[header] How to detect counterfeit us money [title] Feel the texture of the paper. [step] Counterfeit money will often feel distinctly different from authentic money. [substeps] Authentic money is made from cotton and linen fibers.
[header] How to detect counterfeit us money [title] Feel the texture of the paper. [step] Counterfeit money will often feel distinctly different from authentic money. [substeps] Authentic money is made from cotton and linen fibers.
If a bill is made of cotton and linen, this may be a counterfeit. Ink is injected into the face near an inconspicuous part of the bill to make it look authentic. When glossy, this is the only texture that should be visible but loose and difficult to the touch. Real money will feel grainy and hollow, with textured lines. Other counterfeit amounts and textures can seem natural, even though a misreaction will likely have produced the difference. Counterfeit dollars will usually be tough to read, but if the texture is hard to decipher, there's a good chance it is counterfeit money. This differs significantly from normal paper, which is made from trees. Real money is made to be more durable and should feel crisp despite its age; normal paper becomes torn and soft when worn.