Category: Money

A lot of people don’t know this, but counterfeit 50 dollar bills are actually quite common. In fact, according to the US Secret Service, there are more counterfeit 50 dollar bills in circulation than any other denomination of bill. So why are counterfeit 50 dollar bills so common? There are a few reasons. First, the 50 dollar bill is the largest denomination of US currency, so it stands to reason that criminals would want to counterfeit it in order to get the most bang for their buck, so to speak.…

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Most people don’t know how to spot fake money with a marker. Here are some tips: Check the paper. Real money is made of a special paper that has tiny red and blue fibers embedded in it. Counterfeiters trying to pass fake bills often use regular paper instead. Look for the watermark. Every bill has a watermark of the person who is pictured on the bill. You can hold the bill up to the light to see it. Check the security thread. Another way to spot fake money is to…

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