counterfeiters use
different ink and paper than the U.S. Treasury when printing money. To learn about the specific printing errors, visit
the Bureau of Secret Service’s web site. Read
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