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How do you tell real from counterfeit money?

How do you tell real from counterfeit money?

Update: 2024-07-24
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The paper money that we use in the United States is printed by the Department of the Treasury. But if money is printed…well, then why couldn’t someone print hundreds of dollars for themselves? How do you know if the crisp five dollar bill in your hand is the real deal or a fake-a-rooni? We asked money expert and Million Bazillion co-host Bridget Bodnar to help us find the answer.


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How do you tell real from counterfeit money?

How do you tell real from counterfeit money?

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