"Grandpa" jsdebooATcomcast.net wrote in message
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Sure would be interesting to see a display of counterfeit $20s etc. I'm
sure the feds destroy them ASAP and even though its illegal to have
one(?) it would be nifty to see some of the fakes so one might more
easily identify them from the real McCoy. IMO it'd be amusing to see
the massive amount of work involved by the counterfeiters.


Actually, you would be surprised. Back in 1984 I toured the FRB in San
Francisco, one of the exhibits was counterfeit currency and in fact one of
the Fed employees brought out some sample counterfeits which they retained
as teaching tools to the public that toured the bank. It was the only time
I have ever been able to examine counterfeit US currency, hold it, feel it
and look it over. I remember noticing that it was rather more oily than
real currency.

They retain them primarily for investigations, but also as teaching tools
for investigators and even occasionally the public.

Dave


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