How To Detect Counterfeit Money
By Charles Montaldo, About.com
The fine lines in the border of a genuine bill are clear and unbroken. On the counterfeit, the lines in the outer margin and scrollwork may be blurred and indistinct.
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- What to Look for in the Portrait
- Federal Reserve and Treasury Seals
- Border
- Serial Numbers
- Paper
- Raised Notes
- The New $50 Dollar Bill
- The New $20 Dollar Bill
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